As we begin a new month, the DPS #170 Wellness Committee is turning our attention to November's wellness focus: Diabetes Awareness!
Diabetes affects individuals and families of all ages, and understanding the different types, recognizing potential symptoms, and knowing when to seek medical attention are important steps in supporting our overall health.
This week, we are sharing a helpful resource from the Partnership for a Healthy Lee County (PHLC) and the Lee County Health Department that highlights the three main types of diabetes and some common warning signs, including increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the attached graphic and share this information with others. Recognizing symptoms early and connecting with a healthcare provider can make an important difference.
Thank you to our community partners for helping us continue to promote health and wellness throughout Dixon Public Schools!
Healthy Minds 💜 Healthy Bodies 💜 Healthy Habits
DPS #170 Wellness Committee
Diabetes affects individuals and families of all ages, and understanding the different types, recognizing potential symptoms, and knowing when to seek medical attention are important steps in supporting our overall health.
This week, we are sharing a helpful resource from the Partnership for a Healthy Lee County (PHLC) and the Lee County Health Department that highlights the three main types of diabetes and some common warning signs, including increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the attached graphic and share this information with others. Recognizing symptoms early and connecting with a healthcare provider can make an important difference.
Thank you to our community partners for helping us continue to promote health and wellness throughout Dixon Public Schools!
Healthy Minds 💜 Healthy Bodies 💜 Healthy Habits
DPS #170 Wellness Committee
Reminder: Coming to the stage this January! 🗞️🎭
Woodlawn Arts Academy and Dixon Public Schools present Disney’s Newsies JR., coming to the James A. Wiltz Auditorium at Dixon High School January 8–10!
📅 Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.
📅 Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.
📅 Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Dec. 21 at centennialauditorium.org and will also be available at the door.
Full Flyer - https://aptg.co/dsK7ny
#WoodlawnArtsAcademy #NewsiesJR #YouthTheatre #DixonIL #MusicalTheatre
Woodlawn Arts Academy and Dixon Public Schools present Disney’s Newsies JR., coming to the James A. Wiltz Auditorium at Dixon High School January 8–10!
📅 Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.
📅 Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.
📅 Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Dec. 21 at centennialauditorium.org and will also be available at the door.
Full Flyer - https://aptg.co/dsK7ny
#WoodlawnArtsAcademy #NewsiesJR #YouthTheatre #DixonIL #MusicalTheatre
Come out of your swamp and join The Penguin Project of the Sauk Valley for Shrek The Musical JR. at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School! Bring your friends and family for a show filled with laughter, friendship, and a reminder that everyone deserves their happily ever after.
Performances are November 13–14 at 7 p.m. and November 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased thru the following link or by calling 815-622-3248: https://centennialauditorium.thundertix.com/events/272795
Performances are November 13–14 at 7 p.m. and November 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased thru the following link or by calling 815-622-3248: https://centennialauditorium.thundertix.com/events/272795
Jagger Kemp, Dixon Football, is up for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Please vote and share through Tuesday to help Jagger. #BEPURPLE
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Reminder: Wednesday, November 4th is a Half Day
The Dukes travel to Coal City for round 2 of the IHSA playoffs. Stay tuned for additional details! #BePurple
Cross-Country IHSA
Great day for the Dukes & Duchesses! The Dukes are Sectional Champs and the Duchesses finished in 5th place. Both teams qualify to compete next week at Detweiller Park in the State Finals. #BePurple
If you didn't get to see Frankenstein last night, come experience it tonight at 7pm! Purchase your tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/dixon-high-school-theatre/6a95c5c30aa0243a71e2af9d/tickets#/productions-view
Sneak Peek from the Frankenstein Dress Rehearsal! Get your tickets now! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/dixon-high-school-theatre/6a95c5c30aa0243a71e2af9d/tickets#/productions-view
GAME DAY! Good luck Duchesses as they travel to Sycamore tonight. #BePurpls
🏈 IHSA Football Update 🏈
Per Evergreen Park HS
Tickets must be purchased online at https://omella.com/nyi4y
Please note:
** NO BACKPACKS / BAGS ALLOWED **
** NO OUTSIDE FOOD / DRINK ALLOWED **
Reminder: The 2026 DHS Fall Play Frankenstein is this weekend! Get your tickets now! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/dixon-high-school-theatre/6a95c5c30aa0243a71e2af9d/tickets#/productions-view
We are three weeks away from this year' Draw Down. Tickets are still available! You do not have to be present to win. If you need a ticket, please see a DPS coach or email the Athletics/Activities office at rfegan@dps170.org. Help support our Dukes & Duchesses! #BePurple
IHSA Volleyball
Duchesses WIN and advance to Thursday's Regional Championship! #BePurple
Dixon Performance would like to congratulate the DHS students who earned Crown Scale and MPH club recognition in the 1st quarter.
A "crown" can be earned for jumps, sprints, back squat, hang clean, and/or bench press.
Our MPH clubs are earned by sprinting times on a 10-yard FLY assessment.
Speed Queen of DHS- Grace Ackert (new school record)
Speed King of DHS- Xavion Jones (tied the school record)
A "crown" can be earned for jumps, sprints, back squat, hang clean, and/or bench press.
Our MPH clubs are earned by sprinting times on a 10-yard FLY assessment.
Speed Queen of DHS- Grace Ackert (new school record)
Speed King of DHS- Xavion Jones (tied the school record)
Happy Monday!
As we wrap up our October focus on Hygiene, we are looking beyond personal hygiene and thinking about the things and spaces we use every day.
Chromebooks, phones, water bottles, backpacks, desks, athletic equipment, headphones, and other frequently used items can collect plenty of germs along the way. Taking a few minutes to regularly clean our personal belongings and shared spaces is another simple way we can help keep ourselves and others healthy.
Clean it. Wash it. Don’t share it.
Thank you for helping us make wellness a priority throughout DPS #170. We hope our October reminders have provided a few simple ideas that can make a difference at school, at home, and throughout our community!
Healthy Minds 💜 Healthy Bodies 💜 Healthy Habits
DPS #170 Wellness Committee
As we wrap up our October focus on Hygiene, we are looking beyond personal hygiene and thinking about the things and spaces we use every day.
Chromebooks, phones, water bottles, backpacks, desks, athletic equipment, headphones, and other frequently used items can collect plenty of germs along the way. Taking a few minutes to regularly clean our personal belongings and shared spaces is another simple way we can help keep ourselves and others healthy.
Clean it. Wash it. Don’t share it.
Thank you for helping us make wellness a priority throughout DPS #170. We hope our October reminders have provided a few simple ideas that can make a difference at school, at home, and throughout our community!
Healthy Minds 💜 Healthy Bodies 💜 Healthy Habits
DPS #170 Wellness Committee
Please vote and share daily through Tuesday for Brenden Kastner, Dixon Football, for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. #bepurple
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Cross-Country
The Dukes secured the Regional Championship today. 🏆 🥇
The Duchesses finished in 3rd. 🥉
Both teams advance to next week’s IHSA Sectional at Kaneland HS and the opportunity to qualify for the State Finals at Detweiller Park.
#BePurple
The Dukes travel to Evergreen Park HS on Saturday. Stay tuned for additional details. #BePurple
