
Dixon Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Employees of the Year. Mrs. Jordan Miller and Mrs. Katherine Leslie from Washington School. Many deserving employees were nominated, and we thank everyone who took the time to enter a deserving teacher or support staff. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Leslie will be honored at the May 21, 2025, Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations Jordan and Katherine!



Attention DPS Families! Registration for the Dixon Public Library's Summer Reading Program starts May 15th. Here is the link for when it goes live https://dixonpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-registration-begins/


Today, on National School Principals Day, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our principals bring to our schools every single day. Thank you to: (Left to Right)
⭐ Jared Shaner, Dixon High School
⭐ Matt Magnafici, Reagan Middle School
⭐ Joey Sagel, Madison Elementary School
⭐ Crystal Thorpe, Jefferson Elementary School
⭐ Kellie Glenn, Washington Elementary School
⭐ Janine Huffman, Thomas J. Dempsey Day School
We are truly grateful for all you’ve done — and all you continue to do — for our students, staff, and families! #BePurple


Attention DPS Families! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.


Attention DPS Families! SMILE Illinois is coming to your student's school building with some additional dates! Please see below for the new schedule and add it to your calendars.


Reminder: Help the PTO stock the lounge with snacks for Teacher Appreciation Week! Sign up at the link below and send in your items to your school office by Tuesday, May 6th. Thanks!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459693-dempsey


Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Your attention to detail, ability to adapt, and dedication to excellence is truly a foundation of our success throughout the district. Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate your hard work not just today, but every day. #BePurple


Attention DPS Families! Tomorrow night's Duchesses home soccer game is Youth Soccer Night! All youth soccer athletes will get into the game free with their jersey. This is for athletes only. Parents will still need to pay admission. #gopurple #bepurple


Reminder: SMILE Illinois will be at your students building on the following dates. Please see below for more information. The sign-up form is also attached.



Attention DPS Families! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.


Dixon Public Schools would like to recognize our Assistant Principals and our Dean of Students during National Appreciation Week! They help foster leadership within the school by mentoring students and guiding them toward personal and academic success. They also assist in shaping the school culture and climate by promoting values like respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Thank you for everything that you do! #BePurple







Reminder: Wednesday, April 9th is a Half Day


Reminder: SMILE Illinois will be at your students building on the following dates. Please see below for more information. The sign-up form is also attached.



Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for information about the 2nd Annual Summer Shoe Drive!


Attention DPS Families! SMILE Illinois will be at your students building on the following dates. See below for more information. The sign-up form is also attached. Please return it as soon as possible.



Reminder: Parents, your feedback matters. Please take the time to fill out this survey if you have not done so already. The deadline is March 28th. Click this link to get started http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/


Please see the attached flyer for information about Al Morrison Baseball Registration.


Reminder: Please see the attached flyer for information about the Spring fundraiser for the Dixon PTO. If you did not receive an order form, you can email dps170pto@gmail.com


Please see the attached flyer for more information on voting for the Dixon Public School's 2024-2025 Employee of the Year. Click this link to cast your vote https://5il.co/39yj2


Reminder: Wednesday, March 12th is a Half Day
