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All Dixon Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, 12/22/22 due to the upcoming inclement weather. There is NO e-learning tomorrow. Please check our website/social media for updates during break. School resumes on Thursday, 1/5/23.
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Winter break begins this Friday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 4th. School will resume on Thursday, January 5th and will be an early dismissal at 11am.
We wish you all and your families a safe, healthy and happy holiday!
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One of our students at Washington School, got a big surprise when her Daddy showed up to surprise her after returning home from deployment! What a wonderful Christmas gift for this family! ♥️
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Illinois Special Olympics Region A Basketball Skills Competition is coming up on Saturday, January 14th. Mark your calendars! If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please register here: http://vhub.at/abball
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Madrigals performed at the December Board of Education Meeting. #gopurple
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The December Board of Education meeting will be streamed live on Youtube at 6pm on 12-14-2022 via this link: https://youtu.be/UAGEICaTPF0
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Ticket sales end tomorrow for Friday's Madrigal Dinner. Click this link to fill out the form for tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJD1ecP1AYWJrcuJ6CHGgogl5kgkx4nQB9GqfMX99CIqCETg/viewform
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The DHS Holiday Plant Sale is coming to the greenhouse this Sunday, December 18th! The sale starts at 10:00am and ends at 1:00 pm.
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Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., December 14, 2022 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 will 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. 14, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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The Dixon High School Madrigals at today’s Dixon Rotary Club meeting. #BePurple HolidaySpirit
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the busiest! While you’re running here and there and all around the square, you aren’t left with much time to cook dinner.
This Tuesday, treat yourself to a McDonald’s dinner between 4-8pm AND support the Dixon High School choir program at the same time. You’ll hear some holiday music that is sure to put a smile on your face!
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Wishing our DHS choir and band a wonderful evening as they dazzle us with their talents! #BePurple. #MusicEducationRocks
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Stupor Bowl 2023, the annual fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools Foundation, will return to Ronald Reagan Middle School on Saturday, February 11, 2023. It’s time to get your team together and any donations for the Silent Auction. This year, the Foundation donated more than $30,000 for classroom grants! For more information, go to http://www.dixonstuporbowl.com.
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Dixon High School Band and Choirs will be having their "Solstice" combined concert tonight at 6:30 pm in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
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RMS / Madison Winter Concert is tonight at 7 pm in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium at DHS. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
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You received a text today letting you know that bus 6 was delayed. It was delayed due to a minor accident. There were no injuries. Dixon Police responded to the scene and the bus finished its route as normal. Please contact your child's school with any questions.
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Ella G. and Jaxson G. at Dixon Rotary Club today. #BePurple #SuperStudents
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We have openings for paraprofessionals! Apply now here: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214 or call the district office for more information.
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All DPS Elementary School Holiday parties will be Thursday, December 22nd from 1:00-2:00 pm. Please see the below graphic for details.
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Stupor Bowl 2023 is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2023! Click the link for all the details and get your team ready.
https://www.dps170.org/page/stupor-bowl