The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 , in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked is the meeting agenda. https://aptg.co/GJNzcy

6 days ago, Diana Rea

Du Quoin CUSD #300 is excited to partner with First Student to welcome families back for a fun-filled Back-to-School Bash on Monday, August 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Du Quoin Elementary School.

This event is open to students of all grade levels and is a great way to kick off the new school year while completing registration.
We appreciate First Student for sponsoring this special event and look forward to seeing our students and families on August 3!

19 days ago, Diana Rea
1st Student Welcome
🍎 Du Quoin Elementary School – Important Back-to-School Dates! 📚

The start of the school year is just around the corner! Be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
19 days ago, Amanda Milam
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🌱📚 Back to School Night is Coming! 📚🌱

We can’t wait to welcome our Papoose families back for another amazing school year! Join us on Tuesday, August 11th, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for Back to School Night at Du Quoin Elementary.

Come meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom, learn important information for the upcoming year, and get ready for a year of growing strong learners and leaders! 🌳✨

We are excited to begin our journey together as we Plant Seeds Today, Grow Leaders Tomorrow with our Rooted in Success theme!

We can’t wait to see our students and families! ❤️🖤
Ms. Milam

#PapoosePride #RootedInSuccess
21 days ago, Amanda Milam
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📢 Don’t Forget! New Student Registration is August 3rd!

New students can register on Monday, August 3rd, from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Du Quoin Elementary.

Returning families, please log in to TeacherEase and complete your student’s online registration as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call us at 618-542-2646. We’re excited to get ready for a great school year! 🌱📚

25 days ago, Amanda Milam
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The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 , in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked is the meeting agenda bulletin. https://aptg.co/Cr2-9r

about 1 month ago, Diana Rea
📢 Attention Parents of Rising 1st–4th Grade Students!

If you have not completed your student’s online registration, please do so as soon as possible. Completing registration helps us prepare for a successful start to the school year!

Incoming Kindergarten Parents: If your child attended Kindergarten Screening, there is no need to complete online registration. We will take care of the registration process for you.

If you are unable to complete online registration, please see the picture below for additional information.

If you are having any issues with the registration process or need assistance, please call the school office. We are happy to help!

Thank you for taking care of this important step. We can’t wait to welcome our students back to Du Quoin Elementary! ❤️🖤
about 1 month ago, Amanda Milam
Elementary Registration

Du Quoin Educational Foundation announces date and registration details for the 19th Annual James Booker Memorial Gold Scramble Fundraiser - find out more here https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/3019380

about 2 months ago, Diana Rea
📢 Facilities Projects K-8 Parking & Entrance Update 📢 As work continues on the front parking lot, all Summer Program students, families, staff, and visitors should park in the back of the K–8 building and enter through the back sidewalk doors until further notice. 🚗 Please allow a few extra minutes for arrival and dismissal as everyone adjusts to the temporary traffic pattern. 🍎 Summer Foods Don’t forget that free summer meals are available for children through our Summer Foods Program. Please check the Summer Foods Program flyer for meal locations, dates, and times. Find menus here https://www.duquoinschools.org/dining Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these important facility improvements. We look forward to seeing everyone at summer programs! Diana, Superintendent
about 2 months ago, Diana Rea
summer foods flyer
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 , in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked is the meeting agenda bulletin. https://aptg.co/6dH6tx.
2 months ago, Diana Rea

Du Quoin CUSD #300 Summer Food Service Program is back!

Starting June 8th come see us at Du Quoin Elementary School for Breakfast or Lunch. Other options are to stop by Keyes Park or Du Quoin Municipal Pool for a grab and go meal. We can't wait to see you there.

3 months ago, Justin Engelmann
Summer Food Service Program
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 the tentative amended budget for Du Quoin CUSD 300 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, will be on file and available for public inspection at the Du Quoin CUSD 3200 District Office, 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832, during normal business hours between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Notice is further given that a public hearing on the district’s tentative amended budget will be held on the 18th day of June 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the K-8 Media Center at 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Board of Education of Du Quoin CUSD 300 in the County of Perry, State of Illinois.
3 months ago, Diana Rea

The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 , in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked is the meeting agenda bulletin. https://aptg.co/xb2Q7N

3 months ago, Diana Rea
Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 and the Vancil family invite the public to attend a bench dedication in memory of Sam Vancil, former Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board member.

The dedication will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 PM in front of the K-4 Building at 845 East Jackson Street. Community members are welcome to attend.
3 months ago, Diana Rea
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 , in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. Linked is the meeting agenda https://aptg.co/bkVq-r
3 months ago, Diana Rea
📣 Online Registration is NOW OPEN! 📣

It’s time to get ready for the new school year! 🎒📚
Log in to your TeacherEase account to complete online registration today!

✅ Go to www.teacherease.com

✅ Click Miscellaneous > Online Registration
✅ Complete forms for each student
✅ Pay fees (if needed)

💡 If you don’t see your child listed, contact your school office.

Let’s get registered and ready for an awesome year ahead! 🚀 #DuQuoinPride
3 months ago, Diana Rea
3 months ago, Amanda Milam
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🎨 Join Us for a Fine Arts Celebration! 🎨

The DES and DMS Art Program invites families and community members to a special evening celebrating student creativity and artistic achievement.

Our art gallery will be open throughout the elementary school and commons beginning at 5:00 PM, showcasing the incredible talents of our students. This event highlights the strength of our arts education program and will include student awards presented by our art teachers.

Come out and support our young artists, explore their work, and celebrate the creativity that makes our schools so special! ✨

4 months ago, Diana Rea
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Reminder: Monday, May 4, is a late start school improvement day. Classes begin at 9 am.

4 months ago, Diana Rea
Lunch menu fixed!
4 months ago, Amanda Milam
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