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Best of DPS This Week

January 17, 2025

Best of DPS This Week January 17, 2025

DPS Schools Wore Red & Black to Support the Mt.Zion School District Community

LAST DAY TO VOTE for Mrs. Joyner for National Hero of the Year!

PLEASE VOTE for Montessori teacher Temethia Joyner as she is now a finalist (out of 11 people) for 7Brew Coffee's National Hero of the Year! Vote by visiting: https://7brewheroes.com/

Young Student Leaders Proudly Share their Smiles

Check out these standout kindergarten, first grade, and second grade scholars who were recognized by their teachers at Hope Academy for being PBIS leaders!

National Hat Day January 15, 2025

On Wednesday, Muffley students were invited to wear a hat to school to celebrate National Hat Day! Students spent the morning learning about the history and uses of different hats. What a fun day!

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Muffley Career Paths

Roadmap 2030

Want to know more about RoadMap 2030?

Visit our website www.dps61.org/roadmap2030 where you can:

  • View meeting dates, times, agenda, and presentations
  • Submit a question
  • Read a live FAQ document... and more!


Want to be an engaged stakeholder in this process??

➡ Complete a SWOT analysis of District #61
➡ Attend both Community Input Sessions (content will not be duplicated)
  • January 30, 2025 ⏰ 6:30p.m.📍MacArthur
  • February 20, 2025 ⏰6:30p.m.📍Johns Hill

District Dates to Remember

DEADLINE TO APPLY TO A MAGNET SCHOOL for 2025-26 is January 31, 2025

Parents who are applying to the lottery for their student to attend a magnet program for the 2025-26 school year MUST submit an application in SchoolMint AND attend a mandatory parent meeting. THE LAST PARENT MEETING is scheduled Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30p.m. via Zoom.


REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to attend the zoom. Visit dps61.org/magnet to register for the zoom meeting and for the link to the SchoolMint application.


For assistance or questions, contact Student Services at 217-362-3060.

Community Spotlight

Decatur Public Schools #61
www.dps61.org
Decatur Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Contact the District's Title IX coordinator, designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. Visit www.dps61.org/equalopportunity for more information.