Our Washington Spirit Award goes to Mrs. Shipman! She is one of our Kindergarten teachers. She is always positive and full of energy. She is kind and patient with everyone. She always willing to try new things to help support her students and coworkers. She works hard to ensure everyone who steps foot into her classroom feels like family!
A message from our friends at Dixon PTO:
Please see the attached graphic about the upcoming Parent & Family University Workshop: Attendance Matters!
Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for information on the Dixon Junior Dukes Annual Dance Clinic! #gopurple #bepurple
Day #9 in the life of a Washington Student: NURSE APRIL! Nurse April won our Spirit of Washington award for this week! She is always smiling and working hard to fix up students and staff. She has taken numerous trainings to support the medical needs of our students. She is kind and never shy to reach out to parents! We appreciate you Nurse April!
There is no school on Labor Day. Enjoy your weekend! #BePurple
A Message from Dixon PTO...
Don't Forget! Tonight is the Night!
Don't Forget! Tonight is the Night!
Day #8 in the life of a Washington Student: Sensory Breaks! Sometimes our students have big feelings or just need a break! We have two sensory paths, two sensory rooms, and a sensory wall! They are used to improve focus/attention and support emotional regulation.
Day #7 in the life of a Washington Student: our school environment We make small improvements all the time to make our school more welcoming. Check out some of our improvements made over the summer!
Dixon Public Schools is looking to fill substitute positions throughout the district. Please follow the directions on the graphic or click this link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214
Day #6 in the life of a Washington Student: PE Did you know our students have 40 minutes of PE everyday? We start each PE class with stretches and warm ups. Then students have fun while learning organized games and spacial awareness!
Thank you to everyone who enjoyed a popsicle tonight! It was a great first week of school!
Day #5 in the life of a Washington Student: Our Building Custodian- Roger!
This was our first week handing out our Washington Spirit Award to a staff member who exemplifies ALL the values of Dixon Public Schools: a team player, supportive, positive and solution focused! Roger works hard to keep our school clean and safe! We appreciate you and all the ways you help us EVERY Single DAY! Thank you Roger! #bepurple
This was our first week handing out our Washington Spirit Award to a staff member who exemplifies ALL the values of Dixon Public Schools: a team player, supportive, positive and solution focused! Roger works hard to keep our school clean and safe! We appreciate you and all the ways you help us EVERY Single DAY! Thank you Roger! #bepurple
Day #4 in the life of a Washington student: Morning Bins. While teachers are greeting students gathering BEE folders, helping with lunch choices, the students are enjoying a soft start to the day. This helps children transition into a structured school day by starting with calm, engaging activities like blocks, legos, play dough, and much more.
Just a reminder that the PTO Spirit Wear Fundraiser orders are due tomorrow.
Here is the shopping link, or a paper order from can be obtained from your school office.
https://www.rubysboutiqueil.com/shop/dixon-pto-spirit-wear/O6GRHLFI5IVCBFIDA5GJL457?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc&location_id=11ec81e8ffff64a0a0fdac1f6bbbd01e
When checking out, choose "Pick up at Store" and items will be delivered to your school building.
Here is the shopping link, or a paper order from can be obtained from your school office.
https://www.rubysboutiqueil.com/shop/dixon-pto-spirit-wear/O6GRHLFI5IVCBFIDA5GJL457?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc&location_id=11ec81e8ffff64a0a0fdac1f6bbbd01e
When checking out, choose "Pick up at Store" and items will be delivered to your school building.
Happy first day of Pre-K! These little smiles are contagious! It's going to be a great year!
Kinder families: Don't forget about popsicles on the playground to celebrate our first FULL week of school! Come play Friday 8/22 from 4-5
Day #3 in the life of a Washington student:
Bus Supervision! We take our bus supervision very seriously. Each day we take attendance as Washington students get on their bus. We have bus tags on every child's backpack to help us know what bus they ride! Mr. M and Mal work every morning and afternoon to keep us safe! THANK YOU!! 🛑Please be mindful of buses with their lights on and stop signs out! 🛑
Washington School Picture Day is Coming!!
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Order forms going home this week
Pick your background
Can order online!
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Order forms going home this week
Pick your background
Can order online!
Sharing information from our friends at Woodlawn Arts Academy
