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Attention DPS Families! Please visit the following link to read the updated article about the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and to view the slideshow honoring the inductees https://www.dps170.org/article/1985529
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Mrs. Fitzanko's Spanish 3 Honors enjoyed trying hierba mate tea today. It is a popular tea drunk in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay and is perfect on a cold, winter day! #BePurple
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We would like to thank Pro Com Systems for their donation to the Drone Soccer Program. The District Qualifier is two weekends away on February 8th! Stay tuned for updates. #gopurple #bepurple
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Sharing information from our friends at ROE #47
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Wyatt Miller lead the Dukes Bowling Team to a 2nd place finish in Sectionals this weekend with an overall 1st place finish as an individual! The team will be advancing to the State Tournament!
Wyatt is up for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Please vote and share today and tomorrow to help Wyatt!
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HALL OF FAME NIGHT. Join us as we celebrate this year's inductees tonight during the Duchesses basketball game against the Byron Lady Tigers at 7:00 p.m. in Lancaster Gym. Catch the action here: https://youtube.com/live/ZfqVIcJ7jE4?feature=share
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A great way to end the week... celebrating a few students who got Positive Office Referrals!
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Attention DPS Families! There is a Parent Workshop on Wednesday, February 12th in the DHS cafeteria from 5:30-7:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Click this link to register https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA5A72BA6FDC25-54557914-conscious
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Stop by the Central Office today for our Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional recruitment event! #gopurple #bepurple
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Catch the Dukes as they take on the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers in tonight's rescheduled basketball game at 7 p.m. from Lancaster Gymnasium. The broadcasting club will be streaming live here: https://youtube.com/live/e_DQlYiNYOo?feature=share
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Tomorrow is the day of our Sub Teacher/Paraprofessional recruitment event!
Benefits of being a sub teacher/para:
Work on days that fit into your schedule!
No weekends or holidays
You only work when the students are in session
Work hours are typically between 7:15a – 2:45p, depending on the school/assignment
Earn additional money
Have a positive impact on the students in your community!
Want to learn more? Join us tomorrow from 11am-1pm or 4pm-6pm at DPS Central Office – 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.
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The DHS Broadcasting Club is braving the cold to bring you tonight's boys varsity basketball game where the Dukes will take on the Freeport Pretzels at 7 p.m. from Lancaster Gymnasium. Catch the action here: https://youtube.com/live/crJ8xUtrNCg?feature=share
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Attention DPS Families! The reschedule is due to weather and the varsity game being cancelled.
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The YMCA After Care Program will be held at Jefferson School tomorrow. Any children who attend this program should be brought to Jefferson School. The After Care Program will run the same schedule as during the summer.
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Dixon Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to the cold temperatures. All athletic competitions will be canceled. Coaches will be reaching out to athletes. Please stay warm, and consult our website and social media pages for updates.
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Our Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional recruitment event this Thursday!
Benefits of being a sub teacher/para:
Work on days that fit into your schedule!
No weekends or holidays
You only work when the students are in session
Work hours are typically between 7:15a – 2:45p, depending on the school/assignment
Earn additional money
Have a positive impact on the students in your community!
Want to learn more? Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 11am-1pm or 4pm-6pm at DPS Central Office – 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.
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There is no school on Monday, January 20th, 2025, due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School resumes Tuesday, January 21st.
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Congratulations to your DHS Semester 1 Honor Roll students! #gopurple #bepurple
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Dixon Performance is please to release their new Crown Scale. A scoring metric using lifts, sprints, and jumps. Congrats to these individuals who earned 3 crowns or higher for the 2nd quarter assessment.
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Watch the Duke's boys varsity basketball team take on the Winnebago Indians in a Big Northern Conference matchup tonight at 7 p.m. from Lancaster Gymnasium. Join the DHS Broadcast Club for the live stream at: https://youtube.com/live/Q2HRxjLTLwQ?feature=share
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