Each monthly meeting of the Board of Education includes our "Reasons We Are Proud"! Check out the September report here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wolEUwZ4cHhjDiwFolb5yVGtix7MgxMkVQoHto0nnTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Check out our latest information and events on the Papoose News https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAOTRISmI4OU1DaENaSWY2WnhPSGhxTWV1S2lz/view?usp=sharing

Du Quoin High grads named Golden Apple Scholars; Program inducted largest class of aspiring educators to teach in Illinois schools-of-need...Way to go Chloe Hill and Emily Varner! ⁦‪@SIUC‬⁩ ⁦‪@goldenapple_il‬⁩ #TeachGolden http://www.duquoin.com/news/20190909/du-quoin-high-grads-named-golden-apple-scholars-program-inducted-largest-class-of-aspiring-educators-to-teach-in-illinois-schools-of-need

Van Metre Field has a new Nevco scoreboard thanks to the continued support of Pepsi Mid-America. Big shoutout to our own Dane Porter for all the work in getting the scoreboard installed in time for the home opener!

Great atmosphere for Lady Indians volleyball vs. Okawville last night! Congrats to the team on a hard fought win in Game 2 followed by a dominant Game 3! #indianpride

Here is the Papoose News for Sept. 11 - Sept. 17, 2019. v]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAZEMyV3FwRU1pVVRWS1ZwTWcwODE0WHp6WlE4/view?usp=sharing

Great pic in The Call last week of Du Quoin alumni who are now part of the @SIUC Marching Salukis! #foreveranindian

We are fortunate to have grants allowing us to hold before/after school programming for all levels. Our Arrow Academy has been going strong for several years now at DES/DMS. Arrow High is entering its second year at DHS and it is available for students this week!

The Class of 2010 donated a new bench for DHS in the memory of Jacob Craig. The bench has taken its place by the main entrance to DHS. Thank you Class of 2010 for your act of kindness and remembrance.

Thanks to the members of the DMS Wordsquad who provided the chalk art and positive words by the main entrance! Great job! #wordsquad #warriorpride

Congrats to the Indians for the week one victory and to @23dbeard for win #1 as the head coach of Indian football! #indianpride

Thanks to Comptroller Mendoza for showing our 3rd grade students healthy snack today at the Du Quoin State Fair. It was yummy!

Thank you to Jerry Morgan and Cotton Brayfield and the DQ VFW Auxiliary for donating much needed school supplies to the students at DMS.

We have 2PM early dismissal all week 8/19-8/23.

For news and information pertaining to Du Quoin CUSD 300, you can now follow on Twitter @DuQuoin300!

We are looking forward to seeing our faculty and staff return on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and our students on Thursday, Aug. 15!

Congratulations to our own District Administrative Secretary Minerva Fred in being named this year's DuQuoin "Hometown Hero" Award recipient by Modern Woodmen Insurance. What a truly deserving honor for someone who has served our district and community for 40 years!

Congratulations to Dr. Kelly on his retirement. We will miss you in our halls, and classrooms!

Congratulations to our IHSA Class 1A Girls State Track Champions. You have represented the school and yourselves in an exemplary way. We are proud of you!

It is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in our school district. For the past 26 years I have worked with a tremendous group of faculty, staff, and administrators who go above and beyond to take care of our students. Thanks to each of you for all you do, it is appreciated!

Our school district expresses it's gratitude to Jamie Ellermeyer, Paul Brock, Larry Valier, and Karen Williams who were recognized for their service to the District #300 Board of Education at last night's Board reorganization meeting.

Congratulations to Mr. Geiger on another successful campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association and to the top fundraiser winners, Kindell, Aylin, Violet, Kailyn and Jake!

A big thank you to Marshall Browning Hospital for offering Wellness Checks to our faculty and staff this past week. They provided blood sugar testing, blood pressure, BMI, and Pulse Ox. In addition, they discussed the Community Health Check and other new services including their Sleep Disorder Center for sleep apnea, new providers who started in January, and new specialty clinics. They also shared information about wellness opportunities. Thanks again to Marshall Browning Hospital!

Thank you Dr. Hudgins and staff for donating $250 to both the Middle School and Elementary School. We appreciate your support!!

Thanks for visiting Du Quoin Elementary today Fredbird and Cardinal great Al Hrabosky!

Congratulations to our Dr. Gary Kelly on being awarded Superintendent of the Year!

Congratulations Mrs. Pursell

We are excited about our new District website. We hope this platform of integrating a new website with other social media will be a unique and helpful way of sharing important information about the District and each school.