February 29, 2016 Contact Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Dayton Public Schools Superintendent Lori L. Ward shares her thoughts about the state report card and district plans for improvement in the following column, which appeared in the Feb. 21, 2016 Dayton Daily News “Our Schools” page. Beyond the headlines The release of more report card data …

March 1, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Dayton Board of Education member, Hazel Rountree, Ph.D., J.D., earned a second Award of Achievement from the Ohio School Boards Association in only her third year of service to the district. She will be honored at the annual Southwest Region Spring Conference on March 8 in Cincinnati. …

“Read Across America Day,” March 2, marks the annual event coordinated by the Dayton Education Association honoring the birthday of Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). Schools across the district will welcome readers from the community to visit students and share their favorite books during this popular yearly tradition. The featured book this year is Dr. Seuss’s recently discovered “What Pet Should …

In accordance with Section 3313.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and File: BD of the Handbook of Policies, Rules & Regulations of the Board, please be advised of the following changes: The Policy Committee Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. will now be held on Monday, March 7 at 4:15 p.m. The location remains the same: …

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 strategic planning meeting of the Board of Education of the Dayton City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio, previously scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., will now begin at 5:30 …

February 19, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer  jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Dayton Board of Education President Dr. Adil Baguirov has offered the following statement in response to today’s news conference held by Zakiya Sankara-Jabar from Racial Justice Now (RJN) The Dayton Board of Education is accountable to all stakeholders, voters and taxpayers in the city of Dayton and …

February 10, 2016 Contact: Jill Drury, Communication Specialist jedrury@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Students participate in Every Kid in a Park event Kiser PreK-8 School is celebrating Black History Month by commemorating the life of Col. Charles Young whose Wilberforce, Ohio home stands as a monument to his legacy. As part of their studies, students will participate in the National Park …

January 11, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Annual brunch and concert series a popular fund-raiser Spend a relaxing morning enjoying delicious food and award-winning local young talent this February! Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St., will host “Savor Your Sunday,” a special brunch series featuring performances by young musicians from Stivers School for the Arts. …

February, 10, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release Ceremonial signing event for Clois Williams, Jr. set for Friday WHO:   Brian McKnight, Principal — Meadowdale High School         Clois Williams, Jr., Meadowdale Lions football Meadowdale students WHAT:  Football standout Clois “C.J.” Williams, Jr. will take the spotlight for a ceremonial signing to play football at …

February, 18, 2016 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us For Immediate Release DPS students put their scientific findings on display for judging WHO: Bonnie Porter — Fair organizer Marijane Recob — Fair organizer Mark Anthony Garrett — Guest speaker Dayton Public Schools students WHAT: The annual Science/Technology and Invention Fair showcases DPS students’ scientific hypotheses and results. Nearly 350 …