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Dayton Public Schools Foundation announces second round of teacher grants

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June 20, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Nancy Nerny   (937) 278-4022 nnerny@woh.rr.com      At the June 21st meeting of the Dayton Board of Education, five Dayton Public Schools teachers will receive grants of up to $500 to make learning more relevant for their students. This second round of grants is awarded by the DPS Foundation to teachers who …

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Board names Rhonda Corr superintendent

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Dayton good fit for Midwest urban educator Rhonda Corr, an educator who has devoted her career to students in several Midwest urban centers, will be the next superintendent of Dayton Public Schools. The Dayton Board of Education made the announcement at their June 16 special meeting.   “The Dayton Board of Education is extremely pleased that the big shoes of …

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Board names new treasurer

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Hiwot Abraha takes top fiscal post, beginning August 1 The Dayton Board of Education announced the appointment of Hiwot Abraha as the district’s new treasurer during a special June 16 meeting. Abraha, who currently serves as the district’s assistant treasurer, will assume her new duties Aug. 1, 2016. “The Dayton Board of Education welcomes Hiwot Abraha as the new DPS …

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DPS nationally recognized for more than two decades of excellent financial reporting

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June 9, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release DPS treasurer’s office receives Government Finance Officers Association award      A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded for the 23rd consecutive year to Dayton Public Schools by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its …

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DPS scholar attends prestigious Ivy League program

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June 10, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release LEDA helped Samia Dudley’s admission to prestigious university      There is something about Samia Dudley. She is polite, artistic, and will graduate at the top of her class. But, there is something else. Samia is not only a salutatorian at Stivers School for the Arts, but a …

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Summer program gives students a high-tech edge in the job market

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June 3, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release SAS training makes students career ready WHO: Thirty rising high school juniors and seniors             SAS certified instructors, Sruthi Prabu and Jacob Kaplan             Raymond Caruthers, Ponitz CTC principal              WHAT:  A four-week summer …

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Immunization requirements for new school year

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June 7, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release                                             Students in grades 7 and 12 must have shots before August 16                             …

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Record-breaking Stivers state champion sprinter needs your vote!

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June 10, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist  jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Tyler Johnson is nominated for JJHuddle/Bucknuts athlete of the week WHO: Tyler Johnson, Stivers track and field state champion             All Dayton Public Schools employees             Community members             JJHuddle/Bucknuts            …

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DPS graduate receives five scholarships to attend college

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June 1, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Banyaamin Muhammed will attend Wittenberg University in Springfield      Banyaamin Muhammed’s life revolves around numbers that total success for the Thurgood Marshall STEM High School graduate. He is the recipient of five college scholarships, he is the fourth of eight children, and his parents both work for …

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Superintendent hopefuls will meet community June 10

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June 6, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Public invited to question top candidates      The Dayton Board of Education will host a community forum to introduce the top candidates for the position of Dayton Public Schools Superintendent. The forum will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, June 10, at River’s …