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Attention DPS Families! Today is the last day to get your Football gear from the Team Shop! Get your orders in before the shop is closed! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Meet the Dukes and Duchesses this Friday, August 23rd. Attendance to the event is FREE! The DHS Athletic Booster Club will be giving away free hot dogs and lemonade. The Activities Department will also be giving away free t-shirts and mini foam footballs throughout the event!
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The August Board of Education Meeting will be streamed live at 6pm on 8-21 at 6pm and will be accessible via this link: https://youtube.com/live/5czrf3PNE84?feature=share
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., August 21, 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, August, 21, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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Meet the Dukes and Duchesses this Friday, August 23rd. Attendance to the event is FREE!
The DHS Athletic Booster Club will be giving away free hot dogs and lemonade. The Activities Department will be giving away free t-shirts and mini foam footballs throughout the event.
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Attention DPS Families! On Thursday, August 29th from 4:30pm-7:00pm there will be a Party at the Playground! Please see attached flyer for more information.
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DHS fall Sports Families,
Access package options and place your order today at: https://v2.myproimages.com/verdant-photographer-2226/code/BO4GM
This link is available until 8/31/24, questions please contact Verdant Photographer at: 815-424-6104 or VerdantPhotographer@gmail.com
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Duchesses Tennis Oliver's cookout tomorrow. Stop by and grab lunch! #BePurple
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Attention DPS Families! There are 4 days left to order from the Football Team Shop! Get your gear here https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DHSFB24B
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Attention DHS Families! It is time to pre-order pictures for Fall Sports. Scan the QR code below or call the Verdant Photographer at 815-424-6104
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2024 Yearbooks will be distributed to current DHS students after school Thursday, August 15, and Friday, August 16, in the hallway outside of the main office. 2024 graduates who ordered a yearbook can pick it up in the main office during school hours. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Bally in room 205 or by emailing mbally@dps170.org
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Parents attached is the SY 24-25 Bus Shuttle System. This can be found on the website and attached to this message.
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Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached graphic on tomorrow's first day of school!
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Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyers for information about a Cub Scouting event Thursday, August 29th from 6-7pm.
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Attention DPS Families! The Football Team Shop is now open! Get your gear here https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DHSFB24B
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We still have room for two more teams today. Head out to Timber Creek if you're interested. $80 per golfer. Includes 18 holes, cart, and lunch. ⛳️ 💜
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Did you know that 5th grade students can participate in Cross Country? It is a great way to get them involved and grow their endurance and grit. Please see the attached information and contact Coach Thorpe with any questions. (ethorpe@dps170.org)
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Attention DPS Families! See attached flyer for details on the DHS Volleyball Raffle! Tickets can be purchased from any volleyball athlete or coach. Raffle is September 16th, 2024.
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Reminder: Freshman/New Student Orientation Day is this Friday, August 9th from 11:00AM-12:15PM. Students will hear a short presentation, do a scavenger hunt, and be served a light lunch. Please see attached flyer for more information.
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Please see attached flyer for important Kindergarten dates!
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