Decatur Public Schools

Public school district serving nearly 9,100 Pre-K to 12th grade students in Decatur, Illinois.

[Jessica Meier @JMeierTeach]

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

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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 https://t.co/AUHxDy6Frp

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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

[Dr. Rochelle Clark @SuptDPS61]

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!!

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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

[IPAAbeLincoln @IPAAbeLincoln]

Congratulations to the 2023 Abe Lincoln Student Leaders! Thank you to keynote @clayharbs82 for the awesome message. @ilprincipals

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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!

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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. https://t.co/nEf1AsYPZE

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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!

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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 https://t.co/mVvjdC0Vpp

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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!

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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!

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

Don't forget! Wednesday, March 22, 2023, is a half day for all DPS students. For building-specific half day schedules, visit https://t.co/kjLKC12gLP

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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.

[Decatur Public Schools @DPS61Decatur]

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!