
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! Washington School is also hiring a Paraprofessional for the 24-25 school year. Please email Kellie Glenn at kglenn@dps170.org for Washington inquiries. For RMS, email Matt Magnafici at mmagnafici@dps170.org and for Thomas J. Dempsey School email Janine Huffman at jhuffman@dps170.org https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Support+Staff&all=cat


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 Paraprofessionals that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Reagan Middle School 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=Support+Staff


At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for a Nurse that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Reagan Middle 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?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=School+Nurse


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


It's finally here.... PANCAKES AND PETUNIAS! Looking forward to seeing the community out and about the next four days. Pancakes will be served 6-11am. 🥞 🌸 💜#BePurple #PetuniaFest #BoosterClub




At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for a Nurse that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Reagan Middle 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?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=School+Nurse



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


Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., June 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and 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, June 26, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.


Reminder: Lee-Ogle Transportation System is having a public meeting tomorrow night from 5-6PM at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce. Please see attached flyer for more information.


Free Summer Meals are now provided at Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School. Please remember the District is no longer allowed to handout meals to go. All meals must be served and eaten onsite. Multiple days cannot be picked up and the children for whom the meals are intended must be present and must consume the meal in the cafeteria. These changes are a federal and state requirement, outside of the control of the District. See the attached flyer for details.


At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for permanent Substitute Teachers that will be available for the 24-25 school year for Elementary (K-5) and RMS/DHS (6-12). 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?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Substitute&subcategory=Substitute%20Teacher


Sharing information from our friends at Lee-Ogle Transportation System. Please see the attached flyer for more information.


Attention DPS Families! Reminder that Woodlawn Arts Academy is hosting a Teen Writers Conference on Saturday, August 3rd! Volunteers are also needed! Please see attached flyers for more information.



Free Summer Meals are now provided at Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School. Please remember the District is no longer allowed to handout meals to go. All meals must be served and eaten onsite. Multiple days cannot be picked up and the children for whom the meals are intended must be present and must consume the meal in the cafeteria. These changes are a federal and state requirement, outside of the control of the District. See the attached flyer for details.
