From our friends at the Dixon Public Library.
2022 DIXON FOOTBALL PLAYER GEAR is now open!
Find spirit wear for your family/friends that we have picked out specifically for our team. Check out the shop details below. Support the 22-23 DHS Football Team! The spirit shop is open August 18-August 22, 2022, so don't hesitate. #GoPurple #GoDukes
Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/G6sPKpVCSn
We are hiring! #gopurple
Welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year! We are excited to have students and staff back in our buildings tomorrow. Schools begin at 7:45 a.m. and are dismissed at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Wishing everyone a safe and exciting school year! #GoPurple #DPS170FirstDay
Looking forward to seeing Jefferson families tomorrow night, August 11, from 5:15-6:15pm for Back to School Night. Come meet your child’s teacher, bring your child’s school supplies, and get acquainted with the building. Hope to see you there!
Escape this weekend!
Renegade Reagan Reboot
An escape room style puzzle adventure.
https://www.dps170.org/article/774200
We are Hiring! #gopurple
We are hiring! #gopurple
Mr. McInnis presenting the STEP program at Dixon Rotary today. #GoPurple. #LCSEA/DPSProgram
Please join me in congratulating Mr. James on being the Co-Support Staff Employee of the Year! #GoPurple #YouRAmazing
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Wilson on being the Co-Support Staff Employee of the Year. #GoPurple #YouRAwesome
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Munson on being DPS#170’s Certified Employee of the Year! #GoPurple #YouRAmazing
Congratulations, Dr. Grady on being Dixon’s Citizen of the Year! We are so proud of you and are lucky to have you lead DHS. #GoPurple #COTY
May 3, 2022
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Jefferson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Lee County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive individual(s) to prevent further spread within our school and community. The health and safety of Jefferson Elementary School students and staff are our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the state and local health departments for best practices and procedures to protect everyone’s health.
To prevent further spread of the disease, Dixon Public Schools are taking the following steps:
• Staff members or students who are close contacts to the positive case will be attending contacted by Lee County Health Department. If your child was exposed to COVID-19, you will be contacted and given instructions by Lee County Health Department.
• Ongoing monitoring of students and staff for signs and symptoms of illness and evaluation of illness reports to promptly identify possible outbreaks.
• Conducting a deep clean and disinfection of all areas daily and additional attention to the areas impacted by potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
• Continuing our strict adherence to social distancing and hand washing practices during the school day.
We will continue to enforce safe practices to prevent, promptly identify, and respond to potential COVID cases, as follows:
• Students and staff who are ill with COVID-like symptoms will promptly be placed in a separate supervised area away from others until they can be sent home.
• Students have the option to wear face coverings at all times.
• Staff have the option to wear face coverings at all times while in contact with children and other staff in the facility.
• We are continuously sanitizing high-touch surfaces including door handles, stair rails, sink faucets, etc.
• We are teaching students the importance of social distancing and proper handwashing:
o Students are discouraged from sharing personal items, e.g., water bottles.
o Students are learning new ways to greet each other without touching.
o Students are reminded to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, and to cover coughs and sneezes.
o Students will be taught to wash their hands frequently and properly, following CDC guidelines on handwashing.
• As we receive more information from the Department of Public Health and other entities, we will implement additional recommendations and guidelines.
As always, everyone should monitor their health and stay at home if they develop symptoms . Sick persons should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed. Anyone who develops severe symptoms should seek medical care immediately. If your child has had close contact with a known case of COVID-19, keep the child at home and notify your primary healthcare provider, Jefferson Elementary School, and your local health department. We are committed to providing your child and our staff with a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing cooperation with our COVID prevention policies and procedures as we work to help protect your children, your families, and our staff and their families. For any questions or concerns, please contact Jefferson Elementary School at (815) 934-9661 or Sherry Hafer, District Nurse, at (815) 453-4966.
Sincerely,
Margo Empen
Superintendent
Earlier this afternoon, an Illinois Central School Bus was involved in an accident on Route 2 between Oregon and Byron. We want to confirm that NO DPS #170 students were on the bus at the time of the accident. We are awaiting additional information from law enforcement. There are delays in bussing this afternoon due to the closure of Route 2.
Congratulations to DHS’ Group Interpretation team on being awarded All Cast at sectionals! #GoPurple #AwesomeCast #SoProudofYou
Congratulations to DHS’ Group Interpretation team at sectionals today. You were awesome and we are so proud of you! #GoPurple. #BreakALeg
Isabella G. and Hayden S speaking at Dixon Rotary today. #GoPurple #SuperStudents
Congratulations to our DHS Group Interpretation team on “Come From Away.” Their performance was riveting and showcased their incredible talent. Good luck at Sectionals in Sterling. #GoPurple #GITalent
Congratulations to our DHS Group Interpretation team on “Come From Away.” Their performance was riveting and showcased their incredible talent. Good luck at Sectionals in Sterling. #GoPurple #GITalent