Dixon Public Schools

5th grade parents! Just a reminder about Instrument trials next week on Aug 31 and Sept 1. There is a link on seesaw for a timeslot. If you CANNOT make it, please contact Miss Almquist at aalmquist@dps170.org if you can't make it or have any questions or concerns about band. Please return info sheet to Miss Purlee or bring it with you for your trial.

We are holding our K-8 Young Authors night next Monday 8/29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Reagan School Cafeteria. Invitations have been mailed out to all the winners from last year and they will be presented with their Young Authors books. I hope all our honorees can join us!

Don’t forget! Tomorrow, Thursday, August 25 is picture Day for Washington School!

Final weekend to pick up an Athletic Department discount card. Get yours tonight at Meet the Dukes & Duchesses! Cards are $20 and come with great local benefits. #GoPurple #WeAreDixon

The DHS Football Team Shop closes on Monday, August 22nd. Click the link to order before it's gone. #GoPurple #DHSFootball bsnteamsports.com/shop/G6sPKpVCSn

Meet the Dukes & Duchesses TODAY! Friday, 8/19, Lancaster Gym, at 5:30pm Pack the gym. Wear purple. Bring the energy!! #GoPurple

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED! #gopurple https://www.dps170.org/article/811759

From our friends at the Dixon Public Library.

Picture Day is Thursday, August 25th! PreK - 8th Graders will have their picture taken. Your student will be bringing home the picture day form for you to complete and send back to the school. Pictures will begin at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to bring your smiles!!!

2022 DIXON FOOTBALL PLAYER GEAR is now open! Find spirit wear for your family/friends that we have picked out specifically for our team. Check out the shop details below. Support the 22-23 DHS Football Team! The spirit shop is open August 18-August 22, 2022, so don't hesitate. #GoPurple #GoDukes Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/G6sPKpVCSn

We are hiring! #gopurple

Mrs. Lauer's class is getting settled into Madison School. Welcome to 4th grade!

Welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year! We are excited to have students and staff back in our buildings tomorrow. Schools begin at 7:45 a.m. and are dismissed at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Wishing everyone a safe and exciting school year! #GoPurple #DPS170FirstDay

Our August Board of Education Meeting is now available to view on Youtube via this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxCffHn1jg Google/Youtube removed our previous channel and all videos and we have been unable to have them restored. We plan to live stream board meetings going forward, or will upload recordings following meetings when necessary.

Don’t forget to stop by for Open House tonight at Washington! Bring your child to meet their teacher and drop off supplies! And stop by our photo booth to take a family picture! We can’t wait to see everyone! Kindergarten & 1st Grade 4-5p

Looking forward to seeing Jefferson families tomorrow night, August 11, from 5:15-6:15pm for Back to School Night. Come meet your child’s teacher, bring your child’s school supplies, and get acquainted with the building. Hope to see you there!

Parents, just a reminder Back to School Nights are Thursday, August 11th and Monday, August 15th, please check the website for schools and times. Here is the link for Back to School nights. https://5il.co/1atik The first day of school is Monday, August 15th and students will be dismissed at 11am.

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, Aug. 10, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.

Athletic Department fundraiser kick-off meeting for ALL DHS student-athletes and coaches is on 8/8 @ 12pm in the Auditorium. Fall sports Parent/Player meeting for DHS student-athletes is on 8/8 @ 530pm in the auditorium. Team meetings @ 6pm. #GoPurple

Parents the start of school is just around the corner. Our first day of school is Monday, August 15 and we will dismiss students at 11:00 a.m. that day. Please be sure you have your students registered. Here are some reminders: Free lunches for ALL have expired. Families that will continue to receive free meals you should have received a letter back in July. Otherwise you can complete an application to apply for free or reduced lunches and this is the link to download the application and return to your school. https://5il.co/1eijg Fees for this school year including lunch prices can be found here https://5il.co/1athp You can add lunch money to your student’s lunch account as usual in your parent portal account or you can send a check to your student’s school. Just be sure their name and teacher are on the envelope or check. Bus numbers can be found in your parent portal account as well. We are updating this information daily. Shuttle information can be found here https://5il.co/1f7n3 Class List’s will be posted for elementary buildings on Tuesday, August 9th after 3:00 p.m. Open House are posted and can be found here https://5il.co/1atik Tools for school is Wednesday, August 10th at RMS cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our supply list can be found here https://5il.co/1athq Please call your school or district office if you have any questions. Thank you.