Decatur schools adopt four-day week as students return [Video]

Decatur schools will welcome students back on Aug. 13 with a new four-day school week.The staff and administration at Decatur schools are eager to welcome new and returning students to class.Superintendent Steve Watkins said they are expecting about 580 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.”We did have a lot of faculty, staff and students that were impacted by the tornadoes,” Watkins said. “We are ready, excited for the students to get back. I know the teachers have had a great summer of professional development and just recharging their batteries, and they’re excited.”Students will attend class from 7:50 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.Despite devastating tornadoes in May, Watkins says the staff is strong as ever and ready to take on another school year.”Getting to see all those exciting faces once again and really looking forward to the four-day workshop for sure,” said Jake Denzer, a history teacher at Decatur …