Lunch is served TODAY! Our Summer Food Program is open today and serving pizza for lunch!
SERVING SITES & TIMES starting on Friday, June 1st
Du Quoin Elementary & Middle School Commons
845 E. Jackson Street
Breakfast: 8 - 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ward School
200 N. Division Street
Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Derby Community Hall
(Behind the old Atkins Flooring building)
214 W. High Street
Breakfast: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
***Beginning Date: June 1, 2023***
***Ending Date: July 28, 2023***
No carryout meals available this year.
Meals are free for children age 0-18
Ages 19 and up: Breakfast - $1.00 Lunch - $2.00
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Summer Food Program rolls out TOMORROW at 3 convenient locations: the K-8 school, Ward School and Derby Community Hall (across the street from the old Atkins flooring store). Tomorrow's menu...
Breakfast:
muffins, fruit, milk
Lunch:
pizza, tossed salad/Dressing and Fruit, milk
See the pic for more details about times and locations.
DU QUOIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Du Quoin Education Association awarded three $500 scholarships this year. The recipients this year are Sophie Davis, Eli File, and Elizabeth Loyd. Sophie Davis is the daughter of Mandie and Tim Davis of DuQuoin. Eli File is the son of Shawn and Shelly File of DuQuoin. Elizabeth Loyd is the daughter of Kimberly and Scott Loyd of DuQuoin. All three recipients are children of DEA members and graduated from Du Quoin High School.
Students receiving the scholarship must be graduates of Du Quoin High School or the children of a DEA member, accepted into a College of Education program, and have attained junior standing in college.
Congratulations to all recipients!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees, Darcy Gossett, Deana Kelly, and Tena Rennison! We are so fortunate to have been part of your journey. Thank you for all the countless opportunities and support provided to the students and DuQuoin community! Enjoy 🎉
Tonight's graduation ceremony can be found here.
https://youtube.com/@dhsbaseballyt7027
The graduation ceremony for the DHS Class of 2023 will be held in Anders Gym this evening at 6 PM. The decision to move the ceremony indoors is due to the possibility of storms/lightning in the area during the late afternoon and evening hours.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023!
Elementary News for the Week of May 22nd
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7BdawoU96bmUWx7xYyXngZpPVYqSkx3/view?usp=share_link
21st Century Summer Programs are open for registration. Check out the flyer for more details. Registration forms are available from the school office and being accepted through Monday, May 22nd. Camps will fill quickly!
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d4m3-zau3ChDLivxLi2XljuIIFS01ZLU/view?usp=share_link
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fDaW0I_7rq4End-Bg5DExbPwV85qLOww/view?usp=share_link
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-Xwy8pUkSTmI0tMWFYoffv2KDEyiuur/view?usp=share_link
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SAnPfnr9CFoFmhMHWFQnoOj66EsewniQ/view?usp=share_link
Elementary News for the Week of April 10th
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EzoU45Z3RtxqGHHi7U86KTt9BLRQZqvb/view?usp=share_link
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!
