The Reagan Middle School Student Council hosted a dodgeball tournament and raised $350 for the Dixon YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Brigitte Becker, RMS Student Council Advisor, along with RMS Student Council members presented a check to Dixon YMCA Director Andy McFarlane and Heather Grobe, the YMCA Youth and Child Services Director.
Congratulations to this year's Young Authors winners! These students will be invited to the Young Author's night in the fall where the books will be distributed.
3 of our Dixon High School Coding Club students represented Dixon at the Capital Building in Springfield today as part of the Student Innovation Advocacy Day. #gopurple
The May Board of Education meeting will be streamed live at 6th on May 10th and will be accessible on Youtube via this link: https://youtube.com/live/5P53hNgT_5s?feature=share
Bus #20 is delayed at DHS. This bus goes to Washington and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Expect a delay at those drop off spots. Schools have been notified of the delay. #BePurple
Sharing information from our friends with United Way regarding their Summer Eats program
Sharing information from our friends with Reagan Run 5K
Music in the Parks Award Winning Reagan Middle School Band and Choir will be holding their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th at 7 pm at the DHS James A Wiltz Auditorium.
Dixon Public Schools is having a Regular Board Meeting on Wed., May 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and will 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 10, 2023. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Graduation Information 2023
Dixon High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 28th, at 1:00pm on AC Bowers Field weather permitting. If the weather does not permit an outdoor ceremony, it will take place in the Lancaster Gymnasium. Gates will open one hour prior to ceremony time.
Graduates should arrive for graduation by 12:20pm to line up for the ceremony.
Graduation practice will take place on Wednesday, May 24th, at 7:45am in Lancaster Gymnasium. All graduating seniors that are participating in the ceremony are REQUIRED to be at practice. Caps and gowns will be distributed at practice. Immediately following practice we will have a Senior Picnic at the AC Bowers Field.
If you have not ordered a cap and gown, you should do so as soon as possible. The website for ordering is www.highschool.herffjones.com. If you need help or have questions, please contact Vanessa in the main office (815-453-4966 or vankney@dps170.org).
Congratulations to Aidan on winning the box of Star Wars chocolates. Thanks to Mr. Olson and everyone else that helped make our "May the Fourth Be With You" day fun for our staff and students. #gopurple
May the Fourth Be With You. DHS students can stop by the Tech Zone all day for Star Wars Treats. #gopurple
We are hiring! Come join our team! 🖤💜
DHS defends their title in the “Make it Here” Manufacturing Derby! 1st place Champs! #BePurple
DHS students toured Raynor and Borg Warner to participate in the 2023 Manufacturing Day! #BePurple
Jefferson Scholastic Book fair is next week! Check out the flyer below or visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool142 for more information.
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss a student discipline case in Executive Session. An action item will be voted on after Executive Session.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website the next day. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Monday, May 1 20, 2023. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Congratulations to Jonah, Alya, and Simi for their artwork being chosen for the Downtown Dixon Banner Design Contest!
Sports physicals will be happening with KSB on May 25th. Visit https://ksbhospital.com/sports-physicals to schedule.
The corner of Everett St. and Peoria Ave. will be under repair tomorrow to replace a water line. Be prepared for Lane closures and alternate routes. Allow enough time in the morning to get to school/work on time.