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July 26, 2024
As we near the end of Summer and get ready for the new school year, please take note of our Open House dates so you can take advantage of the information provided and get to know ...
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May 24, 2024
Attention DPS Families! This is a reminder that the Sun Bucks program is rolling out this Summer and is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agri...
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March 22, 2024
Dixon Families, A rare celestial event will be occurring in April. A total solar eclipse will be visible over the United States on April 8th, 2024. According to NASA, after th...
February 2, 2024
Jefferson Elementary School celebrated reaching 100 days in school on Thursday, Feb. 1st. Students participated in 100th Day of School activities, and some dressed as if they ...
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November 27, 2023
Jefferson School is having a Polar Express Family Night on Friday, December 8th in the Jefferson School gym! Doors open at 5:00pm. The movie will begin at 5:30pm. Please remember ...
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October 20, 2023
DPS families meet Ginger!
She is a 3.5-year-old golden doodle. She has gone through multiple trainings at Granny Rose K9 Enrichment center and has had one on one training ...
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October 20, 2023
Good afternoon DPS families! It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we are able to recognize our Students of the Month! This recognition is not only a celebration of academic...
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September 28, 2023
Mark your calendars for October 4th at 6pm! The DPS Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-up Link will be going Live! Scheduling conferences has never been easier and with a few clicks o...
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September 7, 2023
9/7/2023 10am - District phone service has been restored to normal service.
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July 11, 2023
Tools For School is one month away! Join us on Thursday, August 10th from 9a-3p and then 5p-7p at Regan Middle School to get the supplies your students need. Enter through the caf...
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July 6, 2023
As the start of the new school year gets closer here are a couple guides to help you navigate through the rest of the summer. A more detailed FAQ list will follow.
Q: Where can...
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May 4, 2023
Jefferson Elementary hosted a spirited kickball game between third-grade teachers and second-grade teachers as their students watched on. We’re not sure what the final score was, ...
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March 21, 2023
Families from around the district, including students from Jefferson, came together to celebrate their reading achievements on Tuesday, March 21st. Each student was able to select...
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May 2, 2022
The fall Book Fair is coming to Jefferson School September 26-30 ! The fair is a great opportunity to purchase good books at reasonable prices and will be open Tuesday-Friday,...
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March 4, 2022
DPS #170 received the following memorandum from the Illinois State Board of Education this afternoon. The District will not include this optional form in registration materials...
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February 9, 2022
Miss Gaulrapp’s and Mrs. Kuehl’s 3rd grade classes finished their electricity unit with a presentation from George Gaulrapp and Nick Escobar. Both are External Affairs Managers at...
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January 27, 2022
January 27, 2022
Dear Staff, Students, Parents, and Community Members,
Over the last two years, Dixon Public Schools has respected the rule of law in its decision-making r...
January 9, 2022
January 9, 2022 Due to limited bus driver availability the following changes in bus routes will take place immediately and will run through the end of the week.
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January 7, 2022
In the event of a late start, the following schedule will be followed at Jefferson Elementary: 1-HOUR LATE START 8:15am Bus arrival at Jefferson and breakfast begins 8:45am Warni...