Great job by Mrs. Breedloves classroom (and some former DHS students!) in the Polar Plunge this weekend. They even won the school spirit award!
Congratulations to Merit from David L. Rahn Jr. High School on winning the Regional Spelling Bee!
We are BEYOND PROUD of these two Duchesses- Shea & Jessica... After our regional game last night at Rochelle I looked up to find these 2 cleaning the student bleacher section we were cheering in! Throwing away trash to help their custodians have an easier night cleaning!
Dixon High School is once again hosting the Regional Spelling Bee. The event will be streamed live on Youtube at 10am on 2-24-2022 and can be viewed via this link: https://youtu.be/tSxZopR-ZI8
Sharing information regarding upcoming Impact Program Informational sessions
SVCC Impact Program - March Offerings
Check out the upcoming softball camp for girls age 7-14, sponsored by the Dixon Park District.
Congratulations to Carson Faley for qualifying for the state swim meet in two events!
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those currently out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/15y4y
https://5il.co/15y4x
Please see information for the upcoming (2022-2023) fall cheerleading tryouts. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1869660/2022_DIXON_HIGH_SCHOOL_CHEERLEADING_TRYOUT_PACKET.pdf
Thank you for participating in the CEC's School Start Times Survey. Please visit this link for the Superintendent's letter and links to survey data and results: https://www.dps170.org/article/661357
Kindergarten and Pre-School registration for the 2022-2023 is being held Wednesday, March 9th from 3:15 pm-6:00 pm at Washington School. Please call 815-934-9660 with any questions.
The February Board of Education meeting will be streamed live on Youtube at 6pm on 2-26-2022 and can be accessed via this link: https://youtu.be/ujUxxyMXQfs
5Essentials Parent Survey Update: Thank you to the parents/guardians who took the 5Essentials Parent Survey last week. Below are the percentages for each building. You can take a survey for each building you have a child in. Don't forget to fill out the entry form and return it to your child's school to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local vendor. Visit our website - www.dps170.org - for links and information. The survey closes March 11th.
Dixon High School: 11%
Jefferson Elem School-Dixon: 30%
Madison School-Dixon: 21%
Reagan Middle School: 10%
Washington Elem School-Dixon: 29%
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., Feb. 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 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. Once all seats are filled no other participants will be allowed. 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, Feb. 16, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Reminder Wednesday, February 16 is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. We would also like to remind you that Monday, February 21 is President’s Day and there will be no school.
Check out registration information for this years Reagan Run. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1855926/RR5k_Flyer_2022.pdf
The Dixon Dukes have 3 wrestlers advancing to the IHSA Wrestling State Tournament! #gopurple
2nd Place--Ayden Rowley @106
3rd Place--Justin Dallas @220
4th Place--Mitch White @195
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those currently out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/15jxx
https://5il.co/15jxy
Another fun day of our W.I.N. week / ELT celebration at DHS... Donut eating contest and garbage can pong!
