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New Safety Feature on Yellow Buses

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Beginning Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the District will be rolling out new measures to enhance student safety on all yellow buses. K-8 students will be required to scan a Student ID badge as they enter the bus in the morning and as they exit the bus in the afternoon.  This new safety feature will alert parents and guardians who use …

Stivers Theater wins awards

Stivers Musical Theater receives awards

Adrianna DaviesNews, Stivers News

Congratulations to the 2023 Stivers Musical Theater team! After performing at the Schuster Center, the students received awards in many categories for their musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and more! The awards are as follows – Outstanding Production of a Play – Almost, Maine Outstanding Production of a Musical – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee …

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Superintendent Lolli Named the 2023 Ohio Superintendent of the Year

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The Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) has named Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Lolli the 2023 Ohio Superintendent of the Year.  BASA representatives will attend the November 8th DPS Board of Education Review Session to present this prestigious award. Dr. Lolli will also be honored at the BASA Fall Conference in October of 2023.  This annual award is presented to one …

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FAFSA Informational Sessions

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High schools are holding FAFSA informational sessions for parents and students this fall. Parents can complete the FAFSA application during these sessions with the assistance of DPS guidance counselors and other employees. This page will be updated as more sessions are added. Students who wish to attend four-year, two-year, or other post-secondary institutions should complete the FAFSA in order to …

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Graduation: Caps & Gowns

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Many have posted that students who meet all the requirements to graduate, but who cannot afford caps and gowns, are being denied the opportunity to participate in graduation. The Dayton Public Schools would never prohibit a student who qualifies for graduation to not participate. If financial assistance for purchasing caps and gowns is needed, the student just needs to contact …

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16 Dayton Public Schools students receive College Promise Scholarships

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The Dayton Public School District is proud to announce that 16 students have been named 2022 College Promise recipients.  College Promise provides mentoring and scholarships to students who have financial need and demonstrate academic promise. Academic promise is determined by the student’s grades, test scores, attendance, and involvement in activities. Students are selected in 8th grade, are mentored once a …

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Earn college credits in high school for free through College Credit Plus

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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 …

Students paint a play set.

Stivers CTE students build set for Fall play

Alexandra KincaidNews, Stivers News

Students in the Theatrical Design and Production CTE Program at Stivers School for the Arts spent a month designing and building a set for the school’s Fall play. The play, “Zoomies,” was written by a student in the Creative Writing Magnet.  Students in the Theatrical Design and Production Program explore visual storytelling across all performing arts disciplines. In addition to …

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Stivers students learn about Dia De Muertos

Alexandra KincaidNews, Stivers News

DPS teacher Julie Anderson invited board member Gabriela Pickett to teach students how to create altars for Dia De Muertos, a traditional Latin American holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. What started as an art project became personal for many of the students. The classes combined their altars to make a communal altar that has been on display …

Students in the Belmont Fire Program learn from Dayton Fire Department members at the Fire Training Center.

Dayton Fire Department Seeking Students 16+ for Fire Recruitment Exam in March

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The Dayton Fire Department is seeking students 16 or older to take the Fire Recruitment Exam in March. The exam is a personality-based assessment to gauge suitability for the position and would be an excellent opportunity for students to find out if a career as a firefighter would be right for them. The sign-up form for the exam will open …