Dixon High School

This week's Spirit Stick winner for DHS is the one and only Mr. Eddy! Mr. Eddy is one of our Social Sciences teachers and actively works to encourage and motivate students to do their best every day. His dedication, engaging lessons, and humor make him stand out among students. Mr. Eddy is not only recognized for his work within the classroom, but also for his tremendous work in organizing class officers and our 2025 Homecoming events!! Thank you for everything Mr. Eddy!

Sign up for the Scarecrow Festival's Pumpkin Derby by Friday, October 17th at noon!
https://www.discoverdixon.com/events/scarecrow-festival/

Reminder: The Community Engagement Committee of Dixon Public Schools is tasked with engaging the community for the betterment of our students and families. We have previously done outreach regarding the school start times, mental health, and attendance. As a committee, we know that parenting is hard. As we continue this community outreach, we would like to hear from our community about topics that are important to you or your child(ren). Please complete the brief, 2-question survey found through the link below to assist the committee in its focus for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you for your time.
https://forms.office.com/r/tyezsGy2SC

IT'S GAMEDAY! Your Dukes take on the Stillman Valley Cardinals tonight for their Homecoming game! Make sure you show up and show out in your Spirit Colors! #GoPurple #BePurple

Please join us for our annual Dixon Dukes Wrestling Cookout this weekend on Saturday at Olivers from 11:00AM—2:00PM.We will be serving brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, & pork chops with chips and pop. Please share with your friends & family. If you aren't able to make it, but would like to donate please contact me. Thank you for your continued support.

We also have new options for wrestling gear, flags, etc.
Wrestling Clothing & Apparel
https://guardianproline.com/collections/dixon-wrestling

Dixon USD 170 Seeks Stakeholder Participation in Superintendent Search
The Dixon Public Schools Board of Education is continuing its search for the district’s next permanent superintendent with the support of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Executive Search team.
As the Board narrows the field of candidates to semifinalists, community input will play an important role in the final selection process. On the evening of Wednesday, October 29th, a representative group of district staff, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to meet with the semifinalist candidates, hear them respond to questions, and provide feedback to the Board.

Those interested in volunteering must be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 29th and should email Erin Grubic at egrubic@dps170.org or call 815-373-4966 by Friday, October 17th. If the number of volunteers exceeds available spots, participants will be selected to ensure broad representation across the community. If selected, you will be sent additional information about the interview process.

The Dixon Broadcasting Club is proud to bring you tonight's volleyball matchup vs. Newman Central Catholic in Lancaster Gym at 6:00! Tune in tonight here: https://youtube.com/live/UzpcdaUlFEw?feature=share

Dixon PTO Fundraiser starts Friday, October 3rd. Also Mark your calendar for the following dates!

The Dixon Broadcasting Club will be bringing you tonight's soccer game against the Oregon Hawks! Catch the action here: https://youtube.com/live/_pDxWzhAH54?feature=share

Reminder: Tomorrow is the DHS Theatre Booster Fundraiser! It runs from 4pm-8pm #BePurple

This week's DHS Spirit Stick winner is Alecia Spangler! You will often see her at our sporting events supporting student athletes with injuries and injury prevention, but she also comes daily to the school to assit with our student athletes to prepare them for practices, contests, etc.. Her dedication to the DHS Athletic Program and to our school is paramount to the type of person that she is. Thank you Alecia!!!

Brody Nicklaus from Dixon Golf is up for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, Please vote and share through Tuesday to help Brody win this recognition. #gopurple #bepurple
https://saukvalley.secondstreetapp.com/Sauk-Valley-Athlete-of-the-Week-Week-5-2025-26/gallery/

The Dukes travel to Oregon tonight to take on the Hawks. Gametime 7 pm

We are Hiring! Please see the attached graphic for more information. Click this link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=School+Nurse

Reminder: Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups are now live! Please go to the District website or any of the individual school websites to find the sign-up link for each school. You can also click the following link https://www.dps170.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences

Do you have photos to share with the DHS yearbook staff? Homecoming is a great time to share pictures! Use school code bepurple.

Attention DPS Families! FAFSA Information Night is October 29th at 6:00p in the DHS Cafeteria.