Decatur Public Schools #61

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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.

10/29/2026

🎬 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."

10/29/2026

🎃👻 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! 💙

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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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