Tag Archives: DPS61
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 th...
Mar 10, 2026
LISTEN: Newly named DPS61 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nicole Nash Moody on Byers & Co
March 2, 2026 - Dr. Nicole Nash Moody joined Byers & Co to talk about her being named as the next DPS61 Superintendent of Schools, her path to the position, and her vision. Listen to the podcast n...
Mar 02, 2026
LISTEN: Principal Sergio Reyna talks 50 years of Baum Elementary School
February 27, 2026 - Baum Elementary School Principal Sergio Reyna joined Byers & Co to talk about their 50th anniversary, opening a time capsule from 50 years ago, student standards and assessment...
Feb 27, 2026
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on the opportunity of early impact for the new school superintendent
February 23, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the hiring of a new DPS61 superintendent, what they are working on at DCLI, and Thee Morris Code. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 23, 2026
LISTEN: DPS61 School Board update with Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus
February 20, 2026 - DPS 61 Board Members Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus joined Byers & Co to talk about their mission, their strategic plan, the next superintendent, and plans for the future. L...
Feb 20, 2026
LISTEN: Parsons teachers Jacie Cecil, Andrea Hill, and Jason Pittman talk about celebrating their students
January 30, 2026 - Parsons Elementary School 6th grade teacher Jacie Cecil, 5th grade teacher Andrea Hill, and 4th grade teacher Jason Pittman joined Byers & Co to talk about their paths into teac...
Jan 30, 2026
DPS61 release instructions for E-learning day for Monday January 26th due to severe weather
Janaury 25, 2026 - District #61 will implement eLearning Day #2 Monday, January 26th with no Extended Day due to severe weather conditions expected to continue through most of the day. DPS61 says PreK...
Jan 25, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
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