Sharing information from our friends at the Tri-County Opportunities Council
From our friends at the DPS Foundation:
Parents/Community Members - We Would Like Your Help…
For the last several years the main fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools’ Foundation has been the "Stupor Bowl" held each Super Bowl Weekend.
This year’s Stupor Bowl will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
We also hold a Silent Auction during this event and are looking for donations of items such as baskets, homemade items, sports tickets, or services (such as exercise, salon, or massages).
Programs that can benefit from your donation include positive incentives for students, classroom supplies, and enhanced technology.
Please contact Dianne Frye or Sarah Wilson by email at dfrye@dps170.org or swilson@dps170.org, if you would like to make a donation towards the Silent Auction, so we can get your item on our auction list.
Items would need to be dropped off to RMS or Central Office before Friday, February 6, 2026.
Parents/Community Members - We Would Like Your Help…
For the last several years the main fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools’ Foundation has been the "Stupor Bowl" held each Super Bowl Weekend.
This year’s Stupor Bowl will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
We also hold a Silent Auction during this event and are looking for donations of items such as baskets, homemade items, sports tickets, or services (such as exercise, salon, or massages).
Programs that can benefit from your donation include positive incentives for students, classroom supplies, and enhanced technology.
Please contact Dianne Frye or Sarah Wilson by email at dfrye@dps170.org or swilson@dps170.org, if you would like to make a donation towards the Silent Auction, so we can get your item on our auction list.
Items would need to be dropped off to RMS or Central Office before Friday, February 6, 2026.
Congratulations to Janine Huffman for the Spirit award. She is not just a Principal but works with the kids on a daily basis and is always helping support the staff in any way that she can. We are lucky to have her lead out team. Thank you for all the you do for us here at TJD.
Dixon Public Schools #170 is cancelling the Special Board Meeting scheduled for 5 pm on Monday, 11/17/25. The Regular Board Meeting for November will still be held at 6 pm on Wednesday, 11/19/25 in the District Office Board Room.
Reminder: Wednesday, November 12th is a Half-Day
There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th on Veteran's Day
THANK YOU to Community State Bank for their generous $250 donation to Thomas J Dempsey Therapeutic Day School. We were nominated as part of Community State Bank's 50th Anniversary Social Media contest by Vanessa Gomez.
Thank you to Tim Kunkel, Bank President and his staff for their community support and service.
#BePurple
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Elementary School Gymnasium. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. You can view the agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1258
Sharing information from our friends at Lee County Council on Aging
DPS 170 wishes Steve Marco a Happy Retirement from WIXN after 45 years promoting our schools, athletics, and activities! Thank you, Steve! You are the "spirit" of Dixon!
CONGRATULATIONS to our SPIRIT AWARD winner Sherri James! Sherri not only gives the students at TJD their breakfasts and lunch, but sits with the students and models good behavior at the table. She is supportive of the staff and students at TJD in any way she can and engages in conversation with the students during breakfast and lunch. She is willing to do extra for the staff when asked if it benefits the students. She is an amazing Cafeteria Server and our meal times go smoothly with her in charge.
Thank you Sherri for being a big part of TJD.
Attention DPS Families! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey on Whitsons. We'd love to hear what you think, and your feedback makes a huge difference! Scan the QR code or click this link https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/ql9jfi
Behind every thriving school team is a principal who leads with vision and heart. During National Principals Month, let's recognize the leaders who make collaboration possible and success achievable! #BePurple
CONGRATULATIONS to Rhonda Payne! She has won the Spirit Award for TJD School. Rhonda is willing to lend a hand to staff whenever they need it. She encourages staff to keep focusing on the positive. She is always ready to share humor when the situation deserves it to help others laugh. She is dedicated to pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Special Education. She works to build a relationship with the students and help the students through the "rough" moments in their days. I am so glad that she is a part of the TJD team!
Attention DPS Families! The main phone lines are back up and running.
Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon Family YMCA
Attention DPS Families! The main phone lines are currently down at our buildings. Please use the following back-up numbers if you need to call-in to the schools:
District Office: 815-284-7722
Dixon High School: 815-284-7723
Jefferson School: 815-284-7724
Reagan Middle School: 815-284-7725
Washington School: 815-284-7727
If you need to contact Madison School, please call the Reagan phone number and they can transfer you. Thank you for your patience with this.
District Office: 815-284-7722
Dixon High School: 815-284-7723
Jefferson School: 815-284-7724
Reagan Middle School: 815-284-7725
Washington School: 815-284-7727
If you need to contact Madison School, please call the Reagan phone number and they can transfer you. Thank you for your patience with this.
There is no school on Monday, October 13th, 2025
Attention DPS Families! There is no school tomorrow.
Parent Survey: We are interested in obtaining information from our parents/guardians related to the PreK-5th grade Holiday Classroom Parties. This survey only takes a few minutes and will help buildings create plans for future Holiday Classroom Parties. Computers will be available in buildings on Thursday & Friday during conferences to complete the survey. The survey will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 15th.
