ALT MMS 101 for Parents! A McCarroll Middle School parent information session will be held Tuesday, October 20. Two meeting times are available: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the McCarroll Middle School Library. The session will help parents better support their students with assignments, grades, and school information. Topics include: Setting up an Observer account in Canvas, where assignments are posted. Tips and tricks for using Skyward. Where to find the latest information about what is happening at McCarroll. A Q&A to help with Canvas and Skyward. The graphic uses blue and yellow and includes images of a teacher helping a student, a globe, a lightbulb, and a Decatur logo.

ALT MMS 101 for Parents! A McCarroll Middle School parent information session will be held Tuesday, October 20. Two meeting times are available: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the McCarroll Middle School Library. The session will help parents better support their students with assignments, grades, and school information. Topics include: Setting up an Observer account in Canvas, where assignments are posted. Tips and tricks for using Skyward. Where to find the latest information about what is happening at McCarroll. A Q&A to help with Canvas and Skyward. The graphic uses blue and yellow and includes images of a teacher helping a student, a globe, a lightbulb, and a Decatur logo.

ALT Help Us Honor Our Veterans! Families, we would love to include photos of the veterans in your lives in our Veterans Day program on November 11! Please email your photos to Mrs. Mosley at [email protected] by November 1. Include the veteran’s name, branch of service, and the name of the student or family they are connected to. Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate those who have served our country!

ALT A red and white graphic flyer titled "GO RED DECATUR ISD" at the top in glowing white letters on a red background. The center contains a white rectangular card with the following black and red text surrounding an eagle head mascot with a yellow beak and red feathers: "JOIN US IN RAISING AWARENESS AND CELEBRATING DYSLEXIA MINDS." Below the eagle logo: "WEAR RED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ON WORLD DYSLEXIA APPRECIATION DAY" At the bottom: "DYSLEXIA IS A UNIQUE WAY OF THINKING! PUT ON YOUR RED GEAR AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!" The word "RED" is highlighted in red text throughout the message.

ALT Colorful thank-you graphic for World Finance. A photo shows a snack bag beside baskets of snacks. Text reads: “Thank You, World Finance! Thank you for the thoughtful snack bags for our MMS staff! Your kindness and support mean so much to us. We are so grateful to have you in our corner.”

ALT Colorful blue and gold Homecoming 2026 Dress Up Days flyer. Monday: Vacation Mode—wear beach gear, sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts, or a favorite vacation look. Tuesday: Famous Couples—dress like your favorite famous couple. Wednesday: Decatur Is a Big Deal—fancy dress, dress to impress. Thursday: All Bets on Blue—wear blue. Flyer includes school-spirit graphics such as crowns, stars, a megaphone, pom-pom, football, sunglasses, and tropical decorations.

ALT Blue, black, and white school fundraiser flyer titled “Our House, Our Community: Coin Wars to Benefit W.A.R.M.” featuring an eagle mascot. Collection Week is September 21st–24th. Students are encouraged to bring cash or change to earn points for their grade level. Positive points: penny = 1 point, $1 bill = 100 points, $5 bill = 500 points, $10 bill = 1,000 points, and $20 bill = 2,000 points. Negative points: silver coins can be placed in another grade level’s bucket to reduce their points; nickel = -5 points, dime = -10 points, and quarter = -25 points. The flyer includes the messages “Small Change Makes a BIG Difference!” and “Change Today for a Brighter Tomorrow!”

ALT Volante escolar azul, negro y blanco titulado “Nuestra Casa, Nuestra Comunidad: Coin Wars para Beneficiar a W.A.R.M.” con una mascota de águila. La semana de recolección es del 21 al 24 de septiembre. Se invita a los estudiantes a llevar dinero en efectivo o monedas para ganar puntos para su nivel de grado. Puntos positivos: moneda de 1 centavo = 1 punto, billete de $1 = 100 puntos, billete de $5 = 500 puntos, billete de $10 = 1,000 puntos y billete de $20 = 2,000 puntos. Puntos negativos: las monedas de plata pueden colocarse en el recipiente de otro nivel de grado para restar puntos; moneda de 5 centavos = -5 puntos, moneda de 10 centavos = -10 puntos y moneda de 25 centavos = -25 puntos. El volante incluye los mensajes “¡Pequeños Cambios Hacen una GRAN Diferencia!” y “¡Cambiemos Hoy por un Mañana Más Brillante!”

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ALT Blue, black, and white school fundraiser flyer titled “Our House, Our Community: Coin Wars to Benefit W.A.R.M.” featuring an eagle mascot. Collection Week is September 21st–24th. Students are encouraged to bring cash or change to earn points for their grade level. Positive points: penny = 1 point, $1 bill = 100 points, $5 bill = 500 points, $10 bill = 1,000 points, and $20 bill = 2,000 points. Negative points: silver coins can be placed in another grade level’s bucket to reduce their points; nickel = -5 points, dime = -10 points, and quarter = -25 points. The flyer includes the messages “Small Change Makes a BIG Difference!” and “Change Today for a Brighter Tomorrow!”

ALT Volante escolar azul, negro y blanco titulado “Nuestra Casa, Nuestra Comunidad: Coin Wars para Beneficiar a W.A.R.M.” con una mascota de águila. La semana de recolección es del 21 al 24 de septiembre. Se invita a los estudiantes a llevar dinero en efectivo o monedas para ganar puntos para su nivel de grado. Puntos positivos: moneda de 1 centavo = 1 punto, billete de $1 = 100 puntos, billete de $5 = 500 puntos, billete de $10 = 1,000 puntos y billete de $20 = 2,000 puntos. Puntos negativos: las monedas de plata pueden colocarse en el recipiente de otro nivel de grado para restar puntos; moneda de 5 centavos = -5 puntos, moneda de 10 centavos = -10 puntos y moneda de 25 centavos = -25 puntos. El volante incluye los mensajes “¡Pequeños Cambios Hacen una GRAN Diferencia!” y “¡Cambiemos Hoy por un Mañana Más Brillante!”

ALT Disney Day spirit-day graphic on a blue background featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto smiling and posing together. Large yellow and red text reads “DISNEY DAY,” with white text below reading “TUESDAY SEPT 15TH.”

ALT Promotional graphic for Jostens yearbook personalization. A student holds a bright blue yearbook with the words “Make Your Yearbook Unique” and a personalized cover featuring the name “Jack Richmond” with small activity icons. On the right, a large QR code appears above the words “Personalize Your Cover,” with the Jostens logo below.

ALT Blue Hat Day graphic featuring a large blue baseball cap and colorful confetti. Text reads: “$1 Hat Day, Friday Sept. 11!!” and “All donations go to our LifeSkills program.”

ALT Light blue McCarroll Middle School flyer reading “Needs Your Help.” The flyer asks for sponsors for 5-Star student and teacher raffle prizes and includes QR codes for separate student and teacher Amazon wish lists. Images on the right show examples of prizes, including a blue football, ball pump, Kindle, and volleyball. The flyer encourages community members to purchase items from the Amazon wish lists to support student and teacher recognition.

ALT Patriotic-themed graphic featuring red, white, and blue stars, American bald eagles wearing flag-patterned sunglasses, and bold text reading “PATRIOTIC DAY.” The graphic invites viewers to dress in their best red, white, and blue for the week’s dress-up theme on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

ALT School flyer promoting Start With Hello Week, August 31–September 3, focused on inclusion, kindness, and connection. The flyer features an eagle and the message, “In Our House, everyone belongs.” Daily themes are: Monday, Make Someone Smile Monday—give a compliment, say hello, and make someone’s day; Tuesday, Teamwork Tuesday—wear a favorite jersey and show team spirit; Wednesday, Welcome Wednesday—wear green to show everyone they are welcome; and Thursday, One Team, One House Thursday—wear blue and white to show school pride. The bottom of the flyer encourages students to “See Something, Say Something” and reminds them, “You belong here.”

ALT Flyer for FLAG Club sign-ups featuring a waving American flag background. FLAG Club will be available during Open House on Monday, August 24. Students should stop by the FLAG Club table in the commons with their parents to complete the required forms. Students unable to attend Open House can pick up a form from Mrs. Mosley in Room G130. Sign-ups close September 7, and all completed forms must be turned in by that date.

ALT A construction-themed poster with a black-and-yellow diagonal striped border and a white center. The poster reads “We are Building Champions,” “CONSTRUCTION DRESS UP DAY,” and “August 25th.” Illustrations of construction tools, including a wrench, paint roller, hammer, drill, shears, and hand saw, decorate the edges.

ALT PICTURE day tomorrow Tuesday - Aug 18th with image of a camera

ALT A blue-and-white Decatur ISD infographic titled “Vacation Planning 2026–2027,” listing school breaks and extended weekends to help families plan vacations and appointments around instructional days. Dates shown are: Labor Day Weekend: Sept. 4–7, 2026; students return Sept. 8. Extended Weekend: Oct. 9–12, 2026; return Oct. 13. Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 20–29, 2026; return Nov. 30. Christmas Break: Dec. 18, 2026–Jan. 4, 2027; return Jan. 5. Extended Weekend: Jan. 15–18, 2027; return Jan. 19. Extended Weekend: Feb. 12–15, 2027; return Feb. 16. Spring Break: March 12–21, 2027; return March 22. Last Day of School: May 26, 2027; summer break begins May 27. The graphic notes that DISD students attend school Monday–Thursday and encourages families to “Plan Ahead” and “Make Memories.”

ALT Picture Day is coming ? Orther this year's school pictures today.

ALT Lifetouch Picture Day flyer announcing Picture Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at McCarroll Middle School. The flyer includes photos of three smiling students, a QR code to order, and instructions explaining that families can pre-order at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVT839V76. Students will be photographed on Picture Day, and orders will be sent home with students afterward. Spanish translations are included throughout the flyer.

ALT A flyer for the MMS Band Instrument Drive. The title "INSTRUMENT DRIVE" appears in large black letters with "MMS Band" above it in blue. The event will be held at the McCarroll Multipurpose Building on Wednesday, August 12, from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Decorative illustrations of a clarinet, trombone, trumpet, drum, musical note, stars, and doodles surround the text. The flyer states that Sam Gibbs Music Company from Wichita Falls will be on-site to provide instrument rentals and instrument supplies. Families who cannot attend are asked to contact the band directors. Students should sign in upon arrival and wait with their families at a table until their name is called. Attendees are asked not to arrive until after bus traffic has cleared. Contact information is listed as [email protected] and 940-393-7300.

ALT Un volante para la Campaña de Instrumentos de la Banda de MMS. El título "INSTRUMENT DRIVE" aparece en letras grandes negras con "MMS Band" en azul en la parte superior. El evento se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Multipropósito McCarroll el miércoles 12 de agosto, de 4:30 a 7:00 p. m. Alrededor del texto hay ilustraciones decorativas de un clarinete, un trombón, una trompeta, un tambor, una nota musical, estrellas y garabatos. El volante informa que Sam Gibbs Music Company de Wichita Falls estará presente para ofrecer alquiler de instrumentos y suministros para instrumentos. Las familias que no puedan asistir deben comunicarse con los directores de la banda. Los estudiantes deben registrarse al llegar y esperar con sus familias en una mesa hasta que llamen su nombre. Se pide a los asistentes que no lleguen hasta que el tráfico de los autobuses haya disminuido. La información de contacto es [email protected] y 940-393-7300.