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DUKES BASEBALL UPDATE
Games vs Plainfield North are canceled due to wet field conditions. Reschedule TBD
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DUKES BASEBALL UPDATE: Attempting to avoid the rain and improve field conditions.
Tomorrow, 3/26, the games vs Plainfield North will start at 1pm. Varsity is at home and JV is on the road. #BePurple
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Attention DPS Families! Enjoy your Spring Break! Classes will be back in session Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024.
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Attention DPS Families! Please click the following link to read our most recent news article on the total solar eclipse that is taking place on April 8th, 2024. https://www.dps170.org/article/1515743
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We have DHS students planning to live stream our 3/21 Varsity Girl's Soccer game at 4:30pm. You can access the stream on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/z8ocywCp1I8?feature=share
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Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! Please click the following link to view their video submissions! These video clips give insight on who they are, and what advice they have for the incoming classes at each building respectively! You can also view submissions from this school years previous winners as well! #GoPurple #BePurple https://www.dps170.org/article/1300176
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Students in Forensic Science class are using trigonometry to determine balistic angles, entry points, and shooter height.
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Principal Shaner introduces the Dixon High School student of the month for March, Sam Zimmerman, at the board of education meeting.
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Principal Magnafici introduces Reagan Middle School student of the month for March, Maddison Emmole, at the board of education meeting.
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Due to an issue with our streaming equipment, the board meeting will not be live streamed on 3/20/24. The meeting will be recorded and uploaded as soon as possible.
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Due to cold temps...the f/s baseball game at EP has been rescheduled for tomorrow at Dixon. #BePurple
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Mrs. Pittman's AP and Honors Chemistry classes at DHS went to Fermilab in Batavia on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 and were accompanied by Mr. Wilson. Here are some photos from their incredible experience! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Sharing information from our friends at the Florissa Center. Please see the attached flyers for more information!
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Attention DPS Families! Save the Date! Tools for School will be on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 from 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm at the Dixon Elks Lodge. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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The March Board of Education Meeting will be streamed live at 6pm on March 20th and will be accessible via this link: https://youtube.com/live/YVcDhNqt8mw?feature=share
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Congratulations to our 2024 retirees! Here are a few photos from the Retirement Dinner at the Dixon Elks Lodge on Thursday, March 14th, 2024!
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Congratulations to Eli Davidson and Jessie Pitman for beating the records for Kneeling Med Ball Throw with Dixon Performance! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., March 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The 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, March 20, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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Due to cold temperatures. DHS Baseball and Tennis are postponed. Baseball will travel to Rockford Guilford tomorrow. Tennis reschedule date is TBD. #BePurple
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Families of Bus Riders #07, #09, #11, & #24, we have learned that intersection of 9th Street and Lincoln will be closed for the remainder of the week. Starting this afternoon, Monday, March 18th, the bus stop at the 9th and Lincoln location will be moved to Douglas and 9th Street. This will continue for the remainder of the week.