Reminder: Dixon Public Schools is collecting new shoes and new socks for students until August 1st, 2026. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

20 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
shoe drive flyer with pair of shoes and information about the drive
We are so proud to celebrate our Positive Office Referral recipients! 🎉

These students have gone above and beyond, showing kindness, responsibility, and a commitment to doing their very best each day. Their hard work, positive choices, and dedication to our school community do not go unnoticed.
21 days ago, Kelli Full
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
3rd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
2nd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
3rd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
Third grade students with positive office referral certificates and prizes.

Today, we celebrated students nominated by their teachers for being kind all year long! Students had donuts, received medals and certificates, and visited with Mrs. Full and Mrs. Thorpe. Way to go, Jefferson students!

23 days ago, Kelli Full
school kindness students with their certificates
With Dixon pride, they lead the way, doing what's right every single day. They think ahead, they think anew, finding the best for students too! Supportive, kind, a teammate true, flexible, strong in all they do. With open hearts and minds that shine - the Spirit of DPS 170, by design! Way to go, Mr. Wendt!
23 days ago, Kelli Full
Mr. Wendt and the Spirit Stick
Today, we honored School Lunch Hero Day by presenting the AMAZING women in our cafeteria with our Spirit Stick. Their certificates read: "We want to to share our spirit stick with the incredible women who keep our cafeteria running with such care and heart. Your smiles brighten our students’ days, your kindness makes everyone feel welcome, and your hard work never goes unnoticed. Thank you for greeting each child with warmth, for being so helpful and friendly, and for the important role you play in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn. You do so much more than serve meals... you create a positive, caring space where our kids feel valued every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you for all that you do!" We are grateful for you today and always!
23 days ago, Kelli Full
school lunch ladies with spirit stick
Sharing information from our friends at Florissa Center
23 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
florissa center flyer
Sharing information from our friends at Partnership for a Healthy Lee County and Lee County Health Department
24 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
flyer
flyer
flyer
This past week, Mrs. Full, Mrs. Thorpe, and Mrs. Krager visited classrooms to lead lessons on neurodiversity and how it makes our world unique and special!

Students enjoyed a shared reading, learned about the anatomy of the brain, and explored important vocabulary to help them better understand and talk about neurodiversity. They also had the opportunity to decorate their own “brain,” reflect on what makes them unique, and discuss the ways they learn best.

We are proud of our students for embracing what makes each of us different and celebrating the strengths that make our school community so special!
29 days ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Full and Mrs. Thorpe with 2nd graders and their "brains"
a student decorating their brain
Mrs. Thorpe reading a bout aloud to students
a student decortaing his brain
We’re proud to celebrate our Kindness Award students!

These students were honored with a medal, certificate, and a donut treat in recognition of the kindness they’ve shown all year long. Their positive actions, caring hearts, and willingness to do the right thing make our school a better place every day. Way to go!
29 days ago, Kelli Full
students with their kindness certificates
With Dixon pride, they lead the way, doing what's right every single day. They think ahead, they think anew, finding the best for students too! Supportive, kind, a teammate true, flexible, strong in all they do. With open hearts and minds that shine - the Spirit of DPS 170, by design! Way to go, Mr. Payne!
30 days ago, Kelli Full
Mr. Payne with the spirit stick and his certificate
Shoutout to our Positive Office Referral recipients! 🎉

These students are being recognized for going above and beyond, showing kindness, responsibility, and making great choices! Keep up the amazing work!
30 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrals
Sharing information from our friends at Woodlawn Arts Academy
about 1 month ago, Dixon Public Schools
financial aid flyer
sea explorers camp flyer

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today highlights our group at Dixon Public Schools who fervently keep our buildings functioning every single day. They answer questions, keep things organized, and help students and staff. They are a key point of contact for our parents too. Their hard work keeps everything running smoothly, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for being such an important part of DPS#170! #BePurple

about 1 month ago, Dixon Public Schools
administrative professionals day graphic with dps logo and date

Dixon Public Schools will be collecting new shoes and new socks for students starting May 1st and running until August 1st, 2026. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

about 1 month ago, Dixon Public Schools
shoe drive flyer with pairs of shoes and information about the drive
The fire alarm at Madison/Reagan Schools was accidentally tripped around lunchtime today. Students were evacuated to follow our protocols and procedures. Students will be back in our buildings once the alarm is reset. There is no emergency. Dixon Fire Department is on scene per our procedures and will ensure everything is returned to normal.
about 1 month ago, Margo Empen
Let's help our students start the year off with a new pair of tennis shoes and new socks! Please see the attached flyer for our school shoe drive!
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
shoe drive flyer
With Dixon pride, they lead the way, doing what's right every single day. They think ahead, they think anew, finding the best for students too! Supportive, kind, a teammate true, flexible, strong in all they do. With open hearts and minds that shine - the Spirit of DPS 170, by design! Way to go, Mrs. Kipping!
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Kipping and the spirit stick
We’re celebrating last week’s Positive Office Referrals! 🎉

We are so proud of each and every one of you—keep up the amazing work!
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
2nd graders with positive office referrasl
3rd graders with positive office referrals
3rd graders with positive office referrals and prizes
3rd graders with positive office referrals

This week, we will celebrate Neurodiversity! Please see the attached spirit days. Tomorrow, we celebrate "minds of all kinds" with Fun Hat or Hair day.

We also have our ABC Countdown in action! Feel free to participate in whichever spirit day works best for you!

See you tomorrow!

about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
NEURODIVERSITY SPIRIT WEEK

A Message From Dixon PTO...
The Dixon PTO is looking for donations for Staff Appreciation Week. Please follow the link to your child's school to sign up. Volunteers are also needed for set-up and clean up. Thanks for your support!

Washington https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-63587364-washington 

Jefferson https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-63587397-jefferson 

Madison https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-63587395-madison 

Reagan https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-63587390-reagan 

Dempsey https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-63587369-dempsey 

about 1 month ago, Amy Scott
Volunteers Needed