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
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
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


Sauk Valley Unites
Join the walk, November 1, 2020
https://www.dps170.org/article/337689
DPS #170 wishes everyone a safe Halloween. Remember to follow safety guidelines while trick-or-treating!
https://5il.co/mmtw
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.
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

The RMS Chromebooks have arrived! We want to thank the Board of Education for speeding up this process. RMS will be sending out additional information soon.

Struggling during this time? There are many free resources to support you.
There are many resources available for free!
IDPH: Call4Calm - A free emotional support text line. Text “TALK" to 552020 or “HABLAR" for service in Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
Crisis Text Line - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741
National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)
National Runaway Safeline - This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008
Other resources can be found at http://www.isbe.net/mentalhealth
Peripheral Neuropathy with Dr. Kyle Swanson,
KSB Podiatric Surgeon

NIU has been doing STEM events all month, and will have a STEMFest online this Saturday, October 31st. Lots of great events for all ages.
https://www.niu.edu/stemfest/index.shtml
Scouting Recruiting Event

Halloween Hike at Lowell Park

Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/mgkq
https://5il.co/mgkr
Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!

Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!

Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!

Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!

Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!

Save the dates! Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up quickly.

