
Decatur, AL (August 2024) We are grateful to have received funding from Representative Representative Parker Moore. He secured funds for the Greenpower USA program and the Career Academies of Decatur's Cyber Security Academy. A big thank you to Representative Moore for his continued support!

Decatur, AL (August 2024) We are grateful to have received funding from Representative Terri Collins. She secured funds for the PSAT/PSAT Prep, ACT Preparation and Resources, and Excel Center resources. A big thank you to Representative Collins her continued support!

Decatur, AL (June 2024) We are thankful for the ongoing support from the Rotary Noon Club of Decatur! These funds will assist in providing tools and equipment for the Decatur Austin Robotics Coalition, a competitive robotics team made up of students from both high schools.

Decatur, AL (May 2024) We are thrilled to provide all DCS elementary schools with funding for additional library books, thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Kiwanis Club of Decatur. Today, Benjamin Davis Elementary's librarian, Lindsey Upton, received her check.

Decatur, AL (December 2023) We are super excited about DCS hosting their very own robotics competition in the spring of 2023! Thank you to Senator Arthur Orr for his support of this initiative and to Beth Hellebrand for leading the charge. Also pictured is one of our Introduction to Robotics teachers, Josh Caldwell and Foundation Executive Director, Stevi Price.

Decatur, AL (October 2023) Rep. Collins secured funding for the Pre-EPIC program at the Career Academies. She also funded Pre-ACT testing for middle/junior high students, K-3 Mastery of Standards, and resources for the Excel Center. Rep. Moore obtained funding for resources to expand the Scholars Bowl program. We are grateful for their support!

Decatur, AL STEAM Engine Ribbon Cutting

Decatur, AL (January 2023)— Thank you to Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP) for supporting the Career Academies of Decatur's new EPIC program. This will provide Decatur City Schools’ students with another opportunity to graduate career ready. EPIC is a foundational skills program designed to teach the skills required to succeed in advanced manufacturing.

Decatur, AL (December 2022) Hats off to the Employees Community Fund of Boeing Alabama (ECFBA) for supporting Decatur City Schools (DCS) Rollin' into STEAM initiative! The new mobile STEAM bus will not only visit all 17 schools, impacting roughly 8,500 students, it will also be utilized for community outreach. Our goal is to expose students to enhanced STEAM education.

Decatur, AL (December 2022) Decatur Utilities has once again partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award a total of $35,000 from TVA’s Community Care Fund program to local non-profits with matching funds provided by 3M. Funded initiatives include 3rd grade Drone Club, USA Test Prep for our middle and junior high schools and Decatur Austin Robotics Coalition.

Decatur, AL (October 2022) We are so thankful for our corporate partners and couldn't do what we do without their support! We are pleased to announce that 3M has presented the Foundation with $20,000 worth of funding towards Decatur City Schools’ STEM Bus initiative. We can't wait for this bus to roll up to our schools!

Decatur, AL (September 2022) The Decatur City Schools Foundation is pleased to provide funding to cover the competition fees of the Decatur Austin Robotics Coalition and Cyber Security team. The Foundation presented them with a check for $1,000 during last night's board meeting.