October 14, 2016
Contact: Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer
Jmoberle@dps.k12.oh.us
For Immediate Release

–    School supply drive to benefit children in West Africa

     The Dunbar Early College High School National Honor Society is collecting school supplies for students in Ghana, West Africa. Their service project is currently underway through Oct. 19. You can donate any school supplies, but there is a real need for paper, pencils and scissors. The supplies will be donated to students at Dominion International School. Organizers say the project expands the students’ awareness of poverty around the world. Drop off a donation at Dunbar, 1400 Albritton Dr., Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 17 — 19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, contact Trischelle Campbell at 542-6819.

–    Learn about the new DPS app and all it offers

     DPS families can explore the new DPS app at the next Parent Meeting, Monday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m., at Wright Brothers Middle School, 1361 Huffman Ave. This is the third of four meetings to assist parents with downloading the app and learning about its many informational features. The new app includes district information such as lunch menus, news and events, the Home Access Center, and bus information. The final meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., at Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy, 1923 West Third St.  For more information, contact Toni Perry Gillispie at 542-3013

–    Trunk-or-Treat! Give me something good to eat    

     Halloween is right around the corner, so it’s time for DPS Trunk-or-Treat. Trunk-or-Treat is a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. Similar to a tailgate, students and their families can go car-to-car to collect treats during the event. Ghosts and goblins will be roaming Rosa Parks Early Learning Center, 3705 Lori Sue Ave., Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The hauntingly good time picks up again at Cleveland PreK-6 School, 1102 Pursell Ave., Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Not only will there be free candy at Cleveland, but hotdogs will be sold for $1 and hot apple cider for 50 cents. Then, it is WOW’s turn! World of Wonder PreK-6 School, 4411 Oakridge Dr., will celebrate with Trunk-or-Treat,Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact each school separately: Rosa Parks, 542-4390; Cleveland, 542-4340; or WOW, 542-3600.

–    Grandview Medical Center recognizes DPS students’ hard work

     October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Grandview Medical Center is taking the opportunity to recognize several hard-working DPS students who are part of the Project Search program. The hospital hosts selected students for one year to help train them for future employment. This is the fifth year Grandview has participated. Project Search is a national program that helps students with disabilities make a smooth transition from school to the workforce. For more information about Project Search, contact Lesli Combs, 542-7287.

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