
We are hiring K-5 certified Summer School Teachers! This includes 4 hours of paid planning on May 31, and a half an hour of paid planning each day. Summer school dates are June 1-June 28. Pay Rate: $36/hr. To apply, e-mail Asst. Superintendent Doug Stansford dstansford@dps170.org


Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
The District is returning to an in-person meeting format. The meeting will be recorded and will posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. Masks are recommended. Social Distancing will be observed. 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 18, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

The Dixon High School Choirs will be performing this Tuesday at 6:30pm in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium. They will be singing several favorites such as Bridge Over Troubled Water, You Will Be Found, This Is Me, and even some Encanto! We hope to see you there.


The DHS Band Cookout Fundraiser is TODAY at Oliver's Corner Market from 11am-1pm! Come on down to support the band program!


Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Munson on being DPS#170’s Certified Employee of the Year! #GoPurple #YouRAmazing


Please join me in congratulating Mr. James on being the Co-Support Staff Employee of the Year! #GoPurple #YouRAmazing


Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Wilson on being the Co-Support Staff Employee of the Year. #GoPurple #YouRAwesome


Dukes Baseball... Conference Champs!


Congratulations Dukes Track & Field!


Congratulations, Madison C. on your Golden Apple Scholarship! We are so proud of you and your efforts. #GoPurple #EdPathway


DHS Band will be having their final concert of the year and Awards presentation this Friday, May 13th, at 6:30 pm in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium. There is no charge for admission. Come on out for an evening of music under the direction of Mr. Carter.


The DHS Band Cookout Fundraiser is this Saturday, May 14th from 11am-1pm at Oliver's Corner Market. They are offering delivery! Please call 815-501-1858 or e-mail rcarter@dps170.org to place an advance order. Share this post to spread the word!


Congratulations, Dr. Grady on being Dixon’s Citizen of the Year! We are so proud of you and are lucky to have you lead DHS. #GoPurple #COTY


Two amazing DHS seniors (Ellenor & Miriam) were recognized with Illinois Principals Association awards today!


The Madison Battle of The Books is currently streaming. Congratulations to The Phoenixes for Mrs. Ramadani's class for their 5th grade win. 4th grade starts at 9am. Watch it live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcJRqTXEylk

DHS Band is having a cook out fundraiser at Oliver's Corner Market on Saturday May 14th from 11 am - 1 pm. Come on out for a great lunch of pork chops, brats, and hot dogs. All funds will go directly the Dixon High School band. Email rcarter@dps170.org with any questions.


May the 4th Be With You! Mr. Olson and the DHS Tech Zone Staff are celebrating Star Wars and encouraging students to clean their Chromebooks. #MayThe4thBeWithYou





Thank you, DHS band, for the thank you note on the new uniforms! You guys are going to look amazing. We can’t wait to see you all in your new uniforms this August. #BandRocks #DHSBand




Jefferson spring Book Fair is this week! See the graphic below for the schedule and more information.


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