Decatur County Schools
Board of Education
P O Box 369
Decaturville, TN 38329
Phone: (731) 852-2391
Fax: (731) 852-2960

Recent News: Be Smart Kids

Dr. Michael J. Price, Director of Decatur County schools has recently announced,

"Be Smart Kids"  A new program that could dramatically impact the academic success and future
achievements of our students.  The program will be funded by the current education system budget, and
will be provided free to all three and four year olds in the county.

Parents are asked to call the Parsons and Decaturville elementary schools, preschools and day cares to
begin scheduling sessions.

Our School System

The Decatur County School system consists of four SACS accredited schools, Decaturville Elementary,
Parsons Elementary, Decatur County Middle School, and Decatur County Riverside High School. The
system is governed by a nine member Board of Education. Administration of the system is facilitated by the
Director of Schools and his staff. The instructional staff is composed of 145 teachers and administrators of
which more than eighty have Masters Degrees or more.

The goal of Decatur County Schools is to help students prepare themselves for a successful life as a
productive member of society. The system has implemented programs from pre-kindergarten to high
school-college dual credit to encourage students and enhance the curriculum. The focus of Decatur
County Schools is student centered and data driven. Extensive research is ongoing on all students and
programs in order to provide the very best possible education for all students. Expectations at all levels
are high and support is provided when needed.

Decatur County Schools is very fortunate to have a supportive community. Many persons and businesses
contribute time and other resources to enhance the endeavors of our students. Through the Ayers
Foundation, teachers have been able to receive Masters Degrees at no tuition costs and all graduating
seniors receive scholarships to post-secondary.

Riverside High School                                                        Decatur County Middle School
Robert Myracle                                                                                                    Chris Villaflor
4250 Highway 641 South                                                                                  2740 Highway 641 South
Decaturville TN 38329                                                                                        Parsons TN 38363
9,10,11,12                                                                                                             (731) 847-6510
Riverside High School FFA Chapter                                                                 5,6,7,8
                                                           http://www.dcmspanthers.com/

Decaturville Elementary                                                     Parsons Elementary
Danny Adkisson                                                                                                 Renae Lomax
820 Southwest St                                                                                               182 West 4th St.
Decaturville TN 38329                                                                                       Parsons TN 38363
(731) 852-4616                                                                                                   (731) 847-7317
PK,K,1,2,3,4                                                                                                         K,1,2,3,4
http://www.netease.net/des


Board of Education
Dr. Michael Price
P O Box 369
Decaturville, TN 38329
Phone: (731) 852-2391
Fax: (731) 852-2960
West Tennessee Regional Office
230-A South Broad Street
Lexington, TN 38351
Phone: (731) 968-0746
Fax: (731) 968-537321hn
Decatur County Schools
DECATUR COUNTY