The regular June Board meeting has been rescheduled at the following date and time: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., K-8 Media Center.
The Du Quoin Board of Education meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled. We will be working to reschedule the June regular board meeting. Thank you!
-Steve
Summer food has new opportunities this year. We are able to provide a grab and go or meal pickup and two convenient locations. The combo meal contains a breakfast and lunch.
Keyes Park 10:30-11:15 am.
DQ pool 11:45-12:30 pm.
Note: We are extending our times due increased participation starting Monday June 17, 2024.
Grab and go meals (meal pickup) are free for children (18 and under). (For anyone over 18 that would like a meal the cost is $5.) The child(ren) are encouraged to be present to receive a meal. If a child is picking up for more than just themselves we ask that the parent/guardian provide authorization as well.
We are asking parents if the child nor the parent/guardian can be present at meal pickup. The parent/guardian fill out an authorization form. The purpose of this form is for the parent/guardian to grant permission to other adults or caregivers to pick up meals on behalf of their child(ren). This form should include the names of adults or caregivers authorized to pick up meals, the parent/guardian name of person completing the form and contact phone number, and the names and ages of the child(ren)
We have a link to an online authorization form that can easily be filled out and kept on file. We will also have paper copies that can be filled out as well. We will have those available at each mobile site. You will only have to do this one time. We continue to have the persons picking up the meals to sign in each day. We appreciate your cooperation.
Parent/guardian authorization - https://bit.ly/3VoF5Z9
The 21st Century summer program is still enrolling for the following class:
Summer in Color, taught by Mrs. Amanda Casey, for students entering grades: 6th -9th.
Students will be given the opportunity to be creative with hands-on and interactive experiences while exploring their artistic sides. This summer camp will allow students to exhibit their artistic side creating a variety of arts and crafts. Activities will include painting, tie-dying, crayon art, epoxy tumblers and more.
Dates: June 17 – 21 and 24 - 28
Use the online registration here https://forms.gle/m2TDRgoUKh3s7NWz5 or contact the program at the high school office between 8-12 to get enrolled by calling 618-542-4744.
Summer Foods Program will be held at Du Quoin High School June 3 - July 26, 2024.
Congratulations to Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Robison and Mr. Caldwell and best wishes in retirement! Thank you for your many years of service! Your legacy will live forever in the Du Quoin School District!
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Out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s DHS graduation will be held in Anders Gymnasium. Although the chance of rain may be minimal during the timing of the event, even a light pop up shower could ruin the evening. We do not want to take that chance.
The Du Quoin Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting; Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting location; K-8 media center - 845 East Jackson St. Du Quoin , IL 62832.
FY 24 Budget Amendment Process - Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School Board of Du Quoin District #300 in the
County of Perry, State of Illinois, that the tentative amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 845 East Jackson St. Du Quoin, Illinois in this School District from May 17, 2024 through June 18, 2024.
Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said amended budget will be held on June 18, 2024 at 845 East Jackson St. Du Quoin, Illinois at 6:00 p.m. in the County of Perry, State of Illinois.
Click the link below for the May 2024 edition of Indian Pride.
https://duquoinschools-cusd-300.edurooms.com/engage/duquoin-cusd-300/newsletters/indian-pride-may-2024
Thank you for your patience. At this time all students are safe and the severe weather has passed. We are going to begin our afternoon bus route
At this time we continue to monitor the weather. All students and staff are safe. We will dismiss students and staff as soon as the weather is permitting.
At this time we are experiencing severe weather that may impact the safety of our afternoon bus routes. As a result, we are delaying today’s dismissal, May 8, 2024. All students are safely indoors at this time and we will wait until conditions are safe to board buses and begin our afternoon bus route. A follow up message will be sent out when we have started the afternoon bus route.
Good Afternoon,
We are diligently monitoring the weather at this time. If severe weather approaches during school hours, please know that we will put our severe weather procedures in place to ensure the safety of students and staff. Additionally, if severe weather poses a threat at dismissal time plans will be communicated if any changes need to be made.
As required by the ISBE, A public hearing of the Board of Education, Du Quoin District #300 has been scheduled. The Board of Education will conduct a Public Hearing for the purposes of requesting a Waiver of School Code to allow the District to hold a full day school improvement day (1 day) during the 2024-2025 school year using banked instructional minutes. The hearing will be held in the k-8 media center ( 845 East Jackson St. Du Quoin, Illinois 62832 ) on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the school day, there was an incident at Du Quoin High School involving Du Quoin High School Students and some other High School Students and an Orbeez device. DHS administration is working with the Du Quoin Police Department to investigate the incident. Students: this is a reminder, look alike weapons/guns are prohibited from school property including the parking lot.
Join us in celebrating our 5th-6th grade student champions at the Regional Brain Games today. 1st place out of 30 teams across the Southern Illinois region - awesome accomplishent Harrison, Henry, Tianna and Holden ! Roll DQ Tribe! (students are pictured with their sponsors, Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Fitch)
Please click on the following link to view the April 2024 edition of Indian Pride using your desktop, tablet or mobile device. Go Indians! Click Link; https://duquoinschools-cusd-300.edurooms.com/engage/duquoin-cusd-300/newsletters/indian-pride-april-2024.
Du Quoin students in grades 8th, 10th and 12th ONLY are being asked to participate in a
voluntary survey called the Illinois Youth Survey, the purpose of which is to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. Participation will involve completing a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be confidentially administered by a classroom teacher, counselor, or community member who has received training on administering this survey. Your child’s participation will last no more than one class period (40-45 minutes). Risks related to participating are minimal, but some questions ask about sensitive topics and personal behavior that might make some students feel uncomfortable. Examples of potentially sensitive topics include questions about substance use, bullying, dating violence, school climate, and screen time.
The benefits related to this research include improving your community’s ability to develop programs and strategies to prevent youth problem behaviors and enhance youth development. The alternative to participating in the survey is an alternate activity such as quiet reading in the classroom. Your child will receive an opt- out form and you may have your child participate in the alternative activity. More information will be provided on the Illinois Youth Survey Opt-Out Form.
Click Link for the Opt-Out Form; IYS Opt - Out Notification: https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/conducting/opt-out
Reminder: There is no 21st Century afterschool program on Thursday, Mar. 28 due to school dismissal at 2 pm for Easter Break.