Decatur Public Schools #61

Decatur Public Schools #61 Public school district serving nearly 8,000 Pre-K to 12th grade students in Decatur, Illinois Three of our facilities are magnet schools.

Decatur Public Schools #61 Facebook Guidelines: The DPS page informs parents, staff, and community members about our achievements, events and activities. Information posted from DPS will be direct, open and honest; we hope comments posted on the page will be respectful, factual and constructive. Personal insults against any individual will be deleted, as will posts that violate the privac

y of others or Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Examples include unauthorized commercial solicitations; posts that bully, intimidate, or harass; content that is hateful, threatening, pornographic, or contains violence; or any post that is unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. If more than one post by the same individual must be deleted, the District reserves the right to block that individual from the page. Decatur Public Schools (DPS) serve a diverse and engaged student population. With approximately 7,000 students and 1,800 staff members at 15 schools throughout the district, DPS challenges children and adults to reach higher levels of success. The district operates one Pre-Kindergarten/Early Learning Center, five K-6 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, a middle school, two high schools, and an alternative learning academy. The District also serves as the administrative agent for the Macon-Piatt Special Education District. The diversified facilities allow for individualized learning for each student.

06/19/2026

Sometimes the best classroom has no walls. 🎣🌿 Life Skills students spent the day trying their luck at a local pond, enjoying the sights, sounds, and simple joys of being outdoors.

06/18/2026

Big machines. Big trucks. Big smiles. 🚜🚛

Life Skills students got an up-close look at some of the vehicles and equipment that keep our community moving.

06/18/2026

A grant from the SparkForce FMA Foundation helped spark interest in the skilled trades for Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School students this summer. Through hands-on experiences and real-world learning, students explored opportunities in manufacturing and discovered pathways that could shape their future. 🔧⚙️

06/15/2026
06/13/2026

SAFETY CONCERN: Administration has worked closely with the Decatur Police Department to investigate and respond to a neighborhood disturbance around MacArthur High School that occurred earlier today.

We are aware of a false report circulating on social media claiming there was an "active shooter" at MacArthur High School. We want to assure the community that this information is entirely inaccurate. There is not, and was not, an active shooter at MacArthur High School.

The initial incident occurred off-campus as a neighborhood disturbance involving a shooter. At the time of the incident, a football camp and dance competition was taking place on the school grounds. Out of an abundance of caution and in strict adherence to our safety protocols, all camp participants and coaching staff immediately moved inside the school building. They remained safely indoors until law enforcement cleared the area and confirmed it was safe to exit.

We thank the Decatur Police Department, the district’s Safety & Security staff, and our football staff for their quick action to ensure participant safety. We urge the public to rely on official channels for accurate information and to refrain from sharing unverified rumors that cause unnecessary panic in our community.

🍎 Dr. Clark, the Decatur community and our school district will greatly miss you!!
06/09/2026

🍎 Dr. Clark, the Decatur community and our school district will greatly miss you!!

June 8, 2026 - Outgoing DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co ...

06/08/2026

🏆 The DPS Hall of Fame Committee will be meeting to select the inductees for the next class. The official ceremony will take place during halftime the MHS vs EHS football this fall. Nominate someone TODAY! Visit www.dps61.org/HallofFame to submit a nomination.

Happening TODAY!!!
06/03/2026

Happening TODAY!!!

Happening today!

Come see our new DCLI Healthcare Programs space at DMH and learn more about our Residential CNA Program.

Stop by to tour the space, ask questions, and sign up for information about future CNA class opportunities.

Dr. Juanita Morris will also be doing a live remote during the open house, so come by, say hello, and be part of the celebration!

DCLI Residential CNA Program Open House
Today, Wednesday, June 3
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
2254 N. Union St., Decatur, IL

We hope to see you there!

🌟✏️📚Our community continues to show their appreciation for educators! Join the Decatur Bean Ballers this Thursday!
06/03/2026

🌟✏️📚Our community continues to show their appreciation for educators! Join the Decatur Bean Ballers this Thursday!

🍎⚾ Teacher Appreciation Night at the Ballpark this Thursday! ⚾🍎

We're celebrating the amazing teachers who make a difference every day! Join us for Teacher Appreciation Night with the Decatur Bean Ballers, where all teachers get FREE admission with a valid school ID.

Dubois vs Decatur
Gates Open: 5:30
First Pitch: 6:30
Game Promotions:

Help us recognize the educators who inspire, encourage, and support our community. 💙

👇 Comment below and tag your favorite teacher to give them the recognition they deserve!

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Get your tickets for Thursday's game here:
https://db1.glitnirticketing.com/dbticket/web/stadiumg_b_svgw.php?event_id=213&status_id=2&refresh=1777665630

Address

101 W Cerro Gordo Street
Decatur, IL
62523

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12173623017

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