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🔔 UPDATED Policy 7:190 Student Behavior
On July 16, 2024, Board of Education approved changes to the personal electronic devices policy. All changes can be found in the Student Code of Conduct & Parent Handbook as well as in Policy 7:190 Student Behavior.
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
We wrapped up the 8th grade Bees basketball season with a staff vs. students game and school-wide pep rally. And the students came out on top!
MAP Classes Visit Rock Springs
🕷️WARNING: There are creepy crawlies in this video! Our classes had a fantastic time out at Rock Springs Nature Center, learning all about bees and so much more.
Artist in Residence at MAP
The halls and walls at Montessori Academy for Peace are filled with amazing artwork, thanks to the talents of head custodian James Powell who teams up with students to create these works of art.
We Are Montessori Academy for Peace
Montessori Academy for Peace is committed to providing a strong academic program that meets the needs of the whole child by offering a curriculum based on the principles and practices of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Learn More About Our School
Montessori Academy for Peace is one of three magnet schools in DPS and the only public Montessori school in Central Illinois, offering a Montessori education for PreK through 8th grade.
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Click on the headline to view and download the Board of Education presentation and the full demographer report (Dec. 2025) from Preston Smith, President/CEO, Business Information Services, LLC
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DPS is committed to enhancing educational success for our district through a comprehensive strategic planning and master facility plan. Beginning in October 2024, work to craft a road map that addresses the needs and aspirations of the Decatur school community will take place.
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We are excited to participate in an International Teacher Cultural Exchange Program. Click on the headline to read more.
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The Board of Education approved changes updates regarding changes to policy, 7:160 Student Appearance, 7:190 Student Behavior, and 8:30 Visitor to and Conduct on School Property. Click the headline above to read more.
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Mental health care is available FREE with Cartwheel.
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