Tag Archives: DPS61
DPS61 To Remain Virtual Through March 12
January 26, 2021 - DPS61 will remain in virtual learning only through Friday, March 12, 2021. Following the DPS Board of Education meeting, the board requested the school administration develop "a rob...
Jan 27, 2021
LISTEN: Jeff Dase of DPS 61 Discusses the Magnet School Lottery
January 15, 2021 - Jeff Dase of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the magnet school lottery and the timeline for the new Johns Hill school.
Jan 15, 2021
DPS Rolls Back In-Person Learning to February 8
January 12, 2021 - The following is a statement from Dr. Paul Fregeau, Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools: "Good afternoon DPS family. We have an important update to share on our planned return ...
Jan 12, 2021
DPS61 Will Return to In-Person Learning January 19th. Virtual Only Option Still Offered.
January 8, 2021 - DPS61 says it plans to return to in-classroom instruction beginning January 19th. Students will also be offered a virtual-only option. Even though students who choose to do so can re...
Jan 08, 2021
Decatur Public Schools Plans for E-Learning as Alternative to Snow Days
January 5, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools currently plan to adopt an e-Learning program in lieu of utilizing the District's scheduled emergency days. Essentially, on any day that would be called a snow...
Jan 06, 2021
DPS61 Return to Learn is Shifting Virtual Learning to Standard Bell Schedule
January 4, 2021 - As of tomorrow, all DPS schools will shift virtual learning back to their standard bell schedule, in order for teachers and families to get adjusted to the normal schedule for when s...
Jan 04, 2021
Father-Daughter Team Helps Design, Install New DPS Marquee Signs
December 22, 2020 - The Montessori Academy for Peace has a new marquee sign, and its installation marked a special moment for one Decatur Public Schools Employee. Buddy Peck, the 4th longest employed ...
Dec 22, 2020
Seven Candidates File for DPS School Board. None of them Incumbents.
December 22, 2020 - Seven candidates have filed for the Decatur Public School board. Missing from the ballot in April, however, are the four incumbents. President Beth Nolan, Vice President Courtney C...
Dec 22, 2020
LISTEN: Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons Discusses Starting a School Day on Facebook Live
December 18, 2020 - Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons joined Byers & Co to talk about their new way of starting their school day on Facebook Live, having pride in her staff, plans to return to in-...
Dec 18, 2020
MacArthur FFA Members Shop as Secret Santas for Elementary Students
December 11, 2020 - Students in MacArthur's FFA program spent the afternoon shopping for Secret Santa Christmas presents. MacArthur has a relatively new FFA program, with this being the third year. Th...
Dec 11, 2020