
Reminder about Madison Open House tomorrow night!


Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyers for information about a Cub Scouting event Thursday, August 29th from 6-7pm.



Did you know that 5th grade students can participate in Cross Country? It is a great way to get them involved and grow their endurance and grit. Please see the attached information and contact Coach Thorpe with any questions. (ethorpe@dps170.org)



Attention DPS Families! Please read this article if you still need to get your students registered https://www.dps170.org/article/1695419


This is the last day to donate to Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser! New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information, please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org


School starts two weeks from today! Do you have your child registered? If not, please do so ASAP. Teachers are excited to get their classrooms in order for a new year! Registration can be done through the Lumen Parent Portal or by calling the school your child will be attending.

Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.


Attention DPS Families! Click the following link to hear NRG Dixon's TALKLINE Interview with Steve Marco and Superintendent Margo Empen about school registration and school starting back up! https://soundcloud.com/user-442173169/talkline-margo-empen-07-29-24?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fuser-442173169%252Ftalkline-margo-empen-07-29-24


Attention DPS Families! Please take a moment to read our news article about Open Houses. #GoPurple https://www.dps170.org/article/1688445


At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Teachers that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Madison School. A one-time $12,000 sign on stipend is included. Please see the attached flyer and click this link to apply now! Other positions are also available. https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student%20Support%20Services


REMINDER: Walk In Registration runs until 5:30PM today. If you have High School students, please head to Dixon High School for assistance. All other grade levels please head to the District Office at 1335 Franklin Grove Road.


Registration Reminder- If you need help to complete registration for the 24-25 school year, K-8 families can visit the district office and high school families can visit the High School on Thursday, July 25th anytime from 7:30am to 5:30pm


Sharing information from our friends at Workforce Wellness and Compliance Solutions. Get your school physicals and sports physicals done with little to no wait. Call 815-677-0674 or email schedule@workforcewellness.org today! Payment is due at service.


Attention DPS Families! Don't wait. Get your students registered for the 24-25 school year.


At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Teachers that will be available for the 24-25 school year at DHS, Madison and Thomas J. Dempsey School. Please see the attached flyer and click this link to apply now! Other positions are also available. https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student+Support+Services


Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser has 3 weeks left! New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information, please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org


Today was the last day of summer school. Thank you Culver's for providing frozen custard to our amazing students! #SummerSchoolSuccess #GoPurple
#❤️Culvers




Even though Summer School has come to an end there are still opportunities for individuals to get meals over the summer. The United Way of Lee County is offering several options, click the link; https://unitedwayofleecounty.org/serving-up-summer-lunch-program/
Illinois offers Rise and Shine Summer Meals option. Click this link and use the interactive map to find locations in the area; https://summerfeedingillinois.org/



Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser is now active. New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information, please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org


The Board took a moment to recognize and thank Principal Jeff Gould of Washington School at the monthly Board of Education Meeting as he retires from the school district. Thanks for your years of service to our students! #gopurple
