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DPS, Richland to expand dual-degree program
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DPS, Richland to expand dual-degree program

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 16, 2025

Decatur Public Schools and Richland Community College are celebrating a big milestone and preparing to expand their dual-degree program.

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Former DPS sub accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old student sentenced to 10 years
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Former DPS sub accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old student sentenced to 10 years

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 25, 2025

A former long-term substitute teacher for Decatur Public Schools was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday afternoon.

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DPS reviews success of international student program
Education

DPS reviews success of international student program

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 23, 2025

The Decatur Public School Board is learning more about its new international teacher program.

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Decatur Public Schools calls on community to 'Adopt A School'
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Decatur Public Schools calls on community to 'Adopt A School'

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Sep 9, 2025

Decatur Public Schools is inviting local churches, businesses, and organizations to partner with schools through its Adopt A School program, which is designed to build relationships that directly support student success.

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Police use pepper spray to break up fight at Eisenhower High School
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Police use pepper spray to break up fight at Eisenhower High School

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 28, 2025

DPS did not say how many students were involved or if any students were arrested.

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8 Central Illinois school districts to receive over $3 million in funding
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8 Central Illinois school districts to receive over $3 million in funding

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 7, 2025

(WAND) — Eight school districts across Central Illinois will receive over $3 million in funding on top of the base funding that the state provides.

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DPS registration closes Thursday: Last chance for students to get registered on time
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DPS registration closes Thursday: Last chance for students to get registered on time

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jul 31, 2025

Registration for Decatur Public Schools closes July 31, with the school year beginning Aug. 13.

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New DPS policies target students and visitors smelling of marijuana, other 'distracting' odors
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New DPS policies target students and visitors smelling of marijuana, other 'distracting' odors

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 25, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Ahead of the new school year, Decatur Public Schools updated its district policies to emphasize banning marijuana and o…

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STEM Minute | Fly Girls Food Chemistry STEAM Camp
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STEM Minute | Fly Girls Food Chemistry STEAM Camp

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jul 7, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - As a kid, you're usually taught not to play with your food. 

Decatur Public Schools to host job fair in July
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Decatur Public Schools to host job fair in July

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 2, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools will host an upcoming job fair for those seeking certified or non-certified education positions.

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