January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are very grateful for our Decatur Township Board Members and their commitment to excellence.

At the first meeting of 2026, the School Board completed the annual re-organization:

• Dale Henson will serve as President and Education Foundation Advisory Member.
• Chase Lyday is the new Vice President, and will also serve as Legislative Liaison.
• Judith Collins will serve as Secretary and represent on the SSSMC Advisory Board.
• Larry Taylor is the President of Finance.
• Estella Vandeventer (former President) continues her service as a Member.

We extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Board of Education for their steadfast service and dedication to our schools and community. Their leadership, time, and commitment make a lasting difference for our students and families.

Decatur Central is celebrating school spirit the week of January 20-23 with a "Snowcoming" celebration.

The Boys and Girls Basketball Teams will take on Greenwood at Decatur Central High School, Friday, January 23:

Freshmen Boys: 5 pm

Varsity Girls/JV Boys: 6 pm

Varsity Boys/JV Girls: 7:30 pm

The Decatur Township Scholarship Association is hosting their annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction in the DCHS Gym Lobby from 5-8 pm on 1/23. Enjoy great food to support DCHS student scholarships!

Let's show that Hawk Spirit next week! All Decatur Township Schools will participate in the spirit days listed below:

"The Hawks are Frosted and Fearless!"

Monday 1/19- No School, MLK Jr. Day

Tuesday 1/20- "Frozen Fit Check" Jerseys

Wednesday 1/21- "Warm Up Day" Cozy clothing

Thursday 1/22- "Frost the Nest" White-Out

Friday 1/23- "Fear the Hawks" Blue and Gold

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, January 20.

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. every day by striving for kindness, justice, and unity in our schools, community, and beyond. Thank you, and we wish you a meaningful holiday.