
Attention DPS Families. Please see attached letter from District Health Coordinator Sherry Hafer.


Don't forget your Spirit Wear! Orders are due Thursday, August 31st.


Young Author's Night for grades K-8th will be held on September 11th at 6:30pm in the Reagan Middle School cafeteria. Please see the attached flyer for more details.


Young Author's Night for grades K-8th will be held on September 11th at 6:30pm in the Reagan Middle School cafeteria. Please see the attached flyer for more details.


Sharing information from our friends at the Florissa Center. Contact Janet at 815-288-1905 with questions and to register by September 13th, 2023. Flyers are attached.



Tools For School was a success! On August 10th, through rainy weather and construction, we distributed over 500 backpacks with supplies for students around the district! Thank you to all who participated; this was one big step in creating a brighter future for our youth.




Attention DPS Families! Come join the Cub Scouting Event - Pack 85 on Thursday, September 7th from 6-7pm. This is for Boys and Girls grades K-5th. The location is Lincoln Elementary on 501 S. Lincoln Avenue. Flyer is attached.



The #1 Youth Motivational Speaker Jordan Toma will be speaking at LCSEA and Dixon Public Schools on October 2nd and 3rd. Flyer is attached.


#1 Motivational Youth Speaker Jordan Toma will be speaking at Lee County Special Ed and Dixon Public Schools on October 2nd and 3rd. Flyer is attached.


Attention DPS Families! WACC and Surf Internet are partnering with PCs for People to give away free PCs! Go to WACCfreepcs.com to register. Please view the flyer attached to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.


Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., August 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner and to the Superintendent, Margo Empen, by Noon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

For families who have registered their child, bus information has been posted to the Lumen Parent Portal. Please go to the portal, login, and check the information. If you have not registered or have any questions, please contact your child's school. #WelcomeBack2School

Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon Parent Teacher Organization. Party At The Playground starts on August 31st from 4:30-7:30pm. Splashpad, Food/Drink Trucks, Dunk Tank and more! Flyer is attached.


Don't forget Back to School Night TONIGHT from 4:00pm-5:00pm for 1st grade at Washington School! Kona Ice will also be there selling delicious shaved ice! See you there!


The DPS #170 Opening Day Institute Meeting/Breakfast for all staff will begin at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, August 14th. With the current road construction occurring around Madison and Reagan, please take Division Street or Eastern to get to the building. The entrance drive is back open. Parking is located in the back of the building and in designated spots. Please avoid parking in the neighborhood area where work is being done.

Welcome to Washington! Caroline is joining the Washington staff as a paraprofessional! We are thrilled to have you!


Welcome to Washington! Jessica Gardner is our new school librarian! Our staff is so excited to have a librarian who will share her love of reading with our students.


Sharing information from our friends at The Dixon Theatre. Registration is still available for the Fall shows. The Dixon: Kids ages 5-10 show is 101 Dalmatians. The Dixon: Young Actors ages 11-18 show is Hello, Dolly! Click here to get registered https://dixontheatre.com/childrens-theatre-fall-registration/



Sharing information from our friends at The Dixon Theatre. Registration is still available for the Fall shows. The Dixon: Kids ages 5-10 show is 101 Dalmatians. The Dixon: Young Actors ages 11-18 show is Hello, Dolly! Forms are attached.







Attention families arriving at RMS today for Tools For School. Asphalt is being laid in front of the school. Please use caution as you are coming down the hill. You may have to enter and leave through the exit to gain access to the building.