DHS Weekly Announcements
December 16-20, 2024
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WINTER BREAK – Students will be on Winter Break from Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3. School will resume on Monday, January 6 and students will be released at 11:00a.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student of the Month – Congratulations to Hayden Fulton, Dixon High School’s Student of the Month for December!
Live Holiday Wreaths – Horticulture is selling live Holiday Wreaths through silent auction. Please see the following link; the last day to bid is Tuesday, December 17: Wreath Sales | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions
Ugly Holiday Sweater Day – Students, break out those hideous sweaters! Student Council is sponsoring the annual “Ugly Holiday Sweater” Day. This year it will be Wednesday, December 18th. If you participate, you can put your name in the bucket at lunch time in the cafeteria. One winner will be drawn for each lunch period and must be present to win. The winner will receive a $10 gift card to Culver’s!
Mitten Tree - Student Council is sponsoring our annual Mitten Tree. This year we have two trees, one in the cafeteria and one in the main hallway by the main office. You may donate any new or lightly used mittens, scarves, or stocking hats. All donations will go to people in the Dixon area who are in need this winter season. You can give today all the way up to December 18th.
Encouraging Candy Canes - Fellowship of Christian Athletes will offer students and staff free "Encouraging Candy Canes" during lunches next week. Everyone is invited to choose a candy cane and write an encouraging message to a friend or staff member. Delivery will take place during ELT on December 16, 17 or 18. Join us in spreading holiday cheer this Christmas season.
Holiday Concert - The RMS/DHS Band, grades 6-12, will hold a holiday concert in the DHS auditorium, Tuesday, Dec. 17th, at 7pm.
Yearbooks - Don't miss out! Buy your 2025 yearbook today. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8554. Yearbooks are $50. Contact Mrs. Bally (mbally@dps170.org) if you have questions.
Attention DPS Families – Something BIG is on our website! Click here to find a wealth of mental health resources for you and your entire family!
SPORTING EVENTS
Monday, 12/16/24
· Bowling Boys (V/JV) vs Rock Island – 4:00p @ Plum Hollow
Tuesday, 12/17/24
· Bowling Girls (V/JV) vs Kewanee – 4:00p @ Plum Hollow
· Bowling Boys (V/JV) vs Christian Life – 4:00p @ Christian Life
· Basketball Boys (FS) vs Rockford Christian – 4:30p @ Rockford Christian
· Basketball Boys (JV) vs Rockford Christian – 5:30p @ Rockford Christian
· Basketball Girls (JV) vs Sycamore – 5:30p @ Sycamore High School
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Rockford Christian – 6:45p @ Rockford Christian
· Basketball Girls (V) vs Sycamore – 7:00p @ Sycamore High School
Thursday, 12/19/24
· Bowling All (V/JV) vs Dakota – 4:00p @ Dakota High School
· Wrestling (V/JV) vs Multiple – 5:30p @ The Pit
· Basketball Girls (JV) vs North Boone – 5:30p @ Lancaster Gym
· Basketball Girls (V) vs North Boone – 6:45p @ Lancaster Gym
Friday, 12/20/24
· Basketball Boys (FS) vs Oregon – TBA @ Oregon High School
Saturday, 12/21/24
· Basketball Boys (FS) vs Oregon – TBA @ Oregon High School
· Wrestling (V) vs Multiple – 9:30a @ TBD
· Bowling Boys (V/JV) vs Freeport – 10:00a @ Freeport High School
STUDENT CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
· Writing Club – Mondays @ 2:15p, Art Room
· Coding Club – Mondays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
· GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) – Tuesdays @ 2:15p, Tech Zone
· Student Council – Wednesdays @ 7:15a, Room 117
· Drone Soccer – Wednesdays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Thursdays @ 7:00a, Tech Zone
· Scholastic Bowl – Thursdays @ 2:20p, Room 405
· Key Club – Fridays @ 7:15a, Tech Zone
· Broadcasting Club – Fridays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone