Dayton Public Schools

10/16/2026

Our annual Voters March took place yesterday! 🗳️

This is a powerful demonstration of our students voting for the first time. Students who had registered to vote met behind our Central Services and marched past City Hall to the County Building to cast their votes. 💙

10/16/2026

Reminder - the Student Enrollment Center will be closed today for all staff training!

10/15/2026

Tonight's Game of the Week matchup is the Belmont Bison vs. the Meadowdale Lions. Kickoff is at 6 pm at Welcome Stadium! 🏈

You can watch live from the DPS YouTube channel. Our Ponitz Media Arts students will run the live stream in partnership with the Public Information Office. Watch live -

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10/15/2026

As a reminder, parent conferences take place on today, October 15th and Friday, October 16th. Students do not have school on Friday, October 16th or Monday, October 19th.

Students return to school on Tuesday, October 20th.

10/15/2026

Heads up - The Student Enrollment Center will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2026, for an all-day training.

10/14/2026

Congratulations to 3 DPS employees who were selected as Next Gem Innovators!

💎Dr. Detra Hester, Ph.D., MTSS, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
💎Leslie Hobson, Sixth Grade Science Teacher, Ruskin Elementary School
💎Cierra King, Sixth Grade Science Teacher, Edison Elementary School

Innovators participate in design challenges, learn about high-quality STEM instruction, connect with area industry partners, and develop an actionable project for classrooms, buildings, or school districts.

10/13/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month!

DPS Library/Media Center staff in grades K-6th have been helping students confront bullying through the Common Sense Media lessons. Sara Dennison, Ruskin Elementary's Media Center Specialist, is shown here reminding our students of the importance of always being kind.

10/13/2026

Tonight's Board of Education Review Session is at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at 136 S. Ludlow St.

☀️ Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/X8jqloop93Q?feature=share
☀️ Agenda: https://dps-k12-oh.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=514
☀️ About BOE Meetings: https://dps.k12.oh.us/meeting-information/

Dayton Board of Education, Review Session - October 13, 2026Agenda...

10/12/2026

Last week, DPS had the honor of hosting the OABSE Southwest Region stop of the Listening Tour!

This was an afternoon filled with conversation about how we can unite to make a change in our schools as a district, community, region, and state. It was very powerful to hear the passion the attendees had in support of academic achievement and student wellness.

10/12/2026

Become a Beau - Beautillion Militaire!

Applications close on October 18th with Beautillion season from January - March 2027.