DHS Weekly Announcements
October 17th - October 23rd
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Stuff to Know
Upcoming Important Dates –
Seniors – Cap & gown packets with order information are in the main office, stop by and get one today! Orders are due by Jan 8!
Attention Seniors (and parents) - On Wednesday, October 21st, we will be hosting a FAFSA information night at 6:00 in the DHS Cafeteria. Representatives from Sauk Valley Community College financial aid will be there to present information regarding the Financial Aid process for you and your parents. The meeting should take approximately 1 hour.
Yearbooks - Order your 2027 yearbook TODAY! Special Price: $45. The price will go up to $55 on 2/1/27.
Use this link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/?school=8554
Blood Drive - Student Council is sponsoring the fall blood drive Friday, October 23rd in the DHS small gym from 8:00-12:30. The blood bank is very low and your donation will help save lives. All donors will receive a Big Ten blood drive t-shirt (online submission), a $10 e-gift card that is sent to your e-mail, and a small Jimmy Johns sandwich at the drive. Must be 16 years of age. Please sign up in the Nurses office.
Boys and Girls Bowling - Parent/Athlete Meeting Tuesday 10/20 6pm Plum Hollow
Basketball Cheer Tryouts - Monday Oct 26-28th. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up a packet.
DHS Wrestling – Anyone interested in wrestling, open mats have begun, Sundays @ 11a-12p in the DHS wrestling room.
Dixon Performance - Off-season workouts for those student-athletes not participating in a DHS Fall sport have begun. Workouts will be Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:55-3:45 PM.
Volunteer Hours - Any student needing volunteer hours for any organization can work at Hope Cancer Wellness Center's Bucket Brigade in Sterling on Saturday, Oct 17th from 11- 12:30. Please see Mr. Padilla in Room 405 to sign up.
Upcoming College Visits –
· University of Illinois Chicago: Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
· Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology: Tuesday Oct. 27th, from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
· United States Air Force: Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
Scholarship Opportunity - The Golden Apple Scholarship is now open to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education. Information and application can be found at https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois.
Sporting Events to See
Saturday, 10/17/2026
· Boys Cross Country (JV/V) vs. BNC – TBA
· Girls Cross Country (JV/V) vs. BNC - TBA
Monday, 10/19/2026
· Girls Cross Country (JV) vs. Sterling Invite – 4:30p @ Sterling Woodlawn Hoover Park
· Boys Football (Soph) vs. DuPec – 5:00p @ Pecatonica High School
· Girls Volleyball (F/JV) vs. Geneseo High School – 5:00p @ DHS Small Gym/Lancaster Gym
· Girls Volleyball (V) vs. Geneseo High School – 6:00p @ DHS Lancaster Gym
Tuesday, 10/20/2026
· Girls Volleyball (F/JV) vs. Genoa-Kingston High School – 5:00p @ DHS Small Gym/Lancaster Gym
· Girls Volleyball (V) vs. Genoa-Kingston High School – 6:00p @ DHS Lancaster Gym
Wednesday, 10/21/2026
Thursday, 10/22/2026
Friday, 10/23/2026
Student Clubs/Activities to Get Involved
· Student Council – Advisor, Aaron Eddy, aeddy@dps170.org, Wednesday, 7:15a – Room 117
· Drone Soccer – Advisor, Jim Manley – jmanley@dps170.org, Thursday, 2:45p – West Balcony
Practice - Wednesday's 7am-7:30am and Thursday's 2:50pm-3:50pm in the West Balcony
· Dixon Dice Board Game Club – Advisor, Ben Sutton – bsutton@dps170.org, Wednesday & Thursday, 2:45p – Tech Zone
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Advisor, Ron Gruber – rgruber@dps170.org, Thursday @ 7:10a – Tech Zone – All are welcome to attend.
· Key Club – 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, - AG Room