With Dixon pride, they lead the way, doing what's right every single day. They think ahead, they thinks 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. Cater!
1 day ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Cater with her spirit stick and the certificate.
Check out our school health newsletter from Nurse Sara!
2 days ago, Kelli Full
school nurse news letter
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Elementary School Gymnasium. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. You can view the agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1258
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
dps logo
Jefferson is holding a holiday donation drive. Please see our flyer for more information!
3 days ago, Kelli Full
holiday donation drive... december 1st though 18th, collecting hats and gloves and items for granny rose animal shelter
Sharing information from our friends at Lee County Council on Aging
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
Santas Workshop LCCOA graphic
A Message From our Friends at the Dixon PTO...
4 days ago, Amy Scott
PTO
💜 Huge shoutout to this week’s outstanding P.U.R.P.L.E. Students! We’re beyond proud of each of you — keep shining bright and showing what it means to be P.U.R.P.L.E.!
7 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd grade students study luminescence using glow sticks and plastic cups
3rd grade students with Positive Office Referrals and prizes!
2nd graders with positive office referrals
third graders with their positive office referrals
Halloween Fun in Fitness Friday!
7 days ago, Kelli Full
witch hat ring toss
ghost pin bowling
pumpkin stiltz
cobewebs on the rock wall
scooter parachute fun
witch hat ring toss
DPS 170 wishes Steve Marco a Happy Retirement from WIXN after 45 years promoting our schools, athletics, and activities! Thank you, Steve! You are the "spirit" of Dixon!
7 days ago, Margo Empen
Steve Marco & DPS 170 Admin Team
It's almost time for skating in PE!
8 days ago, Kelli Full
Skating in PE class announcement - we will begin on 12/1 and skate until winter break. $20 is due with the permission slip by 11/7.
"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. Shippert and Mr. Masters!
11 days ago, Kelli Full
Mr. Masters and Mrs. Shippert with their spirit sticks and certificates.

Attention DPS Families! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey on Whitsons. We'd love to hear what you think, and your feedback makes a huge difference! Scan the QR code or click this link https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/ql9jfi

15 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
Whitsons flyer
A message from Dixon PTO...
17 days ago, Amy Scott
McTeacher
Here’s a big shoutout to last week's amazing PURPLE students! 💜 Your hard work and positive energy never go unnoticed!!
18 days ago, Kelli Full
3rd graders with positive office referrals
3rd grader with positive offfice referral
3rd graders with positive office referrals
2nd graders with positive office referrrals
2nd grader with positive office referral
Huge shout-out to our amazing PE team for making Fitness Friday the highlight of every week! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Their creativity, energy, and fresh ideas keep our students moving, laughing, and loving fitness.
18 days ago, Kelli Full
students playing air hocky in fitness friday
student doing a back bend under the limbo stick in fitness friday
students using scooters to pull each other around the gym
students hulahooping in fitness friday
A message from Dixon PTO...

Fundraiser orders and money are due tomorrow...Monday. October 20th.
19 days ago, Amy Scott
fundraiser
Behind every thriving school team is a principal who leads with vision and heart. During National Principals Month, let's recognize the leaders who make collaboration possible and success achievable! #BePurple
19 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
building principals
We're celebrating our efforts toward our quarterly commitment of Respect tomorrow. Come dressed in your favorite Fall gear!
22 days ago, Kelli Full
Fall celebration flyer... Help us celebrate our first quarter commitment of respect Come to school dressed in your favorte fall gear ... football, flannel, fall colors!
Attention DPS Families! The main phone lines are back up and running.
22 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
phone up graphic
Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon Family YMCA
22 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
halloween party graphic