Welcome

Welcome to South Shores Elementary!

South Shores teachers and staff are committed to making this school year the best that it can be.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about your child. Our phone number is 217-362-3320, or you may click here to email me.

Eldon Conn, South Shores Principal

Headlines

Toby Tire Visits South Shores Elementary

Toby Tire visited South Shores school to teach students about school bus safety.

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South Shores first graders celebrate the 100th day of school!

Students in Mr. Williams' first grade classroom celebrated the 100th day of school through learning about the number 100, creating "100 projects" with their families, and visiting other classrooms by hosting a "100 parade."

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It's the Season of Giving at South Shores Elementary!

Students at South Shores impacted their community through giving to Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army.

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4th/1st Grade Reading Buddies

Students help one another strengthen literacy skills!

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Kindergarten Musical

South Shores SuperStar Kindergarteners shine on stage!

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South Shores Celebrates Our SuperStar Veterans!

Veterans visited South Shores on Veteran's Day for a Tribute Walk-Through and Refreshments

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Harvest Carnival

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It's Pumpkin Time!

Check out our pumpkin decorating contestants!

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Storia eBook Library Comes to South Shores!

Click here to read more about how your child(ren) can access Storia from home!

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Super Heroes to the Rescue!!

South Shores Super Heroes joined forces to collect food for the WSOY Community Food Drive.

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Johns Hill wins First State Champion Title

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team for an undefeated season AND a State Championship Title.

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RCC Partners in Education Salute

Outstanding Educator & Graduate Honorees 2017

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School Registration Information

Helpful links if you are new to the district!

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DPS Hall of Fame

Visit our Hall of Fame page to nominate a Decatur Public School alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers & community member who has distinguished themselves in athletic endeavors at DPS.

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Decatur FACES

Facility Advisory Committee for Exceptional Schools Meeting Documents and Presentations

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Virtual Backpack

Find out all that our community has to offer by visiting the DPS Virtual Backpack. In an effort to "go green" and cut down on paper in the Friday Folders, we are providing all of our community resources online. We will update information as our community partners provide it to us.

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District Calendar

Click here to view the 2016-2017 school calendar. If you have any questions regarding the calendar please contact your child's school.

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Connect with DPS!

Stay in the loop by connecting with DPS on Facebook and Twitter

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Common Core Handbook for K-12

Take a look at this Common Core handbook for K-12 students.This is a great resource for parents, out-of-school education providers, and volunteers.

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Parents,

Please click here to access the 5Essentials parent survey by January 16th. This information is needful in making sure your child is having the best experience possible at South Shores Elementary. Your participation is much appreciated and much needed!

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2016-2017 Family Events Calendar

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South Shores 2016-2017 Supply List

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PARCC Practice Tests
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com

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If you want more information about PARCC testing, click on this link: http://www.parcconline.org/for-parents

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Please check Decatur Public Schools' website for any early dismissal notices or school being called off due to weather.

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