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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
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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.
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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 Districtโs 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.
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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
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Last week kicked off the Battle of the Books at Madison School! The Championship rounds were held and livestreamed yesterday. There were even a handful of exciting down to the wire matches that went into overtime! But our champions have been decided! The 4th grade winners were Mrs. Webb's Book Bosses consisting of Makenna McCormack, Jessa Peterson, Sadie Pratt, Brynn Simonton, Penelope Williams, Serenity Daley and Everly Becker. The 5th grade winners were Mrs. Bushman's Extra Cheesy Cheetos consisting of Adalynn Walton, Carmen Krokson, Brayden Shroyer, Elliot Kahn, Ethan Martinez and Rosalie Moore. All students who participated did an amazing job and we are already looking forward to next year's competition! #GoPurple #BePurple
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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
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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
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Join us for Madison Schools Battle of the Books Championship! Live now! https://youtube.com/live/wkGjzzxbigg?feature=share
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Madison School Battle of the Books Championship is TOMORROW! Below is the link for the live stream!
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Join us tonight for DHS Awards Night streamed live from Wiltz Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/BoxdXeDbEP8?feature=share
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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
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Parents!
All current students in 4th -7th grade have the opportunity to join band next year! If your child is interested, please fill out the form for more information!
https://forms.gle/584gUDouVnBatUXi8
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Our 4th grade field to Byron Forest Preserve for tomorrow is canceled. Tomorrow's groups will plan to go on the rain date Friday.
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Congrats to our IPA leadership award winners for 5th grade Tyler W and Sarah F! So proud of you!
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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!
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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! ๐ฅ ๐๐๐
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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.
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Great times had at the 5th grade Ag day field trip!
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Making paper airplanes for "fun Friday". :)
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Loving the warmer weather!
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