Decatur Public Schools #61
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W Grand Avenue
N Illinois Street
N. Educational Park Drive
N. Water Street
N Neeley Avenue
Forsyth 62535
W. Main Street, Mount Zion
W South Street, Oreana
Warrensburg 62573
W North Street, Warrensburg
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 privacy 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.
11/03/2026
Muffley Elementary enjoying lessons for the afternoon!!! 🐮 🌽 🐽
Decatur Public Schools
11/03/2026
11/03/2026
📝 MAGNET MEETINGS 🎒
DPS61 is announcing dates for upcoming magnet parent meetings. Parents are required to attend either an Informational Meeting at one of the high schools OR a meeting at the school(s) they want to apply for. Parents MUST attend a meeting for their magnet application to be eligible.
You can pre-register for these Magnet Parent Meetings here: https://tinyurl.com/4374xzut
10/30/2026
Check out all the great things that happened in DPS61 This Week! 🍎
Halloween Message to Families Halloween Message to Families
10/30/2026
LISTEN: Dr. Jay Marino walks through DPS 61’s approach to creating Roadmap 2030 potential scenarios October 30, 2026 - Dr. Jay Marino of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the timeline of their Roadmap ...
10/30/2026
Thank you Dr. Tony Sanders and Illinois State Board of Education staff for visiting DPS61! 🍎
We had a great time touring Pershing, Ellsworth Dansby and MacArthur and sharing our amazing programs with leaders from Springfield! 🎒
🎬 THE PRINCIPAL: LEADERSHIP ROOTED IN FAITH AND PURPOSE 💙
For some, leadership is a career. For others, it's a calling.
In our latest installment of "The Principal," we introduce you to Mr. Cordell Ingram, a generational principal at MacArthur High School and a man of faith who understands the importance of leading with purpose, compassion, and conviction.
With faith helping guide his journey and a commitment to making a difference, Mr. Ingram brings a unique perspective to what it means to be a leader.
🎥 Join us as we get to know the man behind the title in this edition of "The Principal."
🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR LESSON AT SOUTH SHORES! 🧟♂️
Things got a little creepy in first grade at South Shores Elementary! 🕸️
Our young learners put their sense of touch and memory to the test during a frightfully fun lesson inspired by Frankenstein's monster! 🧠✋
With a little imagination, a few mysterious textures, and plenty of giggles, these first graders discovered that learning can be a real MONSTER of a good time! 💙
🏈🔵⚫ GENERAL NATION… IT'S PLAYOFF TIME! ⚫🔵🏈
The stakes are high, and the MacArthur Generals are ready for battle! 💪
As the Generals prepare to take on Mt. Zion in a crucial playoff matchup, Head Coach Spates has a message for the MacArthur faithful: WE NEED YOU!
Coach Spates explains what's at stake and why having General Nation in the stands, loud and proud, can make all the difference!
📣 Let's pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our Generals that the entire DPS61 family is behind them!
LET'S GO GENERALS! 🏈🔥
🎃🍬 The results are in… sort of! 🍫👻
We went straight to the experts—our DPS61 students and staff—for the Official Unofficial Halloween Candy Survey!
After some very serious (and completely unscientific) research, it looks like Kit Kat and Sour Patch Kids have claimed the title of unofficial OFFICIAL Halloween candy champions! 🏆🍭
But the debate isn't over! What's YOUR favorite Halloween candy? Drop your pick in the comments! 👇
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101 W Cerro Gordo Street
Decatur, IL
62523
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| Monday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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