CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES
The Child Nutrition Program is responsible for the administration of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Afterschool Snack Program. These programs provide nutritious meals and snacks for students not only in Decatur County, but throughout the state of Tennessee. 100 % of the public schools in Tennessee are on the National School Lunch Program.
The following are benefits of the Child Nutrition Program:
>Benefit to parents: an economical way to provide a significant amount of the student's daily nutritional requirements.
>Benefit to teachers: an increase in the student's willingness and ability to learn.
>Benefit to schools: as an integral part of education, it contributes substantially to the health and well-being of students.
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- January 2012 Menus
CONTACT INFORMATION
Decatur County Schools
Betty Camper, Child Nutrition Director
P. O. Box 369
59 W. Main St.
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-2391
Contact Information:
Decatur County Board of Education
Dr. Michael J. Price, Director
59 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 369
Decaturville, TN 38329
Phone: (731) 852-2391
Fax: (731) 852-2960
Decatur County Middle School serves students in grades 5-8 in Decatur County. Decatur County Middle School opened to students for the first time in August 2000. Decatur County Middle School was established as a consolidation of students from Decaturville Elementary and Parsons Junior High School. The school day at Decatur County Middle School is 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Approximately 450 students are presently enrolled at DCMS.
Decaturville Elementary School is a Pre-K through 5th grade school with approximately 317 students. Decaturville Elementary School is located in Decaturville, Tennessee and serves the southern portion of Decatur County. DES was built in 1959 and since that time has undergone many renovations and improvements. It currently has 16 classrooms within the main building, two separate buildings that house Pre-K, and a portable building that houses the school’s computer lab. Decaturville Elementary also has an extended school program that operates from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. and after school from 2:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. during days that school is in session. The program is available during the summer and on days when school is not in session such as holidays, in-service/staff development days, and on days when early closings arise due to weather.
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Parsons Elementary School is a Pre-K-4 school located in Parsons, Tennessee. PES was originally built in the 1950’s as a first-fourth grade school. A kindergarten unit was added in the 1970’s. In 2000 PES underwent a major renovation which added 13 new classrooms to the original 9 classrooms. The school day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. At present there are approximately 460 students enrolled at Parsons Elementary School. An Extended School Program (ESP) is also available at Parsons Elementary from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. –5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday during the school year including school holidays, in-service/staff development days, inclement weather, and during summer break.
Beginning in Fall 2010, the Parsons Learning Center will open on the site of the former junior high location. Parsons Learning Center will have two Pre-K classrooms with each classroom having one teacher, one assistant and 20 students. The building underwent extensive renovations during the summer of 2009 and was used by the Adult Education Program during the 2009-2010 school year. If more information is needed, contact Mrs. Amy Clenney at <a href="mailto:Amy.Clenney@tennk12.net">Amy.Clenney@tennk12.net</a> or (731) 852-2391.
Riverside High School was originally opened in 1965, but moved into a new facility in the fall of 2000 in Decaturville, Tennessee. RHS is a 9th-12th grade school which has thirty-three classrooms and 2 computer labs. Riverside High School operates on a modified block schedule with 9-week grading periods. Riverside offers a variety of courses including dual credit options and a well-established career-technical education program. RHS also has many well-established athletic programs including football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, and soccer. There are approximately 473 students presently enrolled at Riverside.