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Dawn Abbott, the school nurse at Wright Brothers Middle School, has been named Ohio’s School Nurse of the Year by the Ohio Association of School Nurses (OASN). Abbott has been the Wright Brothers nurse for the past two years, but has been with the district since 2014. She also has experience as the Director of Health Services and as a …
Basharus Simmons is the Principal of Wogaman Middle School. He has been in this role for four years but has been with the district for a total of ten years. Simmons is originally from Pontiac, Michigan and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Antioch University. What is the best part about being the principal of Wogaman Middle School? …
This week we are spotlighting Teresa Richardson, School Secretary for Ruskin Elementary! Ms. Richardson has been with the district for one year. Her day-to-day responsibilities include a variety of tasks. In addition to secretarial duties, she sees her main role as brightening the day of those around her. The most rewarding part of her job is making a positive impact …
We are excited to announce the annual March Mania Attendance Competition will begin next week! In this competition, each school is striving to meet 95% attendance for the month of March. Each school that meets the goal will receive a reward provided by the principal. The most improved elementary, middle and high school will also receive a reward. Each week …
The Dayton Public School District and the Northwest Dayton Partnership are proud to announce new attendance incentives for students in four schools located in Northwest Dayton. Attendance is directly connected with student achievement. The four schools include Fairview Elementary School, Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, Wogaman Middle School, and Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. Beginning February 28, 2022, students at …
Students in the Automotive Program at David H. Ponitz CTC are working to restore a 2005 Toyota Camry. The car will be raffled off and given away to one lucky student at the annual “It To Win It” event held during the last week of school. In It To Win It has been held for the last 8 years. Each …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Award Presented During AASA’s National Conference Nashville, Tenn. – February 19, 2022 – Elizabeth Lolli, Superintendent of Dayton Public Schools (DPS) in Dayton, Ohio, is the 2022 recipient of the Save The Music Foundation’s (STM) 17th annual Administrator Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education. This prestigious award was presented at the National Conference on Education, …
This week we are spotlighting SheToria Combs, a School Bus Driver for DPS! SheToria has been with the district for six years. Her day-to-day responsibilities include providing students with transportation to and from school, among many other things. The most rewarding part of her job is providing safe and reliable transportation. “I am motivated to do my best because my …
WHO: Dayton Public Schools WHAT: Pi Day Math and Literacy Night WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2022 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. WHERE: David H. Ponitz CTC 741 Washington St. Dayton, OH 45402 INFO: The district’s first Pi Day Family Math and Literacy Night will be held on March …
College Credit Plus (CCP) is a program that provides students with the opportunity to earn college credit during high school for free. In place of regular high school classes, students can take college courses and earn credits that can be transferred to colleges and universities after graduation. CCP provides an academic experience that will enhance students’ college and career readiness …