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Here is the Duchesses Varsity January Basketball Schedule! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon YMCA! All activities are available for members and non-members. Thinking about signing up for swim lessons? The deadline is on 1/7/2024. Catch a Flick and Make a Splash is on 1/4/2024 featuring Back to the Future! Swiftie's are invited to bring their special male guest to the Era's Edition Daddy/Daughter Dance on 2/10/2024! Finally, school will be out for Winter break, but on 12/27 and 12/29 the Y will be open for activities!
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Please see the attached flyer for information about the Empowered Parent Series!
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Please see the attached flyer for information about the Empowered Educators workshops taking place throughout the first half of 2024!
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., Dec. 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
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, Dec. 20, 2023. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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High School Performance Weight Room Schedule:
Week of 12/18
Boys = Monday After School
Girls = Tuesday After School
Boys/Girls Weds After School
Winter Break = Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 10 am
#BePurple
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Reminder: Elementary School Christmas parties will be this Friday, December 22nd at 1:00pm in your student's building. See flyer for more information.
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Please see the attached flyer for information about the K-5 Holiday Dress up Days for next week!
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A message from Dixon PTO...
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130 Dixon students, staff, and family members spent the day traveling to Chicago to be in the room where it happened! 🌟
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The ‘holiday season’ means life gets a lot more crazy and way more busy, which makes planning dinner even more stressful. Instead, plan to give yourself a break AND help support the choir at the same time. Treat yourself to McDonalds on December 12th from 4-8pm. You’ll even get to hear some carols 🎶🎄🎁
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DHS is having a Greenhouse Holiday Plant Sale! If you would like to schedule another time to check out the plants, email gseibel@dps170.org or call/text 815-508-9743. Flyer is attached.
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Our AMAZING Madrigals performing at Dixon Rotary today! Thank you Mrs. Rogers for being an incredible teacher.
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DHS students in Mr. Deets 6th hour class are learning about Mitosis. They are looking through a microscope at an onion root tip to see the different phases. #GoPurple #BePurple
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Jefferson School is having a Polar Express Family Night on Friday, December 8th in the Jefferson School gym! Doors open at 5:00pm. The movie will begin at 5:30pm. Please remember that Reservations MUST be made in advance.
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🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Duchesses 🏀 will play two home games tonight.
JV at 5:30pm
Varsity at 7pm.
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Jordyn C. and Steven K. were student reps at Dixon Rotary Club today. #SuperStudents #BePurple
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Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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Jefferson students in Ms. Weaver's class learned about 3D printing from Mr. Wendt today. They were shown how a 3D printer operates, its capabilities, and each student received a 3D printed penguin after the showcase was complete! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Attention DPS Families! There are FAFSA completion events that will be taking place on Sauk's campus after winter break. Please save these dates and get help with your Financial Aid! For more information, please e-mail cassandra.kissee@svcc.edu
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