Tag Archives: DPS61

September 6, 2022 - Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University-based organization seeking to address food insecurity among children and families in the Decatur community, will begin its seventh year of...

August 26, 2022 - Lawrence Trimble, Director of Student Services for DPS61, joined Byers & Co. to talk about the ways that they are providing social and emotional support to students, focusing on ...

August 24, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about DPS61's new school plan, events at the Devon, evening activities at Scovill Zoo, glow golf, and the new...

August 24, 2022 - Andrew Taylor of DPS61 joined Byers & Co. to talk about becoming the board president, looking for another board member, and the new school plan at Oak Grove. Listen to the podcas...

August 19, 2022 - Dr. Rochelle Clark and Jeff Dase of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the first week of school, tracking progress in the schools, connecting with students, and what is next f...

August 10, 2022 - Dan Oakes and Regan Lewis of DPS61 joined Byers and Co to talk about Dan's retirement and what is next after moving on from a new Dennis school. Listen to the podcast now!

July 28, 2022 - DPS Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and DPS Communications Director Denise Swarthout joined Byers & Co to talk about what is next for the possibility of a new Dennis School. List...

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...

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...

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. ...