Dixon Public Schools

Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., Nov. 18th at 6:00 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 Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

Parents/Guardians. Click on the links below for our COVID data. The data reflects those out currently as COVID positive or under quarantine. DPS #170 will start their Adaptive Pause with remote only learning on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. https://5il.co/n2xh https://5il.co/n2xi

Parents/Guardians: DPS #170 will go on an Adaptive Pause and back to remote only learning beginning next Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Info will be sent out this week to support you with technology, Grab & Go meals, counseling support, health/nursing support & grade level information.

The Special Board of Education Meeting at 5pm on 11-13-2020 will be streamed live on Youtube. Use the link to view the meeting. https://youtu.be/PKPC52pUae0

Please read the article posted on our website for instructions on how you can help ensure you get important communications from the school. https://www.dps170.org/article/343789

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

The CDC has a short video about supporting children during COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_5cVw-pwM

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

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.

Reminder: No School on Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day.

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

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

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

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

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

COVID-19 Testing Recommended Guidelines For Individuals Undergoing Testing.

Community Drive-through test site at the Elks Lodge

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

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