
Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Please use the link below for important COVID related information.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/979957/10.23.20_Parent_Notification_Letter_DHS.pdf

Parents/Guardians: Click on the link below to access the COVID metrics the district is utilizing when reviewing positive and quarantined cases. Starting with this Sunday's update, we will color code the risk level for easier understanding. Green=Low Risk; Yellow=Medium Risk; Red=High Risk.
https://5il.co/mext

Wishing Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, & Mrs. Meusel a Happy National Principal's Day!
"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader...They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role-it's always about the goal!"

Please use the link below for important information.
https://5il.co/mdwm

Regional & Sectional Cross Country Info-
The regional at KanelandHS (10/24) will only allow parents/siblings as spectators. No spectators outside of immediate family will be allowed.
The sectional at LakesHS (10/31) will allow NO spectators. They will live stream the event.

Military veteran Marvin Younger receives his High School diploma from Dr. Grady at the October Board of Education meeting #gopurple


Check out this information about 2020-2021 dance team tryouts.


Since 1990, the Governor of Illinois has designated the third full week of October as Principal Appreciation Week. The week ends with Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 23, 2020! DPS #170 would like to recognize our amazing school leaders and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our students, staff, and families. Thank you - Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, and Mrs. Meusel. You are an amazing team and we are lucky to have you! #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #GoPurple

Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID update for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/m8a5
https://5il.co/m8a6

Congratulations to our Sectional Champion- Riley Bally! This makes Riley a 4X state qualifier! An awesome career!

Parents/Guardians: LTC-Spark has a parent hub that I think you will find very helpful. DPS #170 has utilized the Learning Technology Center numerous times for professional learning and ideas. SPARK stands for Supporting Parents and Remote Kids. They provide assistance and information on SeeSaw and Canvas, as well as Microsoft and Google. Click on the link below and enjoy the additional information and support. https://ltcillinois.org/services/spark/

DPS #170 has updated our Quarantine/Re-Entry Guidelines to match District Nurse, Sherry Hafer's, automated call. We have added the box in the top left about anyone in your household being tested or having COVID like symptoms. When in doubt, please contact your building nurse or Mrs. Hafer (815-453-4966)
https://5il.co/m2fe

If you need assistance paying your Com Ed bills, please click on the link below. There is a number you can call and explanation of assistance programs to help.
https://5il.co/m1pc

Parents/guardians: For those students staying with or moving to remote only learning, lunches will continue to be passed out on Monday and Wednesdays at 9 AM. If this time does not work for you please contact your school to look at setting up an alternate time for pick up. On Mondays students receive lunches for Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday they receive meals for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. If you have any questions please contact your child’s school. Due to having Monday off you will pick up food tomorrow and Wednesday.

Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID update for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/lzbm
https://5il.co/lzbn

Babysitting Academy graduates from class #2! Congratulations!



Learning bathing and first aid during today’s Babysitting Academy.




Learning how to cook at the Babysitting Academy.

