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DPS Summer Food Program to begin July 6th

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Media Contact: Alex Kincaid Writer and Content Specialist amkincai@daytonpublic.com For Immediate Release Children 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals throughout the summer through the Dayton Public School District’s Summer Food Program. Beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2021, breakfast, lunch and a snack will be available in various churches, summer camps, as well as schools that are holding summer …

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Meadowdale Graduation Postponed

Alexandra KincaidMeadowdale High School News, News

Due to a forecast of scattered thunderstorms at 5:00 p.m., Meadowdale High School’s graduation is postponed and will now take place on Monday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. at Welcome Stadium. In the event of additional rain on Monday, the ceremony will be held in the Meadowdale gym. We thank you for your understanding as we consider the safety of …

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COVID-19 Preventative Measures in Schools

Alexandra KincaidBelle Haven Elementary News, Belmont High School News, Board of Education, Charity Adams Earley Academy News, Cleveland Elementary News, Dunbar Early College High School News, Eastmont Elementary News, Edison Elementary News, Edwin Joel Brown Elementary News, Fairview Elementary News, Horace Mann Elementary News, Kemp Elementary News, Kiser Elementary News, Louise Troy Elementary News, Meadowdale High School News, Mound Street Academy News, News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News, River’s Edge Montessori Elementary News, Roosevelt Elementary News, Rosa Parks Early Learning Center News, Ruskin Elementary News, Stivers News, Thurgood Marshall News, Valerie Elementary News, Westwood Elementary News, Wogaman Middle School News, Wright Brothers Elementary News

Update June 20: After Governor Mike DeWine’s recent update, individual schools now have the ability to choose whether or not to keep the mask mandate in place. Dear Dayton Public Schools Families: In accordance with CDC guidance for schools, DPS will continue its COVID-19 prevention strategies for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The school year ends on June …

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Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Available for Students age 12+ and Families

Alexandra KincaidEastmont Elementary News, Edison Elementary News, Edwin Joel Brown Elementary News, Fairview Elementary News, Horace Mann Elementary News, Kemp Elementary News, Kiser Elementary News, Louise Troy Elementary News, Meadowdale High School News, Mound Street Academy News, News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News, River’s Edge Montessori Elementary News, Roosevelt Elementary News, Ruskin Elementary News, Stivers News, Thurgood Marshall News, Valerie Elementary News, Westwood Elementary News, Wogaman Middle School News, Wright Brothers Elementary News

The Dayton Public School District is partnering with Dayton Children’s Hospital to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for DPS students ages 12+ and their families.  Clinics will only offer the Pfizer vaccine, as it is currently the only vaccine approved for those under 18. A second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be provided three weeks after the first dose.  How? …

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3 Meadowdale Students Place in HOSA State Competition

Alexandra KincaidMeadowdale High School News, News

Three Meadowdale High School-Career Technical Center students placed in the top 10 in the HOSA State Leadership Conference competition held virtually last week. HOSA is a global student organization with a mission to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience. Alonzo Dabney earned 4th place in the Job Seeking Skills …

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7 Seniors Awarded Franklin B. Walter Scholarships

Alexandra KincaidBelmont High School News, Dunbar Early College High School News, Meadowdale High School News, Mound Street Academy News, News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News, Stivers News, Thurgood Marshall News

One graduating senior from each DPS high school received a $1,000 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship provided by the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC). Nomination criteria included student awards, activities, GPA and attendance. Students were also asked to write an essay about a teacher that has positively impacted their lives. Those teachers will receive $500 to spend on classroom materials. …

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DPS Seniors: Opportunities for Employment

Alexandra KincaidBelmont High School News, Dunbar Early College High School News, Meadowdale High School News, News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News, Stivers News, Thurgood Marshall News

Seniors, several senior employment opportunity meetings have been set-up for you throughout the remainder of the school year.  You will have the opportunity to listen to employers in the Dayton region that are looking for eager high school graduates for future employment.  Please take advantage of these meetings so that you can gain employment once you graduate.  More information is …

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Digital Design Students Celebrate Black History Month

Alexandra KincaidMeadowdale High School News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News

Steven Morrison’s Digital Design students at Meadowdale and Ponitz created digital illustrations of prominent African American figures to celebrate Black History Month. In addition to their illustrations, students researched the individual they chose and submitted short biographies about their lives. What a great way to honor the accomplishments of African Americans throughout history! From left to right, top to bottom: …

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Meadowdale Biomedical Science students competed in regional HOSA

Alexandra KincaidMeadowdale High School News

Meadowdale Biomedical Science students competed in regional HOSA – Future Health Professionals competitions this month. Jibril Israfil received 2nd place in the “Cultural Diversities & Disparities in Healthcare” event. Alonzo Dabney received 1st place in the “Job Seeking Skills” event. Yvette Umutoni received 4th place in the “Medical Assisting” event. Keyona Dixon received 4th place in the “Veterinary Science” event. …

Welcome Back, DPS!

Alexandra KincaidBelle Haven Elementary News, Belmont High School News, Charity Adams Earley Academy News, Cleveland Elementary News, Dunbar Early College High School News, Eastmont Elementary News, Edison Elementary News, Edwin Joel Brown Elementary News, Fairview Elementary News, Horace Mann Elementary News, Kemp Elementary News, Kiser Elementary News, Louise Troy Elementary News, Meadowdale High School News, Mound Street Academy News, News, Ponitz Career Technology Center News, River’s Edge Montessori Elementary News, Roosevelt Elementary News, Ruskin Elementary News, Stivers News, Thurgood Marshall News, Valerie Elementary News, Westwood Elementary News, Wogaman Middle School News, Wright Brothers Elementary News

Welcome to the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year! Although we are still amidst unprecedented times, we still rise. This morning our staff, teachers, and administrators greet 75% of our student body as they walk through the school buildings to learn in-person, full time for the first time in nearly a year. Below is some information we hope will …