Free Summer meals for kids are still running through next week by DPS 170. Reminder: No meal this Thursday, June 19th due to the holiday. Also, please see the United Way flyer for information on Wednesday grab and go meals.
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
summer meals dps 25
united way summer meals 25
Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is July 24th, 2025. Returning students can go to the District Office and get help with online registration. New students can go to the District Office anytime to fill out paperwork. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.
3 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
walk in registration
Attention DPS Families! Don't wait until the last minute! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.
8 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
registration letter 25-26
Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for office hours this Summer.
20 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
summer hours 2025 flyer
May you always know how much you work matters and carry with you the difference you have made! Your Jefferson Family will miss you dearly and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
21 days ago, Kelli Full
Jefferson Elementary retiring and non-returning staff members
DPS #170 is Hiring! See the attached graphic for more information. #BePurple
21 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
hiring graphic
We miss our students already and can't wait to see you again in August.  Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2025-2026 Open Houses.  Parents, you can bring school supplies to the Open Houses so your students don't have to carry everything in on the first day of school. #BePurple
22 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
Open Houses flyer
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a blast in the bounce houses as part of our Year End Celebration!
23 days ago, Kelli Full
2nd grader heads down the slide
third graders pose in front of the bouncy house
third graders jump inside the bouncy house
third grade students head down the slide
students smile and wait for the bounce house
2nd graders wait in line for the bounce house
2nd graders wait to bounce in the bounce house
2nd grader smiles after going through the inflatable
2nd graders wait in line for the ferris wheel inflatable
Our final Friday of positive office referrals ... we will miss these Fridays but enjoyed honoring these students today!
26 days ago, Kelli Full
Mr. Hoyle's entire class
four second grade students with positive office referrals and prizes
It wasn't a Tuesday, but we celebrated anyway! These amazing individuals make our school a better place and we are so proud to work with each of them!
26 days ago, Kelli Full
Ms. Dewey and her Toot your horn certificate and horn
Mr. Hereford  and his Toot your horn certificate and horn
Ms. Tori and her Toot your horn certificate and horn
Ms. Janna and her Toot your horn certificate and horn
Ms. Dewey's Toot your Horn certificate
Ms. Hereford's Toot your Horn certificate
Ms. Tori's Toot your Horn certificate
Ms. Janna's Toot your Horn certificate
📣 May is Better Speech Language and Hearing Month! 🗣️👂 We celebrated Better Speech, Language, and Hearing Month this May! Our dedicated team of Speech-Language Pathologists is proud to support the students across our district in developing strong communication skills—because every voice matters. 📸 Meet the team behind the mission!
26 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
facilitators posing for photo
We celebrated the end of the school year with Kona Ice today! We were grateful for the sunshine and the time outside together celebrating!
26 days ago, Kelli Full
Kona Ice truck and our helpers!
Ms. Saunders class and Kona Ice
2nd grade boy with Kona Ice
Mrs. Buikema and her class enjoying Kona Ice
students lined up outside for Kona Ice
2nd grade girl with Kona Ice
Ms. Stone's class enjoying Kona Ice
2nd grade girls enjoying Kona Ice
Deadline is tomorrow: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85 The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
28 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
superintendent search survey reminder
DPS Schools were honored with the United Way Spirit Award in recognition of the staff and students' strong commitment to giving back to the community. The RMS Builders Club played a leading role in this achievement by organizing the fundraising campaign and dedicating many volunteer hours to local service projects. Ms. Becker and two Builders Club officers attended the May board meeting to share this accomplishment with the school board. #gopurple
28 days ago, Dixon Schools
Mrs. Becker & 2 students talk to the board about builders club
Reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85 The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
30 days ago, Dixon Public Schools
superintendent search survey reminder
Students in PE class work through team building exercises and racing with Mrs. Shippert and Mr. Masters.
30 days ago, Kelli Full
a third grade student gets ready for a race
Third grade students get ready to race.
2nd grade students work together to use tubes to pass a ball from one person to the next.
2nd grade students work together to use tubes to pass a ball from one person to the next.
This year we are offering supply kits through edukits for the families to purchase if they don't want to do their own school supply shopping. The kits are delivered directly to the school and will be available for pick up at open house. https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12960/Jefferson%20Elementary%20School%20Dixon,%20IL
about 1 month ago, Dixon Public Schools
edukit graphic
We celebrated our last KINDNESS day today! It is always so joyful when celebrating our amazing students!
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
A group of 2nd and 3rd grade kindness students with certificates and medals
A 2nd grade student enjoying a donut with her medal
Yesterday, we celebrated two of our 2nd grade team members, Mrs. Kingham and Mrs. Sandee. These individuals pour love into our school and our students daily. We hope they "Toot their own horns" all week long!
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
Mrs. Kingham with certificate and horn
Mrs. Kingham's Toot your own horn certificate
Ms. Sanddee with toot your own horn certificate and two 2nd grade students
Mrs. Sandee's toot your own horn certificate
2nd grade raised Painted Lady butterflies. Each class received 6 caterpillars, food, and a habitat. This was part of our life cycle unit in Amplify.
about 1 month ago, Kelli Full
Butterflies in the net with chrysalis
2nd graders following their teacher outside to release butterflies
2nd graders looking into the butterfly net