Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Dixon Public Schools Central Office. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. You can view the agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1258
about 1 hour ago, Dixon Public Schools
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The Dixon Math Team participated at the ICTM Regional Math Contest this past Saturday at Rock Valley College and received several awards:

5th Place Jenna Mustapha Geometry Individual
1st Place Sebastian Seibel Algebra 2 Individual
6th Place Aaron Fitzanko Algebra 2 Individual

1st Place Fresh/Soph 8 Team Jenna Mustapha, Joely Ortgiesen, Josh Stees
1st Place Jr/Sr 8 Team Gage Helfrich, Aaron Fitzanko, Sebastian Seibel, Nathan Stauter
2nd Place Calculator Team Jenna, Joely, Aaron, Sebastian, Nathan, and Gage
about 7 hours ago, Dixon Public Schools
math team holding awards
math team holding awards
DHS Parents: We need your help with the 5 Essentials Survey. It is important because it identifies and measures key conditions that are critical for student success. Please fill it out here https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
1 day ago, Dixon Public Schools
5 essentials appeal with students holding sign
Sharing information about the Promise Sale on March 7th and 8th
1 day ago, Dixon Public Schools
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🏀 JR DUCHESSES BASKETBALL 🏀 Camp Fee: $85 ($150 for 2 or more in family, includes T-shirt Checks Payable To: Dixon High School Girls Basketball -Financial assistance available upon request. Questions: Contact Coach Book @ (815) 973-5180 or e-mail @aaronbk88@gmail.com
3 days ago, Roger Fegan
duchesses
🏈💜 2026 Football DHS Dance Team Tryouts 💜🏈
Ready to light up Friday nights and bring the energy to the field? The DHS Football Dance Team is holding tryouts March 17–20 from 3:45–4:30 PM in the DHS cafeteria!

This is open to all incoming 9th-12th graders who want to perform, build friendships, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

💜Pick up a tryout packet in the RMS office or the AD’s office.
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
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WACC, the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, the University of Illinois Extension, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have partnered to create a hands-on Entrepreneurship Camp. During this five-week experience, students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and develop their own business idea from concept to launch.

The camp will meet every Wednesday for five weeks, beginning June 10 and culminating on July 11, when campers will showcase and sell the products they’ve developed throughout the program.

You can find the forms to get registered here https://rms.dps170.org/o/rms/documents/future-founders/26002960
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
future founder flyer
future founder flyer
A huge thank you to Representative Brad Fritts and his Chief of Staff Stacy Flanagan for stopping by to meet with our Dukes Cross Country team to present them with a Resolution from the Illinois House of Representatives. #GoDukes #BePurple
3 days ago, Roger Fegan
Dukes
Dukes
Madison Family Game Night is THIS THURSDAY! Can't wait to see you there!
3 days ago, Lindsay Mitchell
game night

THE DIXON ATHLETICS BOOSTERS NEED YOUR HELP!

This is more than selling popcorn and pork chops — it’s about creating championship experiences and sustaining The Purple Standard.

If you are interested in helping continue the proud tradition of the Booster Club:

  • Reach out to any current Booster member

  • Email the Athletic Director, Roger Fegan, rfegan@dps170.org

  • Attend our March meeting on Wednesday 3/4 at 6pm at Mad Water (321 W 1st St, Dixon, IL) to learn how you can help support Dixon High School.

5 days ago, Roger Fegan
Boosters
Save The Date: High School Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion are set! Ceremonies will be outside on AC Bowers Field or inside Lancaster Gymnasium in case of inclement weather.
5 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
graduation graphic with cap and logo
A message from Dixon PTO...

Fundraiser Orders and Money are Due on Monday, March 2nd.
5 days ago, Amy Scott
Fundraiser

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE!

REMINDER: You must be registered on Snap! and have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office.

Monday 3/2 practice details:
Softball 3-5pm DHS Gym
Baseball V 5-7pm, F/S 7-9pm DHS Gym
G Soccer 4-6pm RMS Gym
B Tennis 3:15-4:40pm Emma Hubbs Courts

#BePurple

6 days ago, Roger Fegan
DPS
The Dukes will wrestle tonight at 6pm for 3rd place. #BePurple
6 days ago, Roger Fegan
dukes
Dukes win! Semifinal vs Coal City at 9am tomorrow! Get to Bloomington or follow along on NFHS. #BePurple
7 days ago, Roger Fegan
dukes
dukes
RMS Builders Club members donated items and assembled 32 Birthday Bags for the Dixon Food Pantry! These special bags will be distributed to families in need to help children celebrate their birthdays in a meaningful way. We are so proud of our students for their generosity and for making a difference in our community! #BePurple
7 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
rms builders club with students holding bags
rms builders club with students holding bags
rms builders club with students holding bags
rms builders club with students holding bags
Congrats to this week's Madison Spirit Award winner Rich Helander! Rich does an incredible job supervising lunch and recess and does it with a smile. He is consistently patient, kind, helpful, and makes sure students are safe and learn sportsmanship. The students love him and it's not hard to see why! Thanks for all you do Rich!
8 days ago, Madison School
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The Middle School Tennis Club is starting back up on March 17th! All Dixon residents ages 5th-8th grade are eligible. You can scan the QR code on the graphic below or click the following link for more information and to sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrX2JNSh8GyU01s2C8FVJ4UIA6F1yDJ2EB8j54U4n6_Y8gXA/viewform?usp=header

8 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
middle school tennis club graphic with tennis ball, dixon logo, and information
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow due to Spring Parent Teacher Conferences.
8 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
no school tomorrow graphic
Attention DPS Families! The Peoria Area World Affairs Council is holding an online auction in conjunction with the trivia fundraiser on March 1st to help with the DHS Scholastic Bowl Teams expenses to DC! These proceeds, as well as PAWAC's donation, will go a long way in helping support their trip out to Washington, D.C.! Here is the link: https://pawac.betterworld.org/auctions/annual-trivia-challenge
9 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
PAWAC triva night graphic