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 how they are reducing food insecurity for their families in need
December 12, 2025 - Nate Tallent, Temethia Joyner, and Janarra Beals of Montessori Academy for Peace joined Byers & Co to talk about their efforts to reduce food insecurity for their students and families. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 12, 2025
LISTEN: Julia Livingston and Holly Kitson on the new Judge Parsons marker on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail
December 5, 2025 - Untold Stories committee member, Julia Livingston, and Parsons Elementary School Principal, Holly Kitson, joined Byers & Co to talk about the unveiling of the second marker on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail honoring Judge James Benton Parsons and Decatur-area Black educators. Li...
Dec 05, 2025
EHS Marching Panthers raising funds for rare opportunity to perform at Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
November 25, 2025 - The Eisenhower High School Marching Panthers are calling on the community for support as they prepare for a rare and prestigious opportunity in 2026. The band has been invited to join the Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and Ceremony in...
Dec 02, 2025
DPS61 accepting Magnet School applications starting December 1st
November 24, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools' three magnetprograms will begin accepting applications online on December 1, 2025, for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2026-27 school year. The magnet application process will be done completely online using an online application and lottery syste...
Nov 24, 2025