It's official! The Lady Eagles Basketball Team is competing in the UIL State Championship Finals at the 4A Division 1 level this Friday -- continuing an incredible run for the team! The Lady Eagles last competed in UIL State games in 1961.
In celebration of this remarkable achievement, the District is scheduling a special, Early Release Date for this Friday, Feb. 28 to allow Decatur families and fans the opportunity to travel to the championship game. Early release times as reported in the 2024-25 district calendar are as follows:
Elementary Schools: 12:40 p.m.
Middle School: 12:30 p.m.
Decatur High School: 12:45 p.m.
Bus transportation will follow the early release schedule. Additionally, student lunch periods will be adjusted so that lunch is served prior to dismissal.
Game Day: Feb. 28 (Friday) at 7 p.m.
The Lady Eagles Basketball Team will compete in the 4A Division UIL State Championship on Feb. 28 (Friday) at 7 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Tickets for the championship games are now on sale. DISD fans can buy discounted tickets online (use code UILWIN) at https://www.ticketmaster.com/uil-girls-state-basketball-tickets/artist/2580704.