The Illinois Principal's Association honors school staff around the state for going above and beyond in the efforts to support our students. We're proud to share the following DPS staff members that received recognition from the IPA for their contributions.
Mindy Donoho and Ryan Deets at Dixon High School were honored for their contributions and Amy Scott at Madsion Elementary School was honored.
Principal Shaner presented the IPA award to Mr. Deets.
John Tate presented the IPA award to Mindy Donoho
Lindsay Mitchell presented the IPA award to Amy Scott.
Most Dixon High School students will have the option to keep their Chromebooks over summer break. Read the article on our website for the details.
https://www.dps170.org/article/1599129
Principal Shaner introduced the May, DHS Student of the Month, Mason Weigle, at the monthly Board of Education meeting. #gopurple
Join us tonight for DHS Choirs Spring Concert and Senior Recognition streamed live from James A. Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Watch the stream here: https://youtube.com/live/4vlfuVG3JZ0?feature=share
We got to celebrate some more students who got Positive Office Referrals at DHS recently!
We got to celebrate some more students who got Positive Office Referrals at DHS recently!
Join us tonight for Senior Night softball game streamed live from Reynolds Field at 4:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/4tIl_oyGP20?feature=share
Attention DPS Families! The Sun Bucks program is rolling out this Summer and is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Please see attached flyers for more information.
DHS Prom 2024 Tangled In Our Memories #GoPurple #BePurple
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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, May 15, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Congrats to the following students for breaking Dixon Performance records this week: Eli and Jessie broke their own med ball records, and Bene and Ayla took over top spots for broad jump!
We are excited to finish off our weeklong celebration of our teachers with our annual cookout! We are so lucky to have such an amazing staff!!! #BePurple
At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Educators that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Thomas J. Dempsey Therapeutic Day School. Please see the attached flyer and click this link to apply now! Other positions are also available. https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Thomas+J.+Dempsey+Therap.+Day+School%22
Attention DPS Families! The DHS Football Team Shop has just under a week left. Please visit the following link to get your merchandise https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DHSFB24
Depending on the weather, please join us this evening for the 2024 Big Northern Conference Men's Track & Field Meet streaming live from AC Bowers Field in Dixon, Ill. https://youtube.com/live/bZSjdN-XNr0?feature=share
Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser runs June 1st-August 1st 2024. New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org
Congratulations to this year's CEO Class! Today is the 2024 CEO Recognition Event. We are so proud of you! #Gopurple #WACCCEO
Join us tonight for DHS Awards Night streamed live from Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/BoxdXeDbEP8?feature=share
Are interested in working for Dixon Public Schools? Would you like to have the same schedule as the students? Subbing in a position gives you the opportunity to see if this is a good fit for you and possibly move into a permanent position. Click this link to apply now! https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Secretarial%2FClerical
Here are some more photos from the Drone Soccer National Championship trip in Alexandria, Virginia featuring some of the amazing sight-seeing opportunities that our students were able to make memories with. #GoPurple
