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 ...

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...

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...

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!

April 1, 2024 - Decatur Public Schools will be hosting a Summer Sign-Up Event and Community Resource Fair on April 11th at MacArthur High School from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The event will allow families to sign up DPS students grades Kindergarten through 12th for community enrichment programs this summer. DPS will pay up ...

March 22, 2024 - Montessori Academy for Peace Principal, Nate Tallent, joined Byers to talk about what makes their school special, how they have been working to build community partnerships, keeping staff mental wellness a priority, and driving engagement in the building and with families. Listen to the podcast now!

March 15, 2024 - Ag Academy teacher, Becca Merrill, joined Byers & Co to talk about her background, the amazing opportunities for students in the academy, and her being named the Illinois Career and Tech Education New Teacher of the Year. Listen to the podcast now!

March 13th, 2024- Decatur Public Schools is inviting surrounding businesses to the DPS Career Fair at Eisenhower High School on April 4th and Macarthur High School on April 5 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. To reserve table space, businesses can RSVP to Leslie Risby at lrisby@dps61.org by March 29th Participants should look f...

March 6th, 2024 - Each summer, the Jerry J.Dawson Civic Leadership Institute hosts a summer paid internship program for high school students with various community organizations and companies in Decatur. An informational meeting about all this year's opportunities will be held March 18th, 2024, from 6pm - 7pm at 1210 S...

March 3, 2024 - In celebration of Read Across America Day, ADM Decatur team members volunteered to read pre-selected stories to elementary classes at American Dreamer STEM Academy Friday. ADM Cares has a long history of supporting Decatur Public Schools by enhancing agriculture and STEM learning opportunities. ADM says...