Tag Archives: DPS61
DPS61 gauging success of uniform free month
May 19, 2022 - Decatur Public schools may be considering a move to do away with uniforms at its high schools. During the month of May 2022, Decatur Public Schools instituted a pilot program to elimina...
May 19, 2022
DPS61 graduation ceremonies moved indoors due to expected weather
May 18, 2022 - Due to expected wet weather on Saturday, graduation ceremonies for both DPS61 high schools have been moved indoors. EHS and MHS graduation ceremonies will still be held at the same time...
May 18, 2022
LISTEN: Maria Robertson of DPS 61 and student ambassadors Sciler Treacy and Daniel Flores
May 13, 2022 - Maria Robertson of DPS 61 and student ambassadors to the board of education, Sciler Treacy and Daniel Flores joined Byers & Co to talk about graduation, the student's futures, and t...
May 13, 2022
DPS hosting Summer Sign-Up event
May 9, 2022 - Decatur Public Schools is teaming up with their community partners to offer an event for families to sign up for community summer programs. DPS is offering a one-stop-shop where families...
May 09, 2022
Richland hosts Healthcare Career Day for Decatur Public Schools junior high students
April 26, 2022 - DPS junior high students were invited to Richland Community College today for Healthcare Career Days, a career exposure event hosted by healthcare agencies in Macon County. The event ...
Apr 26, 2022
LISTEN: Julie Fane of the American Dreamer STEM Academy
August 20, 2021 - Principal Julie Fane of the American Dreamer STEM Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about the first week of school, how the school was redesigned to accommodate K-8th grade stude...
Aug 20, 2021
LISTEN: Education Spotlight with Dr. Paul Fregeau
June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2021
Decatur Public Schools InspirED Futures Luncheon celebrates student interns
May 4, 2021 - Today was the InspirED Futures Internship Luncheon to recognize DPS students enrolled in the program. This will be the sixth year of the program, which started as a pilot program in 2015...
May 04, 2021
LISTEN: DPS Board President Beth Nolan
April 28, 2021 - Beth Nolan of Decatur Public Schools joined Byers & Co to talk about her four years of service including their accomplishments and criticisms.
Apr 28, 2021
DPS Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau accepts position at St. Louis School District
March 18, 2021 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education have announced they were notified this week that DPS Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau has accepted a position as superintendent of Fox C-6...
Mar 18, 2021