Decatur Public Schools

Fun Weird Science visited @DPS61Decatur today! The kids were hyped about some science at Hope Academy!! #SummerSchool #DPSproud @FunWeirdScience @SuptDPS61 @JeffDase @ChristelleH87 @MurrayKelli @PDICoz

We are so excited that our first two long-term sub teachers to complete the TeacherReady program will be full-time teachers for DPS! TeacherReady is an accelerated online program — DPS pays for current subs to get their certification, learn more at dps61.org/teacherready

So grateful for @SIMPIncorp and our Decatur community for such a wonderful event. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS!!

Congratulations to TWO of our students: Isabella Springer (JHMS) and A’Zharien Perry (EHS) recognized as an IPA Student Leaders!

DPS Staff, this week is all about you! Join us as we celebrate teachers, teaching assistants, secretaries, maintenance, custodians, security, Teamsters, admins, admin support, and all of our staff. We say THANK YOU during DPS Staff Appreciation Week!

Our #InnovativePrograms keep trucking along, adding new partnerships and opportunities for students all the time! Listen in to hear more about new a Co-Op partnership with ADM Transportation. omny.fm/shows/byers-co…

Could your DPS student use a little extra summer tutoring help? If they'll be in 3rd through 8th grade next fall, sign them up for FREE summer tutoring sessions. Scan the QR code to sign up now!

REMINDER: All DPS schools and District offices will be closed Friday, April 7 through Monday, April 10, 2023, for Easter Break. Enjoy your holiday!

DPS will host the Summer Sign-Up Event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at MacArthur High School. Sign up your students for summer camps and programs through our community partners, and DPS will pay registration fees.

DPS will host the Summer Sign-Up Event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at MacArthur High School. Sign up your students for summer camps and programs through our community partners, and DPS will pay registration fees.

Know someone you think should be in the DPS Athletic Hall of Fame? Nominate them now! The Hall of Fame recognizes the athletic achievements of alumni from Eisenhower, MacArthur, Decatur, Stephen Decatur, & Lakeview High Schools. Submit your nomination at dps61.org/athletichalloff

Game #3! The Keil Raw Apples are back in action tonight! Don't miss it as the admins take on the Garfield Learning Academy Adult Wolves, tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Johns Hill Magnet School.

It's College Madness, as College & Career Week 2023 wraps up tomorrow in DPS schools! Make sure your students come to school tomorrow in their favorite college gear!

Game #2! The Keil Raw Apples are back in action tomorrow night! Don't miss it as the admins take on the Hope Academy Adult Hawks at 5:30 p.m. at Hope Academy.

College & Career Week 2023 continues with Your Future Is In Your Hands Career Day tomorrow! Guest speakers from different professions will visit DPS schools, plus Touch a Truck events making the rounds all day!

Don't forget! Wednesday, March 22, 2023, is a half day for all DPS students. For building-specific half day schedules, visit dps61.org/belltimes

It's Dress for Your Dreams Day tomorrow, as College & Career Week 2023 continues in DPS schools! Students are encouraged to dress up like what they want to be someday.

We are now in the last quarter of the 2022-23 school year. So far this year, we have used one emergency snow day, that means we will have to make up that day at the end of the school year. As of now, the last day of school for both students and staff will be Tues., May 30, 2023.

The Keil Raw Apples are back in action tomorrow night! Don't miss it as the admins take on the American Dreamer Falcons, Tuesday 3/21 at 5:30 p.m. at MacArthur High School.

College & Career Week 2023 continues tomorrow with Rep Your Alumni Day! DPS alumni will visit their former schools to talk with students — make sure students wear their school colors or spirit wear!