Washington Elementary

Attention Pre-K Families!

Kindergarten is starting SOON! Here are some important dates to remember!

Do you have questions about Kindergarten? Here is a link to the Kindergarten Preview slideshow with everything you need to know!


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Attention DPS Families! If anyone is still in need of a Physical for their upcoming season, you can go to OSF Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave. It is running from 12pm-4pm today only! The cost is $35. Scan the QR code to register or click this link

https://apps.osfhealthcare.org/saint-katharine/calendar/search/?keyword=&time=all&zip_postal=&radius=10&category=OSF%20Saint%20Katharine%20Medical%20Center%20-%20Sports%20Physical%20Clinic&per_page=100

Washington Elementary School is looking for a Pre-K Teacher for the 25-26 school year with employment available on August 11th, 2025. The school has a Gold Status designation, which signifies the highest standards of quality in their curriculum, teaching practices, and overall environment, given by the Illinois State Board of Education. Please click the following link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Elementary+School+Teaching&subcategory=Early+Childhood

Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is open! If you are having trouble getting registered online, make sure you come get the help you need! Please see the following locations and times. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.

Attention DPS Families! Walk in Registration is tomorrow! If you are having trouble getting registered online, make sure you come get the help you need! Please see the following locations and times. If you have any questions, reach out at 815-373-4966.

Attention DPS Families! Elementary Class Lists (K-5) will be posted on Wednesday, August 6th at 3:00pm.

Attention DPS Families! Open Houses are in a few short weeks!

Here are the dates for Washington Elementary School:
Monday, August 11th, 2025
4:00pm-5:00pm 1st Grade Only

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
7:45am-4pm Kindergarten
(These are scheduled time slots, please check email for instructions for Sign Up Genius)

Come cool off with the Dixon Elementary School Principals on August 5th! Check out the flyer to find a location near you!

DPS #170 is Hiring at Thomas J. Dempsey Day School! See the attached graphic for more information. #BePurple

Ok, we are going to try again this week!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽for no rain! We hope to see you down at Dixon City Market this Wednesday to give Mrs. Ramirez a dunk into the icy cold water and get your 50/50 tickets! 💦

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.

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.

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.

Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for office hours this Summer.

DPS #170 is Hiring! See the attached graphic for more information. #BePurple

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

Congratulations to our PERFECT attendance winners for the entire year! Way to go!

Happy last day of school! Washington School celebrated with an end of the year celebration outside! Thank you to our volunteers! We hope everyone that's a wonderful summer!