Happy Holidays from MSD of Decatur Township! We wish our entire community a season filled with joy, rest, and togetherness.

(December 22, 2025) – INDIANAPOLIS – Decatur Central High School is excited to share that Desiree Rojas has been selected as a 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar for Marion County, administered by the Indianapolis Foundation. Scholars are selected based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character, and dedication to serving their community.

Desiree Rojas is the daughter of Neisy and Heriberto Rojas, and has attended Decatur Township Schools for grades K-12. Desiree has been an active member of the DCHS Marching Band, serving as Drum Major this school year. She has demonstrated strong community activism and service throughout her tenure at DCHS. Desiree is in the process of finalizing her college selection and plans to major in political science.

About Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Process - Marion County

Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years. Students participate in a rigorous nomination and review process, and we are proud to share that final selections are made by a diverse committee of civic leaders, community advocates, and community foundation board members. Their collective perspectives help ensure a fair and community-centered celebration of student excellence.

About Indianapolis Foundation

The Indianapolis Foundation, established on January 5, 1916, is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and a trusted civic partner dedicated to strengthening Indianapolis. For more than a century, the foundation has worked alongside residents, nonprofits, and public and private partners to build a community where everyone can thrive. Guided by the Equity Imperative 2030 strategic plan, the Indianapolis Foundation focuses on addressing the systems that shape opportunity — housing, economic mobility, health, and the environment — through grantmaking, community leadership, and advocacy, continuing its long tradition of investing in people and advancing a more just, connected, and welcoming Indianapolis.

About MSD Decatur Township

The MSD of Decatur Township is student invested, community connected. Decatur Township prioritizes student learning, safety and customer service, fostering a support system for our families. Located on the southwest side of Indianapolis, Decatur Township is proud to serve thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students and families. The district vision is Preparing Students to be Tomorrow Ready. Together, we are DECATUR PROUD! Learn more at www.decaturproud.org. 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Emily LeMay, Director of Student & Family Engagement 

elemay@decaturproud.org

317-856-5265 

All Decatur Township schools are closed for Winter Break, Friday, December 19, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. 

We hope all our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful winter break and a Happy New Year!

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.