Dixon Public Schools

Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board meeting on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, we are limiting the number of persons who can be on-site at the Board meetings to Board members and Administrators.  We will continue to video stream the meeting through YouTube and will provide the link to this video on our website and social media sites prior to the meeting. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner at lwegner@dps170.org and the Superintendent, Margo Empen at mempen@dps170.org by Noon on Friday, November 13, 2020. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

Reminder: No School on Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day.

Parents/Guardians - Click on the link below for this week's COVID data. Our data is fluid depending on when we get notified of results and when our staff enters the data into our tracking sheet. Schools continue to notify you of positive cases in a building on the day we are notified. Keep wearing your mask, washing your hands, and maintaining social distancing when possible. https://5il.co/mux2 https://5il.co/mux3

It's been a fun weekend for DHS students with 2 performances streamed. Check out the article where you can find links to the streamed videos and learn how you can support the Theatre Boosters. #gopurple https://www.dps170.org/article/342508

Tonight - Saturday 11-7 at 7pm - watch the premiere of Pandora's Backpack, starring our very own DHS students! Support live theater, support our students and support the Theatre Boosters! Watch the live stream on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gFuB1CjTgvg

Did you miss the premiere of "It's Not You, It's Me" from our very own Dixon High School students? Lucky for you, it's available to watch anytime on Youtube. Check it out and think about donating to the Theatre Boosters. https://youtu.be/3bIAAQ6A24s

Our Dixon High School Theatre will be streaming two short plays this weekend! Check out the article for information and links to the streams. Watch the streams, support our students and make a donation! #gopurple https://www.dps170.org/article/342508

COVID-19 Testing Recommended Guidelines For Individuals Undergoing Testing.

Community Drive-through test site at the Elks Lodge

Final Call for Dixon Public School students, in-class or remote learners, who have not had their school fall pictures taken yet. Click the link, hit the orange button at the bottom of the screen and book your session for Saturday, November 7th at Grot Imaging Studio. This session is for students who could not attend our other remote learner photography days and for kids who were not able to attend school during in-school photography days. This is not a reshoot session, reshoots will be done at a later date. If you have any questions or concerns please call the studio 815-284-3211. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we move through school pictures this year. We look forward to seeing your smiles! https://grotis.zenfolio.com/bookme-invitation-page Grot Imaging Studio 815-284-3211

Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates. We have switched the format to document weekly totals. We are monitoring the number excluded at Washington and RMS. Remember to wear your mask, wash your hands, and maintain social distance when possible. #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple https://5il.co/mnzy https://5il.co/mnzz

Introducing Dixon High School Zombie Faculty! We are thrilled to educate our students and dying to entertain you! Enjoy if you dare... https://dpsk12.instructuremedia.com/embed/ce7bbaf5-8f2a-49f5-9103-c3b429e023f6

The RMS Chromebooks are tagged, bagged, and ready for next week's distribution. Thank you to all DPS #170 staff who pitched in to make this a reality for our kids! #GoPurple #WeAreAllInThisTogether

Sauk Valley Unites Join the walk, November 1, 2020 https://www.dps170.org/article/337689

DPS #170 wishes everyone a safe Halloween. Remember to follow safety guidelines while trick-or-treating! https://5il.co/mmtw

Reminder: Monday, November 2nd is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, November 3rd there is no school for election day. Students will NOT be in attendance.

Our amazing staff is helping throughout the day, as their schedule allow, to get our Chromebooks ready for RMS. Thank you DPS #170 staff for working as a team for our kids! #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple

The RMS Chromebooks have arrived! We want to thank the Board of Education for speeding up this process. RMS will be sending out additional information soon.

Struggling during this time? There are many free resources to support you. There are many resources available for free! IDPH: C​all4Calm - A free emotional support text line. Text “TALK" to 552020 or “HABLAR" for service in Spanish. ​ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1-800-273-8255(TALK) Crisis Text Line - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741 National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP) National Runaway Safeline - This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008 Other resources can be found at http://www.isbe.net/mentalhealth

Peripheral Neuropathy with Dr. Kyle Swanson, KSB Podiatric Surgeon