DHS Weekly Announcements
November 24-28, 2025
#bepurple
Stuff to Know
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NOVEMBER 26-28, NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Congratulations Jayden Toms, Dixon High School’s Student of the Month for November!
Tech Zone Thanksgiving – Stop by the Tech Zone on Tuesday, November 25th and sign the big poster writing what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season to get a piece of candy.
Baseball - There will be a pre-season meeting for any boys interested in playing baseball this spring during Advisory on Monday, November 24th, in the Health Room, Room #213. See Coach Burgess if you have any questions.
Dixon Sister Cities Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship towards a trip to Herzberg, Germany. This trip will take place from September 25, 2026 to October 3rd, 2026. Student travelers must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult sponsor. For more information, please pick up an application packet from the Guidance Office. Deadline to submit the application is December 10, 2025.
Parents and Supporters of the Class of 2026 - If you are interested in purchasing a senior ad in the 2026 yearbook, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8554. Once you get to the main page, click on “Yearbook Ads” on the top of the page and follow the prompts. Prices range from $30 for a sixteenth of a page to $300 for a full page with options of an eighth, a quarter, and a half page in between. The deadline to include a senior ad in the 2026 yearbook is Friday, January 16. Space is limited, so don't wait. If you have questions or need assistance placing a senior ad, contact yearbook adviser Michelle Bally at mbally@dps170.org.
Career Fair - Attention juniors and seniors who are interested in learning about building construction and the trades fields! There will be a field trip to a Career Expo in Rockford in February. You will learn about apprenticeship programs and construction careers as well as experience hands-on construction activities and explore the trades. Visit FindYourTrade.org to learn more.
Buy your 2026 yearbook today! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8554. Contact Mrs. Bally with questions.
Yearbook - Do you have photos to share with the yearbook staff? Go to YearbookShare.com and enter the school code bepurple. Follow the prompts and upload your images.
Sporting Events to See
Monday, 11/24/25
· Basketball Boys (JV) vs Geneseo – 5:30p @ Geneseo
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Geneseo – 7:00p @ Geneseo
Tuesday, 11/25/25
· Bowling Boys (V/JV) vs Oregon – 4:00p @ Plum Hollow
· Basketball Girls (JV) vs Cuba City – 5:30p @ Cuba City High School
· Wrestling (V/JV) vs Rochelle – 5:30p @ Rochelle High School
· Basketball Girls (V) vs Cuba City – 7:00p @ Cuba City High School
Wednesday, 11/26/25
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Sycamore Invite - TBA
Friday, 11/28/25
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Sycamore Invite - TBA
· Bowling ALL (V) vs NIBC Tournament – TBA
· Wrestling (JV) vs Rockford East JV Invite – TBA
Saturday, 11/29/25
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Sycamore Invite - TBA
· Bowling Boys (V) vs Harlem Invite – TBA
· Bowling Girls (V) vs Rock Island Invite – TBA
· Wrestling (JV) vs Newman JV Invite - TBA
Student Clubs/Activities to Get Involved
· Student Council – Advisor, Aaron Eddy, aeddy@dps170.org, Wednesday, 7:15a – Art Room
· Drone Soccer – Advisor, Jim Manley – jmanley@dps170.org
· Dixon Dice Board Game Club – Advisor, Ben Sutton – bsutton@dps170.org
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Advisor, Ron Gruber – rgruber@dps170.org, Thursday @ 7:00a – Auditorium – All are welcome to attend.
· Key Club – Advisor, Laura Lauzon – llauzon@dps170.org, Friday @ 7:15a – Tech Zone
· 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-4:15p – Art Room
· FFA – Advisor, Grace Klein – gklein@dps170.org, Tuesday @ 5:30p – AG Room