Dixon Public Schools

Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached letter about the surveys that will be sent home during the month of January.

This week’s RMS Spirit Award goes to Mr. Bary Rabbitt, a paraprofessional who consistently makes a meaningful impact at Reagan Middle School. Bary has a great rapport with staff and students and shows tremendous flexibility, whether he is supporting different grade levels, assisting in classrooms, or stepping in to work with individual students when needed. He is a steady and positive role model for our middle schoolers and a dependable teammate for our staff. Bary shows up each day with patience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping students grow, and we are grateful for everything he brings to RMS!!! #BePurple

Tonight, the Duchesses face off against the Kaneland Knights in Lancaster Gym! Catch the action here: https://youtube.com/live/zAIVFuyNJWE?feature=share

🏀GAME DAY🏀 Your Duchesses take on Kaneland HS tonight at 5:30pm (JV) and 7pm (Varsity). Let's pack Lancaster Gymnasium! #BePurple

Tonight's Dixon PTO meeting has been canceled. We hope to see you for the January meeting!

DHS Forensic Science students investigate a mock crime scene where blood spatter is the primary evidence.

The Dixon High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The following teams, athletes, and coaches, all have earned and richly deserve this elite honor: Teams: 1974-75 Volleyball (1st Sectional Champ/Sweet Sixteen team in DHS girls athletics history) 1979 Football (NCIC runner up, 7-2 record) 2000 Football (At time, most wins since 1936) 2001 Football (1st NCIC champ since 1938) Athletes: John Crabtree (Class of 1933) – Football All-State lineman Jim Mercer (Class of 1951) – Basketball All-State, first 1,000 point scorer for DHS Brad Kipping (Class of 1971) – Football/Basketball Mike Swinton (Class of 1978) – Football record setting quarterback Diane Biggs (Class of 1984) – Volleyball/Basketball state final teams Rob Willey (Class of 2000) – Football record setting running back Coaches Lucy Roe – Led Girls Athletic Association (GAA) from 1957-76, helped coach all DHS varsity girls sports at implementation of Title IX in early 1970’s Pat Lessner – Head boys & girls golf coach for parts of five decades (1970’s-2010’s) Inductees will be honored with a reception held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Post House Ballroom in Dixon (100 W 2nd St.). The reception will begin with a social hour at 12:00 noon with the induction ceremony at 1:00 PM. Later that evening, all inductees will be recognized at intermission of the basketball contests at Dixon High School (Lancaster Gymnasium). Visit the Dixon HS Athletic Hall of Fame online at 61021.touchpros.com

Dylan Bopes, Dixon Wrestling, is up for the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Please vote and share through Tuesday to help Dylan win this honor. #gopurple #bepurple

https://saukvalley.secondstreetapp.com/Sauk-Valley-Athlete-of-the-Week-Week-15-2025-26/gallery/

Our Social Studies student teacher, Mr. Ward, recognized these awesome students for their contributions to class during the 1st semester.

Congratulations to our "Chaos Coordinator", BRANDY FARRIS for being selected for the TJD Spirit Award this week. Brandy is an important part of our team! She not only does her secretarial duties but goes above them to support our students and staff. She helps in every facet of the day-to-day operations, from covering breaks / lunches to giving students their medications.
THANK YOU Brandy for all you do for the students, families, and staff at TJD!!!

This week’s Spirit Stick winner is Mrs. Lani Rogers, one of our outstanding P.E. teachers here at RMS. Mrs. Rogers plays a key leadership role within the P.E. Department, helping to guide planning, support her colleagues, and ensure that every student’s needs are met. She works hard to make physical education engaging and enjoyable for all students, creating activities and resources that are both inclusive and purposeful. Mrs. Rogers brings a consistently positive attitude to school each day and is always willing to step in and lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed. She not only looks out for students’ well-being but also takes initiative to design new ideas, routines, and structures that support their success. Her dedication, energy, and willingness to go above and beyond do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Rogers as part of the RMS family. Thank you, Mrs. Rogers, for everything you do!

Please see the flyer about our December attendance challenge for Madison! We are looking for donations for our end of quarter celebration. If you are able to donate an item from our wish list, please click the link below!
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LCSEA Transitions would like to congratulate Kenny Sims for November Student of the Month. Kenny is an all-around great guy. He is always willing to help out and go the extra mile. Kenny is hard-working, reliable, and a fantastic friend. He enjoys working in the Cafe Royale slinging one of his favorite drinks...coffee of course! Congrats Kenny, we are so proud of you!!

The Reagan Middle School Builders Club presented a check for $900 to the United Way. The students raised the money by selling ghost pops, hosting a “Duct Tape the Principal” event, and organizing a Halloween costume fundraiser!

Watch live as the Dixon Dukes take on the Kewanee Boilermakers for their first home game of the season at 7:00PM! Catch the action here: https://youtube.com/live/hgXK6NvrdZk?feature=share

These Dukes & Duchesses were recently recognized with positive office referrals!

Dixon Performance wrapped up the Fall off-season program last week on Tuesday. 25 student-athletes stayed after school for a workout prior to Fall Break. Thank you to Mr. Burgess for assisting with Fall off-season workouts.

After off-season workouts BOYS basketball came through for mobility or strength work. Those earning recognition for physical play were Armahn McGowan, Zay Jones, Kolin Stinson, and Ty Henkel.

Winter off-season workouts have begun. Dixon Performance is looking for 30+ females and 50+ males at every session till Spring sport begin.

12/1 Duchesses Basketball 🚨 UPDATE - Due to the forecast/travel conditions from Kaneland HS, tonight's home opener will be rescheduled. Date TBD #BePurple

The DHS Broadcasting Club is proud to present tonight's girls basketball matchup where the Dixon Duchesses face off against the Kaneland Knights in Lancaster Gymnasium at 7:00PM! Tune into the action here: https://youtube.com/live/hgXK6NvrdZk?feature=share