Reminder: Freshman/New Student Orientation Day is this Friday, August 9th from 11:00AM-12:15PM. Students will hear a short presentation, do a scavenger hunt, and be served a light lunch. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Attention DPS Families! Please read this article if you still need to get your students registered https://www.dps170.org/article/1695419
This is the last day to donate to Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser! 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
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Attention DPS Families! Click the following link to hear NRG Dixon's TALKLINE Interview with Steve Marco and Superintendent Margo Empen about school registration and school starting back up! https://soundcloud.com/user-442173169/talkline-margo-empen-07-29-24?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fuser-442173169%252Ftalkline-margo-empen-07-29-24
Attention DPS Families! Please take a moment to read our news article about Open Houses. #GoPurple https://www.dps170.org/article/1688445
Attention DPS Families! Freshman/New Student Orientation Day is Friday, August 9th from 11:00AM-12:15PM. Students will hear a short presentation, do a scavenger hunt, and be served a light lunch. Please see attached flyer for more information.
REMINDER: Walk In Registration runs until 5:30PM today. If you have High School students, please head to Dixon High School for assistance. All other grade levels please head to the District Office at 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
Registration Reminder- If you need help to complete registration for the 24-25 school year, K-8 families can visit the district office and high school families can visit the High School on Thursday, July 25th anytime from 7:30am to 5:30pm
Sharing information from our friends at Workforce Wellness and Compliance Solutions. Get your school physicals and sports physicals done with little to no wait. Call 815-677-0674 or email schedule@workforcewellness.org today! Payment is due at service.
KSB Sports Physicals. Make your appointment today. Just a reminder that your Student-Athlete must be registered on Snap! (https://manage.snap.app/register/dixon) and a physical on file to participate in a fall sport. #BePurple
Attention DPS Families! Don't wait. Get your students registered for the 24-25 school year.
At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Teachers that will be available for the 24-25 school year at DHS, Madison and Thomas J. Dempsey 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?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student+Support+Services
Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser has 3 weeks left! 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
🚨 ATTENTION 🚨
DHS strength workouts are cancelled TODAY due to a water main break nearby. NO water or restroom access available. Be alert for sport specific messages from your coaches.
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Cheer camp will be relocated to RMS. 📣
It's finally here.... PANCAKES AND PETUNIAS! Looking forward to seeing the community out and about the next four days. Pancakes will be served 6-11am. 🥞 🌸 💜#BePurple #PetuniaFest #BoosterClub
Today was the last day of summer school. Thank you Culver's for providing frozen custard to our amazing students! #SummerSchoolSuccess #GoPurple
#❤️Culvers
Even though Summer School has come to an end there are still opportunities for individuals to get meals over the summer. The United Way of Lee County is offering several options, click the link; https://unitedwayofleecounty.org/serving-up-summer-lunch-program/
Illinois offers Rise and Shine Summer Meals option. Click this link and use the interactive map to find locations in the area; https://summerfeedingillinois.org/
Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser is now active. 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
Attention DPS Families! We are proud to share our All Conference Scholar Athletes and our BNC All Conference Athletes for Spring 2024! #GoPurple
