STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulations to our newly elected Officers and Representatives for the 2025-2026 school-year!
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An incredibly moving and powerful ceremony tonight at Stephen Decatur High School as the ribbon was officially cut on the school's Morgan's Message Dedication Wall, a physical installation to bring awareness of the importance of student mental health. Learn more about Morgan's Message at https://www.morgansmessage.org. Tonight's speakers included Principal Tom Sites, Superintendent Annette Wallace, Teacher and Coach Lindsay Owens, and Morgan's mom Dona Rodgers. #WeAreWorcester #MentalHealthMatters #PartnershipsInAction

Thank you to State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller and Maryland State Library Agency staff who visited the school libraries at Stephen Decatur High, Snow Hill Middle, and Buckingham Elementary schools on Tuesday to see our innovative spaces and talk with students, teachers, and administrators about the benefits of having access to instruction, tools, and information through the library. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

Families, it’s time to renew or apply for Free and Reduced Meal Benefits for the 2025-2026 school year! Complete the application online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/WORCESTERCPS_MD?langid=1 as soon as possible to ensure there is no lapse in benefits. Need a paper copy to complete or have other questions about the program? Contact the WCPS Food Services Department at 410-632-5015.

Parents, students, and community members:
If you were able to catch our premiere of "Screenagers" last night, we kindly ask you to complete this brief survey. Use the QR code or the link below.
Thank you so much!!!!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

And a big shout-out to our community partners for sponsoring and/or helping us present the award-winning documentary, “Screenagers.”
Berlin Prevention Works
Worcester County Health Department
Flagship Cinemas Ocean City
Worcester County Public Schools MD
SDHS Students Against Destructive Decisions

Congratulations to Jennifer April on winning this awesome “Decatur Swag” basket (apparel, bottles, drama tickets, sports passes, a free 25-26 yearbook, stickers, magnets, chip clips, lanyards, and other goodies)!!!
Thank you #DecaturNation for an amazing #DoWhatDecaturDoes back-to-school kickoff!
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So many cool things going on at our inaugural #DoWhatDecaturDoes back-to-school kickoff! Many thanks to all of our student leaders, club advisors, and our community partners for joining us too.
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That’s right - #AttendanceMatters! 🍎
This is just a friendly reminder to show up on time, each and every day, and ready to learn! 📚
Being Present = Greater Academic Success🎓
Let’s make it a great year‼️
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Big shout out to our students, teachers, and staff for an amazing first week of the 2025-2026 school year!
Our awesome Stephen Decatur High School administration provided hamburgers and hotdogs for a staff cookout during lunch today to celebrate an epic start to the year.
Let’s #DoWhatDecaturDoes and keep up the momentum, #Seahawks!
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‼️Attention seniors and juniors (and parents)‼️
There is a FREE webinar Sunday, September 7 at 2 PM to help you with the COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS.
Students can also apply to get FREE 1:1 personalized college admissions advising from SMF, a nonprofit offering free college services since 1996.
Visit simmonsmemorialfoundation.org to RSVP.

🎬 You don’t want to miss this event!
Stephen Decatur High School will present the award-winning documentary, Screenagers, at 6PM in our auditorium on Tuesday, September 9th - an exciting culmination to our #DoWhatDecaturDoes night.
Popcorn, courtesy of Flagship Cinemas Ocean City, and an amazing “Decatur Swag” raffle will accompany the showing.
Select health agencies will also be on hand before and after the event. ⚕️
All are welcome to this free event!
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Introducing Coastal Style Magazine ‘s BEST TEACHER, our very own Mary Hathaway.
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From our hallways back to our hallways, Mary (Malone) Hathaway (#SDHSClassOf2007) represents all of the great things that come from #DecaturNation. 💙🖤🤍
Her passion for history, dedication to the profession, enthusiasm for service, and heart for students inspire us every day. A National Board Certified teacher, Hathaway teaches Advanced Placement World History and African American Studies. Additionally, Hathaway has advised the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, currently serves as a Homecoming Coordinator, and is affectionately known as the Queen of Cans after winning the annual school-wide food drive several years in a row. She was raised by #TheDecaturWay and is still rockin’ it.
Thank you, Mary Hathaway, for making a difference both in and beyond the classroom. This distinction is so well-deserved! 🏆
#BestTeacher #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #DoWhatDecaturDoes #Seahawks #DecaturPride #SDHSAlumni #WeAreDecatur #ProudToBeASeahawk #MakeHistory
#ItsASeahawkThing #SeahawkNation #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk
Worcester County Public Schools MD

📖 Looking for your next great read? The school library makes it easy! 📚
🔎 Search the Library Catalog: Browse online at worcesterk12.follettdestiny.com
❓Ask for Recommendations: Your librarian is always ready to help you find something you'll love.
👀 Browse the Shelves: Discover something new while exploring fiction, nonfiction, or graphic novels.
Place a Hold: Use your Destiny login to reserve a title if it's checked out.
🙋 Need help? Just ask! The library staff is here for you!

Freshman Seahawk Day 2025 💙🖤

Seahawks are taking flight into a new year filled with opportunities and success! 💙 #WeAreWorcester #FirstDayTour

Grateful once again for the SonRise Church community for treating us to lunch and goodies! What a wonderful way for the staff to kick-off the new school year.
We love our lolliprizes!
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“Hats Off” to our administration and a big THANK YOU to Fat Cats for the personalized air brushed designs of our #DecaturNation merch! The excitement is building in our house as our staff prepares for our students' arrival next Tuesday!
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