Parents/Guardians: Please click on the link below to read information from Mrs. Empen regarding tomorrow's Special Board meeting. This is information that will be discussed tomorrow night. https://5il.co/n15s https://5il.co/n15t
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
The CDC has a short video about supporting children during COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_5cVw-pwM
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
The CDC has some good information about talking with children about Coronavirus. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board meeting on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, we are limiting the number of persons who can be on-site at the Board meetings to Board members and Administrators.  We will continue to video stream the meeting through YouTube and will provide the link to this video on our website and social media sites prior to the meeting. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner at lwegner@dps170.org and the Superintendent, Margo Empen at mempen@dps170.org by Noon on Friday, November 13, 2020. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Public Schools
Reminder: No School on Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day.
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Public Schools
Parents/Guardians - Click on the link below for this week's COVID data. Our data is fluid depending on when we get notified of results and when our staff enters the data into our tracking sheet. Schools continue to notify you of positive cases in a building on the day we are notified. Keep wearing your mask, washing your hands, and maintaining social distancing when possible. https://5il.co/mux2 https://5il.co/mux3
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
It's been a fun weekend for DHS students with 2 performances streamed. Check out the article where you can find links to the streamed videos and learn how you can support the Theatre Boosters. #gopurple https://www.dps170.org/article/342508
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
Tonight - Saturday 11-7 at 7pm - watch the premiere of Pandora's Backpack, starring our very own DHS students! Support live theater, support our students and support the Theatre Boosters! Watch the live stream on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gFuB1CjTgvg
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
Did you miss the premiere of "It's Not You, It's Me" from our very own Dixon High School students? Lucky for you, it's available to watch anytime on Youtube. Check it out and think about donating to the Theatre Boosters. https://youtu.be/3bIAAQ6A24s
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
Our Dixon High School Theatre will be streaming two short plays this weekend! Check out the article for information and links to the streams. Watch the streams, support our students and make a donation! #gopurple https://www.dps170.org/article/342508
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
COVID-19 Testing Recommended Guidelines For Individuals Undergoing Testing.
almost 5 years ago, Becky Sofolo
Community Drive-through test site at the Elks Lodge
almost 5 years ago, Becky Sofolo
Covid-19 Test Site
Final Call for Dixon Public School students, in-class or remote learners, who have not had their school fall pictures taken yet. Click the link, hit the orange button at the bottom of the screen and book your session for Saturday, November 7th at Grot Imaging Studio. This session is for students who could not attend our other remote learner photography days and for kids who were not able to attend school during in-school photography days. This is not a reshoot session, reshoots will be done at a later date. If you have any questions or concerns please call the studio 815-284-3211. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we move through school pictures this year. We look forward to seeing your smiles! https://grotis.zenfolio.com/bookme-invitation-page Grot Imaging Studio 815-284-3211
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Public Schools
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates. We have switched the format to document weekly totals. We are monitoring the number excluded at Washington and RMS. Remember to wear your mask, wash your hands, and maintain social distance when possible. #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple https://5il.co/mnzy https://5il.co/mnzz
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
Introducing Dixon High School Zombie Faculty! We are thrilled to educate our students and dying to entertain you! Enjoy if you dare... https://dpsk12.instructuremedia.com/embed/ce7bbaf5-8f2a-49f5-9103-c3b429e023f6
almost 5 years ago, Jessica Meusel
The RMS Chromebooks are tagged, bagged, and ready for next week's distribution. Thank you to all DPS #170 staff who pitched in to make this a reality for our kids! #GoPurple #WeAreAllInThisTogether
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
RMS Chromebooks
RMS Chromebooks
Sauk Valley Unites Join the walk, November 1, 2020 https://www.dps170.org/article/337689
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Schools
DPS #170 wishes everyone a safe Halloween. Remember to follow safety guidelines while trick-or-treating! https://5il.co/mmtw
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
Reminder: Monday, November 2nd is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, November 3rd there is no school for election day. Students will NOT be in attendance.
almost 5 years ago, Dixon Public Schools
Our amazing staff is helping throughout the day, as their schedule allow, to get our Chromebooks ready for RMS. Thank you DPS #170 staff for working as a team for our kids! #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple
almost 5 years ago, Margo Empen
RMS Chromebook Assembly