
Parents can pick up their student's prescription medication from schools tomorrow (3/16/2020) between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Schools will be closed after this time and will not be reopened until Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Students who are receiving homebound tutoring or education outside of our District will not receive tutoring or be sent to outside placements through 3/30/2020. Mrs. Steinmeyer is contacting schools. She will be reaching out regarding work packets for students.

COVID-19 Contingency Update - Please see Supt. Empen's updated letter on the website, app, and social media pages.

With school not being in session until March 30, our Family Night is a obviously canceled as well. There is a possibility of rescheduling and if that happens, we will make you aware of the date as soon as we have it. Stay healthy! #washpride #gopurple


With schools closed next week, the PTC fundraiser needs to be turned in on Wed., March 18 at the District Office from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Please check the PTC Facebook page for updates. #GoPurple #PTCthankful

Working together in kindergarten, to write a story to go along with the pictures. #washpride #gopurple


Last Saturday our Preschool for All staff was asked to speak at the Childcare University.This is an event put on by the University of Illinois Extension & 4 C’s at Sauk Valley College. We had a great time and had a wonderful class. 😀📚#gopurple


Dixon High School's Key Club will not be attending the District Conference this weekend in Springfield. If there are any questions about this, please contact DHS. #GoPurple

Info about Spring Photos:
Children will be sent home with an order form on photo day! You can order with the form or online. See the back of the form for online ordering instructions or contact Emily at GROT for instructions 815-284-3211 or emily@grotis.com.


DPS #170 has utilized the Illinois Department of Public Health guidance in being proactive in protecting our students & staff in regard to COVID-19. Click on the link below to view the IDPH guidance. https://5il.co/dkf5

DPS #170 has been working with the LCHD & KSB to be proactive regarding COVID-19 and keeping our students and staff healthy and safe. Click on the link below for a letter that is being sent home today with PreK-5 students & electronically gr. 6-12. https://5il.co/dkf4

Questions regarding COVID-19. Call or email the Illinois Dept. of Public Health. (800)-889-3931 / DPS.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV. Thank you LCHD for keeping us informed.


Facts about COVID-19 from the Lee County Health Department. DPS #170 will be sending a letter to parents next week reassuring parents we are being proactive related to all respiratory viruses. #gopurple


From our partners at LCHD. Some basic tips and reminders to Stop The Spread of Germs. A good offense is the best defense!


More Ag in Classroom “Oh Say Can You Seed” Dr. Seuss. Beanie babies with Katie Pratt! #washpride #gopurple





Mr. Holthaus from Kiwanis came to read to some first graders today! #gopurple #washpride


“Oh Say Can You Seed” Ag in the Classroom activity with Katie Pratt today in some kindergarten and first grade classrooms! #washpride #gopurple




Dixon fire fighters teaching the 1st graders about smoke alarms and fire safety. #wahspride #gopurple



Mrs. Alston doing a headstand for her class! 100 seconds on her head as a reward for her students! 🥳 #washpride #gopurple


Teamwork in Kindergarten 😊 #washpride #gopurple
