Reminder: Monday, May 4, is a late start school improvement day. Classes begin at 9 am.
Lunch menu fixed!

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The Book Fair is here!! If you would like to help please sign up with the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BACAB2BAAF8CF8-63254794-spring
We can't wait to see what character Mrs. Bell dresses like tomorrow!!
We can't wait to see what character Mrs. Bell dresses like tomorrow!!
Reminder: No Afterschool program on Monday, April 27th!
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Jolly Trolley arrived with treats! Thanks to the sponsors and community organizer, Jean Provart, for this special support! Sponsors: St. Nick's Brewing Company, Gurtie's Goodies, American Legion, With Sugar on Top, First Baptist Youth Ministry, Justin and Mallory Yeager, Fenton's Collision, Eclipse Insurance, Banterra Bank, Creative Scapes, Teel Dentistry, Mark's Bakery


The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked the the meeting agenda https://aptg.co/Tp4gRF
If you have a child coming to Kindergarten next year—or know someone who does—please share this information with them. Thank you!

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given by the Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 Board of Education in the County of Perry, State of Illinois, that a public hearing will be held on the 2026-2027 school calendar. The District is choosing to exercise the flexibility for student attendance on Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday, Monday, March 1, 2027, by honoring the day through the use of School Activities on a School Holiday, in accordance with Section 24-2 of the School Code. A public hearing will be held on the 21st day of April 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the K-8 Media Center at 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, IL.
Dated this 8th day of April 2026
Board of Education of Du Quoin CUSD 300 in the County of Perry, State of Illinois.
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given by the Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 Board of Education in the County of Perry, State of Illinois, that a public hearing will be held on the 2026-2027 school calendar. The District is choosing to exercise the flexibility for student attendance on Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday, Monday, March 1, 2027, by honoring the day through the use of School Activities on a School Holiday, in accordance with Section 24-2 of the School Code. A public hearing will be held on the 21st day of April 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the K-8 Media Center at 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, IL.
Dated this 8th day of April 2026
Board of Education of Du Quoin CUSD 300 in the County of Perry, State of Illinois.
In support of our 3rd and 4th graders as they participate in IAR testing April 8th, 9th, and 10th, we will have fun color dress-up days to help keep spirits high and make testing week a little more exciting!

Enjoy the weekend festivities and the peaceful moments. A friendly reminder: school will resume on April 7. Happy weekend to everyone in Du Quoin!
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Newsletter 03/27/26






Du Quoin Families,
As we head into the next few weeks, please keep these important dates in mind:
✨ No School: April 2–6
📝 Elementary Testing: April 8–10
🎓 High School Testing: April 8
We hope your family enjoys some well-deserved time together during the extended holiday break. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to do their best!
Today’s lunch has been changed to Popcorn Chicken. We apologize for the confusion and the late notice—thank you for your understanding!
DES
DES
Reminder: Late Start Day Monday, March 23

Reminder for Monday, March 23rd.

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