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There will be no school on Veterans Day. As always, we will be honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. We would like to thank those for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we cherish.
Attention DPS Families! The Golden Apple Scholarship is now open to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education. More information and the application can be found at: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois
Sharing information from our friends at the Lowell Park Nature Center
Performances are November 13–14 at 7 p.m. and November 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased thru the following link or by calling 815-622-3248: https://centennialauditorium.thundertix.com/events/272795
A "crown" can be earned for jumps, sprints, back squat, hang clean, and/or bench press.
Our MPH clubs are earned by sprinting times on a 10-yard FLY assessment.
Speed Queen of DHS- Grace Ackert (new school record)
Speed King of DHS- Xavion Jones (tied the school record)
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Congratulations to our October PBIS Positive Office Referral winners! These students have been identified by teachers and staff for representing the spirit of the Dukes and Duchesses!!
As we wrap up National School Bus Safety Week, we want to thank our drivers and support staff. School buses are an important part of the educational experience. For many students, the school day begins and ends with a ride on a bus. When you include sporting events and extracurricular activities, some students can be on a bus 5-6 times a day.
School Bus safety is also a shared responsibility. To the drivers taking the students to/from school, the aides directing them on/off the bus, the people sharing important bus safety messages, and anyone in between, this appreciation post goes out to all of you.