There will be a meeting for the College Credit Plus program on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30pm. Meeting will be held in Stivers’ Centennial Hall. Attendance is mandatory for both parent and student. Questions? Contact Mr. Asadorian at 937.542.7390 or dasadori@dps.k12.oh.us

February 26, 2015 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release The third in a series of Town Hall meetings will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 9 (rescheduled from Feb. 19) at Westwood PreK-8 School, 2805 Oakridge Drive.   Dayton Public Schools continues its series of meetings to gather public input for assistance in …

(Dayton Public Schools, a member of the Ohio 8 Coalition, is sharing this release as a courtesy.) February 17, 2015 Contact: Julie Brinker (513) 225-7178 Ohio’s eight major urban districts are joining together for the second annual statewide job fair in order to interview those interested in teaching positions in their respective districts. The districts are collaborating on this job …

February 18, 2015 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release   The Dayton Board of Education approved the academic calendar for the 2015-2016 school year at Tuesday’s meeting. Students will attend school from Aug. 13, 2015, through May 25, 2016.   The new calendar includes three days (Aug. 10-11 and Sept. 23) and three early dismissal dates (in …

Boys Varsity Wrestling (2/27) Meadowdale HS @ Tipp City HS (Sectionals) — Away @ 6 pm (2/28) Meadowdale HS @ Tipp City HS (Sectionals) — Away @ 4 pm

It’s winter. What about snow days? As of today (Jan. 26, 2015), DPS has used five snow days – Jan. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 26, 2015. Although changes to state law now mandate minimum hours of instruction (1,001 hours for grades 7-12 and 910 for K-6), not all districts are immediately affected. Dayton Public Schools is subject to collective …

February 12, 2015 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release The Dayton Public Schools District Science and Technology Fair was held Feb. 7. Division winners, along with other projects rated superior, from grades five through 12 will advance to the West District Science Day regional competition, held at Central State University on March 21. * indicates a superior …

February 11, 2015 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center students in the arts and communication pathway have been working with WYSO FM to produce radio features. Working collaboratively, students researched topics, conducted interviews, and scripted and produced their features for broadcast. The first three student projects aired in November on WYSO …

January 22, 2015 Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release Dayton Public Schools Athletic Department has adjusted the boys basketball schedule for the remainder of the season, moving most varsity and junior varsity games to Sunday afternoons. The schedule adjustment was made by the district to ensure focus remains on our athletes and not on a limited few …

  The Stivers Orchestras are sponsoring a two day residency  for orchestra students with rock violinist Mark Wood, founding member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.  The dates are February 20 & 21. The residency is entitled “Electrify Your Strings”  and Mark emphasizes “igniting potential, inspiring passion.”  The orchestra members will be encouraged to combine imagination,  creativity, and intellect in music making.   …