In regard to the recent tragedy at The Covenant School in Nashville, the Dayton Public School District would like to remind families about the dozens of measures in place each and every day to protect students and staff. These measures are constantly evaluated to ensure schools remain a safe and orderly environment where all students can learn, grow and thrive. …
DPS Holding Basketball All-Star Event on March 26th
WHO: Dayton Public Schools WHAT: Basketball All-Star Event WHEN: Sunday, March 26, 2023 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (end time is approximate based on length of last game) WHERE: Dunbar High School 1400 Albritton Dr. Dayton, OH 45417 INFO: DPS families and community members are invited to attend …
Charity Adams Earley Academy will be co-ed next school year
Beginning this fall, Charity Adams Earley Academy will no longer be a girls-only school. The district is changing the PreK-6th grade elementary school into a co-ed building, allowing both male and female students to enroll. The decision to make this change has not been easy, but was necessary due to the continued decline in enrollment at Charity Adams and to …
Montessori Program to open at the International School at Residence Park
The Dayton Public School District is proud to announce that a Montessori Program will be opening at the International School at Residence Park for the 2023-2024 school year. Montessori education is hands-on and encourages students to ask questions, solve problems and think critically. Classrooms have multi-age groupings, which allow students to learn at their own pace, with the ability for …
COVID-Relief Spending Update: February 2023
Over the last few years, the Dayton Public School District has received COVID-relief funds from the federal government. These funds, often referred to as “ESSER” funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) or “ARP” funds (American Rescue Plan), have been used to keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, and to help students catch up academically after a period …
“Parenting Past the Pandemic” workshop to be held for DPS families
WHO: Dayton Public Schools WHAT: Parenting Past the Pandemic Workshop WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2023 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHERE: Stivers School for the Arts 1313 E. Fifth St. Dayton, OH 45402 INFO: The district is holding a workshop for DPS parents and caregivers on Saturday, March …
DPS Holding Pi Day Math and Literacy Night for Families
WHO: Dayton Public Schools WHAT: Pi Day Math and Literacy Night WHEN: Friday, March 17, 2023 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: David H. Ponitz CTC 741 Washington St. Dayton, OH 45402 INFO: The district is holding its second annual Pi Day Family Math and Literacy Night on …
Science/Technology and Invention Fair – Saturday, February 4, 2023
DPS is holding a Science/Technology and Invention Fair on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM. The order of events and awards can be found here. Science Fair will be held at David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center. 741 Washington St. Dayton, Ohio 45402 Registration: Friday, February 3rd, 2023 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Ponitz CTC To …
COVID-Relief Spending Update: January 2023
Over the last few years, the Dayton Public School District has received COVID-relief funds from the federal government. These funds, often referred to as “ESSER” funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) or “ARP” funds (American Rescue Plan), have been used to keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, and to help students catch up academically after a period …
DPS holding MLK Day of Service event to benefit students
WHO: Dayton Public Schools WHAT: Drive-through donation event WHEN: Monday, January 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: David H. Ponitz CTC 741 Washington St. Dayton, OH 45402 INFO: The Dayton Public School District is holding a drive-through donation event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service. Community …