About Our School
Welcome to Stephen Decatur Middle School!
The Stephen Decatur Middle School Pledge
I am a student at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
I am Respectful to myself and to others with my words and my behaviors.
I am in control of my actions and my reactions.
I am Responsible for myself, my possessions and my relationships.
I am in control of my life and my future.
I am defined by what I say and what I do.
I am Ready to Learn, my mind is open and I am ready to fulfill my potential.
I am a student at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
Drop-Off & Entrance Locations at SDMS
Contact the Office
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217.362.3250
Fax: 217.362.3575
Email: sdms@dps61.org
Bell Times
Regular Day: 9:15 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Half Day: 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Half Day Dates for 2026-27 School Year
- September 23, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- December 9, 2026
- January 27, 2027
- February 24, 2027
- April 21, 2027
- May 24, 2027


