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.
DPS61 announces last day of school, graduation dates
April 23, 2024 - With the school year winding down, District 61 has announced the last day of school and graduation dates for the class of 2024. The last day of school is Tuesday, May 28 for the District, however students of Dennis Lab School will remain in session until Tuesday, June 18. The school year was extended ...
Apr 23, 2024
Decatur Andreas Ag Academy FFA to hold annual Plant Sale
April 14, 2024 - The Decatur Andreas Agricultural Academy will hold their annual plant sale April 25th to the 27th. Plants, which are grown by FFA students, will be available from 8 am-4:30 pm on April 25th and 26th and April 27th from 8 am-3 pm at the Andreas Ag Center. The plant sale will offer hanging baskets, veget...
Apr 14, 2024
LISTEN: Tribute to John's Hill's Mr. Hale on Byers & Co
April 12, 2024 - Johns Hill Principal Michelle Bonebrake, teacher Kevin Hale, current students, Parker Springer and Ashden Willis, and former student, Aydon Willis joined Byers & Co to talk about the "Johns Hill Way", arts integration, and the students "choosing" to give a tribute to Mr. Hale. L...
Apr 12, 2024
LISTEN: DPS61 on Byers & Co
April 5, 2024 - Maria Robertson of DPS 61, Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois, and Jesse Blunt of Thinkwell Makerspace joined Byers & Co to talk about how Decatur Public Schools is engaging local business in their community enrichment summer program. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 05, 2024