DHS Weekly Announcements
September 15-19, 2025
#bepurple
Stuff to Know
Attention Seniors:
- Herff Jones is coming September 24th at 2pm in the auditorium to meet with seniors about cap and gown orders. Packets will be distributed at that time. Herff Jones will return October 7th during B Lunch in the Cafeteria to collect packets and answer questions.
- Check your school email for important messages regarding senior quotes for the yearbook, as well as a request for baby pictures. Contact Mrs. Bally if you have any questions.
DHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites all students, teachers, and staff to join us on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00a for See You at the Pole. We will meet at the flagpole in front of the high school for this time of prayer for our school, community, nation and world.
Attention Freshmen – Herff Jones will be meeting Freshmen in the Auditorium on October 7th during Advisory to discuss Class Ring orders.
DHS Theater Boosters are having a cookie fundraising sale at McDonald's on Tuesday, September 30th, from 4:00pm-8:00 pm.
Homecoming
- Homecoming is right around the corner. The dance is Saturday, October 4th down on the Riverfront. Tickets will be sold September 15-September 26 in the cafeteria during lunch. Tickets are $10 each. The dance this year will begin at 8:00p and end at 10:30p. Doors open at 7:30p.
- Homecoming game sign up will be in the main office and will start the week of September 15th. You may only sign up for one game to give all a chance to participate. The games this year are:
o Pack the Plywood
o Table Surfin’
o Pizza Box Knockout
o Tug-of-War
- Homecoming Dress-Up Days are:
o Monday – PJ Day
o Tuesday – Destination Day
§ Freshmen: Wild West
§ Sophomores: Tundra
§ Juniors: Jungle
§ Seniors: Beach
§ Staff: Tourist
o Wednesday – Class Color Wars
§ Freshmen: Green
§ Sophomores: Yellow
§ Juniors: Blue
§ Seniors: Red
§ Staff: Black
o Thursday – Frat Day (**no red cups**)
o Friday – Sprit Day (Purple & White)
Any student / athlete not currently out for a Fall activity, there is open Weightlifting after school on Tuesday/Thursday's from 2:55 - 3:55. If you are planning on playing Baseball this Spring and not out for a Fall activity, attendance is expected. Please see Coach Burgess if you have any questions.
Sporting Events to See
Monday, 9/15/25
· Golf Boys (V) vs Ottawa Invite – TBA @ Ottawa
· Tennis Girls (V/JV) vs Rochelle High School – 4:00p @ Emma Hubs Tennis Courts
· Soccer (V) vs Winnebago High School – 4:30p @ Sauk Valley Community College
· Football (S) vs Rock Falls High School – 5:00p @ AC Bowers Field
· Soccer (JV) vs Winnebago High School – 6:00p @ Sauk Valley Community College
Tuesday, 9/16/25
· Tennis Girls (V/JV) vs Mendota High School – 4:00p @ Mendota
· Volleyball (JV) vs Princeton High School – 5:00p @ Princeton
· Volleyball (F) vs Princeton High School – 5:00p @ Princeton
· Volleyball (V) vs Princeton High School – 6:00p @ Princeton
Wednesday, 9/17/25
· Golf (ALL) vs Rockford Lutheran – 4:00p @ Timber Creek Golf Course
· Soccer (V) vs Byron High School – 4:30p @ AC Bowers Field
· Soccer (JV) vs Byron High School – 6:00p @ AC Bowers Field
Thursday, 9/18/25
· Volleyball (JV) vs Rock Falls High School – 5:00p @ Lancaster Gym
· Volleyball (F) vs Rock Falls High School – 5:00p @ DHS Small Gym
· Volleyball (V) vs Rock Falls High School – 6:00p @ Lancaster Gym
Friday, 9/19/25
· Football (V) vs North Boone High School – 7:00p @ North Boone
Saturday, 9/20/25
· Volleyball (F) vs Sterling Invite – TBA @ Sterling
· Tennis Girls (V) vs Dunlap High School – TBA @ Dunlap
· Golf Boys (V) vs Oregon Wessels Invite – TBA @ Oregon Wessels Invite
· Cross Country Girls (V/JV) vs Geneseo High School – TBA @ Geneseo
· Cross Country Boys (V/JV) vs Kaneland High School – TBA @ Kaneland
· Football (F) vs Harlem High School – 11:00a @ Harlem
Student Clubs/Activities to Get Involved
· Student Council – Advisor, Aaron Eddy, aeddy@dps170.org, Wednesday, 7:15a – Art Room
· Drone Soccer – Advisor, Jim Manley – jmanley@dps170.org
· Dixon Dice Board Game Club – Advisor, Ben Sutton – bsutton@dps170.org
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Advisor, Ron Gruber – rgruber@dps170.org
· Key Club – Advisor, Laura Lauzon – llauzon@dps170.org, Friday @ 7:15a - Auditorium
· Broadcasting Club – Advisor, Bob Wendt – bwendt@dps170.org, Tuesday @ 7:15a & Friday @ 2:45p – Tech Zone
· D&D – Advisor, Mike Olson – molson@dps170.org, Thursday @ 2:45p – Art Room
· FFA – Advisor, Grace Klein – gklein@dps170.org, Tuesday @ 5:30p – AG Room