STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

With wintry weather on the horizon, we want to remind families where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications.
Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp
As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

With wintry weather on the horizon, we want to remind families where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications.

Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp

As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

We’re sporting our Hawaiian flair 🌺 today in support of our band & band front members who will be flying out to Honolulu, Hawaii to perform in the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade this Sunday.
Safe travels - we know they will represent us well! 💙🖤🤍
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks

It’s #SigningDay for NCAA Division I football 🏈 and we are proud to announce that our 2x #StateChampion and Sports Illustrated Maryland Quarterback of the Year Johnny Hobgood will bring his talents to Sacred Heart University Athletics in Fairfield, Connecticut.
A huge congratulations to Johnny on this #NextLevel commitment and a big thank you to his family, friends, coaches, teachers, and classmates for all of their support!
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#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #BeachBoys #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk

Please help our Leo Club raise money for childhood cancer research! 🎗️
Check out the following yummy and refreshing ways you can help:
Chipotle Fundraiser 🌶
December 9th
Chipotle
West Ocean City
4 - 8PM
Just mention you’re there for the fundraiser, show the flyer (printed or digital), or use the code on online orders!
Alex’s Lemonade Stand 🍋
Let’s help the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for children with cancer! There will be three Lemonade Stand fundraising nights during the winter sports season:
12/5 at our women's basketball game 🏀
1/12 at our men's basketball game 🏀
1/23 to pump up our wrestling team 🤼
Can't make it to the game? You can still help by making a donation right to our page.
Help kids and their families by giving them the gift of hope!
Thanks for your support! 💙🖤🤍

🌟 Media Expo 2026 — Entries Now Open! 🌟
Students across Worcester County are creating incredible projects every day — now it’s time to showcase their talents!
🎨 Digital Design
📸 Photography
🎬 Video (including Stop Motion!)
💻 Coding
🎧 Podcasting
🌐 Interactive Media
📐 CAD
🤖 Artificial Intelligence (Experimental Category)
🧪 What does “experimental” mean?
Our Artificial Intelligence category is designed for creativity and exploration. These entries are not judged, and there are no winners or placements — it’s simply a space to try new tools, take risks, and share innovative ideas without pressure. A celebration of imagination! ✨
If your child already has a creative project — or wants to make one — Media Expo is the perfect place to share it.
🗓️ Entry Deadline: January 9, 2026
📍 Submit at: wcpsmediaexpo.com
🎉 Event: March 19, 2026
Encourage your student to create, innovate, and share their voice!
Let’s celebrate the incredible creativity of WCPS students! 💡✨
#WCPSMediaExpo #MediaExpo2026 #WorcesterCreates #WCPSProud #CreateLearnShare

American literature students in Christie Moore’s class wrapped up the week—and kicked off Thanksgiving break—with an inspiring field trip to the African American History Museum in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸📚
From powerful exhibits to stories that deepen our understanding of the voices we study in class, the visit brought history and literature to life.
We are thankful for this opportunity and appreciative of this meaningful end to the week!

Registration for the winter session of the After School Academy is now open! 
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The Teacher of the Year nomination period is quickly approaching with the deadline being this Friday by 4PM.
Say thank you to one of your hardworking teachers by nominating them as the Stephen Decatur High School Teacher of the Year!
https://www.worcesterk12.org/o/wcps/article/2512969?

Thank you Buckingham Elementary School for hosting our newest state champions!

🍁 Media Expo Thanksgiving-Themed 💡
This is the perfect time for students to create something awesome for the Expo based on the theme of Thanksgiving!🦃
🎤 PODCASTS - Check out these ideas!
Stay tuned for more ideas throughout the week😉

Congratulations to @theisaiahrodriguezz_10 for his selection to @m.a.c.soccer 2nd Team All State! A well-deserved accolade for a young man who has worked extremely hard this season. We could not be more proud!

That’s our Students Against Destructive Decisions getting on-field recognition for outstanding service by the Baltimore Ravens and Governor Wes Moore!
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❤️💛🖤
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We are ready for a Lamar-velous day!
#RavensFlock #SeahawksServe #StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions #SADD
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks

A “tater-tastic” ending to #AmericanEducationWeek 🍎!
That’s our Stephen Decatur High School faculty enjoying a wonderful baked potato bar, courtesy of Seacrets and the kindness of our Social Committee and guidance staff! 🥔
We know that salting, buttering, and baking 165 potatoes wasnt easy first thing this morning, but we are soooo appreciative of your gesture.
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‘Tis the season of giving and Stephen Decatur High School is definitely in the spirit! 🎁
So many ways to give…
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society is sponsoring its annual PJammin’ for Kids with Cancer. 🌙
Stephen Decatur High School NJROTC is sponsoring the annual Toys 4 Tots. 🧸
The annual Operation We Care is currently collecting toiletries and non-perishables for our troops. 🎗️
Our Key Club is in the midst of its annual Coat Drive.
And coming up….
Alex’s Lemonade Stand supporting childhood cancer research will be brought to us by the Leo Club. 🍋
Hats, Gloves, Scarves Drive sponsored by the Key Club. 🧤
Socks Drive sponsored by the Students Against Destructive Decisions. 🧦
Annual Beach Supply Drive supporting our very own Believe in Tomorrow will launch in March of 2026. ⛱️
#SeahawksServe

*UPDATE*
All math classes were able to solve the puzzles, unlock the antidote, and save humanity!
🧟‍♂️🧮 Zombie Math: Survival of the Fittest!
Today, during this #AmericanEducationWeek 🍎, students in Brenda Hommel’s Algebra II classes walked into a high-stakes, brain-busting challenge like no other! 🧠💥
Complete with an emergency message, music, lighting, a set design that rivals one from our drama department, and a “Zombie Teacher,” students were given 5 emergency alarms to solve a series of mind-melting math problems.
Each equation solved brought students closer to the combination that unlocked the antidote. But, along the way, students had to heed the time—after every alarm, students became "infected" by the mathematical chaos, and the stakes became exponentially higher! 🚨
Parents, could you beat the clock and survive the outbreak? ⏳
#ZombieMath
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks