KSB, Lee County Health Dept., and DPS #170 are excited to announce a Babysitting Academy for those interested in becoming babysitters! For $10 you will learn valuable skills and knowledge that will prepare you to responsibly and safely care for infants and children. Click on the link below for the flyer, or visit www.ksbhospital.com/events/babysitting-academy to register!
Flyer: https://5il.co/l1qc
Our regular September Board Meeting is Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome and seating is limited. Masks are required and 6 ft. social distancing will be enforced. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to email President Wegner (lwegner@dps170.org) and Supt. Empen (mempen@dps170.org) information to be read during Citizen's Agenda. #GoPurple
This is Sherry Hafer, District Nurse for Dixon Public Schools. If you have a student that is out of school for ANY Covid related issues, such as Covid Symptoms, Covid Testing, Close Contact or Exposure to someone with Covid, please contact your School nurse. A parent or guardian needs to contact the school nurse BEFORE the student can return to school. Any questions, please contact me or your school nurse.
Thank you and stay healthy!
The 2020 Census comes to an end at the end of September. It's not too late to be counted. Click on the link below for information on how to be counted in this year's Census. Being counted ensures our county and State receives equitable distribution in funding and gains fair representation. Lee County's numbers are down 2.7% from the 2010 Census. #Everyonecounts https://5il.co/kpgf
From our friends at the Lee County Health Department. Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!
For Remote Students Only: All Dixon Public Schools are closed on Monday due to Labor Day. Remote Only Students can pick up their breakfast/lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 8th from 9-10 am. Food for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday can be picked up on Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 9-10 am
Daily Announcements https://www.dps170.org/article/298638?org=dhs
Remote Students Only: You will pickup your breakfast/lunch at the building you designated on the survey.
Remote Students Only: Just a friendly reminder that breakfast/lunch pickup is at 9 am this morning. You will receive food for today and tomorrow. The next food distribution is Wednesday at 9 am. #GoPurple.
We are so excited for the first day of school tomorrow! Parents, please remember to complete the DAILY Symptom Reporting Form for each child by 8:30 a.m. every day. The Daily Symptom Reporting Form can be found on our website on the homepage in the banner (purple button for each school). The Daily Symptom Reporting Form can also be found on our app. You can choose your child's building in the upper right corner and click on "Health Self Report." If you have any questions, please contact the school tomorrow. #GoPurple#Firstdayofschool
Parents-Don't forget to complete the Daily Symptom Reporting Form each day your child is onsite. The form for each building is located on the front page of our website or on our app. It takes seconds to complete. Please complete these forms by 8:30 am each day. We will take student's temperatures each morning they are onsite. #GoPurple #Cantwaittoseeourstudents
Start of School 2020/21
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Join KSB in their Brain Health Series on Suicide Prevention. https://5il.co/k8qm
High School Picture Day details:
https://www.dps170.org/article/294774?org=dhs
Information has been posted about our breakfast and lunch program: https://www.dps170.org/article/292562?org=dps
Dixon Cross Country is selling our annual 'Saver Cards' this year. If you are interested, please see a cross country athlete or coach or contact the DHS athletic office (453-3480). Cards are $10 and are good for twelve months.
Tools for Schools pickup is scheduled for August 28th from 8am to 4pm at Reagan Middle School. There will be backpacks appropriate for all grade levels.
Please click on the following link to view the DHS 'Back to School' video https://youtu.be/4q0hVNh_o3U
Treating Common Allergies on Aug. 25, 2020 from our friends at KSB. Click on the link for more information. https://5il.co/jk1a