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The Dayton Public Schools Central Office is moving to a new location. The new office is conveniently located across the street from the current building. As of June 10th, the new address will be 136 South Ludlow Street. Visitor Parking Free parking will continue to be available in the current parking lot, behind 115 South Ludlow Street. Phone Numbers All …
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 …
The first Distinguished Males of Color Awards banquet was held last week. Five students were awarded scholarships for having excellent attendance and grades, and for demonstrating the core values of the Office for Males of Color. These values include integrity, scholarship, honor, and brotherhood. Speakers at the event reminded students to continue to be good role models for their peers, …
Union members, The Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO is hosting their annual “Take Kids Fishing Day” set for Saturday, June 19, 2021. Get the kids outdoors for fun-filled hours of fishing and a free picnic lunch! (child, grandchild, neighbor or friends invited) Introduce youth to the joys of fishing while enjoying many improvements our local union members and other volunteers made to …
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? …
Dayton, Ohio – Sixty high school seniors from Dayton Public Schools (DPS) are on their way to two-year degrees, advanced job skill training programs, or transfer programs at Sinclair Community College, thanks to new scholarships. Sinclair is awarding the scholarships to students at each of the seven DPS high schools. The new scholarships enhance Sinclair’s efforts to provide college-to-career pathways …
This week we are spotlighting Kaitlyn Dunigan, preschool teacher at Louise Troy Elementary! Ms. Dunigan has been with the district for 7 years. The best part about her job is building relationships with students and creating a safe, positive learning environment. This year, she has been in a support position at Louise Troy and has taken on new roles, including …
This week we are spotlighting Ponitz Principal Melinda Clark! Principal Clark has been with the district for 11 years and has been in her current role for two. The best part about her job is watching students succeed and witnessing the joy on a teacher’s face when their students are learning. The most rewarding part of this unconventional school year …
This week we are spotlighting Tiwona Branham, Intervention Specialist at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. Ms. Branham has been with the district for five years and has also coached Cross Country and Track & Field. She also serves as the senior advisor for the class of 2021 and the co-advisor for the Move Forward Thurgood Marshall STEM High School NAACP …
This week we are spotlighting Wright Brothers Middle School Security Resource Officer Tina Porter! Ms. Porter has been with the district for 18 years. Her day-to-day duties include assisting faculty, mentoring students, encouraging a safe and healthy environment for students and staff, maintaining high visibility and when applicable, responding to emergencies. “The most gratifying aspect of my job is helping …