We are excited to get the 2025-2026 school year started! In case you missed it, registration is this week!
Back-to-School dates for the District are as follows:
Wednesday, July 30 - New (and Returning) Student Registration - Du Quoin Elementary and Middle School - 8 am - 3 pm
Thursday, July 31 - New (and Returning) Student Registration - Du Quoin High School - 2-6 pm
If you completed registration online for the upcoming school year, you do not need to attend the registration date above. This is for those new to our District and returning students who have not completed online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.
Tuesday, Aug. 12 - Back-to-School Night for Du Quoin Elementary and Middle School from 6 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 13 - First Day of Student Attendance
Wednesday, Aug. 13 - Friday, Aug. 15 - 2 PM Early Dismissal
Thursday, Aug. 21 - Meet-the-Teacher /Gatorade Night at Du Quoin High School from 5:30 - 7 pm
Diana Rea, Superintendent
Du Quoin CUSD 300
Du Quoin Community,
We’re excited to share that summer facility upgrades are underway at Du Quoin High School to enhance safety and improve the overall experience for our students and community.
🔧 Parking Lot and Drive Resurfacing
Work will begin to resurface the staff parking area and driveways around the high school. For safety reasons, we ask that the public avoid using these areas while construction is in progress. Parking is available using the student parking lot and using the crosswalk to enter the school.
🏃 Track and Field Resurfacing
We also have the resurfacing of the track surrounding the Van Metre field expected to begin next week, weather permitting. During this time, the area will be an active construction site and closed to the public to ensure safety and allow the project to be completed on schedule.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we complete these important improvements. Both projects are expected to be completed in the next several weeks, just in time for the start of school.
Lastly, if you have not yet registered your student for the upcoming school year, please complete registration at your earliest convenience by logging into TeacherEase and completing the online registration process. Students return on Wednesday, Aug. 13!
Thank you for your continued support of Du Quoin CUSD 300!
We’re excited to share that summer facility upgrades are underway at Du Quoin High School to enhance safety and improve the overall experience for our students and community.
🔧 Parking Lot and Drive Resurfacing
Work will begin to resurface the staff parking area and driveways around the high school. For safety reasons, we ask that the public avoid using these areas while construction is in progress. Parking is available using the student parking lot and using the crosswalk to enter the school.
🏃 Track and Field Resurfacing
We also have the resurfacing of the track surrounding the Van Metre field expected to begin next week, weather permitting. During this time, the area will be an active construction site and closed to the public to ensure safety and allow the project to be completed on schedule.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we complete these important improvements. Both projects are expected to be completed in the next several weeks, just in time for the start of school.
Lastly, if you have not yet registered your student for the upcoming school year, please complete registration at your earliest convenience by logging into TeacherEase and completing the online registration process. Students return on Wednesday, Aug. 13!
Thank you for your continued support of Du Quoin CUSD 300!
Du Quoin CUSD 300 has posted the Board-approved amended budget for the 2025 fiscal year. https://5il.co/3lwfh
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/3lmo2
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/3jpwz
📢 Important Notice: District & School Closure on Friday, June 20
Please be advised that all school offices and summer programs will be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025. This includes school offices and all summer camp and class activities. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 23.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Diana Rea, Acting Superintendent
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 retirees!
We celebrate our retiring staff members, Karen Godwin, Shawn Kellerman, Mary Williams, and Donald Cole (not pictured). Your dedication and service have left a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community.
As you turn the page to this exciting next chapter, know that we thank you for everything—you will be deeply missed! ❤️
As required by ISBE, Du Quoin Board of Education will conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of requesting a waiver of school code to allow the District to hold a full day school improvement (1 day) using banked instructional minutes. A public hearing will be held in the K-8 media center as part of the regular Board of Education meeting at 845 East Jackson Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Du Quoin CUSD 300 is proud to be a host site for the 2025 Summer Foods program featuring both hot meal and grab-n-go options! Program will be held June 2 - July 31, 2025.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting its 2-Day Camp on June 5-6 this summer at Du Quoin High School for incoming 5th-8th graders (current 4th-7th graders). If you would like to register your student, please click on the following link: https://fca.regfox.com/2025perrypower
Du Quoin Community,
Due to safety concerns this evening, the high school graduation ceremony has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/3g94v
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a Special meeting to reorganize on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in the K-8 Media Center at 7:30 PM. https://5il.co/3ek59
Dear Families,
As a reminder for today’s early dismissal, we kindly ask all car rider families to park in designated parking spots behind the K-8 building when picking up students. Please do not park in the drop-off lane, along traffic flow lanes or use the front bus lane during dismissal.
With nearly 1,300 students being dismissed throughout the District, student safety is our top priority. Additional staff will be present along the K-8 building sidewalks to help direct traffic and answer questions.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal.
Diana Rea, Acting Superintendent
On Friday, May 2, the Street Machines event will be taking place on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds with vehicle registration between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM inside Gate 4.
Please note the following important reminders for car riders that day:
➡️No vehicles will be allowed to park inside Gate 4 for student drop-off or dismissal.
➡️Expect increased traffic and congestion in the area, particularly during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal times.
We encourage families to plan ahead and allow extra time for safe arrival and pick-up. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Diana Rea, Acting Superintendent
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in the K-8 Media Center at 6:00 PM. https://5il.co/3d49s
🎨 You're Invited to the All District Art Show! 🎨
Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our incredible students at the All District Art Show! Our K-12 artists have been hard at work, and now it's time to showcase their masterpieces.
🗓️ Thursday, May 1
📍 K-8 Building – Commons, Gym & Hallways
🕕 Awards announced at 6:15 PM
Don’t miss this inspiring evening filled with color, imagination, and the artistic spirit of Du Quoin students. Bring your friends and family—it's going to be a night to remember!
Reminder - 11:00 dismissal for Du Quoin Schools tomorrow, March 28, 2025
This is a message for all DES and DMS students that ride the Monkey or Snake bus. The Monkey and Snake bus routes will be combined today, March 27, 2025, for the afternoon routes. You can expect a slight delay in drop-off times due to the combining of these two routes. Thank you from the DES and DMS Administration.