November 5, 2019
Participating in high school sports is linked to lower depression scores and higher self-esteem. Encourage your teen to get involved. These years may still be an emotional rollerc...
October 25, 2019
October 25th, 2019
Dear Parent,
Beginning December 10, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois ...
October 22, 2019
Dixon Public School District #170 is proud to announce that Miss Suzanne Weaver, classroom teacher, has been awarded the Award of Recognition by the Illinois State Board of Educat...
October 22, 2019
Juniors,
Last year we started a new incentive for juniors to put more effort into preparing for their SAT. DHS juniors are able to earn an extra final exam exempt...
October 22, 2019
Governor Pritzker has proclaimed October 20-26, 2019 as Principal Appreciation Week culminating with Principal Appreciation Day on October 25, 2019. Dixon Public Schools #170 wou...
October 16, 2019
It’s an exciting time at Dixon High School with many changes taking place. Our initiatives with Chromebooks and Canvas are changing the way DHS is providing much of our content t...
October 14, 2019
We are sharing information from the #DixonStrong Leadership Team that was posted in the Telegraph this weekend. Thank you #DixonStrong for allowing us to share your information w...
October 14, 2019
Winter sport meetings for any athletes (and their parent) wishing to participate in a winter sport at DHS will be held on Monday, October 28th in the DHS cafeteria. Players and p...
October 11, 2019
DPS #170 is excited to announce our Open Houses at Jefferson and Dixon High School to highlight the construction and renovation work completed over the last year. Join us Saturda...
October 11, 2019
Check out the information for our upcoming 'Draw Down' fundraiser. Please contact a coach or the DHS athletic office today for your ticket! 285-8621; jshaner@dps170.org
October 10, 2019
The Dixon Duchesses Girls' Golf team are REGIONAL CHAMPIONS for the first time since the 1987-88 season!
October 8, 2019
October 11 Student Half Day Schedule
October 8, 2019
Congratulations to Riley Kavanaugh, Dixon Public School’s Foundation September Student of the Month, and to Grace Wadsworth, DPS Foundation October Student of the Month!
October 7, 2019
Parents of Seniors: The Financial Aid Information Night Power Point is now available on our website. You will find a lot of relevant information regarding the Financial Aid proces...
October 6, 2019
Attached are the graphs supporting the data that is found in the Dixon Strong Leadership Committee press release.
October 6, 2019
DPS #170 worked cooperatively with the Dixon Strong Leadership Committee to make the community survey available to our parents and community members through our social media platf...
October 5, 2019
Protecting students and informing parents and guardians about student safety is one of our top priorities. Dixon Public Schools, the Dixon Police Department, and local law enforc...
September 27, 2019
A number of resources have been compiled to help students and parents with our One to One rollout, which is new to Dixon High School in the 2019-2020 school year. Chromebook Fre...
September 25, 2019
The Telegraph and KSB are recognizing Dixon's Amazing Teachers. Nominate your favorite teacher this month!
Nominations for September will be from the 16th to the 22nd.
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September 12, 2019
We pulled together the information below to remind everyone about the proper safety and state laws for buses with stop arms extended and for driving in School Zones.
Bus/Pickup...