Officials from Daviess County Public Schools (DCPS) have announced that the district’s new Central Office will open to the public on January 12, 2024. The new location, situated in the former US Bank building at 4801 Frederica St., will begin serving families as renovations are now complete enough for staff and administrators to move in.
This strategic relocation marks a significant consolidation of the district’s administrative functions. The new office will replace the existing central office located on Southeastern Parkway, adjacent to Daviess County High School (DCHS). It will also absorb operations from the learning center on Parrish Plaza Drive, which is dedicated to training and special education services, as well as office spaces at Heritage Park High School (HPHS) and the rented facilities at the Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Southeast campus.
As part of this transition, current DCPS public information officer Maddie Edwards confirmed that all administrative services will be centralized at the new Frederica Street location, leading to the permanent closure of the other sites starting on Monday. The district aims to streamline operations, enhancing accessibility for families and improving overall efficiency.
The former DCPS Learning Center building on Parrish Plaza Drive is now listed for sale, although the future of the previous Central Office building remains uncertain. The $5 million acquisition and renovation of the new facility represent a significant investment in the district’s infrastructure, with the intent to better serve the community’s educational needs.
DCPS officials are optimistic about the benefits this new centralized office will bring, not only for the administration but also for the families it supports. The move is expected to foster a more integrated approach to educational services, ultimately enhancing the experience for students and parents alike.
