CONGRATULATIONS to Rhonda Payne! She has won the Spirit Award for TJD School. Rhonda is willing to lend a hand to staff whenever they need it. She encourages staff to keep focusing on the positive. She is always ready to share humor when the situation deserves it to help others laugh. She is dedicated to pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Special Education. She works to build a relationship with the students and help the students through the "rough" moments in their days. I am so glad that she is a part of the TJD team!
Attention DPS Families! The main phone lines are back up and running.
Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon Family YMCA
Attention DPS Families! The main phone lines are currently down at our buildings. Please use the following back-up numbers if you need to call-in to the schools:
District Office: 815-284-7722
Dixon High School: 815-284-7723
Jefferson School: 815-284-7724
Reagan Middle School: 815-284-7725
Washington School: 815-284-7727
If you need to contact Madison School, please call the Reagan phone number and they can transfer you. Thank you for your patience with this.
District Office: 815-284-7722
Dixon High School: 815-284-7723
Jefferson School: 815-284-7724
Reagan Middle School: 815-284-7725
Washington School: 815-284-7727
If you need to contact Madison School, please call the Reagan phone number and they can transfer you. Thank you for your patience with this.
There is no school on Monday, October 13th, 2025
Attention DPS Families! There is no school tomorrow.
Parent Survey: We are interested in obtaining information from our parents/guardians related to the PreK-5th grade Holiday Classroom Parties. This survey only takes a few minutes and will help buildings create plans for future Holiday Classroom Parties. Computers will be available in buildings on Thursday & Friday during conferences to complete the survey. The survey will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 15th.
Izabelle and Mya at Dixon Rotary today! #DixonRotary #DHS SuperStudents
Reminder: Wednesday, October 8th is a Half Day
Throughout the month of October, DPS Elementary Schools are hosting the United Way - Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive, and we need YOU to help make a difference! The class at each elementary school that collects the most money will win a sweet treat: delicious Culver's custard!
Every coin counts, and all funds raised will support organizations in our own community, including Dixon Public Schools. Let’s come together, spread the word, and get those containers filled!
Every coin counts, and all funds raised will support organizations in our own community, including Dixon Public Schools. Let’s come together, spread the word, and get those containers filled!
Sign up for the Scarecrow Festival's Pumpkin Derby by Friday, October 17th at noon!
https://www.discoverdixon.com/events/scarecrow-festival/
https://www.discoverdixon.com/events/scarecrow-festival/
Reminder: The Community Engagement Committee of Dixon Public Schools is tasked with engaging the community for the betterment of our students and families. We have previously done outreach regarding the school start times, mental health, and attendance. As a committee, we know that parenting is hard. As we continue this community outreach, we would like to hear from our community about topics that are important to you or your child(ren). Please complete the brief, 2-question survey found through the link below to assist the committee in its focus for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you for your time.
https://forms.office.com/r/tyezsGy2SC
https://forms.office.com/r/tyezsGy2SC
Congratulations to our custodian Pete "the Cat". He is always willing to step in and help out when and were he is needed.
Please join us for our annual Dixon Dukes Wrestling Cookout this weekend on Saturday at Olivers from 11:00AM—2:00PM.We will be serving brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, & pork chops with chips and pop. Please share with your friends & family. If you aren't able to make it, but would like to donate please contact me. Thank you for your continued support.
We also have new options for wrestling gear, flags, etc.
Wrestling Clothing & Apparel
https://guardianproline.com/collections/dixon-wrestling
We also have new options for wrestling gear, flags, etc.
Wrestling Clothing & Apparel
https://guardianproline.com/collections/dixon-wrestling
Dixon USD 170 Seeks Stakeholder Participation in Superintendent Search
The Dixon Public Schools Board of Education is continuing its search for the district’s next permanent superintendent with the support of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Executive Search team.
As the Board narrows the field of candidates to semifinalists, community input will play an important role in the final selection process. On the evening of Wednesday, October 29th, a representative group of district staff, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to meet with the semifinalist candidates, hear them respond to questions, and provide feedback to the Board.
Those interested in volunteering must be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 29th and should email Erin Grubic at egrubic@dps170.org or call 815-373-4966 by Friday, October 17th. If the number of volunteers exceeds available spots, participants will be selected to ensure broad representation across the community. If selected, you will be sent additional information about the interview process.
The Dixon Public Schools Board of Education is continuing its search for the district’s next permanent superintendent with the support of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Executive Search team.
As the Board narrows the field of candidates to semifinalists, community input will play an important role in the final selection process. On the evening of Wednesday, October 29th, a representative group of district staff, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to meet with the semifinalist candidates, hear them respond to questions, and provide feedback to the Board.
Those interested in volunteering must be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 29th and should email Erin Grubic at egrubic@dps170.org or call 815-373-4966 by Friday, October 17th. If the number of volunteers exceeds available spots, participants will be selected to ensure broad representation across the community. If selected, you will be sent additional information about the interview process.
Dixon PTO Fundraiser starts Friday, October 3rd. Also Mark your calendar for the following dates!
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups are now live! Please go to the District website or any of the individual school websites to find the sign-up link for each school. You can also click the following link https://www.dps170.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences
Please click the following link to access the Habitat for Humanity application https://5il.co/3q6hm
Attention DPS Families! Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups are now live! Please go to the District website or any of the individual school websites to find the sign-up link for each school. You can also click the following link https://www.dps170.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences
The Parent-Teacher Conferences sign-up link goes live at 9 am today. Go to www.dps170.org to sign up for your child's conference.