Due to construction on Galena Ave., Palmyra Ave. and around Reagan/Madison School, bus routes have been extremely long. Delays as long as 15-20 minutes getting over the Galena Ave. bridge have been recorded and there are three identified routes that must go over the bridge twice each evening. In order for the shuttle system to operate correctly, all of the buses must wait for all of the other buses to arrive at the shuttle location before leaving thus each delay potentially delays multiple routes. We realize this is an inconvenience to the families and challenging for the students especially when the temperatures remain warm. While we are working diligently with the bus company on multiple issues, unfortunately, until these construction projects are completed, we do not anticipate consistent improvements in the route times. We appreciate your patience.
If you can't make it to AC Bowers Field tonight, tune in on the NFHS Network for Dukes Football action.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/dixon-high-school-dixon-il
Come support Dukes Football in their home opener!
As you may know, Illinois Governor, J. B. Pritzker held a COVID-19 press conference today where he issued new rules regarding indoor masking, educational employee vaccination and testing requirements.
The indoor masking order, statewide, begins Monday, August 30, and the requirement for educational employees to begin their COVID-19 vaccine regimen is September 5. All educational employees must get a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to testing weekly (or more frequently if ordered by the local health department).
We will communicate internally with our staff on the specifics of how we will verify staff vaccination status, and coordinate weekly testing as appropriate.
Our consistent and continuous aim is safety, learning, and communication. We’re proud to be open, full day and full time and fully in person. Thank you for your support and understanding, and thank you for allowing us to lead and serve the educational needs for each child, every day!
Come support Duchesses Volleyball in their home opener!
For students living in Chateau Estates, starting tomorrow K-5th grade students will ride Bus#10 and 6th-12th students will ride Bus#11. This is being done to alleviate overcrowding on the buses.
Please visit our Facebook page to watch DPS #170 Foundation Member, Tom Wadsworth with Superintendent Margo Empen discuss two exciting announcements on behalf of the Foundation Board.
https://fb.watch/7B7DvZJdgD/
Come support Dixon Dukes Soccer in their home opener!
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/xm46
https://5il.co/xm47
DPS Families – Just a reminder the school lunch program will allow free breakfast & lunch to all families for the 2021-22 school year. Beginning September 7th both RMS & DHS will begin a la carte items at their snack bars. These a la carte items are not part of the free school program and will require money be loaded on their lunch account. Also, this program does not include the waiver of school fees. If you need assistance with the school fees you will need to complete the lunch/fee waiver application on our website and turn it into your school or the district office. Thank you.
Sharing information from our friends at The Dixon Historic Theatre
Madison School Parents - It was brought to our attention that the code for Lifetouch pictures to order online is incorrect. Please use this code EVTX27SP7 to order your pictures online. If you have already ordered with the wrong code. Please delete that order & start again.
Preschool for All DPS 170 has been nominated for the best preschool program in the Sauk Valley area. Vote under the Education/Pre-School every day until 9/1.
http://www.bestofsaukvalley.com/vote
Vote for our Preschool for All Program as the Best of Sauk Valley. Here's all the details:
https://www.dps170.org/article/515120
Parents – We would like everyone to be mindful of our neighbors around the schools, especially Reagan/Madison with all the road construction. Please let people get out of their driveways and do not park or block the driveways in the area. Thank you.
MEET THE DUKES & DUCHESSES- Friday, August 20th at 5:30 pm. We will begin at AC Bowers Field with introductions (no masks required). Volleyball will scrimmage in Lancaster Gym (masks required).
We would like to thank Dixon Police Department for traffic assistance this morning on Morgan Street. There were a number of incidents yesterday with speeding and ignoring bus stop arms. Your extra assistance ensured that our students were able arrive at school safely. #GoPurple #dpdrocks
Traffic Reminder
Before and after school Morgan Street from Sterling Avenue to Assembly should not be utilized due to buses coming and going. When bus stop arms are out traffic is not allowed on Morgan Street. On Sterling Avenue do not park in the student drop off area with signs for drop off only. You must stay in your vehicle if in the reserved drop off area. Additional parking may be found on McKenney Street or neighboring side streets. #GoPurple
Washington Dismissal Locations by Teacher:
Kindergarten:
Door #2 (Gym door)= Mrs. Dillon, Mrs. Alston, and Mrs. Ramirez.
Door #8 = Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Gaulke, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Venier
1st Grade:
Door #1 (front door): Mrs. Doane, Mrs. Dallas, Mrs. Ellingsen, Mrs. Hauck, Mrs. Karper, Mrs. Penaflor, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Siegman
We are so excited to see everyone for the first day of school tomorrow! Schools dismiss at 11 am tomorrow. Please allow enough time to get to school with all the road work. Click below for the Return Plan approved by the Board of Education. #GoPurple
https://5il.co/x6n0