The Decatur City Schools Foundation is hosting the Showcase of Excellence for Decatur City Schools on Thursday, May 10 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.

The event is open to the public for touring from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Each school within the district will be represented at the showcase, where students and administrators will creatively display the innovative and exciting programs that are underway at their schools. In addition to school exhibits, there will be displays showcasing other programs such as Decatur-Austin Robotics Coalition, International Baccalaureate, Wetland’s Edge Environmental Center, Workforce Development and more. Exhibits will also include a mock classroom that shows how new technology tools are being used to enhance today's education, for a better workforce tomorrow.

Calhoun Community College will conduct its 2012 graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m.  

The event will take place on the lawn in front of the Math/Science building on the Decatur campus.  In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the Kelley Gymnasium, with televised overflow inside the Math/Science building.

According to the Calhoun Admissions Office, approximate 380 students plan to participate in this year's ceremony.  A unique feature added to the ceremony four years ago will continue this year – the graduation procession will be led by bagpiper Ryan Morrison.

Speaker for this year's graduation service is Jim Bolte, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing (TMMAL) in Huntsville, where he is responsible for all manufacturing and support functions.  

This year’s graduation events kick off with the College’s 2012 GED Graduation taking  place on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. Kelley Gymnasium.

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