9/11 Memorial & Museum 25th Anniversary | Jr. High students viewed personal stories curated by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to better understand and preserve the history and impact of September 11, 2001.  Students are continuing their learning at home by starting a conversation at home with a parent or trusted adult about what they learned and why these stories matter.

Fostering Healthy Screen Habits | Join a free Parent/Caregiver Webinar: Navigating Screens at Home.  You'll be part of an approachable conversation and Q&A on fostering healthy screen habits on October 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. No alarmism, no rigid rulebooks; just practical strategies families can actually use at home. Registration is linked here!

LABOR DAY! | It's a 3-day weekend! No School on Monday, September 7, 2026.

SAVE THE DATE! | Join us for the Welcome Back School Picnic! Color this sheet and bring it to the picnic to be entered in a raffle for a prize!

SAVE THE DATE! | Open House, Thursday, September 10, 2026

Together, we are JR. HIGH | Jr. High students are kicking off the year in Social Studies by building a community where every person is valued and feels a sense of belonging.  Through team building activities, students are making connections, learning more about one another, and recognzing what each individual brings to our Jr. High community.  Students added their self-portraits as a reminder that every student and teacher is an important part of who we are as a community.

Kindness Rocks | After reading Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson, our 6th graders reflected on how even small acts of kindness rocks as colorful reminders that the words we choose, the actions we take, and the way we treat others can have a ripple effect throughout our community.

The Decatur Debate Club is officially on the map! Our inaugural debaters have spent months sharpening their arguments for and against AI in education and their hard work is paying off. Decatur is sending 6 teams to the Chicago Debates City Championships, more than any other school in the district. We’re so proud of their grit, growth, and unstoppable voices. Good luck this weekend—go Decatur Debaters!!

Get Ready, Scientists & Engineers! | Our Jr. High STEM Fair projects are almost ready to hit the spotlight—and we can’t wait to see the students' creativity, curiosity, and big ideas shine! From bold experiments to brilliant innovations, professionals from across the science world will be joining us during the school day to explore student work and celebrate their discoveries. Let the countdown to STEM magic begin!