Treating Common Allergies on Aug. 25, 2020 from our friends at KSB. Click on the link for more information. https://5il.co/jk1a
Cancer Care 101 presented by our friends at KSB on August 21, 2020. Click on this link for more information. https://5il.co/jk19
Thank you BorgWarner for your generous and thoughtful donation to our 1to1 technology program. We appreciate all you do for us and our community. #GoPurple
The August Board of Education meeting will be streamed live on Youtube at 6pm on Wednesday, the 12th. https://youtu.be/hEPh6RnAI6Q
The District is providing a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet to assist parents as we begin to transition to the new school year. This document is fluid and will be updated frequently. Please continue to check our website and app for updates. We will be updating the document soon with information about instruction times, technology distribution and sharing, and at home technology. https://5il.co/jeon
FAQ announcement - This document can be found on our app, website, and social media pages. It will be updated, so pleased continue to check back for updates.
The Board of Education will meet tomorrow at 6 pm for their regularly scheduled August meeting. We now live stream all Board Meetings, and a link will be provided prior to the meeting. Send all public comments to President Wegner or Supt. Empen prior to the meeting to be read during Public Comment. We have limited seating onsite, but welcome the public to attend.
DHS students can pick up their Chromebooks in the cafeteria parking lot on Monday, August 17th or Tuesday, August 18th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
The Board will be voting next Wednesday on the elementary Return to Learn Plan. The consensus was to follow RMS & DHS's in-person 2 days/week blended learning or totally remote instruction. Parents can contact their child's schools if you haven't registered yet, are changing your mind, or if you have any questions. The contact numbers are: Washington (815-934-9660), Jefferson (934-9661), Madison (934-9662).
Attention WACC Students - WACC begins classes on August 17. Administration is asking you to meet at 9 a.m. in the Wiltz Auditorium to review rules and expectations prior to being bused to WACC. Masks are required at the meeting, on the bus, and at WACC. If you have questions, please contact the main office (815-453-4966) or your counselor (815-453-3490).
At the regularly scheduled August 12th Board Meeting, the Board will vote on the amended 2020-2021 school calendar. Students' first day of school will be on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 from 7:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. Principals will be communicating building specific information over the next days and weeks. #GoPurple
At tonight's Special Board Meeting, the Board approved Dixon High School's Return to Learn Plan. The link below will take you to the plan. We ask that parents choose to return in-person 2 days/week or totally remote by Wednesday, Aug. 12. If you haven't registered, are changing your mind, or you have any questions, please contact the main office at 815-453-4966.
https://5il.co/j9rv
At tonight's Special Board Meeting, the Board approved Reagan Middle School's Return to Learn Plan. The link below will take you to the plan. We ask that parents choose to return in person 2 days/week or totally remote by Wednesday, Aug. 12. If you haven't registered. are changing your mind, or you have any questions, please contact the main office at 815-253-4966.
https://5il.co/j9ru
The August 7th, 4pm Board of Education meeting will be streamed on Youtube. Use this link to view the meeting.
https://youtu.be/Lg462ExX6Lg
A special board meeting is schedule for 8-7-20 at 4 pm. We have returned to in-person meetings, but space is limited due to social distancing. The meeting will be live streamed and a link will be on our website prior to the meeting. Those wishing to participate in the Citizen's Agenda can email President Wegner and Superintendent Empen prior to the meeting.
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RMS Cross Country Information
We have had over 1,145 families complete the survey. Thank you! Each family only needs to complete one survey. The survey closes on Tuesday, August 4 at 5 p.m. Click on the link below to be taken to the survey, or call any building or the District Office for assistance. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X2nU7bZfWEy8lQEk65VG-Svx98YmFGdAp59cwZPSufJUQ1c5VFdHSFE1SUdHV1NONEgyRjdHQkhNRi4u
Back to School Survey: As a result of community feedback and discussion at last night's Board of Education Meeting, we are asking parents to provide input on a survey. We know we have asked you to complete several surveys, but your information is vital as we finalize plans for the new school year. If you or someone you know cannot access the survey, please call the District Office or any school building for a paper copy. This survey closes on Tuesday, August 4th at 5 p.m. Thank you and #GoPurple.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X2nU7bZfWEy8lQEk65VG-Svx98YmFGdAp59cwZPSufJUQ1c5VFdHSFE1SUdHV1NONEgyRjdHQkhNRi4u
Dixon mask fundraiser being sponsored by Dixon PTC attached is the link! Be sure to check it out. https://head2toedesign.com/product/dixon-duke-and-duchesses-face-mask/
Attention Parents! Information from District Nurse Hafer - Students including remote learning students, entering Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade are required by the State of Illinois to show proof of a current physical and updated immunization record.
12th grade students are required to show proof of the Meningococcal vaccine that was given on or after their 16th birthday.
Proof of these medical records need to be turned in to your school nurse by the first day of school, to avoid exclusion. Please contact your building principal or Nurse Hafer if you have any questions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school nurse.
Thank you and stay healthy!