📣 May is Better Speech Language and Hearing Month! 🗣️👂
We celebrated Better Speech, Language, and Hearing Month this May! Our dedicated team of Speech-Language Pathologists is proud to support the students across our district in developing strong communication skills—because every voice matters.
📸 Meet the team behind the mission!
Deadline is tomorrow: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
DPS Schools were honored with the United Way Spirit Award in recognition of the staff and students' strong commitment to giving back to the community. The RMS Builders Club played a leading role in this achievement by organizing the fundraising campaign and dedicating many volunteer hours to local service projects. Ms. Becker and two Builders Club officers attended the May board meeting to share this accomplishment with the school board. #gopurple
Reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
This year we are offering supply kits through edukits for the families to purchase if they don't want to do their own school supply shopping. The kits are delivered directly to the school and will be available for pick up at open house.
https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12961/Washington%20Elementary%20Dixon,%20IL
Washington Elementary School is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the 25-26 school year with employment available on August 11th, 2025. The school has a Gold Status designation, which signifies the highest standards of quality in their curriculum, teaching practices, and overall environment, given by the Illinois State Board of Education. Please click the following link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Washington+Elementary+School%22
A message from our friends at Dixon PTO...
Click on the survey to voice your preferences about the PTO fundraisers for next year.
https://forms.gle/dPuvHFETicnJLz5CA
Today the 1st graders visited Jefferson School. They played in the gym, sat in the cafeteria and went on a tour of the school! Their future is bright ☀️
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!
Happy First Day of Teacher Appreciation Week!! A special "Thank you" to Melissa and the staff at Casey's on 4th Street! You all helped make the day extra special for our teachers! Thank you!
Washington Elementary School is looking for a Pre-K teacher for the 25-26 school year with employment available on August 11th, 2025. The school has a Gold Status designation, which signifies the highest standards of quality in their curriculum, teaching practices, and overall environment, given by the Illinois State Board of Education. Please click the following link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Elementary+School+Teaching&subcategory=Early+Childhood
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.
April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month, and Washington School celebrated by learning about neurodiversity and how to be Autism Advocates! With special presentations by Occupational Therapist, Corrie Ackman, and Special Educators, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Dewitt, our students learned how to advocate, include, and celebrate ALL BRAINS! 🧠 You may even find our students sporting a rainbow infinity sign keychain to celebrate their autistic friends!
With the help of local business, Kaleel’s, our “All Brains are Beautiful” T-shirt fundraiser allowed us to purchase a sensory wall for all students to enjoy, and we are so grateful for the participation of our Washington families and staff!
We hope you join us in spreading the word about inclusion, acceptance and advocacy! 🧠🌈
A Message from Dixon PTO...
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/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56458336-washington
Reminder: Please see the attached flyer for more information about Kindergarten Orientation and Parent Night.
Dixon Public Schools held their 2024-2025 Retirement Dinner on Thursday, April 24. Those being honored include Keely Dewey, Jon Empen, Dianne Frye, Dina Frye, Jenny Kirchner, Laura Sward, and Suzanne Weaver. Not pictured: DeeDee Cibu, Laurie Meyer, and Barb Wiese.
