We have been notified that the Haymarket Square bus stop for bus 15 & bus 18 will be back open tomorrow. Students who ride bus 15 & bus 18 will be picked up and dropped off at the usual spot at Haymarket Square. Thank you for your patience today as we navigate street closures while the city is improving its infrastructure.
Has the first week of school got ya tired of making dinner already?!
Well, look no further! Help the DPS Music Boosters by eating at CHIPOTLE on Wednesday, August 20 from 4pm - 8pm!
In order to help us out, you MUST show the flyer or use the online code! You can take this flyer in store (print out or show your screen)! When making an online order, use the code YYWNCY2
Well, look no further! Help the DPS Music Boosters by eating at CHIPOTLE on Wednesday, August 20 from 4pm - 8pm!
In order to help us out, you MUST show the flyer or use the online code! You can take this flyer in store (print out or show your screen)! When making an online order, use the code YYWNCY2
Just a friendly reminder that DPS 170 dismisses at 11:15 am today! Thank you for a great first day DPS families!
Attention DPS Families! If anyone is still in need of a Physical for their upcoming season, you can go to OSF Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave. It is running from 12pm-4pm today only! The cost is $35. Scan the QR code to register or click this link
https://apps.osfhealthcare.org/saint-katharine/calendar/search/?keyword=&time=all&zip_postal=&radius=10&category=OSF%20Saint%20Katharine%20Medical%20Center%20-%20Sports%20Physical%20Clinic&per_page=100
https://apps.osfhealthcare.org/saint-katharine/calendar/search/?keyword=&time=all&zip_postal=&radius=10&category=OSF%20Saint%20Katharine%20Medical%20Center%20-%20Sports%20Physical%20Clinic&per_page=100
Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is open! If you are having trouble getting registered online, make sure you come get the help you need! Please see the following locations and times. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.
Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is tomorrow! If you are having trouble getting registered online, make sure you come get the help you need! Please see the following locations and times. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.
Attention DPS Families! Elementary Class Lists (K-5) will be posted on Wednesday, August 6th at 3:00pm.
Attention DPS Families! Open Houses are in a few short weeks!
Here is the date for Thomas J. Dempsey School:
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
3:00pm-4:00pm
DPS #170 is Hiring at Thomas J. Dempsey Day School! See the attached graphic for more information. #BePurple
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
