Decatur Public Schools #61
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Public school district serving nearly 8,000 Pre-K to 12th grade students in Decatur, Illinois Three of our facilities are magnet schools.
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06/09/2026
06/09/2026
🍎 Dr. Clark, the Decatur community and our school district will greatly miss you!!
LISTEN: DPS 61 Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark looks back on her career in education June 8, 2026 - Outgoing DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co ...
🏆 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.
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!
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
06/02/2026
The Park District’s Summer Lunch Program started THIS WEEK!!
06/02/2026
📚 Get a jump start on your summer reading!!
Register now for our Summer Reading Challenge! Adults, Teens, and Kids can earn rewards for reading!
Register here and check out the rewards/prizes for each age group:
https://www.decaturlibrary.org/reading-challenges
🔧🔥 Watch and see if you can guess what the students from Forging Summer Camp are making!
Did you guess grilling tongs?!?!?! Great work!
Nominate an athlete at dps61.org/HallofFame! The Committee will meet to make their selections for the next induction class. Official ceremony will take place this fall!
05/31/2026
Summer Office Hours for District Offices begins June 1, 2026.
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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 |