The Dayton Fire Department is seeking students 16 or older to take the Fire Recruitment Exam in March. The exam is a personality-based assessment to gauge suitability for the position and would be an excellent opportunity for students to find out if a career as a firefighter would be right for them. The sign-up form for the exam will open …
Meadowdale’s Exercise Science Pathway Prepares Students for Careers in Fitness, Physical Therapy and More
Students in the Exercise Science pathway at Meadowdale Career Technology Center prepare to enter careers in personal fitness and physical therapy. Upon graduation, students can begin entry-level careers or pursue post-secondary education. In this program, students learn about the body and how it moves, and have regular physical conditioning and weight lifting sessions. Students also learn about sports medicine, injury …
Athletic Field Renovations
The Dayton Public Schools continue to upgrade and update the facilities and grounds for each of our buildings. A very significant project this year is to update our athletic fields and practice areas. In an effort to get this work done, community activities, as well as DPS activities on these fields and tracks, will need to be stopped while work …
Notice Re: High School Busing Quadrants
As with elementary and middle school student busing, students are bused within quadrant for high school. The only exception applies to students attending David H. Ponitz CTC, Meadowdale CTC or Stivers School for the Arts. Students who attend one of these specialty schools are eligible for out-of-quadrant busing, if busing is needed. Additionally, students with an IEP that requires busing …
DPS Summer Food Program to begin July 6th
Media Contact: Alex Kincaid Writer and Content Specialist amkincai@daytonpublic.com For Immediate Release Children 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals throughout the summer through the Dayton Public School District’s Summer Food Program. Beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2021, breakfast, lunch and a snack will be available in various churches, summer camps, as well as schools that are holding summer …
Meadowdale Graduation Postponed
Due to a forecast of scattered thunderstorms at 5:00 p.m., Meadowdale High School’s graduation is postponed and will now take place on Monday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. at Welcome Stadium. In the event of additional rain on Monday, the ceremony will be held in the Meadowdale gym. We thank you for your understanding as we consider the safety of …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures in Schools
Update June 20: After Governor Mike DeWine’s recent update, individual schools now have the ability to choose whether or not to keep the mask mandate in place. Dear Dayton Public Schools Families: In accordance with CDC guidance for schools, DPS will continue its COVID-19 prevention strategies for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The school year ends on June …
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Available for Students age 12+ and Families
The Dayton Public School District is partnering with Dayton Children’s Hospital to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for DPS students ages 12+ and their families. Clinics will only offer the Pfizer vaccine, as it is currently the only vaccine approved for those under 18. A second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be provided three weeks after the first dose. How? …
3 Meadowdale Students Place in HOSA State Competition
Three Meadowdale High School-Career Technical Center students placed in the top 10 in the HOSA State Leadership Conference competition held virtually last week. HOSA is a global student organization with a mission to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience. Alonzo Dabney earned 4th place in the Job Seeking Skills …
7 Seniors Awarded Franklin B. Walter Scholarships
One graduating senior from each DPS high school received a $1,000 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship provided by the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC). Nomination criteria included student awards, activities, GPA and attendance. Students were also asked to write an essay about a teacher that has positively impacted their lives. Those teachers will receive $500 to spend on classroom materials. …