DHS Weekly Announcements
September 26th – October 2nd
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Stuff to Know
· Picture Retakes – September 29th
Seniors –
· Check your email for a link to submit your senior quote for inclusion in the 2027 yearbook. Also, find a separate email to submit a baby/toddler photo. The senior quote will go under your portrait in the yearbook while the baby/toddler photos will be on a separate page. The deadline is October 1. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Bally at mbally@dps170.org.
· Cap & gown packets with order information are in the main office, stop by and get one today! Orders are due by Jan 8!
Yearbooks - Order your 2027 yearbook TODAY! Special Price: $45. The price will go up to $55 on 2/1/27.
Use this link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/?school=8554
Boys Basketball - Any boys interested in high school basketball this year - open gyms will be from 5:45am - 7:00am starting Monday, September 21.
DHS Wrestling – Anyone interested in wrestling, open mats have begun, Sundays @ 11a-12p in the DHS wrestling room.
DHS Girls/Boys Bowling - pre- signups are Oct 14 @ 2:45pm in the DHS Cafeteria. Any questions please stop in the Athletic Office.
Dixon Performance - Off-season workouts for those student-athletes not participating in a DHS Fall sport have begun.
Workouts will be Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:55-3:45 PM.
New Dance Club – Like to dance?! If so, this new club is just for you. Meetings will occur in room 211 every Thursday starting Oct. 1st . All level dancers welcome. No auditions necessary, you are automatically in! If you have any questions, email: tradercharlie@students.dps170.org
Impact Hours – Any student looking for SVCC Impact Hours please come and help our Title 1 Team. Help meet, greet, and connect with our families on September, 29th in the cafeteria at Jefferson School from 5:30p – 6:30p.
Upcoming College Visits –
· Sauk Valley Community College: Monday, Sept. 28th from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
· University of Wisconsin – Platteville: Wednesday, October 14th from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
· Iowa State University: Thursday, Oct. 15th from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
· University of Illinois Chicago: Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 11:55a – 12:25p in the Cafeteria.
Scholarship Opportunity - The Golden Apple Scholarship is now open to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education. Information and application can be found at https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois.
Sporting Events to See
Saturday, 9/26/2026
· Boys Cross Country (V) vs. Palatine High School – TBA @ Palatine High School
· Boys Cross Country (JV) vs. Rock River Run – 9:00a @ Hoover Park
· Girls Cross Country (V) vs. Rock River Run – 9:00a @ Hoover Park
· Boys Golf (V) vs. Sterling Invite – 9:00a @ Emerald Hill Golf Course
· Boys Golf (JV) vs. BNC Tournament – 8:00a @ Ingersoll
· Girls Tennis (V) vs. LP Invite – 8:30a @ LP Invite
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Monday, 9/28/2026
· Boys Soccer (V) vs. Genoa-Kingston High School – 4:30p @ Genoa-Kingston High School
· Boys Football (Soph) vs. Oregon High School – 5:00p @ DHS AC Bowers Field
Tuesday, 9/29/2026
· Girls Tennis (JV/V) vs. Rockford Christian – 4:30p @ Rockford Christian
· Girls Volleyball (F/JV) vs. Stillman Valley – 5:00p @ Stillman Valley
· Girls Volleyball (V) vs. Stillman Valley – 6:00p @ Stillman Valley
Wednesday, 9/30/2026
· Boys Soccer (V) vs. Harlem High School – 4:30p @ Harlem High School
Thursday, 10/1/2026
· Girls Tennis (JV/V) vs. Sterling High School – 4:30p @ Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts
· Girls Volleyball (F/JV) vs. Newman Catholic High School – 5:00p @ Newman Catholic High School
· Girls Volleyball (V) vs. Newman Catholic High School – 6:00p @ Newman Catholic High School
Friday, 10/2/2026
· Boys Football (V) vs. Stillman Valley – 7:00p @ Stillman Valley
Student Clubs/Activities to Get Involved
· Student Council – Advisor, Aaron Eddy, aeddy@dps170.org, Wednesday, 7:15a – Room 117
· Drone Soccer – Advisor, Jim Manley – jmanley@dps170.org, Thursday, 2:45p – West Balcony
Practice - Wednesday's 7am-7:30am and Thursday's 2:50pm-3:50pm in the West Balcony
· Dixon Dice Board Game Club – Advisor, Ben Sutton – bsutton@dps170.org, Wednesday & Thursday, 2:45p – Tech Zone
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Advisor, Ron Gruber – rgruber@dps170.org, Thursday @ 7:10a – Tech Zone – All are welcome to attend.
· Key Club – Friday, 7:15a – Auditorium
· Broadcasting Club – Advisor, Bob Wendt – bwendt@dps170.org, Tuesday @ 7:15a & Friday @ 2:45p – Tech Zone
· D&D – Advisor, Mike Olson – molson@dps170.org, Thursday @ 2:45p – Art Room
· FFA – Advisor, Grace Klein – gklein@dps170.org, - AG Room