Attention DPS Families! WACC and Surf Internet are partnering with PCs for People to give away free PCs! Go to WACCfreepcs.com to register. Please view the flyer attached to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Take a whole new look at areas of Reagan Middle School in 360-degree panoramas. Dixon Public School takes pride in its facilities and what it provides its students and their families…especially the new glass enclosure recently constructed this past summer overlooking the cafeteria. The glass enclosure not only adds an aesthetic improvement to the interior, the addition provides a safer environment that greatly reduces noise levels previously transmitting to other areas of the school.
Click to view any of the 360-degree images below.
FRONT ENTRANCE
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CAFETERIA
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GYMNASIUM
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Reagan/ Madison Traffic Alert
Due to construction surrounding Reagan Middle School, please utilize the following routes of entry to the school over the next few days:
§ Wednesday, August 16th - Use Division Street from Galena, Fargo, or Eastern Avenue to Division to access Reagan/Madison
§ Thursday, August 17th - Fargo will be closed, use Division Street from Galena or Eastern Avenue to Division to access Reagan/Madison
§ Friday, August 18th - West Division will be closed from Galena, use Fargo or Eastern Avenue to Division to access Reagan/Madison
Please allow extra time for travel over the next few days. The crews are working hard to finish our Safe School Route. Thank you for your patience!
Dixon Public Schools is having their Regular Board Meeting on Wed., August 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
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, August 16, 2023. Public Comment received after this time may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
For families who have registered their child, bus information has been posted to the Lumen Parent Portal. Please go to the portal, login, and check the information. If you have not registered or have any questions, please contact your child's school. #WelcomeBack2School
Sharing information from our friends at the Dixon Parent Teacher Organization. Party At The Playground starts on August 31st from 4:30-7:30pm. Splashpad, Food/Drink Trucks, Dunk Tank and more! Flyer is attached.
The DPS #170 Opening Day Institute Meeting/Breakfast for all staff will begin at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, August 14th. With the current road construction occurring around Madison and Reagan, please take Division Street or Eastern to get to the building. The entrance drive is back open. Parking is located in the back of the building and in designated spots. Please avoid parking in the neighborhood area where work is being done.
RMS Volleyball 2023 - Practices begin next week for 7th and 8th Grade and on August 21st for 6th grade. If you still need to register, please follow the DHS 8to18 link - https://il.8to18.com/DixonHS/home
Sharing information from our friends at The Dixon Theatre. Registration is still available for the Fall shows. The Dixon: Kids ages 5-10 show is 101 Dalmatians. The Dixon: Young Actors ages 11-18 show is Hello, Dolly! Click here to get registered https://dixontheatre.com/childrens-theatre-fall-registration/
Sharing information from our friends at The Dixon Theatre. Registration is still available for the Fall shows. The Dixon: Kids ages 5-10 show is 101 Dalmatians. The Dixon: Young Actors ages 11-18 show is Hello, Dolly! Forms are attached.
Attention families arriving at RMS today for Tools For School. Asphalt is being laid in front of the school. Please use caution as you are coming down the hill. You may have to enter and leave through the exit to gain access to the building.
District and building administration learning about leadership coaching and creating our best environments and communication opportunities.
The first day of school is approaching and we are finalizing transportation information. If you have not registered and filled out your transportation form, please contact your school. As a first step in the notification of bussing information, we want you to know that there have been minimal changes to the bus routes. If your child has ridden the bus in the past, you should plan to be on the same route, with the same stops, at basically the same time. Please be at your bus stop early on the first day of school. For your reference, the shuttle schedule has been posted to the website and is attached to this message. https://www.dps170.org/documents/parents-%26-students/transportation/492114 Your bus assignment should be posted to the Lumen Portal by Monday, August 14th.
RMS Cross Country - Practice begins this evening, Monday, August 7th from 6-7:30pm at the Dixon Bike Path north of Washington School.
K-5th Grade Class Lists will be posted Monday, August 7th at 3PM on Door 1 of each elementary building for the 23-24 school year. Flyer is attached.
Please register your student online or in-person by this Friday, August 4. K-5 class lists will be posted on the front door of each elementary building by 3 pm on Mon., Aug. 7. If your student isn't registered by Friday, they will be placed on a class list when school starts.
Attention DPS Families! We have a great TALKLINE interview from 7/31/23 featuring Margo Empen. She addresses the start of school and everything that parents and students need to know. Click the link to listen to the full interview. http://www.nrgmediadixon.com/podcasts/
The Lee County Health Department will be on site at Reagan Middle School from 9AM-12PM to administer school physicals. No appointment necessary. 50$ Cash Only. Flyer is attached.
Welcome back everyone! Now that registration is taking place and the buildings are getting ready for the start of the year, it is time to start thinking about bussing. We are compiling all of the bus information including preparing routes/stops, compiling bus lists, and planning for notifying families. Please be patient and watch for our next update in the weeks ahead.#GoPurple
Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded and placed on our website. Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President and the Superintendent by Noon on Monday, July 31, 2023. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.