District News & Highlights

March 21, 2023

Two Teachers Named Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Recipients

We are #DecaturProud to announce that two of our MSD Decatur Township Teachers have been named as recipients of the Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program, 2023 by Lilly Endowment Inc. 

Congratulations to Ms. Tracey Krell, Graphic Art Teacher at Decatur Central High School and Mrs. Diane Stebbe, Music Teacher at West Newton Elementary! Both Ms. Krell and Mrs. Stebbe are now two-time Lilly Endowment Fellowship recipients.

Ms. Krell’s Project, entitled “Cairo to Chinotimba,” was written, “to renew love of art and culture by traveling from Northern Africa to South Africa; explore ancient mysteries, exciting safaris and meet with indigenous people.” Ms. Krell shared that her inspiration for the project is her students. She strives to learn about each student as an individual, including their cultural heritage, so that they can learn and grow together.  Ms. Krell shared that her students were very helpful in offering suggestions and advice in planning the project.

Ms. Krell and students

Mrs. Stebbe’s project is titled, “Music Composition Inspiration: Following the Footsteps of a Child Genius by Tracing Mozart’s Grand Tour.”  She will, “gain inspiration to write a piece of vocal music in the style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by traveling the three-year itinerary he took as a child, experiencing the sights he saw and the places where he performed.”  Mrs. Stebbe pledges to bring back her new learning and share with students: “I want to provide an opportunity for my students to do some composing of their own and maybe find some hidden talent among the students of West Newton Elementary.”  We can all look forward to a performance of Mrs. Stebbe’s original composition at West Newton in the Spring of 2024!

Mrs. Stebbe, WN music teacher

https://lillyendowment.org/for-grantseekers/renewal-programs/teacher-creativity/

 

 

March 20, 2023

STEAM Fest

Mark your calendars for STEAM Fest!

April 13th, 2023 5:30-7:30 pm

DELC Blue/Gold Academy - Enter Door 14

All Students and Community Members Welcome!

STEAM Showcase Award Ceremony 6:45 pm

Join us for a fun, engaging, and educational night filled with experiments, demonstrations, free take home activities, items for purchase, and more in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

See you tonight for STEAM Fest! April 13th, 2023 5:30-7:30 pm DELC Blue/Gold Academy - Enter Door 14 All K-12 Students and Community Members Welcome! STEAM Showcase Award Ceremony 6:45 pm Join us for a fun, engaging, and educational night filled with experiments, demonstrations, free take home activities, items for purchase, and more in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

March 15, 2023

School Board Meeting Recognitions: March 14, 2023

At the MSD Decatur Township School Board Meeting on March 14, 2023, Decatur Middle School 8th Grade Student Luis Sanchez-Gonzalez was recognized by Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Assistant Superintendent, for his outstanding season on the swim team, with Coach Sam Houston. Luis is the Junior Mid-State Conference Champion in the 400 Freestyle and the Marion County Champion in both the 100 Individual Medley and 400 Freestyle. He also set a new middle school record in the 400 Freestyle at 4:20.81. Congratulations to Luis on his achievements! #DecaturProud

DMS Swimmer Luis Sanchez-Gonzalez receives award

L to R: Dr. Matt Prusiecki (Superintendent), Sam Houston (DMS Swim Coach), Luis Sanchez-Gonzalez, Judy Collins (School Board President)

Dr. Stephanie Hofer (Assistant Superintendent) presented a Decatur Proud Certificate and shirt to Luis Sanchez-Gonzalez.

 

Dr. Brad Rose, Assistant Principal at Stephen Decatur Elementary, was recognized by Dr. Prusiecki, Superintendent, for completion of his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Foundations from Indiana State University. Congratulations Dr. Rose! #DecaturProud

Dr. Brad Rose receives award

L to R: Dr. Matt Prusiecki (Superintendent), Dr. Brad Rose (Assistant Principal at Stephen Decatur Elementary), Judy Collins (School Board President)

Heather Brenegan was approved as the new Assistant Director of Child Nutrition. Welcome to the Decatur Family! #DecaturProud

Heather Brenegan, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Heather Brenegan, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Dr. Matthew Prusiecki

Superintendent

District Calendar

MAR
24

Spring Recess (No School)

Start: Mar 24, 2023 End: Mar 31, 2023

Multi-Day Event

APR
20

Kindergarten Round Up

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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