Decatur Public Schools
At Decatur Public Schools, our mission is to educate every student for lifelong success. Our 15 schools offer a variety of experiences for students and families, plus programs you won’t find at other schools in Central Illinois.
Registration underway for school year at Decatur Public Schools
July 14, 2025 - Online school registration for Decatur Public Schools has begun and runs until July 31st. By registering your child during the month of July through Skyward, school administrators can assign classes, make schedules, map bus routes, and more. It starts with the parent/guardian completing registration so ...
Jul 13, 2025
DPS61 holding job fair for prospective employees on July 11th
July 7, 2025 -The Decatur Public Schools District #61 is hosting a job fair for prospective employees on Friday. DPS61 says this event is open to individuals seeking both certified and non-certified positions in education, including teachers, school nurses, teaching assistants, secretaries, Extended Day staff and more...
Jul 07, 2025
Decatur Education Support Professionals Association ratified tentative agreement with DPS61
June 25, 2025 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a contract with the Decatur Education Support Professionals Association (DESPA) for a new three year contract. The Director of Human Resources, Monica Wilks, and Michelle Dixson, President of DESPA, released the following joint statement up...
Jun 25, 2025
LISTEN: DPS61's Dr. Rochelle Clark on Byers & Co
June 6, 2025 - Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the international teacher exchange program that is set to add 44 new teachers to the district and navigating future plans with a new board and her pending retirement. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 06, 2025