September 2, 2025 -The Decatur Public School District is looking for community groups, churches, businesses, and organizations willing to build relationships with schools to support student success.
DPS says partners and schools will work together to determine how to best connect partner resources and interests with the school’s unique needs.
“Schools and organizations both benefit from these partnerships — our schools and students benefit from the additional resources, support, and experiences provided by their partners. And partners have an opportunity to make a direct impact by forming meaningful connections in our school community,” DPS said in a statement.
DPS is suggesting a few ways businesses and organizations can support schools:
· Volunteer at school projects or events like career days, field trips, and back-to-school events
· Read to students or volunteer in a classroom
· Mentor students who may need a consistent adult presence in their life
· Donate supplies to a school or classroom
Anyone interested in partnering with one or more DPS schools are invited to the Adopt A School kickoff event on Wed September 10th from 4pm to 6pm at the Shilling Education Center at Scovill Zoo.
Learn more at www.dps61.org/adoptaschool.
