We look forward to seeing everyone back in school tomorrow! Let’s finish first semester strong DPS! #BePurple #Thankful
DHS Class Officers silent auction and bake sale during the Boys Basketball games vs Rochelle.
12/5/22 4-8pm in the the Lancaster Gym lobby.
Just a reminder that Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday, November 23rd until Friday, November 25th. School will resume on Monday, November 28th.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Sharing information from a group of our community leaders. If interested in donating, please visit https://app.autobooks.co/pay/welcoming-ukrainians-to-dixon or stop by one of the local branches of Sauk Valley Bank or Midland States Bank.
E-Learning or Snow Days - What you need to know
At the start of inclement weather we discuss the use of E-Learning Days and Snow Days. At last night's Board Meeting, Mrs. Empen discussed the reasoning behind when each day is utilized. The information below explains for parents, guardians, students, staff, and the community the District plans moving forward when having to decide how to proceed if and when inclement weather arrives.
E-Learning Days: An e-learning day will be utilized districtwide when there is enough advanced notice that teachers can prepare appropriate learning materials for students to work on while at home. For students in grades Pre-kindergarten through grade 5, learning packets will be sent home with students in anticipation of an e-learning day. Pre-kindergarten through grade 5 students will utilize Seesaw for e-learning days as well. For students in grade 6-12, lessons and Zoom/Teams meeting times will be uploaded in Canvas prior to the 7:45 a.m. start time. E-learning days do not require adding additional days to the end of the school year.
Snow Days: A snow day will be utilized districtwide when there is not enough advanced notice for teachers to prepare appropriate learning materials for students to work on from home. When a snow day is called, students and teachers are not in attendance. Snow days are required to be made up utilizing the emergency days added to each year’s school calendar.
I will utilize our automated call and text system to announce plans on inclement weather days. Please make sure that phone numbers are updated in Lumen to ensure you receive the call or text. We will continue to notify local radio stations, television stations, our website and social media pages when inclement weather arises. The fastest way to receive inclement weather information is through our automated call and text system.
"Meet the Dukes and Duchesses" winter edition, TOMORROW, Thursday 11/17 at 5:30pm in Lancaster Gym. EVERYONE wear PURPLE! #BePurple
- Fight and Loyalty
- Recognize Winter Programs
- Booster Club Fan Appreciation Night
- FREE FOOD!
- Dukes Hoops Scrimmage
The November Board of Education Meeting will be streamed live on Youtube at 6pm on 11-16-2022 and can be viewed via this link: https://youtu.be/vzs8DUTTL08
This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 16th is a School Improvement In-Service Day. Students will be dismissed at 11am.
Thank you and have a great night!
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., November 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
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, Nov. 16, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Exciting News out of our Pre-K for All program. The state has funded another classroom. Contact our Pre-K Coordinator Monica for more information!
Join DHS for "Meet the Dukes and Duchesses" winter edition this Thursday at 5:30pm in Lancaster Gym. EVERYONE wear PURPLE! #BePurple
- Fight and Loyalty
- Recognize Winter Programs
- Booster Club Fan Appreciation Night - FREE FOOD!
- Dukes Hoops Scrimmage
Draw Down tickets still available for tonights’s event at the Elks Lodge. Ticket cost is $50 and includes two dinners as well as entry in the drawing. We will give away $10,000 that evening and have a wide variety of auction items. Tickets available at the door. #BePurple
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served in the armed forces! We especially want to thank those within our Dixon Public Schools family who have served or are currently serving.
DHS Dance Team Winter Season Auditions are this week. Audition choreography will be taught Friday, November 11th. Audtions are the morning of Saturday, November 12th.
Draw Down tickets still available for this weekend’s event. The ticket cost is $50 and includes two dinners as well as entry in the drawing. We will give away $10,000 that evening and have a wide variety of auction items. Tickets available at the door as well. #BePurple
Help spread the word to all former DHS Madrigal Singers! Attend the Madrigal alumni event on November 13th from 2 pm - 4 pm in the DHS auditorium.
Parents,
This is a reminder that Tuesday, November 8th there will be no student attendance for Election Day.
Also, Friday, November 11th there will be no student attendance in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Parents and Guardians- The peak of the cold, flu season and other illnesses (RSV, Covid) is upon us. Please click the link for a letter from District Nurse Sherry Hafer with notes on determining whether to send your child to school: https://5il.co/1k89z
Routine pest control is performed after school hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month. If you would like monthly notifications please fill out with your e-mail and return this form to your child's office: https://5il.co/1k7z8
Hello Dixon Families,
Just a reminder that PTO fundraiser pickup will be TOMORROW, Wednesday November 2nd from 1-6 PM at the Madison/Reagan wrestling room. Please use door 15 to enter the building.
Please make arrangements to pick up your items by 6pm as they are perishable and we do not have ample room to store unclaimed orders.
Thanks!