There have been a lot of questions about what happens if a student or staff member presents COVID-19 symptoms once school resumes. Dixon Public Schools has worked closely with the Lee County Health Department to ensure Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health quarantine and re-entry guidelines are followed. Below are links to a... READ MORE >
May 11th 7:30-3:00 In order to allow for students to pick up personal items from their hallway, P.E., or Band lockers. Reagan Middle School has created the following plan. We thank you for your cooperation with the following protocols: Door #11 · Please bring any athletic uniforms, library and/or classroom books to return. · Turn in April 22-May 11 - Learning... READ MORE >
A message from Superintendent, Margo Empen. I have provided links below that will take you to the May calendars for Remote Learning and Food Distribution. Please note that the Grab and Go bag distribution ends on our last day of school, May 26. I would like to thank the District Administration for helping out with this vital program. The District Office is... READ MORE >
Illinois families with school-age children can apply for extra money for food through the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). Families currently receiving SNAP do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, because these additional P-EBT benefits will be automatically loaded into Illinois LINK EBT accounts. Families who do not currently receive SNAP benefits but have children who... READ MORE >
April 17, 2020Dear Dixon Public Schools’ Parents, Students, and Community Members: I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year. Although in-person learning has been suspended for the remainder of the year, at... READ MORE >
An offer from our friends at the Dixon Public Library -We know this is a challenging time and we hope that Dixon Public Library can be there to help in our own way. I am writing to you today to invite you to apply for a new library card or existing ones for your children at Dixon Public Library. The library is closed until April 30th but we have lots of online... READ MORE >
Students: How are you doing? Below are links to wellness surveys for each of our schools. Click yours and tell us! You can request a contact from one of our counselors if you feel the need. All answers are confidential. DHS – Click Here for the DHS Survey RMS- Click Here for the RMS Survey Madison - ... READ MORE >
A message from Margo Empen, Superintendent of Dixon Public Schools.The administrative team and I appreciate the comments and feedback from students and parents regarding remote learning. We are here to help you in any way we can. One question we receive often is, "How long should my child be engaged in learning during the day?" Below is a table provided by the... READ MORE >
A message from Margo Empen, Superintendent of Dixon Public Schools:The April 15, 2020 Board of Education Meeting will take place, but a few changes are being instituted as a result of the COVID-19 Stay at Home Order by Governor Pritzker.The public will not be allowed onsite for the April 15th Board Meeting, but are invited to attend by viewing our video stream of... READ MORE >
April 9, 2020 - A message from Margo Empen, Superintendent of Dixon Public Schools #170 Dixon Public Schools recognizes the importance of end-of-year activities for students, parents, family members and faculty to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. Dixon Public Schools continues to adhere to guidance from Governor Pritzker, the Illinois State Board of... READ MORE >
This is Margo Empen, Superintendent of Dixon Public Schools, providing you with an update on our Food Distribution (Grab & Go Bags). Beginning next week, Grab & Go Bags will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. at all schools and the former Lincoln School. Students will still receive breakfast and lunch for all five days. We are trying to limit... READ MORE >
This is Margo Empen, Superintendent of Dixon Public Schools providing you with a Remote Learning update.The Illinois State Board of Education has given schools the opportunity to take advantage of five Remote Learning Planning Days. DPS #170 will be utilizing Friday, April 10, 2020 as its third remote planning day. This means that staff will be planning and... READ MORE >
Dear parents of Reagan Middle School Students, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our lab is closed and as a result, we are unable to make proofing or ordering of spring pictures available as expected. When our lab is able to safely resume services (and ordering and proofing is accessible) we will send out notification. If you have questions you may visit grotis.com or... READ MORE >
Dixon Public Schools may be observing remote learning, but our Student Support Staff (counselors, social workers, nurses) are only an email away during these stressful times. If you have social-emotional needs, health related questions, or are concerned about a friend who may need help, please email your counselor, social worker, or nurse. Please provide your... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Parents and Guardians of DPS #170 Students, As I said in my communication on Friday, the COVID-19 situation is fluid and continues to develop. School Superintendents throughout Illinois participated in a phone conference this morning with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Updates were provided to us, so I am passing them along. I will... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 Parents and Guardians of DPS #170 Students, The purpose of this communication is to let you know that Dixon Public Schools will be closed next week (March 16-March 20). We will observe our Spring Break from March 23 to March 27, 2020. Students will return to school on Monday, March 30, 2020. The District will utilize our five emergency days for... READ MORE >
We have distributed a letter to parents about precautions being taken for the COVID-19 virus. A full copy of the letter can be found here.We have also posted and distributed information from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which is available here. READ MORE >
The letter above from our District Nurse, Sherry Hafer, is going out this week. It's a friendly reminder that dental exams are due on May 1, 2020 for students in kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades. May 1st seems a long way off, but it will be here before we know it.Don't forget that the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is having a Dental Day on March 23, 2020. ... READ MORE >
THE DIXON SCHOOL BOARD IS LOOKING FOR FIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNITY-SCHOOL RELATIONS TO SERVE ON A BRAND NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE. We are making community engagement a top priority in our district’s vision, because a proactive and ongoing conversation with our school community—including families, businesses, and civic... READ MORE >
Mark your calendar for Stupor Bowl 202, coming up on Saturday, February 1st, 2020! It's the premier event of the Dixon Public Schools Foundation. The Foundation provides great financial support for our schools. Join in, chip in, and have fun! #gopurpleAll the details are now available, just click here. READ MORE >
December 1, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving Break and are ready to return to school tomorrow. We eagerly await the return of our students for the final weeks of our first semester. I notified you prior to Thanksgiving Break that we had one confirmed case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Over the break, I was notified... READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to see a pertussis notification from Superintendent Empen. If you have questions, please contact our District Nurse, Sherry Hafer, at 815-284-7723 or your physician. This letter is being sent home to parents with students in grades PreK-5, and emailed to parents with students in grades 6-12.https://5il.co/bhge READ MORE >
We are sharing the press release from the Dixon Park District that was in the Telegraph on Friday evening. DPS #170 partners with the Dixon Park District for field and court usage as well as special programs. We wanted to ensure our community is informed.“Park District to Ask Voters to Expand Size of District” November 6, 2019 Next spring, the Dixon Park... READ MORE >
October 25th, 2019 Dear Parent, Beginning December 10, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on... READ MORE >
Dixon Public School District #170 is proud to announce that Miss Suzanne Weaver, classroom teacher, has been awarded the Award of Recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2019-2020 school year. Miss Weaver was recognized this past weekend at the 45th annual Those Who Excel banquet in Bloomington-Normal. Miss Weaver was nominated for her... READ MORE >
Governor Pritzker has proclaimed October 20-26, 2019 as Principal Appreciation Week culminating with Principal Appreciation Day on October 25, 2019. Dixon Public Schools #170 would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of all our building leaders. Principal Appreciation Day provides learning communities an opportunity to publicly recognize the work,... READ MORE >
We are sharing information from the #DixonStrong Leadership Team that was posted in the Telegraph this weekend. Thank you #DixonStrong for allowing us to share your information with the Dixon Public School Family and Community.October 11, 2019 Based on the initial findings of the Research Committee (RC) of the #DixonStrong Leadership Team (DSLT), we recommend... READ MORE >
DPS #170 is excited to announce our Open Houses at Jefferson and Dixon High School to highlight the construction and renovation work completed over the last year. Join us Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. at Jefferson School and at 1 p.m. at Dixon High School. There will be District personnel and representatives from Russell Construction and Green Associates there... READ MORE >
Attached are the graphs supporting the data that is found in the Dixon Strong Leadership Committee press release. READ MORE >
DPS #170 worked cooperatively with the Dixon Strong Leadership Committee to make the community survey available to our parents and community members through our social media platforms. We wanted to share the survey results that were made available this weekend in the Telegraph. Below you will find the Press Release and we will also be sharing survey information. ... READ MORE >
Protecting students and informing parents and guardians about student safety is one of our top priorities. Dixon Public Schools, the Dixon Police Department, and local law enforcement agencies are providing a parent/guardian presentation on Cyber-Bullying and Social Networks: A Parents Guide. Please mark your calendars and join us for this important presentation... READ MORE >
Daily Announcements from Reagan Middle School Friday, March 13, 2020 #gopurple Look us up on FB- @dixonreagan, Twitter- @DPS_170 & Instagram- _dixonreagan 620 Division St, Dixon, IL 61021 Ph: 815-253-4966 Fax: 815-284-1711 TO ACCESS FLYERS AND DOCUMENTS ON THE WEBSITE: Visit www.dps170.org, scroll down to Reagan Middle School at the bottom of the page and... READ MORE >
The Telegraph and KSB are recognizing Dixon's Amazing Teachers. Nominate your favorite teacher this month! Nominations for September will be from the 16th to the 22nd. https://saukvalley.secondstreetapp.com/dixonamazing/ READ MORE >
Here's an opportunity for Madison and Reagan students. Below is information about the coming productions from the Woodlawn Arts Academy: Woodlawn Arts Academy & Dixon Public Schools Proudly Present Our 2020 Winter Musical Disney's The Lion King Jr. January 10th & 11th at 7pm & January 12th at 2pm LEARN ABOUT ACTING, SINGING, DANCING, SET DESIGN & COSTUMING... READ MORE >
We pulled together the information below to remind everyone about the proper safety and state laws for buses with stop arms extended and for driving in School Zones. Bus/Pickup up and drop off map for Washington School in PDF format Bus/Pickup up and drop off map for Jefferson School in PDF format Bus/Pick up and drop off map for Reagan Madison in PDF... READ MORE >
The information below is a copy of a Press Release from City Manager Danny Langloss. The #DixonStrong survey will help provide information for community planning and we encourage everyone to participate. Press Release August 30, 2019 “#DixonStrong Leadership Team Launches 2nd Survey: Survey to be One Component of Community Center Needs Assessment.” The... READ MORE >
Updated picture day information. There will be picture packets sent home for Washington, Jefferson, and Madison students. These schools choose their background. Reagan will have order forms sent home with their children on the day photos are taken. Reagan students all have their photos taken on grey backgrounds like the high school. RMS Yearbook Photos: -All... READ MORE >
DHS CHEER CLINIC WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 TIME: 9:00 A.M. -12:00 NOON WHERE: WASHINGTON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 AT HALF TIME OF THE JV FOOTBALL GAME WHO: CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 COST: $25 / CHILD THE DHS CHEERLEADERS WILL BE HOLDING A CHEER CLINIC FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH... READ MORE >