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Seniors Hannah Smith and Ivy Gardner led their tour group, the dolphins, on a tour of the high school.

New Fish in the Sea

Freshmen introduced to new school through orientation
Allie Tribe, Editor September 8, 2022

Two days before the new school year began, freshmen gathered in the auditorium to be introduced to their new campus. Led by pairs of student leaders, the newcomers to DHS learned their freshman chant,...

Samuel Reese- 2022 DHS Valedictorian

Samuel Reese- 2022 DHS Valedictorian

Torin Steil, Staff Writer May 25, 2022

Hey everyone, My name is Sam Reese, and I’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider when it comes to Decatur. Most everyone I know here has lived in Decatur their whole lives and have lifelong friends...

2022 Senior Destinations

2022 Senior Destinations

Allie Tribe, Editor May 25, 2022

Audree Steiner- 2022 DHS Salutatorian

Audree Steiner- 2022 DHS Salutatorian

Torin Steil, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

Dear DHS students, Hello, my name is Audree Steiner and I have the honor of being recognized as the Salutatorian of the 2022 Senior Class. I started in this amazing district in the 2nd grade at...

Due to a recent hiring crisis around the U.S., schools are finding themselves in search of teachers. With a shortage of staff, teachers on the job find themselves with too little time and too many responsibilities.

Help Wanted

Teachers lack time to fulfill responsibilities in growing classes
Torin Steil, Staff Writer May 20, 2022

According to the U.S. Department of Education, a teacher shortage sweeps the nation as teachers leave for higher paying jobs and fewer people are joining the field. Some organizations are trying to solve...

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