Homecoming Spirit Week is September 14-18, at all Decatur Township Schools!

Monday 9/14: Teammate/Jersey Day
Tuesday 9/15: Small Town, Big Spirit (flannels, western wear, hometown gear)
Wednesday 9/16: Future So Bright/Neon Day
Thursday 9/17: Class Color Day
Friday 9/18: Blue & Gold Day
 

We invite you to attend a Know Before You Vote: Referendum Information Session, hosted by Dr. Scott Collins, Superintendent. These sessions will provide facts and information about the 2026 Referendum Renewal that will appear on the November 3 ballot, including what is being proposed, why it is being considered, and what it means for MSD of Decatur Township. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more before casting their vote. The same content will be provided at both sessions. These sessions are open to ​all Decatur Township community members to attend.

September 16, 6:00 pm
DTSE Community Room
5106 S. High School Rd.
Enter Door #1

September 21, 6:00 pm
Blue/Gold Academy Community Room
565 Mann Rd.
Enter Door #14 from Epler Ave.

Dear Decatur Township Families & Staff,

The purpose of this communication is to share further information from the investigation into the incident that occurred at the Decatur Central football game on Friday, August 21.

As stated in the previous message, we want to emphasize that no weapons were found and no shots were fired. However, we are continuing to investigate. If you or someone you know has a video or eyewitness account of a weapon of any kind on campus, please report through the STOPit app or directly to Decatur Central Administration. If we do receive evidence of a weapon, we will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

We are sharing the following additional details that have become known through the investigation:

• The mass evacuation and panic at the game was the result of multiple factors, including the belief that there was a gun on campus.
• Two Decatur Central students were arrested in relation to a fight at the game.
• Any identified students involved in fighting, instigating, resisting administration/officers or other inappropriate behaviors will be disciplined in alignment with the student code of conduct.
• Minor injuries from the stadium evacuation were reported and treated by paramedics. EMS also responded and treated two medical incidents unrelated to the report of a weapon.

We realize that the events of Friday evening were traumatic for our students, spectators, staff, and guests. Counselors will be available at all of our schools tomorrow, with extra support at the secondary level. If your child would like to speak with someone, they should ask their teacher to go to the Office/SLC office, where they will be connected with a counselor.

The behaviors of some students at Friday night’s game were unacceptable, and we will continue to investigate and assign appropriate consequences as new information is discovered.

We appreciate the swift response and professionalism of our first responders, including IMPD, Decatur Township School Police, and the Decatur Township Fire Department, who worked quickly to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. We remain grateful for their partnership and commitment to keeping our students, families, and community safe.

Sincerely,

Scott Collins, Ph.D.

Superintendent