Centers guide teachers and parents to educational goals (Photo: Tina Camberos, resource center consultant at River’s Edge Montesorri PreK-6 School, works in the school’s Parent Resource Center. Credit/Jill Drury, DPS)      Dayton Public Schools parents play a vital role in their children’s educations. It is mom and dad who must coax a slumbering child out of bed and send …

In accordance with Section 3313.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and File: BD of the Handbook of Policies, Rules & Regulations of the Board, a Special Meeting will be held Thursday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. The location is the Board Room at 115 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH 4540 After the business of the Special Meeting is completed, the …

Dayton Public Schools will hold four Preschool Fairs to help parents register their young children for high-quality, free preschool for the 2016-17 school year. Attendees will learn about the district’s programs that lead children on a path to educational success. Refreshments will be provided and educational materials for preschoolers will be available. Area medical and dental professionals are donating their …

In accordance with Section 3313.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and File:  BD of the Handbook of Policies, Rules & Regulations of the Board, the Finance Committee Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 at 5:15 p.m. will now be held on Monday, March 14 at 5:15 p.m. In addition, the meeting will now be held in the 5th Floor …

Two students from Stivers School for the Arts are winners of the VFW “Voice of Democracy” competition. Maria Arias took the top prize locally and participated in the state competition. Her classmate, Shawn Gardner, was runner-up. They competed by writing and recording an audio essay with a patriotic theme. This year’s theme was “My Vision for America.” The VFW established …

March 10, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release  Ohio’s eight major urban districts are joining together once again for their third annual statewide education job fair, and are looking to recruit highly qualified teachers for a rewarding, challenging career in their respective districts.  The Ohio 8 Coalition Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to …

February, 24, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release (Attached photos: Dayton Public Schools students participate in the 2016 District Science/Technology and Invention Fair on Feb. 20 at Ponitz CTC. Credit: Jill Drury/DPS) The Dayton Public Schools District Science/Technology and Invention Fair was held Feb. 20. Division winners, along with other projects rated superior, from grades five …

February 22, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist  jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Photo Credit: Jul’Bria Harrison is a fourth grader at World of Wonder PreK-8 School. She is assisted by her gifted intervention specialist, Amy Andrews. (DPS Photo/Jill Drury)       Jul’Bria Harrison is a fourth grader on a mission. She is planning a dream trip to Washington, D.C. …

School News You Can Use February 25, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Ponitz CTC holds eighth–grade open house ​​Ponitz Career Technology Center is looking for a few good students. The school is inviting eighth-graders and their parents to attend an open house at 741 Washington St., from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, …

February 24, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release The Dayton Board of Education voted yesterday to non-renew the contracts of Treasurer Craig Jones and Superintendent Lori Ward, in compliance with statutory deadlines outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. This procedural action allows the board to negotiate new contracts focused on increased accountability, measurable professional outcomes …