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Saturday is quickly being filled with fun activities for our area and DPS students. After the scarecrow festival and the DHS class officer fundraiser at Oliver's from 11-2, the DHS Theatre has you covered for dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 5-7:30. We will have Oliver's pork chop sandwich or hamburger served with coleslaw, chips, dessert, and drink/iced tea or lemonade. The meals are $12 and delivery and carry out are available. We hope to see you there.
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We would like to show our appreciation to Illinois Central Bus Company for transporting our students to/from school and also our athletes to/from their sporting events safely and on time.
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Sharing information from our friends at The Florissa Center. More information is attached.
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SAVE THE DATE! Pick up a ticket to this year's Dixon Draw Down. #BePurple
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DHS Class Officer's at Oliver's 10/21 from 11am-2pm. #BePurple
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Time to get online and vote again. Dixon's own Grace Ferguson is up for Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Help this great student and athlete get recognized! #gopurple #bepurple https://saukvalley.secondstreetapp.com/Sauk-Valley-Athlete-of-the-Week-Week-8-2023-24/gallery
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The October Board of Education meeting will be streamed live at 6pm on 10-18-2023 and will be available via this link on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/qxZJv4WdNbo?feature=share
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., Oct. 18, 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, Oct. 18, 2023. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS
Adjustments to tonight's schedule at Byron.
Freshmen will play at 4:45pm on the adjacent practice field.
*Fans are encouraged to bring chairs due to limited seating.
Varsity remains the same at 7pm in Everett Stine Stadium.
#BePurple #GoDukes
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Parents/Guardians: Please sign up for next week's Parent-Teacher conferences by calling your child's school or clicking on the link below.
https://www.dps170.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences
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For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs...who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Tickets are on sale now!
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Congratulations to Katie Drew for winning SBLive Athlete of the Week! Our community put their rally caps on and locked in 35,804 votes before the poll ended! She was competing against 30 of the best performing athletes of the previous week throughout the entire state of Illinois! She also took home 3rd place at the IHSA Girls' 1A State Finals this past weekend! What a great way to finish her golfing career here at DHS! #GoPurple #BePurple
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Attention Reagan/Madison Families! There are still open slots for Shrek The Musical Jr! Rehearsal starts October 30th. Please call WAA at 815-626-4278 or visit the main office in Sterling. Flyer is attached.
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The playoff team shop closes tonight at midnight. Get your order in today for Dixon Football playoff gear! https://bit.ly/46hbSUs
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Dixon is proud of you...Great finish!
IHSA 1A Girls' Golf State Finals
Katie Drew finishes her DHS Golf career placing 3rd.
#DuchessPride #BePurple
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Dukes and Duchesses Cross Country travels to Lakes High School. #BePurple
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Freshmen at Stillman Valley 5pm
Varsity at Rockford Christian 7pm
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Freshmen at Stillman Valley 5pm
Varsity at Rockford Christian 7pm
#BePurple
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Dukes Wrestling will be at Oliver's Corner Market this Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Help support the Dukes! #BePurple
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The Dixon Dukes Football playoff gear team shop closes soon. Place your order now!
https://bit.ly/46hbSUs