Sharing information from our friends at the United Way of Lee County. This takes place every Wednesday starting June 5th-August 7th. Dixon High School, Jefferson School and Washington School begin July 3rd. Please see attached flyer for more information.
The following DPS staff members received recognition at last night's Board Meeting. We are proud to share that Nick Haws and Tracy Kitzman received their Employee of the Year awards!
The Illinois Principal's Association honors school staff around the state for going above and beyond in the efforts to support our students. We're proud to share the following DPS staff members that received recognition from the IPA for their contributions.
Mindy Donoho and Ryan Deets at Dixon High School were honored for their contributions and Amy Scott at Madsion Elementary School was honored.
Principal Shaner presented the IPA award to Mr. Deets.
John Tate presented the IPA award to Mindy Donoho
Lindsay Mitchell presented the IPA award to Amy Scott.
Thanks to the Dixon Kiwanis for the donation to our elementary and middle school music programs in memory of long time member Hal Weaver. We appreciate the generous support of our students! #gopurple
Join us tonight for DHS Choirs Spring Concert and Senior Recognition streamed live from James A. Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Watch the stream here: https://youtube.com/live/4vlfuVG3JZ0?feature=share
Join us tonight for Senior Night softball game streamed live from Reynolds Field at 4:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/4tIl_oyGP20?feature=share
Attention DPS Families! The Sun Bucks program is rolling out this Summer and is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Please see attached flyers for more information.
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the District’s YouTube channel and website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner and to the Superintendent, Margo Empen, by Noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
At Dixon Public Schools, our motto is A Place to Grow. We are currently taking applications for Special Education Educators that will be available for the 24-25 school year at Thomas J. Dempsey Therapeutic Day School. Please see the attached flyer and click this link to apply now! Other positions are also available. https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Thomas+J.+Dempsey+Therap.+Day+School%22
Depending on the weather, please join us this evening for the 2024 Big Northern Conference Men's Track & Field Meet streaming live from AC Bowers Field in Dixon, Ill. https://youtube.com/live/bZSjdN-XNr0?feature=share
Dixon Public Schools' Summer Shoe Drive Fundraiser runs June 1st-August 1st 2024. New or gently used shoes and new socks can be dropped off at the DPS District Office, KSB Foot & Ankle or Shoe Sensation. For more information please contact Sara Faley at sfaley@dps170.org
Join us tonight for DHS Awards Night streamed live from Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/BoxdXeDbEP8?feature=share
Are interested in working for Dixon Public Schools? Would you like to have the same schedule as the students? Subbing in a position gives you the opportunity to see if this is a good fit for you and possibly move into a permanent position. Click this link to apply now! https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=cat&applitrackclient=38214&category=Secretarial%2FClerical
Inviting all future Kindergarten parents!
Congratulations, Mr. Haws, DPS #170, Non-Certified Employee of the Year! You do so many things for our students and staff to help our technology run smoothly, and you brought drone soccer to our students! You rock!
Congratulations, Mrs. Kitzman, DPS #170, Certified Employee of the Year! We are so lucky to have you at RMS, and so happy you received this well deserved award! 🥇 💜📚💜
Thank you to everyone to attended our Kindergarten concerts. Mrs. Dunne and our students put on a great show!
Washington staff and students wrapped up Neurodiversity Celebration month today in our "Celebrate Minds of All Kinds" shirts! We wear these shirts to increase inclusion and acceptance while promoting the advocacy for ALL students and their uniquely built brains!
Thank you to all of the staff, students and families who joined in our celebration! With the proceeds of the tshirt fundraiser, a sensory path will be coming to Washington School in the near future!
"The world needs all kinds of minds." -Temple Grandin
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! Please help us celebrate our AMAZING teachers!
Attention DPS Families! If you purchased candles, they will be arriving on May 6th, 2024, at Madison School. Please see attached flyer for more information.
