Dixon Public Schools

Dixon Athletic Hall of Fame Information! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1804831/PRESS_RELEASE_HOF.pdf

Reagan Middle Spelling Bee is tomorrow, January 20th. The live stream link below will go live at 8 am tomorrow. https://youtu.be/qnCkJMxrdN0

Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those out due to being positive or quarantined. School resumes tomorrow. We look forward to seeing everyone. https://5il.co/14dya https://5il.co/14dyb

Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., Jan. 19, 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 posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. Masks are required. 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, Jan. 19, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

DPS #170 is using an emergency day on Friday (1/14/22) due to a shortage of staff in our buildings. This day will be made up at the end of the school year, and there will be no remote learning tomorrow. We are hoping that the long weekend will allow our staff levels to return to normal next week. We continue to monitor numbers daily related to Covid. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, January 18th.

Washington School PreK Classes ONLY will be on an adaptive pause beginning today at noon until Monday, January 17th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18th.

Dixon High School is searching for a head girls soccer coach for the upcoming season. See the attached graphic for more information.

The DHS Little Girl Cheerleading clinic and performance that was scheduled for tomorrow (Jan. 11) is postponed until Friday, Jan. 28th.

The DHS Little Girl Cheerleading clinic and performance that was scheduled for tomorrow (Jan. 11) is postponed until Friday, Jan. 28th.

DPS #170: Due to limited bus driver availability, there are changes in bus routes for the week of 1-10-22. Visit our website (News/Live Feed), App, and Social Media for updates.

January 9, 2022 Due to limited bus driver availability the following changes in bus routes will take place immediately and will run through the end of the week. • Dement Park stop 4th grade through 8th grade students will now ride on Bus #12 (AM & PM). • 3rd & Artesian stop 4th grade through 8th grade students will now ride on Bus #12 (AAM & PM). • Chateau Estates (All grades will be on Bus #11.) • Bus #10 AM shuttle children will ride on Bus #18 in the AM to Washington. • 1002 IL Rt 38 children will now be on Bus #18 (AM & PM). • Bright Beginnings bus stop will now be on Bus #11. • Countryside & Middle stop will now be on Bus #11. • Bus #10 & Bus #19 children will now shuttle from Washington to their appropriate schools. • PM Route Only: Bus #6 Washington (Kindergarten) will now ride Bus #18 to Madison/RMS. • PM Route Only: Bus #6 will shuttle Open Sesame children to Lincoln School. • Updated Route Times for Bus #19: o 6:21 am – 1910 Naylor Road o 6:23 am – 1199 Naylor Road o 6:25 am – 1235 Naylor Road We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Our goal is to transport the students safely to and from school. We appreciate your patience. Sincerely, Marc Campbell Business Manager

Attached are the Covid numbers from the past week. A majority of the positive cases were identified prior to coming back to school on January 6th, so they were not on our campuses. We continue to monitor numbers daily. https://5il.co/1413t https://5il.co/1413u

We are looking for a full time custodian for Dixon High School #gopurple

SVCC's Impact Program allows for earned tuition for eligible students for up to 3 years or until their certificate/degree is completed. Click below for more info. DPS #170 will be providing information to families at future events - conferences, open houses, registration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wkyn7goTqU https://www.svcc.edu/impact/

DPS #170 staff, students, and families: We need your help and input on a project. This applies to everyone no matter your grade level. We need to hear your voice in regard to thoughts on changing school start times. Over the last year and a half, the district Community Engagement Committee has been researching the effect of school start times on student achievement and student’s social-emotional well-being. On our website (www.dps170.org) you will find a link that will take you to a video explaining the work that has been done, an informational page about school start times, and a survey asking for your input on changing school start times. We ask that you first watch the video, then read the one-page informational sheet, and finally complete the survey. The survey will be available through January, and will be sent directly to RMS and DHS student school emails. We need your voice! Please help us in our decision making process to know if this should be a consideration for the Board of Education to determine an outcome for the upcoming school year. Contact the District Office if you have any questions.

The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) provides financial assistance for rent to income-eligible Illinois renters and their landlords who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a renter in Illinois and are behind on rent due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments. Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, January 9, 2022. https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/

DPS #170 will be back in session on Thursday, January 6, 2022 for a full day. The School Improvement half-day will be rescheduled in the future. RMS & DHS students-remember to bring your fully charged Chromebooks tomorrow to class. #GoPurple

DPS #170 is closed today due to the inclement weather which includes blowing and drifting snow. Be safe out there today and we will see you tomorrow.

Sauk Valley Community College will be hosting virtual information sessions about the Impact Program on Monday, January 10th at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 12th at noon. The Impact Program allows students in the Sauk Valley Community College district the opportunity to earn up to three years of tuition and fees in exchange for volunteering in our community. To register for an information session, please use this google form or visit www.svcc.edu/impact. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link the weekday before the session. If you have any questions, please email impact@svcc.edu.

DHS & RMS students – Remember to charge your Chromebook so you are ready for school on Wednesday. Don’t leave your Chromebook in a vehicle. The extreme cold will drain the battery and could damage the device.