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: Panther Pawlooza at EHS with Barb Houser, Damarrea Jackson, Nathan Comp, and Marissa Pritts
April 10, 2026 - Teacher Barb Housler and students, Damarrea Jackson, Nathan Comp, and Marissa Pritts joined Byers & Co to talk about Panther Pawlooza at Eisenhower High School. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 10, 2026
LISTEN: Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin give a Social Emotional Learning Academy update
March 27, 2026 - Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin of the Social Emotional Learning Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach to meeting students' needs and what makes their team special. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 27, 2026
DMH Partners with Decatur Public Schools to Host Health and Resource Fair
March 22, 2026 - Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) and Decatur Public Schools are co-sponsoring a "Health is a Journey" health and resource fair from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Hope Academy, 955 N. Illinois St. in Decatur. The event will include taste testing and cooking demonstrations for healthy food p...
Mar 22, 2026
Decatur Public Schools to End Extended Day Program in Current Form
March 10, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 announced it will discontinue its Extended Day program in its current form at the end of the school year. District officials said the last day of the free before- and after-school program will be May 22, 2026. The Extended Day program has been offered at no cost to fa...
Mar 11, 2026