City Schools of Decatur

10/23/2026

DHS Homecoming Parade 2026

10/23/2026

Come out tonight to the DHS Homecoming game at 7:00 p.m. and witness the high-performing DHS band play their entire show for the first time!

Kell High School Southern Invitational DHS Highlights:
➡ Marching band and color guard placed 3rd of 11 total bands.
➡ Marching band and color guard placed 2nd within their class and division.
➡ Percussion placed 1st overall, with an outstanding score of 92.

Support the band tonight and as they close out the season at the Milton High School White Columns Invitational on Saturday, November 7.

10/23/2026

Celebrate Homecoming at the 2026 DHS Homecoming Parade and football game today, October 23. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. by taking a right out of the DHS bus loop, proceeding north on Commerce Dr. to Trinity Pl., then turning right on Trinity, right on McDonough St., and right on Howard Ave. back to the school. Plan your viewing spot now and purchase tickets to the 7 p.m. DHS football game vs. Dunwoody on the Decatur Athletics website. 🏈

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in place in Downtown Decatur on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade.

The parade will begin at Commerce Drive and Robin Street, travel north on Commerce Drive, east on West Trinity Place, south on North McDonough Street, and west on West Howard Avenue before ending at the upper lot of Decatur High School.

The following roads will be affected:
- Commerce Drive between Swanton Way and West Howard Avenue
- West Trinity Place between Swanton Way and North McDonough Street
- East Trinity Place between Church Street and North McDonough Street
- North McDonough Street between West Howard Avenue/East College Avenue and East/West Trinity Place
- The intersection of East/West College Avenue, South McDonough Street and West Howard Avenue
- West Howard Avenue between Commerce Drive and North McDonough Street

Roads will reopen as the end of the parade passes through each area. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time when traveling through downtown during the parade.

10/22/2026

The VOTES are in! F.AVE students learned about exercising their civic rights recently by voting for various positions in their school government. Students voted for the F.AVE President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. They were beyond excited to fill in their ballots and get their "I Voted" stickers! # F.AVE Falcons!

10/21/2026

The 2026 Mini Cheer Camp cheerleaders are all fired up and ready to cheer their hearts out for our DHS football players at Homecoming this Friday, October 23 @ 7:00 p.m. Will you be there to cheer them on? 🎉📣

10/21/2026

Round 2! Tonight at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., our Decatur HS Softball Varsity Bulldogs will take on Lassiter at Lassiter HS in the GHSA Softball Sweet 16 Playoffs! Let's go, Bulldogs! 🥎

10/21/2026

Reminder! City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Here is the schedule of release times by school level:
Pre-K: 12:15 PM
Lower Elementary: 12:50 PM
Upper Elementary: 12:15 PM
Middle School: 1:45 PM
High School: 1:35 PM
College Heights ECLC: 0-3 program will remain on the normal schedule

The remaining early release dates are listed below:
Friday, December 18, 2026
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Thursday, May 27, 2027

10/20/2026

Last Friday, CSD wore pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to encourage conversations about breast health, and as a reminder that no one has to face breast cancer alone. Thank you to our schools and staff who wore pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

10/20/2026

Tickets ON SALE NOW!! ❄️

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Beacon Hill Middle School’s production of Disney’s Frozen Jr.!

Our talented Beacon Hill Middle School performers are bringing the magic of Arendelle to the stage! Get ready for unforgettable songs, sisterly love, and a little Disney magic that will warm your heart. 💙

November 5-8
Don’t wait until their gone! Grab your tickets and come cheer on our amazing student performers.

Get your tickets at DecaturPerforms.org

Disney's Frozen JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
www.MTIShows.com

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10/19/2026

The countdown is underway for the Decatur High School 2026 Homecoming! Students, staff, and the community are invited to join in the following activities on Friday, October 23:

🥁Parade @ 5:30 p.m.
🏈 Game @ 7 p.m. vs. Dunwoody

Visit the webpage to purchase your DHS Football Game tickets through GoFan.