And we're off..... Day one is finally here! Good luck Dukes and Duchesses.
A few reminders:
8/7 at 12pm ALL DHS athletes meeting in auditorium (Fall, Winter, Spring)
8/7 at 5:30pm Player/Parent meeting in auditorium
8/18 at 5:30pm Meet the Dukes and Duchesses in AC Bowers
IHSA fall sports begin tomorrow! REMINDERS
1. Make sure you are registered and have a sports physical on file.
https://dixon.8to18.com/accounts/login
2. ALL DHS Athletes Department Meeting 8/7, 12pm, DHS Auditorium.
3. DHS Player/Parent Meeting 8/7, 5:30pm, DHS Auditorium.
K-5th Grade Class Lists will be posted Monday, August 7th at 3PM on Door 1 of each elementary building for the 23-24 school year. Flyer is attached.
Please register your student online or in-person by this Friday, August 4. K-5 class lists will be posted on the front door of each elementary building by 3 pm on Mon., Aug. 7. If your student isn't registered by Friday, they will be placed on a class list when school starts.
Attention DPS Families! We have a great TALKLINE interview from 7/31/23 featuring Margo Empen. She addresses the start of school and everything that parents and students need to know. Click the link to listen to the full interview. http://www.nrgmediadixon.com/podcasts/
The Lee County Health Department will be on site at Reagan Middle School from 9AM-12PM to administer school physicals. No appointment necessary. 50$ Cash Only. Flyer is attached.
One week away from fall sports!! Please make sure your Student-Athlete is registered and has a sports physical. https://schools.snap.app/DixonHS
Upcoming Dates:
8/7: 12pm ALL (Fall, Winter, Spring) athletes meeting in Auditorium.
8/7: 5:30pm Fall parents meeting in Auditorium.
Welcome back everyone! Now that registration is taking place and the buildings are getting ready for the start of the year, it is time to start thinking about bussing. We are compiling all of the bus information including preparing routes/stops, compiling bus lists, and planning for notifying families. Please be patient and watch for our next update in the weeks ahead.#GoPurple
We are experiencing an internet outage at all of our buildings. The expected restoration time is 10:00 am. If you need help with registration, please call prior to coming to a building to ensure we will be able to properly assist you.
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Monday, July 31, 2023. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
It's school picture time again DHS families! To pre-order your pictures check out this link https://v2.myproimages.com/verdant-photographer-2226/code/T93UE
If you would like to receive 10% off your order use code: DHS23 by 8/11/23. Contact info: Crystal at 815-424-6104 or verdantphotographer@gmail.com
Attention Seniors! 15 minute photo sessions are available on August 3rd from 2pm-4pm and August 4th from 10am-12pm. Click the link to get registered https://verdantphotographer.pixieset.com/booking/DHSSeniorMini
Walk-In Registration is only two days away. If you are having issues with online registration, please review the attached document with directions on where to go for each grade level.
Sharing information from our friends at the River Bend Food Bank. They are hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on August 5th at 10am. The location is St. Paul's Lutheran on Peoria Avenue. Distribution is outdoors. More information is attached.
Sharing information from our friends at Tri County. First Annual Family Resource Fair on August 6th from 11a-4p at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. Entry is FREE. More information is attached.
The Dixon High School Dance Team will hold its first open practice TODAY for the Fall 23-24 season, Wednesday July 19th at 5:15pm, in Lancaster Gymnasium. Anyone interested in performing with the dance team this fall is welcome to attend. Information about the fall season will be provided as well as future practice dates. This is open to ALL students that are interested in joining the Dance Team. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Roger Fegan at rfegan@dps170.org. #GoPurple
We are Hiring! We have a variety of positions available at several schools. Join our team! #gopurple
DHS BANDOS (This includes incoming freshmen-seniors)!
A reminder that band camp is in just a few short weeks! Can't wait to see ya!
Camp will run from 7/31 - 8/4; 8/7 - 8/11.
The Dixon High School Dance Team will hold its first open practice for the Fall 23-24 season on Wednesday July 19th at 5:15pm in Lancaster Gymnasium. Anyone interested in performing with the dance team this fall is welcome to attend. Information about the fall season will be provided as well as future practice dates. This is open to ALL students that are interested in joining the Dance Team. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Roger Fegan at rfegan@dps170.org. #GoPurple
Tools For School is one month away! Join us on Thursday, August 10th from 9a-3p and then 5p-7p at Regan Middle School to get the supplies your students need. Enter through the cafeteria Door 6. E-mail Mandy Dallas for more information. Her e-mail address is mdallas@dps170.org
