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Congratulations, Madison C. on your Golden Apple Scholarship! We are so proud of you and your efforts. #GoPurple #EdPathway
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DHS Band will be having their final concert of the year and Awards presentation this Friday, May 13th, at 6:30 pm in the James A. Wiltz Auditorium. There is no charge for admission. Come on out for an evening of music under the direction of Mr. Carter.
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The DHS Band Cookout Fundraiser is this Saturday, May 14th from 11am-1pm at Oliver's Corner Market. They are offering delivery! Please call 815-501-1858 or e-mail rcarter@dps170.org to place an advance order. Share this post to spread the word!
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Congratulations, Dr. Grady on being Dixon’s Citizen of the Year! We are so proud of you and are lucky to have you lead DHS. #GoPurple #COTY
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Two amazing DHS seniors (Ellenor & Miriam) were recognized with Illinois Principals Association awards today!
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The Madison Battle of The Books is currently streaming. Congratulations to The Phoenixes for Mrs. Ramadani's class for their 5th grade win. 4th grade starts at 9am. Watch it live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcJRqTXEylk
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DHS Band is having a cook out fundraiser at Oliver's Corner Market on Saturday May 14th from 11 am - 1 pm. Come on out for a great lunch of pork chops, brats, and hot dogs. All funds will go directly the Dixon High School band. Email rcarter@dps170.org with any questions.
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May the 4th Be With You! Mr. Olson and the DHS Tech Zone Staff are celebrating Star Wars and encouraging students to clean their Chromebooks. #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Thank you, DHS band, for the thank you note on the new uniforms! You guys are going to look amazing. We can’t wait to see you all in your new uniforms this August. #BandRocks #DHSBand
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Jefferson spring Book Fair is this week! See the graphic below for the schedule and more information.
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Sharing information from our friends at SVCC
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Online registration will begin tomorrow, May 2, 2022 for returning families. Please click on this link for instructions. https://5il.co/19nv2
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Only two hours left of the Dixon Band mattress sale. Come over to Reagan Middle School's gymnasium until 5 pm. This is a one day event so this is your last chance to come purchase a discounted mattress!
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The Dixon Band mattress sale is underway! Come over to Reagan Middle School from 10 am - 5 pm today only. Look for the band students wearing mattress costumes! You can enter at door 9 (the gymnasium).
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DHS Band parents and students, a reminder that all pizza fundraiser orders need to be picked up at Oliver's Corner Market today from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Student sellers are responsible for delivering to their customers. contact rcarter@dps170.org with any questions.
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SAVE THE DATE SPORTS FANS... Illinois is in a state of crisis for middle school and high school athletic officiating and we need help! Please consider attending a free clinic to learn about officiating opportunities in all sports.
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The District will be having a Special Board meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. 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 Monday, May 2, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
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Showtime is almost here! Tickets are still available for this weekend's "Mamma Mia!" performances. Get them here now: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/dixon-high-school-theatre/mamma-mia-67938
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Dixon Music Programs is having their 2nd Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser on this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at RMS. All funds will be used to replace old equipment/instruments at Reagan. If you are in the market for a new mattress, come out and support our music programs.
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The District will be having a Special Board meeting on Friday, April 29, 2022. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner and to the Superintendent, Margo Empen, by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.