Good Afternoon, Bulldog Families! 💙🖤🐾
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 📸
Don’t forget to send in your picture forms, or you can conveniently pre-order your student’s photos online using the link below:
https://shop.imagequix.com/H9WFF
🐾 We can’t wait to see all those Bulldog smiles! 😁📸

✨Bulldog Families,
As we settle into the school year, we wanted to share a quick reminder about our Professional Day schedule.
This year’s schedule looks a little different from last year, so please take a moment to review the dates and mark your calendars.
Thank you for helping us stay connected and prepared for a great year ahead! 💙🤍🐾

📸✨ SAY CHEESE, BULLDOGS! ✨📸
Picture Day is Wednesday, September 30th! 🐾💙
Come ready to smile and show off your Bulldog style! 😎😁 These are the pictures that make it into the yearbook, so bring your best smile!
📅 Wednesday, September 30th
📸 School Picture Day
😁 Smile required… well, strongly encouraged!
We can’t wait to see those picture-perfect Bulldogs! 🐾📷

Yom Kippur is a special time for reflection, forgiveness, and new beginnings. To our Bulldog families and community members observing this meaningful day, may you have a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur.
From all of us at Stephen Decatur Middle School, G'mar Chatimah Tovah! 💙💛

Our 2026–2027 testing schedules are here! Please take a moment to review the important assessment dates for our 7th and 8th graders and save them for future reference.
Your support in helping students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best makes all the difference!
💙 We’ve got this, Bulldogs! 🐾



Please complete the registration link below to reserve your student’s spot. Spaces are limited! If you receive an error message when submitting, that indicates that one or more of your selected activities are full, please choose another available activity.
Questions? Contact Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org.
Thank you for your continued support of the SDMS Afterschool Academy!
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/262505510777155
Join SDMS for our Chipotle Fundraiser Night
🗓️Wednesday, September 23rd
⏰4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍Chipotle in West Ocean City-12909 Ocean Gateway Unit 1
🌮Order online with code RY7XPWX
🌮Show this flyer in store
Order your favorite burrito, bowl, or tacos and 25% of your purchase will be donated to help SDMS 💙🖤🐾

The wait is over! SDMS Afterschool Academy registration opens Thursday, September 17th at 4:00 PM! Please take a look at our exciting offerings. For more information, visit the Afterschool Academy page on the school website or contact Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org.


Wishing a sweet and happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate in our Bulldog community and beyond! May this Jewish New Year be filled with peace, health, happiness, and new beginnings.
From our SDMS family to yours—Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! 💙
Wishing you a good and sweet year!

Take a look at the activities being offered during Session 1. Registration goes live at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14th. A registration link will be sent via text and posted in the Live Feed section of the school website.


Enrichment /Intervention (E/I) officially begins Monday! E/I is a time for students to get extra support, build skills, explore interests, and take part in enrichment opportunities.
Check out the descriptions below to learn more about the E/I classes being offered. Students’ schedules and report cards will be updated to reflect their new E/I class.


Thanks for a great opening week Bulldogs! We miss you already. See you Tuesday.

Slow down in school zones, watch for children, and be ready to stop at crosswalks. #WeAreWorcester

Slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. #WeAreWorcester








