📚✨ Celebrating our Du Quoin CUSD 300 Educators this American Education Week! Their passion and commitment fuel our community and empower our students. 💖 Thank you for all you do! Tag a teacher who inspires you or share how has a teacher impacted your life? Share your positive stories! ❤️ #AmericanEducationWeek #Gratitude#ThankYouTeachers #DQ300Educators #EducationMatters
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/30pkp
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in the District Professional Development Room at 1:00 PM. https://5il.co/2zpg0
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. Engelmann, Mr. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Woodsides! https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/1829521
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/2yl6j
🎗️Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9 is a Late Start School Improvement Day with classes beginning at 9am.
Du Quoin CUSD #300 Families,
As we begin the week, I want to provide the following reminders. This week is Homecoming week and each school has theme dress up days. Below are upcoming dates and specifics:
Thurs., Oct. 3
• 1 hour Early Dismissal for Homecoming Parade - No 21st Century Afterschool Program
• 3 pm Homecoming Parade
Fri., Oct. 4 - 1/2 Day School Improvement
Wed., Oct. 9 - Late Start School Improvement - 9am
Fri., Oct. 11
• No School - ROE Teacher Institute Day
• End of 1st Quarter
Mon., Oct. 14 - No School - Columbus Day
Thurs., Oct. 17 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 6:30 pm
https://www.duquoinschools.org/events
~ Diana Rea, Acting Superintendent
Come join our team! Du Quoin CUSD 300 is seeking qualified candidates for classroom support paraprofessionals, clerical aide with substitute teaching license and more. Check posting here https://www.duquoinschools.org/page/job-opportunities to get more information and application.
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://bit.ly/4e7LqR6
Dear parents/guardians,
Today, after a fire drill in the middle school some students were discussing intruder drills and recent school violence events in Geogia. Mrs. Woodsides took quick action this afternoon and evening to interview all the students who were involved in the discussion. The discussion was about students feeling uneasy given the recent events. There is no threat at the middle school or other schools in our District .
Please be aware that students and staff are safe to attend school. Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we plan to have extra police present at school tomorrow out of an abundance of caution.
We take all threats seriously as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Again, after consultation with local authorities, threre is no threat and we feel comfortable that the school is safe at this time.
I want to thank Mrs. Woodsides for quickly dealing with the discussion and rumor and to the Du Quoin Police for their continued support.
Sincerely,
Diana Rea
Assistant Superintendent
Du Quoin CUSD 300
🎗️Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30 is a 1/2 day of student attendance for school improvement. Students will be dismissed at 11 am from the K-8 building and 11:10 am at the high school.
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 in the K-8 Media Center at 9:00 AM. https://5il.co/2ue5w
21st Century to offer informational night for new families and students during the Back-to-School Night on Mon., Aug. 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the K-8 Commons. Find out more here https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/1705002
City of Du Quoin - Family Night in the Park: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., Keyes City Park. Please come out and celebrate the start of another great school year!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Education of Du Quoin School District #300 in the County of Perry, State of Illinois that the new fiscal year’s Budget and Notice beginning July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Du Quoin School District #300 Central Office: 845 East Jackson Street Du Quoin, Illinois 62832. The new fiscal year Budget for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be on file from and after 9 o’clock a.m. on the 12th day of August 2024 through the 17th day of September 2024. The Public Hearing on the 2025 fiscal year budget will be held on September 17th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Du Quoin K-8 School Media Center located at 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, Illinois 62832.
The Du Quoin Board of Education will hold a special meeting: August 7, 2024 6:00 p.m. - Media Center, K-8 Building. Have a great weekend!
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.