National School Breakfast Week continues tomorrow with another new item to try...the DQ Griddle! I like the sound of that.

Check out our school news for the week of Mar. 4, 2020 http://bit.ly/PapooseNews3_4_20
We recently shared some info & a survey by e-mail about an idea for a 1-hour late start schedule to use 5-6 times next year. If you do not have an e-mail in TeacherEase and would like the info & take the survey, you can stop in the main office of your child's school. Thank you!

NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK - It's a proven fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The cafeteria will be celebrating National School Breakfast Week with special menus each morning for breakfast! Tomorrow (Tuesday), it's a breakfast bowl w/biscuit sticks!

Here is the news from Du Quoin Elementary http://bit.ly/PapooseNews2_26_20 @despapoose
Papoose News can be found at this link. http://bit.ly/2vMFxbH Also please remember tomorrow, Feb. 20, is our spring picture day.
Congrats to Emily Boyett for earning 3rd Place in the national essay contest for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education! Well done!

The @duquoinHS scholar bowl team is seeded #1 in the IHSA Sectional group, reflecting their outstanding season to date. Up next, the Masonic Tourney, the SIRR tourney, then IHSA Regional. We wish success to the team and @ry_summrs1!

Papoose News Feb. 12, 2020 http://bit.ly/2HdxjeS
We’ve got a great group at the ACES academic competition today at John A. Logan College! We wish you success!

Remember families - Thursday, Feb. 6 is a 2PM dismissal for school improvement. ~ Principal Rea
Here's the news from DES! http://bit.ly/31rCSja
Centerstone will offer parent support groups throughout Southern Illinois. The new group, called Parent Peers Empowering Parents, will meet throughout the year to provide support, education and inspiration for all parents of Southern Illinois. See the pic for more details.


Check out Du Quoin Elementary’s 2019-2020 One School, One Book title! We can’t wait to get started reading with our school community.



If you're interested in a Head Start or Pre-K program for your child, check out the information in the pictured flyer regarding a free screening.

Papoose News Jan. 29, 2020
http://bit.ly/2RYc6dX
The DHS National Honor Society is hosting its annual blood drive TODAY in the auxiliary gym at DHS. The drive lasts until 2 PM and walk-ins are welcome!

I just wanted send a reminder that we will be celebrating our 100th day of school tomorrow, Jan. 29. ~ Principal Rea
Thank you @duquoinhs #friendsofrachel club for helping us make our chain of #kindness! We will display it proudly and remember to always #choosetobekind as we make DES the #happiestplaceonearth! (challenge Mickey 🐭)



Congratulations to our elementary student winners for the trait of Honesty! #pride @despapoose

