Free Summer meals for kids are still running through next week by DPS 170. Reminder: No meal this Thursday, June 19th due to the holiday. Also, please see the United Way flyer for information on Wednesday grab and go meals.
Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is July 24th, 2025. Returning students can go to the District Office and get help with online registration. New students can go to the District Office anytime to fill out paperwork. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.
Attention DPS Families! Don't wait until the last minute! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.
Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for office hours this Summer.
DPS #170 is Hiring! See the attached graphic for more information. #BePurple
We miss our students already and can't wait to see you again in August. Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2025-2026 Open Houses. Parents, you can bring school supplies to the Open Houses so your students don't have to carry everything in on the first day of school. #BePurple
📣 May is Better Speech Language and Hearing Month! 🗣️👂
We celebrated Better Speech, Language, and Hearing Month this May! Our dedicated team of Speech-Language Pathologists is proud to support the students across our district in developing strong communication skills—because every voice matters.
📸 Meet the team behind the mission!
Deadline is tomorrow: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
DPS Schools were honored with the United Way Spirit Award in recognition of the staff and students' strong commitment to giving back to the community. The RMS Builders Club played a leading role in this achievement by organizing the fundraising campaign and dedicating many volunteer hours to local service projects. Ms. Becker and two Builders Club officers attended the May board meeting to share this accomplishment with the school board. #gopurple
Reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
This year we are offering supply kits through edukits for the families to purchase if they don't want to do their own school supply shopping. The kits are delivered directly to the school and will be available for pick up at open house.
https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12966/Thomas%20J.%20Dempsey%20School%20Nachusa,%20IL
Dixon Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Employees of the Year. Mrs. Jordan Miller and Mrs. Katherine Leslie from Washington School. Many deserving employees were nominated, and we thank everyone who took the time to enter a deserving teacher or support staff. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Leslie will be honored at the May 21, 2025, Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations Jordan and Katherine!
Attention DPS Families! Registration for the Dixon Public Library's Summer Reading Program starts May 15th. Here is the link for when it goes live https://dixonpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-registration-begins/
Today, on National School Principals Day, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our principals bring to our schools every single day. Thank you to: (Left to Right)
⭐ Jared Shaner, Dixon High School
⭐ Matt Magnafici, Reagan Middle School
⭐ Joey Sagel, Madison Elementary School
⭐ Crystal Thorpe, Jefferson Elementary School
⭐ Kellie Glenn, Washington Elementary School
⭐ Janine Huffman, Thomas J. Dempsey Day School
We are truly grateful for all you’ve done — and all you continue to do — for our students, staff, and families! #BePurple
Attention DPS Families! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.
Attention DPS Families! SMILE Illinois is coming to your student's school building with some additional dates! Please see below for the new schedule and add it to your calendars.
Reminder: Help the PTO stock the lounge with snacks for Teacher Appreciation Week! Sign up at the link below and send in your items to your school office by Tuesday, May 6th. Thanks!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459693-dempsey
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Your attention to detail, ability to adapt, and dedication to excellence is truly a foundation of our success throughout the district. Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate your hard work not just today, but every day. #BePurple
Attention DPS Families! Tomorrow night's Duchesses home soccer game is Youth Soccer Night! All youth soccer athletes will get into the game free with their jersey. This is for athletes only. Parents will still need to pay admission. #gopurple #bepurple
Reminder: SMILE Illinois will be at your students building on the following dates. Please see below for more information. The sign-up form is also attached.
