Tag Archives: DPS61
Baum Elementary celebrates 50 years and recieves book vending machine donation from Rotary
November 20, 2025 - Michael E. Baum Elementary School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special school-wide assembly and community open house Thursday. The 50th anniversary celebration featured g...
Nov 20, 2025
DPS61 looking for Businesses and Organizations to "Adopt a School"
September 2, 2025 -The Decatur Public School District is looking for community groups, churches, businesses, and organizations willing to build relationships with schools to support student success. D...
Sep 02, 2025
Decatur Public Schools prepare for first day of school on August 13th
August 11, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools (DPS #61) is preparing to welcome students back for the 2025-26 school year, with the first day of classes set for Wednesday, August 13, 2025. District officia...
Aug 11, 2025
Decatur Public Schools seeking mentors for DPS Prep Academy students
July 29, 2025 - The Innovative Programs Department at Decatur Public Schools is looking for dedicated, caring individuals to serve as mentors for students in the DPS Prep Academy program. "By becoming...
Jul 29, 2025
Registration underway for school year at Decatur Public Schools
July 14, 2025 - Online school registration for Decatur Public Schools has begun and runs until July 31st. By registering your child during the month of July through Skyward, school administrators can ...
Jul 13, 2025
DPS61 holding job fair for prospective employees on July 11th
July 7, 2025 -The Decatur Public Schools District #61 is hosting a job fair for prospective employees on Friday. DPS61 says this event is open to individuals seeking both certified and non-certified p...
Jul 07, 2025
Decatur Education Support Professionals Association ratified tentative agreement with DPS61
June 25, 2025 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a contract with the Decatur Education Support Professionals Association (DESPA) for a new three year contract. The Direct...
Jun 25, 2025
LISTEN: DPS61's Dr. Rochelle Clark on Byers & Co
June 6, 2025 - Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the international teacher exchange program that is set to add 44 new teachers to the district and navigating future plan...
Jun 06, 2025
LISTEN: DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and School Board President Bill Clevenger on Byers & Co
April 25, 2025 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and School Board President Bill Clevenger joined Byers & Co to talk about the challenges they are facing, the new board, federal uncertain...
Apr 25, 2025
LISTEN: Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS61 on Byers & Co
April 4, 2025 - Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the district's roadmap for the future, the newly elected board members, navigating her remaining time before retirement,...
Apr 04, 2025