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Congratulations to our Performance Staff (Zack Heitz, Brad Winterland, Evan Thorpe, Darien Bardoner, and Jason Burgess) and DPS coaches for the hard work and dedication throughout the year. Dixon Performance is nationally recognized and is a Program of Excellence. #BePurple
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Duchesses ⚽ GAME DAY! #BePurple
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Attention DPS Families! Rehearsals are over! Tonight is the night! You do not want to miss the DHS production of Pippin! Arrive an hour before showtime tonight, Saturday, and Sunday, or click the following link to purchase your tickets! https://our.show/dhspippin
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Attention DPS Families! Tomorrow is showtime! Come to the DHS Auditorium today from 4:30pm-6:30pm, an hour before showtime Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or click the following link to purchase your tickets! https://our.show/dhspippin
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4/18 DHS Activities Weather Update
Soccer on as scheduled
Baseball rescheduled to 5/10
Softball rescheduled to 5/3
Tennis cancelled
Boys/Girls Track cancelled
#RainRainGoAway #BePurple
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A Message from Dixon PTO...
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Principal Magnafici introduces the April and May Students of the Month for Reagan Middle School at the monthly board meeting, Blake Dingley and Baylie Hall. #gopurple
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The DHS Broadcast Club plans to stream the Girl's Softball game at 4:30pm tonight, 4-17 from Reynolds Field. Here's the Youtube link for the stream: https://youtube.com/live/UjzaeHXr-w8?feature=share
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The April Board of Education Meeting will be streamed live on Youtube at 6pm on 4-17-2024 and will be accessible via this link: https://youtube.com/live/isA5k9-hvqk?feature=share
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DHS Athletics/Activities 4/16 UPDATE
Track rescheduled to 4/18
Baseball rescheduled to 4/17
Softball rescheduled to 4/19
Soccer rescheduled to 4/19
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Reminder: Tickets for the DHS production of Pippin can be purchased online at https://our.show/dhspippin or at the ticket booth at DHS Wiltz Auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday this week from 4:30pm-6:30pm. The ticket booth will also open one hour before showtime on show days!
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., April 17, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
This meeting will be recorded and posted on the District's YouTube channel and website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner, and to the Superintendent, Margo Empen, by noon on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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The DHS Broadcast Club plans to stream the Girl's Softball game vs. Stillman Valley at 4:30pm tonight, 4-15 from Reynolds Field. Here's the YouTube link for the stream: https://youtube.com/live/lD0xG3KlMGI?feature=share
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Reminder: Pippin will be taking place this weekend in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium! The performance dates are Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, April 21st at 2:00 pm. The show is rated PG-13 for language. Scan the QR code or visit https://our.show/dhspippin to get your tickets now!
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The DHS Broadcast Club plans to stream the Girl's Softball game at 4:30pm tonight, 4-11 from Reynolds Field. Here's the Youtube link for the stream:
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Students participated in the 2024 National AG Week Coloring Contest sponsored by Lee County AG in the classroom. There were 218 entries representing five school districts, grades K-8! Mrs. Pratt awarded the following students with certificates and a goodie bag.
2nd Grade School Level Winner for Jefferson- Holdyn Jackson
2nd Grade County Level Winner for Jefferson- Serenity Hall
The AG committee selected Serenity from 54 entries as the best picture for the entire county from 2nd Grade! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Duchesses Varsity Softball versus Rock Falls 4-9-24 #GoPurple #BePurple
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Congratulations to Alex Harrison on being named Sauk Valley Media Athlete of the Week for March 18th-24th! Here is a link to the article to read his interview with Shaw Local https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2024/04/02/sauk-valley-media-athlete-of-the-week-dixons-alex-harrison/
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The DHS Broadcast Club plans to stream the Girl's Softball game at 6pm tonight, 4-9 from Reynolds Field. Here's the Youtube link for the stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXdgQGfTVV0
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Reminder: Pippin is making its way to James A. Wiltz Auditorium next weekend! The performance dates are Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, April 21st at 2:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit https://our.show/dhspippin to get your tickets now!
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