Tag Archives: DPS61
LISTEN: Dan Oakes and Mike Curry of DPS61 on Byers & Co
July 20, 2022 -Dan Oakes and Mike Curry of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the status of the potential new school in Lincoln Park after ISBE's approval of the proposed grant was put on hold...
Jul 20, 2022
LISTEN: DPS61 releases FAQ regarding potential Lincoln Park project
July 13, 2022 - The Decatur Public School Board released an FAQ to respond to questions and concerns regarding a potential plan to build a new Dennis School in Lincoln Park. See the FAQ's from the Sch...
Jul 13, 2022
LISTEN: New EHS Athletic Director and Football Coach on Byers & Co
May 20, 2022 - Eisenhower athletic director Benny Phillips and new football coach DaJuan Johnson join Byers & Co to talk about their new positions at EHS and building impactful athletic programs. ...
May 22, 2022
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