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 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
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!
Sharing information from our friends at Girl Scouts
Congratulations Kathleen Keesey on your ROE #47 Spelling Bee win! Kathleen is a student at Reagan Middle School in Mrs. Clevenger's class. We are so proud of you and wish you luck in Washington, D.C.! #GoPurple #superspeller #Scrippsbound
Here's a video of Mrs. Weaver getting slimed for 50 Beebucks. #gopurple
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=833402940465744
All Dixon Public Schools will be closed Monday in observance of President's Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday the 18th.
Valentine parties at Jefferson today, 1:00-2:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your Raptor ID or stop in the office with your driver’s license. We hope you’ll join us today!
The Key Club at DHS is offering free babysitting this Valentine's Day from 5-8:30 pm at Jefferson School. How awesome is this! Take your sweetie out while knowing your children are taken care of and having a good time. #GoPurple #KeyClubRocks
https://5il.co/cuhe
Attention Parents! You have this week and next week to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. The survey officially closes on Feb. 14. Here are the updated survey numbers.
Madison School: 34%
DHS: 23%
Washington Elem: 23%
Jefferson Elem: 22%
RMS: 28%
Just a reminder that students in kdg., 2nd, 6th, & 9th grade must have dental exams turned in by May 1, 2020. That seems like a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. Please contact your school nurse if you have questions. https://5il.co/cn06
Congratulations to Board Member Rachael Gehlbach on being honored as one of the 4 under 40 by Dixon Chamber and Main Street! We are so proud of you and your fellow honorees. #GoPurple #DPS170BoardOfEducation
