This year we are offering supply kits through edukits for the families to purchase if they don't want to do their own school supply shopping. The kits are delivered directly to the school and will be available for pick up at open house. https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12960/Jefferson%20Elementary%20School%20Dixon,%20IL
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
edukit graphic
We celebrated our last KINDNESS day today! It is always so joyful when celebrating our amazing students!
4 days ago, Kelli Full
A group of 2nd and 3rd grade kindness students with certificates and medals
A 2nd grade student enjoying a donut with her medal
Yesterday, we celebrated two of our 2nd grade team members, Mrs. Kingham and Mrs. Sandee. These individuals pour love into our school and our students daily. We hope they "Toot their own horns" all week long!
6 days ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Kingham with certificate and horn
Mrs. Kingham's Toot your own horn certificate
Ms. Sanddee with toot your own horn certificate and two 2nd grade students
Mrs. Sandee's toot your own horn certificate
2nd grade raised Painted Lady butterflies. Each class received 6 caterpillars, food, and a habitat. This was part of our life cycle unit in Amplify.
8 days ago, Kelli Full
Butterflies in the net with chrysalis
2nd graders following their teacher outside to release butterflies
2nd graders looking into the butterfly net
Students from Ms. Stone's class in 2nd grade enjoyed some time outdoors for "O" in our ABC Countdown. We had the perfect weather for reading outside!
8 days ago, Kelli Full
Students playing outside and in the trees for outside day
Jefferson is so thankful to this wonderful group of volunteers for setting up this amazing "Special Friends Shop" just before Mother's Day. The kids LOVED choosing gifts for someone special at home. Thank you for providing this experience for our students!
8 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd grade students with volunteers for the Special Friends shop
two third grade students with two volunteers shopping at the special friends shop
 third grade students with two volunteers shopping at the special friends shop
two third grade students with two volunteers shopping at the special friends shop
So MANY positive office referrals this week! Go P.U.R.P.L.E.!
11 days ago, Kelli Full
Third grade students with positive office referral certificates and prizes.
3rd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
Celebrating these KIND kiddos was so much fun today!! Certificates, donuts, medals, and smiles... it was a great time!!
11 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd and third grade students with kindness certicates
2nd grade students with kindness certificates
Two third grade boys with certificates
third grade girl with certificate
2nd grade boy with certifcates
A message from our friends at Dixon PTO... Click on the survey to voice your preferences about the PTO fundraisers for next year. https://forms.gle/dPuvHFETicnJLz5CA
11 days ago, Amy Scott
Have Your Say!
Happy Teacher Appreciation week to the AMAZING people that support our students each and every day! Thank you to Melissa and Casey's on 4th street for helping us celebrate! Your donations and time are greatly appreciated!
15 days ago, Kelli Full
"Donut" you know? You are fantastic teachers sign
casey's donuts
caseys breakfast pizza
casey's store manager who donated many items
donated brownie bits from casesy
Dixon Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Employees of the Year. Mrs. Jordan Miller and Mrs. Katherine Leslie from Washington School. Many deserving employees were nominated, and we thank everyone who took the time to enter a deserving teacher or support staff. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Leslie will be honored at the May 21, 2025, Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations Jordan and Katherine!
15 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
Jordan Miller employee of the year
Katherine Leslie employee of the year
Friday, we celebrating Kindness in our school. Students selected by their teacher were announced over the intercom, provided a certificate, and invited to the cafeteria for donuts with Mrs. Full and Mrs. Krager. It was a wonderful morning and we're so proud of these kind kiddos!
15 days ago, Kelli Full
Group of students earning kindness certificates
2nd and 3rd grade students honored for kindness waiting for their donuts
students enjoying their donuts in the cafeteria
Students seated as their peers are given kindness certificates
Last week, 2nd and 3rd grade students were able to share all they've learned with their families during music class. Students danced, played ukuleles, boomwhackers, and various percussion instruments, and enjoyed performing! Thank you to Mrs. Shirley for making this day so special for our students!
16 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd grade students play the bucket drums under the black lights
2nd grade students dance in music performance
2nd grade students bucket drumming under the black lights
Mrs. Shirley and her parents
Our Positive Office Referral recipients from Friday. Great job, P.U.R.P.L.E. students!!
16 days ago, Kelli Full
3rd grade student with positive office referral
3rd grade students with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd grade students with positive office referrals and prizes
Mrs. Ganze was also celebrated this week as part of our "Toot Your Own Horn" recognition. Thank you for all you do!
18 days ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Ganze with Toot your horn certificate and horn
Mrs. Ganze's Toot Your Own Horn Certificate
Attention DPS Families! Registration for the Dixon Public Library's Summer Reading Program starts May 15th. Here is the link for when it goes live https://dixonpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-registration-begins/
18 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
dixon library reading program flyer
Today, on National School Principals Day, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our principals bring to our schools every single day. Thank you to: (Left to Right) ⭐ Jared Shaner, Dixon High School ⭐ Matt Magnafici, Reagan Middle School ⭐ Joey Sagel, Madison Elementary School ⭐ Crystal Thorpe, Jefferson Elementary School ⭐ Kellie Glenn, Washington Elementary School ⭐ Janine Huffman, Thomas J. Dempsey Day School We are truly grateful for all you’ve done — and all you continue to do — for our students, staff, and families! #BePurple
19 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
picture of dps 170 school principals
Attention DPS Families! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.
19 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
Online Steps for Registration 25-26 letter
A Message from Dixon PTO...
20 days ago, Amy Scott
Volunteers Needed
Last week, Grandma Rena celebrated her birthday in the Title room! She helped students with reading and enjoyed the day. Our students always look forward to working with Grandma Rena!
20 days ago, Kelli Full
Grandma Rena with her Easter lily on her birthday