School Registration

Welcome New Families

We are excited to have your family in Decatur Public Schools.

New DPS students: Click here to request a Skyward account so you can register your student online.

Have questions? You can reach out to DPS Student Services for registration assistance, just call 217-362-3060.

Returning Families

Returning Students & Families: If you need any help, contact your child's school for assistance with Skyward credentials or to update your contact information on file. To register, visit www.dps61.org/skyward. 

Click here for instructions on how to complete online registration in Skyward.

Click here for a list of documents that are required to provide Proof of Residency.

Click here to view IL State Health Requirements for school by grade.

Extended Day Program

The DPS Extended Day program is a FREE before and after school program offered at 13 sites across DPS. Families signed up for Extended Day has the flexibility to get students to school as early as 6:00 a.m. and pick up students as late as 5:30 p.m.

New and returning families need to register each academic school year for Extended Day. Click here to read more about Extended Day program.