DCS is an urban school district with 20 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 6 and end May 26. Decatur City Schools serves over 8,500 students across eighteen schools in Decatur, Alabama, and was home to the first International Baccalaureate schools north of Birmingham in the state. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including grading period end dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 2 early-release or half days, 2 remote/asynchronous days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as DCS.