Big machinery...
Beef Barn
4th graders go to RED day at the fairgrounds
Pirates....taking a break
Pirate scavenger hunt
Pirate scavenger hunt
Pirate scavenger hunt
Busy week for our 4th graders....all started with Talk like a Pirate Day "
Great Job at Districts today Deckerville Equestrian team.
Eagles Marching Band
Go Eagles!
We are aware that the Deckerville App is not showing up on the Apple App Store. We are working on resolving the issue. It's still available on Android devices.
All offices of Deckerville Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20th from 8:30am to 11:30am. This includes the administrative office, the elementary and high school offices, and the athletic office. All employees, including office staff, will be involved in ALICE Active Shooter Response Training during this time, facilitated by the Sanilac County Sheriff Department. This is part of several safety initiatives that will take place throughout the school year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
It is with much sorrow that I have accepted the resignation of Yvonne O’Connor as Elementary Principal of Deckerville Community Schools, to be finalized at a special Board meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00pm. Her final day of employment will be Thursday, August 22nd.
Mrs. O’Connor is a dedicated professional educator who has contributed to increased instructional rigor and encouraged the use of best instructional practices among our teaching and paraprofessional staff. During her five years of service to our district, this has led to a tremendous positive influence on the educational outcomes of our students. She will be sorely missed!
Though we regret her departure, we congratulate Mrs. O’Connor in her new position as Elementary Principal of Ubly Community Schools. We wish her well, and are confident of her success in her latest professional endeavors.
In addition to finalizing Mrs. O’Connor’s resignation, we will discuss ideas and options of replacing her position at a special Board meeting next Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00pm.
Reminder: Our next Book SWAP Night is here! Monday, July 29th from 5pm to 6pm in the cafeteria. Please come to share your favorite books, trade in books or get new books. Hope to see you there!
Reminder: Soar Away with Books SWAP Night is Monday June 24th.
Dr. Nisbett, the local Chiropractor, presented the winners for Mrs. Flanagan's class.
Dr. Nisbett the local chiropractor, presented the winners for Miss Cowley’s class.
Thank you Deckerville Methodist Church for your generous donations to our Art and Band programs!
More Fun and Fitness!
Fun and Fitness Days!!
4th Grade Field trip to Greenfield Village!
Elementary Title Survey for Parents.
If you haven't done so already please fill out the survey by clicking on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019DeckervilleElemSurvey
Your input is very important to us!
More pictures from the 5th & 6th grade field trip.
5th and 6th Grade field trip to Camp Cavel
3rd Grade Field Trip to Bay Shore Camp Ms. Mater’s Class
3rd Grade field Trip to Bay Shore Camp
More Pictures from the Field trip
Pictures from 3rd Grade Field Trip
more wedding pictures
Mr. Morey's Kindergarten Celebrate the Wedding of the letters Q and U!
Spring Band Concert!! Great Performance! Thank you Mr. B!
More Bug House Pictures!
4th Grade Field Trip to the U of M Bug House!!
With the recent signing of the Snow Day Forgiveness Bill, we no longer need to make up an additional student day. Our last day of school for students is June 12th, 2019.
Ms. Cowley's 2nd Grade visits the Museum and Library.
2nd Grade Field Trip: Our 2nd graders visited the Library and the Museum on a walking field trip.
Honoring our Foster Grandparents! Thank you Grandma Cheryl and Grandma Pat for all your support of our 1st and 2nd Graders.
Preschool Graduation 2019!
More Robotics Pics
More Robotics Pics
More Robotics Pics
Eagle 1 Robotics has been working for the past few weeks on building and modifying two power wheels for MIKIDS. MIKIDS is a charity that donates power wheels to kids with special needs. Yesterday we delivered the power wheels to two little boys in Lapeer. It was a great experience to work with this charity.
Preschool students learn about safety, stranger danger, and they get hands on experience with a police car.
Thanks Mom!!
A great morning with Mom!
More fun with mom!
More Preschool Muffins for Mom Pics
Preschool Muffins For mom. Thank you Moms for joining us for muffins and some fun activities.!
Miss Michigan Emily Sioma visited Deckerville Elementary on Friday May 3rd during their lunch times. Sponsored by Citgo, Miss Michigan talked to students and then gave out prizes to each grade level. Thank you Citgo for sponsoring this event!
Special thanks to Velocity Saxaphone Quartet from Grand Valley State University. They visited our school yesterday evening to put on a saxaphone clinic for local sax players!
Varsity Baseball/Softball games are cancelled for today, Monday, April 29th.
Deckerville Community Schools gives a special thanks to Officer Matt Gezequel of Sandusky Law Enforcement, and Port Sanilac Public Safety Director. Officer Gezequel spoke with our students today in two presentations, one for 5-12th grades, and the other for K-4th grades about the elements of ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) active shooter response training.
Officer Gezequel will return to Deckerville Community Schools for an evening presentation geared to parents and community members. The date and time of this event are still being coordinated.
Thank you!
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
Staff Appreciation Dinner: Thank you to the Deckerville Community School Board for provided staff with a delicious dinner on Thursday, April 25th. We are thankful for your support !!
Elementary Picture packets/payment are due Friday, April 26th. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
More 2nd Grade Hospital pictures
2nd Grade visits Deckerville Community Hospital
Prom is Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 7:00 - 11:00 at Mi-Dahs-Well Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Informal pictures at the school will be at 2:00 p.m.
Dear Deckerville Community Schools Family and Community,
This update addresses continued concerns over student safety, as well as providing important information in regard to ongoing criminal activity in our community and the District’s disposition in regard to Deckerville students who may have been involved in these activities.
In recent days and weeks there have been several incidents of illegal activity in Deckerville and its surroundings. Some of these activities have involved current and former students either directly or indirectly. None of these incidents have occurred on District property. Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate.
Unfortunately, things that occur outside of District facilities can often have an adverse effect during the school day, as was the case on Monday, April 15th, when our facility was placed on lockdown. This was in response to an altercation that took place between two students in the high school. Law enforcement was notified and responded immediately. The district remained on lockdown until searches were conducted and until both parties were confirmed to be secure. At no point in time was a direct threat made to students or staff, and there was no “physical” altercation.
In light of all of this, during the school day, I am asking our staff to remain on a heightened state of alert for the remainder of the week. Outdoor recess is cancelled until Monday and the pre-school field trip will now be transported by bus, rather than on foot as originally planned. After school activities and sporting events are not being cancelled, however, if a parent or guardian chooses to withhold their student from a practice or event this week, there will be no athletic penalty.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
More pics of our Junior High band in Brown City.
Here are some pics of our Junior High Band from last night's Mass Band event at Brown City.
April 15th, 2019
Dear Deckerville Community Schools Family and Community,
At approximately 10:30am, Monday, April 15th, Deckerville Community Schools was placed on secure lock down. This was in response to an altercation that took place between two students in the high school. Law enforcement was notified and responded immediately. The district remained on lock-down until searches were conducted and until both parties were confirmed to be secure. The situation is now safe and stable, and students are attending their regular classes. Rest assured, nothing is more important than the safety of our students.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
Seniors - a reminder that the Educational Foundation Scholarships are due on Friday, April 12th, at noon.
DARE Graduation
Dads at work!
Donuts for Dad: more pictures
Donuts For Dad!! Thank you Dads for sharing your morning with us!
Reminder: Donuts for Dad’s Friday, April 5th 7:30-10:00am.
Reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince!! Great Hogwarts reading!!
Caught reading the sports section. Great Spring Break reading!!!
Mid Spring Break reading Challenge: To finish off reading month please share pictures of you reading during your spring break. Send pictures to yoconnor@deckerville.k12.mi.us
Here I am in Kansas City reading with our daughters dog Cooper. Keep Reading!!!
No Talking Chapter 20 Link:
https://youtu.be/fehxlZpyzY8
More Pictures from Wax Museum
More Wax Museum pictures
4th Grade Wax Museum:
Thursday, March 21Facebook Challenge!!
Without reading Chapter 20, use three words to tell how the book, Not Talking, might end.
No Talking Chapter 18 Link: https://youtu.be/EDhG5RoIEbs
No Talking Chapter 19 Link:
https://youtu.be/-OK4uR1ZoGU
March 21st, 2019
Inclement Weather Make Up Days
Dear Deckerville Community School Members,
As you know, we experienced particularly harsh winter weather conditions during the months of January and February this year, bringing our total number of school cancellations to 11 days. Normally, the State allows for up to six cancellations per calendar year. In addition, school districts may apply for a waiver that grants up to an additional three days to be forgiven. Deckerville Community Schools has already applied for and received this waiver, so we have been forgiven 9 days total. This leaves two days that we will have to make up.
In reviewing all options, I have decided that the least disruptive option for families will be to hold our first make-up day on, Monday, April 22nd, which is the day after Easter Sunday. On Monday, April 22nd, school will be in session from 8:05am until 2:57pm. The Tech Center will also be open on that day. Our second make-up day will be held on Thursday, June 13th. On Thursday, June 13th, school will be in session from 8:05 until 11:30am. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause Deckerville families.
There has been much talk of granting schools two additional days due to the two days that Michigan was declared to be under emergency. However, as of today, no decision has been made by the legislature. If the State legislature ends up granting us two more days, then we will revert back to our normal school calendar and not have to make up any days.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
No Talking Chapter 17 Link: https://youtu.be/Nt4qBcgakqw
No Talking Chapter 15 Link: https://youtu.be/DFIv1wCleVE
No Talking Chapter 16 Link:
https://youtu.be/G809nDo5OLA
No Talking Chapter 14 Link: https://youtu.be/qafzxUNE1y4
No Talking Chapter 13 Link: https://youtu.be/1M9EuqBNVwQ
No Talking Thursday Facebook Challenge:
When Mrs. Marlow figures out the No Talking contest, she DOESN’T run and tell the other teachers or the principal or the parents. Why not?
When should you tell a secret?
When should you not tell a secret?
Why is it hard to keep to yourself?
Use only three words.
No Talking Chapter 12 Link: https://youtu.be/kIQ2UbfEQCg
No Talking Chapter 10 Link: https://youtu.be/RHvca2qdgXM
No Talking Chapter 11 Link:
https://youtu.be/hHLUz9DLhug
More Great fun from the Family Trivia Night
Reading Month Family Trivia Night: Thank you to all the parents and students that participated. Thank you to the Deckerville Library, Deckerville Hospital and Usborne books for supporting our literacy efforts.
No Talking Chapter 8 Link: https://youtu.be/yR5HB4cixc0
No Talking Chapter 9 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIH-ndkE2g&t=9s
Backpack Food Drive: This is the last week for our Elementary student council Food Drive. Please send any non perishable foods to school to place in the boxes. Thank you!!
Reminder: No Talking Trivia Night Tuesday, March 12th 3:15-4:00. Parents need to attend with their children. Meet in the elementary gym
No Talking Chapter 7 link:
https://youtu.be/LhVB9_7Kkf0
Reminder: One Book, One School Family Trivia Night is Tuesday, March 12th from 3:15-4:00. Parents must attend with their children, please send a note with your child if you are going to attend. All students and parents attending will meet in the elementary gym.
One School One Book, chapters 5 & 6
No Talking Chapter 5 Link:
https://youtu.be/adjGekEXVSI
No Talking Chapter 6 Link:
https://youtu.be/8J5KoiAnw3w
Battle of the Books: 4th Grade took 2nd place; 5th Grade took 1st place; 6th Grade took 1st place also. Thanks to the coaches Mrs. Kritzman, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Zurawski for their dedication to this awesome program!
No Talking Facebook Challenge for Thursday, March 7:
In Chapter 3, Andrew Clements lists 17 different things that Dave Packer likes to talk about. What do you like to talk about?
No Talking Chapter 3 Link to listen and read: https://youtu.be/ZHHoqqVGtM0
No Talking Chapter 4 Link to listen and read:
https://youtu.be/rhbEnpXpEQc
Congratulations to our 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Battle of the Books Participants. Both 5th and 6th Grade placed 1st and 4th Grade was runner up. Thank you to Mrs. Zurawski, Ms. Kritzman and Mrs. Phillips for making this possible. Deckerville Students Rock when it comes to reading.
Welcome to our One Book, One School Reading initiative. Every family will get a copy of "No Talking" by Andrew Clements along with a Calendar. Watch for Trivia Tuesday, and Facebook Challenges on Thursday. Click to Listen to Chapt. 1 & 2. https://youtu.be/_T3we1tg13c
Random Acts of Kindness: The second grade classrooms were challenged to complete 100 acts of kindness in the month of February. Pictured are Mrs. Flangan's and Ms. Cowley's classrooms sharing their 100 acts of kindness!!
We are very proud of all of them!
Random Acts of Kindness: The second grade classrooms were challenged to complete 100 acts of kindness in the month of February. Pictured are Mrs. Flangan's and Ms. Cowley's classrooms sharing their 100 acts of kindness!!
We are very proud of all of them!
Food Drive
The Elementary Student Council is having a Food Drive March 4-March 15th. Please send any non perishable foods for our Backpack program to the school. Thank you for your help in this service project.
To: All Staff/Parents
From: Michal S. Hugan
RE: Extra Precautions
Date: March 1st, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, a “threat” was found in the boys’ bathroom across from the high school gym. Although the threat was poorly composed and misspelled, it clearly involved the word “shooter” and the date of March 1st. The words were quickly erased, and the incident was investigated by Mr. Connelly. Mr. Connelly concluded that the threat was not credible. Although Chief Willis and I do not feel that a lock down is necessary, in light of recent events, we feel that extra precautions are warranted. To that end, we have asked for police presence on campus today. I have also informed our offices and kitchen staff, and cancelled outdoor recess for today. Teachers, if you have an outdoor egress in your classroom, please be sure it is secured. Thank you for your vigilance.
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
Dentist presentation for Kindergarten and Preschool
At this time there is no power at Deckerville Community Schools.
ALL games and practices are cancelled for this evening Wednesday 2-13-2019.
Pictures for Winter Sports are cancelled this afternoon.
The rescheduled date and time are yet to be determined. Thank you!
Let’s keep those reading and math skills sharp. Read your favorite snow story or share your winter math skills!
Schools has been cancelled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Nice graphic of School Bus protocol!
Congratulations to our Academic teams competing today at SC4. The Math Team finishing in 3rd place and Soc. Studies Team with 1st place finish!!!
School has been cancelled for Thursday, February 7, 2019.
All evening activities for Wednesday, February 6, 2019 have been cancelled.
School has been cancelled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Snowflakes again!
More Glow Dance Pictures
PTO Glow Dance was a huge success. Thank you to all the PTO members and volunteers that made this a fun event for all!!
Another creative Snowflake!
Snowflakes and Ice Cream?
More Snowflake Fun!!
The rescheduled School Board meeting will be held this evening, January 31st at 6:00pm.
Snowday readers!
More Snowflakes!!
Snowflake fun!
There's snowflakes and then there's 3D Snowflakes!!
Good Morning, Thanks to all who shared their storytelling skills. Today let's have fun with some snowflakes. Enjoy and Stay warm!
More Storytelling!
Storytelling Excitement!!
Singing, Dancing, Acting out, So much fun!!
Having fun sharing their stories!
Awesome Storytellers!!!
Love the creativity of our Deckerville Students!!
More Stories to share!!
School has been cancelled for Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Interactive Storytelling and a rendition of No David!
Storytellers at work
Good Morning, Today's Challenge is to bring out your storytelling skills. Make a diorama or put on a puppet show about your favorite book or story. Email pictures to yoconnor@deckerville.k12.mi.us. Stay warm and safe!
Thank you for all that participated in the Penny Bridge Challenge and Favorite book. We had 30 participants in the elementary and one in junior high.
And there are more Bridges!!!!
Deckerville Elementary has some Awesome Engineers and Readers!! Thank you to the Jr. High for joining in the fun!
Engineers at Work!
Wow!! Look at these Bridges!
Let's keep building those Penny Bridges
Look at these Penny Bridges!!
Here are some Favorite Books!!
Amazing Bridges
Fantastic Bridges
School has been cancelled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Favorite Books and More Bridges!
Deckerville Elementary has some Great Engineers!!
Penny Bridge challenge, Great Engineers at work!
Reading and STEM Challenge: Reminder to email your pictures to Mrs. O'Connor at yoconnor@deckerville.k12.mi.us
Happy Reading and Building!!
Good Morning!! Thank you for the Great reading that you all did yesterday. Continue reading! Today's Challenge: let's use some of our Math and Science skills by Building a Penny Bridge or Archway. Share your pictures! Let's get everyone involved!!!
School has been cancelled for Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
All evening activities are cancelled for today, Monday, January 28th. This includes athletic events, practices, the PTO meeting, and the Regular School Board meeting. The School Board meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, January 31st at 6:00pm.
School has been cancelled for Monday, January 28, 2019.
Please see linked informational letter from the county High School Principals regarding vaping.
https://5il.co/6a7v
School has been cancelled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
School has been cancelled for Monday, January 21, 2019.
Kindergarten through Fifth grade students had the opportunity to learn in the Farm Science Lab sponsored by Farm Bureau. Students made plant based chapstick, plant based plastic, learned how plants grow and much more. Thank you Farm Bureau for this wonderful experience.
JR and SR High School exams will run as scheduled for Jan 17 and 18. Dismissal will remain as scheduled 12:15 for both days.
School has been cancelled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Ms. Bays Kindergarten decorated gingerbread houses to prepare for the holidays.
Thanks for spreading the holiday cheer by helping to decorating our hallways!
Elementary Christmas Program
Pre-K through 4th grade students presented their holiday choral concert. Happy Holidays!!!
Deckerville Elementary First Lego League Teams Competition at Freeland Schools
Deckerville Elementary would like to thank the PTO for the books they donated to the Summer Reading program, "SOAR Away with Books" and the Book Swap Program
Deckerville Community Schools are closed today, Monday, November 26th. This includes all evening activities. Our School Board meeting is rescheduled to Monday, December 3rd at 7:00pm.
Thanksgiving Activities. STEM class build the Mayflower. Ms. Bays Kindergarten shares a Thanksgiving poem!!
Veterans Day Program
Muffins for Mom
County 5th Grade Spelling Bee Winners
Logan Shanks 2nd, Ian Flanagan 6th, Shelby Martinez-Velancio 14th
County 6th Grade Spelling Bee Winners
Orion Berger 1st, Colin Beck 2nd, Ethan Eugster 5th
Elementary Halloween Parade
1st Grade Promise Fund County Deposit Day. Thank you to the community members that donated funds for our 1st graders to continue saving for their future education. Thank you to Exchange State Bank for the piggy banks to continue saving.
Jr High & HS costume contest winners 1st Tristen Howard 2nd Natasha Martinez 3rd Riley Regentin
Our Football team is heading to Au Gres this Saturday @ 2:00 for a Regional Championship game! We would love to take a spectator bus filled with fans. Students and staff can ride for free! Public may ride for $5. Children 6th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for admission is $6. Money is due at sign up. We need 30 to make this happen! Sign up is in the high school office until noon Thursday.
5th and 6th Grade Schoolwide Spelling Bee Finalists.
Congratulations!
Ms. Kritzman Class visits Autumnwood residents
Preschool Field Trip to O'Hare Farms
Preschool Pumpkins and Science
Preschool/Kindergarten Apple Day
2nd Grade Field Trip to the Detroit Zoo
Mrs. Hoff's/Mrs. Heilig's Preschool Grandparents day
Mrs. Murphy/Mrs. Heilig Preschool Grandparents' Day
Thanks you Sanilac County Community Foundation for the generous donation to Deckerville Community Schools of $500 to be used by the Elementary Student Council to purchase supplies for their backpack program which provides food to at-risk students.
Preschool trip to Deckerville Fire Department
more pictures for 5th grade field trip
5th Grade Field trip to Native American Museum
Fire Department Teaches Safety to PreK-3 Grades
Final Elementary Cross Country event
Preschool/Kindergarten Pumpkin Day
Grandparents Day
Elementary Super U Challenge Assembly
PTO Walkathon
Elementary Cross Country
Final football score; Eagles 38, Kingston 20.
Deckerville High School Marching Band.
Deckerville cheerleaders.
Homecoming banners continued.
Homecoming banners.
Buddy Bench Presentation Troop 70213
Crazy hair day!
Deckerville 56 Genesee 8
Good job Eagles!
HOMECOMING 2018
Dr. Seuss Week
Monday-Whoville-Crazy Hair
Tuesday-Fox in Socks-Wacky Socks
Wed.-Cat in the Hat-Crazy Hat
Thur.-1Fish,2Fish,Red Fish,Blue Fish
Class color day
7th-Green
8th-Blue
9th-Red
10th-Orange
11th-Black
12th-White
Staff-Pink
Friday-Oh the Places You'll Go
Eagles Wear your Spirit Gear!
PTO Summer Packet Reward
No Bullying Presentation Tom Thelon
3rd Grade STEM Class
Mrs. Campbell’s classroom
Elementary Staff welcomes in New School Year!!
Great work Deckerville High School staff and students!
Thanks Deckerville PTO for the wonderful inspirational quotes and stickers on our bathroom stalls!
The lockers are available to be selected. Schedules soon follow.
Welcome to the new website!
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If you need to contact the Guidance Office, please call 810.376.3875!
Parents can demonstrate involvement at home by reading to their children, helping with homework, and discussing school events.