WACC Trades Camp runs July 15th-July 26th. This is for incoming 6th grade through outgoing 8th grade students. The fee is $150. Please see the attached flyer, registration and release forms. Contact WACC at 815-626-5810 for more information.
Most Dixon High School students will have the option to keep their Chromebooks over summer break. Read the article on our website for the details.
https://www.dps170.org/article/1599129
Thanks to the Dixon Kiwanis for the donation to our elementary and middle school music programs in memory of long time member Hal Weaver. We appreciate the generous support of our students! #gopurple
Principal Shaner introduced the May, DHS Student of the Month, Mason Weigle, at the monthly Board of Education meeting. #gopurple
Join us tonight for DHS Choirs Spring Concert and Senior Recognition streamed live from James A. Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Watch the stream here: https://youtube.com/live/4vlfuVG3JZ0?feature=share
The May Board of Education Meeting will be streamed live on Youtube starting at 6pm on Wednesday, May 15th and will be accessible via this link: https://youtube.com/live/Q3_3eD70eAY?feature=share
Join us tonight for Senior Night softball game streamed live from Reynolds Field at 4:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/4tIl_oyGP20?feature=share
Attention DPS Families! The Sun Bucks program is rolling out this Summer and is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Please see attached flyers for more information.
DHS Prom 2024 Tangled In Our Memories #GoPurple #BePurple
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner and to the Superintendent, Margo Empen, by Noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Congrats to the following students for breaking Dixon Performance records this week: Eli and Jessie broke their own med ball records, and Bene and Ayla took over top spots for broad jump!
At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Educators that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Thomas J. Dempsey Therapeutic Day School. Please see the attached flyer and click this link to apply now! Other positions are also available. https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Thomas+J.+Dempsey+Therap.+Day+School%22
Last week kicked off the Battle of the Books at Madison School! The Championship rounds were held and livestreamed yesterday. There were even a handful of exciting down to the wire matches that went into overtime! But our champions have been decided! The 4th grade winners were Mrs. Webb's Book Bosses consisting of Makenna McCormack, Jessa Peterson, Sadie Pratt, Brynn Simonton, Penelope Williams, Serenity Daley and Everly Becker. The 5th grade winners were Mrs. Bushman's Extra Cheesy Cheetos consisting of Adalynn Walton, Carmen Krokson, Brayden Shroyer, Elliot Kahn, Ethan Martinez and Rosalie Moore. All students who participated did an amazing job and we are already looking forward to next year's competition! #GoPurple #BePurple
Attention DPS Families! The DHS Football Team Shop has just under a week left. Please visit the following link to get your merchandise https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DHSFB24
Depending on the weather, please join us this evening for the 2024 Big Northern Conference Men's Track & Field Meet streaming live from AC Bowers Field in Dixon, Ill. https://youtube.com/live/bZSjdN-XNr0?feature=share
Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser runs June 1st-August 1st 2024. New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org
Join us for Madison Schools Battle of the Books Championship! Live now! https://youtube.com/live/wkGjzzxbigg?feature=share
Congratulations to this year's CEO Class! Today is the 2024 CEO Recognition Event. We are so proud of you! #Gopurple #WACCCEO
Join us tonight for DHS Awards Night streamed live from Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/BoxdXeDbEP8?feature=share
Are interested in working for Dixon Public Schools? Would you like to have the same schedule as the students? Subbing in a position gives you the opportunity to see if this is a good fit for you and possibly move into a permanent position. Click this link to apply now! https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Secretarial%2FClerical
