Don't forget! Wednesday, September 14, 2022, is a half day for all DPS students. For building-specific half day schedules, visit dps61.org/belltimes

Welcome Bill Clevenger, newly appointed School Board member!

November is Native American Heritage Month. DPS joins organizations around the country in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Learn more, including resources for parents and teachers, at nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

Each month we recognize staff & students who display exemplary performance & support. The Heart of the District winners for Oct. 2022 are A'Zharien Perry, Junior at EHS; and Mr. Paul Ranstead, Principal at Muffley. Submit your nomination at dps61.org/heartnomination

REMINDER: All DPS schools and District offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for Election Day.

We're nearing the last month of this semester, and we want you and your students to remember a few very important things.

REMINDER: All DPS schools and District offices will be closed Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving break. Enjoy your holiday!

As we prepare for the thanksgiving holiday, I am thankful for the many blessings DPS brings to my life and our community!! It was a joyous event at Decatur’s Community Thanksgiving Luncheon today, thank you MacArthur Generals students who lent helpful hands for the gathering.

Thankful for my amazing team!! Enjoy your much deserved time off this week! Decatur Public Schools

I love this passion for students to succeed!! #DPSfamily #TakesOnlyOneCaringAdult

REMINDER: There is no school for DPS students December 19-January 3 for the Holiday Break. DPS District Offices will also be closed on December 23-26 and January 2. Enjoy the holidays!

Due to the expected forecast there will be NO SCHOOL for students on Wed Jan 25, 2023. This is a SNOW DAY that will be made up at the end of the year. All athletic and school activities are also canceled. No decision has been made regarding school on Thurs Jan 26, 2023.

Way to go, Poetry Out Loud contests! See you all at Regionals Decatur Public Schools Jeff Dase Christelle Harding Maria Ford Robertson

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!

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!

Congratulations to JHMS student Isabella Springer & EHS’s A’Zharien Perry for receiving the IPA’s Student Leadership Award last week in Springfield. Isabella & A’Zharien were recognized during last nights Board of Education meeting. #DPSproud #DPSfamily

Thank you Dr. Sherrod w/ SIMP Inc. for organizing Youth Empowerment Day & rewarding students for good grades, good behavior, acts of kindness, & volunteer work. Decatur is a town of compassion & our students are blessed to have a caring community who wants to see them succeed!!

Extremely proud of the graduating seniors of MacArthur HS class of 2023!!! #DPSfamily

An honor to celebrate the Eisenhower Class of 2023 today!! #DPSfamily

Recognized our student ambassadors from Eisenhower tonight at our Board of Education meeting. #DPSfamily