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.
This year's Turkey Tournament to be the last for Director Mel Roustio
November 20, 2024 - The Decatur Turkey Tournament will return for its 54th year in 2024, running November 26, 27, 29, and 30 at Decatur Public Schools' Stephen Decatur Middle School. Participating schools include Decatur Eisenhower, Decatur MacArthur, Bolingbrook, O'Fallon, Peoria Central, Peoria Manual, Springfield Sa...
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LISTEN: Johns Hill on Byers & Co
November 8, 2024 - Johns Hill Principal Michelle Bonebrake, Kathy Williams of Southside Improvement Association, and Rich Starshak of Garden Path joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Garden Project at Johns Hill as part of the Great Streets Great Neighborhoods project. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 08, 2024
LISTEN: Dr. Rochelle Clark & Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers and Co
October 28, 2024 - DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Clark's announced retirement, her time here, plans for the future, and what is going on in the district. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 28, 2024
DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark announces retirement plans
October 27, 2024 - DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark has announced plans to retire in June of 2026 at the end of her contract. Her retirement will mark the end of her thirty-two years in education. "This is a full circle for me. I started my central office career here and I'm retiring here. It is bittersweet...
Oct 27, 2024