The middle school band, chorus 🎶and high school band present the 2023 Spring Concert tonight in Hibbs Auditorium at Du Quoin High School. Concert begin at 6 pm, hope to see you there! 🎷
Elementary News for the week of May 8th
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You're cordially invited to the District 300 Art Show Thursday, May 11 . Student work will be on display in the K-8 building from all three schools. The doors open at 5:30 pm with awards beginning at 6:30. So much talent, make plans now to come out and support our art program!
Senior Final Exam Schedule:
Wednesday, May 10: Periods 5th, 6th, and 7th
Thursday, May 11: Periods 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Friday, May 12: Make-up Day for Finals; Baccalaureate practice 2 PM - First Baptist
Church
Exemption forms are due back to the main office by 3:30 PM this Friday, May 5.
Elementary News for the week of May 1st
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Camp BETA is a free overnight camp for youth ages 10-16 with Type 1 diabetes. Camp BETA is a collaboration between Southern Illinois Healthcare, the Diabetes Today Resource Team and Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. If you have a child in this age range who is a Type 1 diabetic, you can register for Camp BETA at the Touch of Nature website at ton.siu.edu.
Elementary News for the week of April 24th
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Dental Safari will be coming to District #300 on April 24th and 25th this year for all students enrolled in Pre-K thru 12th grade! They provide a super convenient dental service that provides cleanings, examinations, and fluoride treatments. When needed, they will also call you and set up return dates for other needed dental procedures like fillings and repairs. If you register your child for a cleaning and exam, Dental Safari will see your child during the school day and provide the required dental exam form for students in kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade. It will also meet those grade level requirements for next year!
The link below will take you directly to the Dental Safari registration page. Feel free to call your child’s school nurse at (618) 542-2646 (Elementary and Middle School) or (618) 542-4744 (High School) with any questions.
To register, please go to www.dentalsafariforms.com.
Elementary News for the week of April 17th
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Elementary News for the Week of April 10th
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SCHEDULE CHANGE: An update from the high school theater department. There is no performance tonight due to the threat of severe weather. Due to scheduling conflicts "Robin Hood and His Merry Men" theater production will now have a 3:00 PM matinee on Saturday, April 1 and an evening production at 7:00 PM. There will be no Sunday performance. We apologize for all of the re-scheduling.
Are you ready for a night of laughter and adventure? Look no further than the DuQuoin High School Theatre Department's production of "Robin Hood and His Merry Men" by Richard Gremel.
Join us on March 31st and April 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Hibbs Auditorium. Watch as Robin Hood and his band of misfits take on the tyrannical Prince John and Sheriff of Nottingham in this hilarious retelling of the classic story.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Bring your family and friends and join us for a night of laughter and fun. We can't wait to see you there!
Elementary News for the Week of March 27th
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21st Century Announcement: The DES/DMS afterschool program is canceled tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21. Please send a note or contact the school at (618) 542-2646 if you need to make dismissal arrangements for Tuesday, March 21.
Elementary News for the Week of March 20th
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21st Century is proud to offer the Cooking Class with Mr. Landon Chandler from the University of Illinois Extension on Thursday, April 13 and May 4. These classes are free to the community and will be held in the K-8 building commons areas. This is a perfect family event and a wonderful opportunity for teens wanting to add to their babysitting employment portfolio. Oh, and high school students, what better way to get ready for college with these cooking ideas. Registration is open and classes are limited, so get enrolled today! Follow this link to reserve your seat at the table https://bit.ly/21stcenturycooking
Contact Diana Rea with any questions.
Elementary News for the Week of March 6th.
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NEWS RELEASE
Contact Person: Teresa Stacey
Du Quoin High School
500 East South
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744 Extension 2108
tstacey@duquoinschools.org
DU QUOIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
The Du Quoin Education Association is awarding a $500 scholarship for the 27th time in the spring of 2023. The funds were raised from contributions by Du Quoin Education Association members, District 300 teachers. More than $12,000 has been awarded over the past 25 years.
The requirements are: graduate of Du Quoin High School or son/daughter of a DEA member, accepted into a College of Education program, and attained junior standing in college. Priority will be given to a son/daughter of a DEA member.
Applications are available from DEA Scholarship Chair Mrs. Teresa Stacey, Du Quoin High School, 500 East South, Du Quoin, IL 62832, (618) 542-4774 Extension 2108, tstacey@duquoinschools.org, or the Guidance Office at Du Quoin High School. The deadline for this year’s application packet is April 20, 2023.
Elementary News for the Week of February 27th.
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Elementary News for the Week of February 20th.
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