Since 1990, the Governor of Illinois has designated the third full week of October as Principal Appreciation Week. The week ends with Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 23, 2020! DPS #170 would like to recognize our amazing school leaders and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our students, staff, and families. Thank you - Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, and Mrs. Meusel. You are an amazing team and we are lucky to have you! #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #GoPurple
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID update for DPS #170.
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Congratulations to our Sectional Champion- Riley Bally! This makes Riley a 4X state qualifier! An awesome career!
Parents/Guardians: LTC-Spark has a parent hub that I think you will find very helpful. DPS #170 has utilized the Learning Technology Center numerous times for professional learning and ideas. SPARK stands for Supporting Parents and Remote Kids. They provide assistance and information on SeeSaw and Canvas, as well as Microsoft and Google. Click on the link below and enjoy the additional information and support. https://ltcillinois.org/services/spark/
DPS #170 has updated our Quarantine/Re-Entry Guidelines to match District Nurse, Sherry Hafer's, automated call. We have added the box in the top left about anyone in your household being tested or having COVID like symptoms. When in doubt, please contact your building nurse or Mrs. Hafer (815-453-4966)
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If you need assistance paying your Com Ed bills, please click on the link below. There is a number you can call and explanation of assistance programs to help.
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Parents/guardians: For those students staying with or moving to remote only learning, lunches will continue to be passed out on Monday and Wednesdays at 9 AM. If this time does not work for you please contact your school to look at setting up an alternate time for pick up. On Mondays students receive lunches for Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday they receive meals for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. If you have any questions please contact your child’s school. Due to having Monday off you will pick up food tomorrow and Wednesday.
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID update for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/lzbm
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Babysitting Academy graduates from class #2! Congratulations!
Learning bathing and first aid during today’s Babysitting Academy.
Learning how to cook at the Babysitting Academy.
Babysitting Academy learning feeding and emergency preparedness.
The 2nd Babysitting Academy has begun! Thank you KSB, LCHD, and DPS!
K-5 Students will return to 4 days per week beginning Tuesday, October 13th. If you are changing your learning plan it must be done by 4:00 pm today! Please click on this link for more information. https://www.dps170.org/article/322934
Students will return to 4 days per week
beginning Tuesday, October 13th.
If you are changing your learning plan it must be
done by 4:00 pm today!
Please click on this link for more information.
https://www.dps170.org/article/322934
Return to Learn Plan for K-5 was approved by the
Board of Education on October 7, 2020.
Students will return to 4 days per week.
Please click on this link for more information.
https://www.dps170.org/article/322934
The elementary Extended Learning Plans can be accessed by clicking on the link below, or can be found in the Public Board Packet on our website. The Board will be reviewing the plans and asking questions at tonight's Special Meeting.
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The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting at 5:30pm on 10-7-2020. Here a link to the Youtube stream for the meeting. https://youtu.be/hCyF4ALlcbQ
The Jefferson School Virtual Book Fair continues through October 11th. Check it out and help Jefferson School. https://www.dps170.org/o/jes/article/317142
The District is returning to an in-person meeting format and will also live stream the meeting. There will be a limited number of seats (13) available for those in attendance. Once all seats are filled, no one will be allowed inside to attend the meeting. Masks must be worn by all who are attending on-site. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner at lwegner@dps170.org and the Superintendent, Margo Empen at mempen@dps170.org by Noon on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.