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.
LISTEN: Montessori Academy for Peace on Byers & Co
December 13, 2024 - Nate Talent and Temethia Joyner of Montessori Academy for Peace joined Byers & Co to talk about what makes their school special and fundraising for their outdoor education trip. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 14, 2024
LISTEN: DPS Ag Academy on Byers & Co
December 6, 2024 - DPS 61 instructor Scott Davidson and Ag Academy students Haylei Sharp, Alex Richards, and Jerome Fike joined Byers & Co to talk about their paths to the Ag Academy and what they have going on in the program. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 06, 2024
DPS61 accepting magnet school applications starting December 1st
November 25, 2024 -Decatur Public Schools' three magnet programs will begin accepting applications online on December 1, 2024, for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2025-26 school year. Again, this year, the magnet application process will be done completely online using an online application...
Nov 25, 2024
Turkey Tournament to kick off this week
November 24, 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...
Nov 24, 2024