Last Friday we showed our appreciation for our food service workers in recognition of School Lunch Hero Day. We appreciate everything they do for our students!
Our food program was awarded a prize package worth $200 for participating in National School Breakfast week! Teachers in the elementary school were invited to participate in a milk drinking competition. They kept track of each carton and at the end of the week the winner was Darcy Gossett’s 1st grade class. Shout out to our Food Service Director Donna Lively and our kitchen staff for your work in providing student breakfasts!
At Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 our motto is, "Working Together for All Students". We are asking for the help of former Du Quoin students to inspire and empower our current students by sharing your personal success story. We would like you to reflect on your years in Du Quoin schools to find at least one favorite memory. Perhaps that memory was one that inspired your current career, includes stories of your favorite teacher, coach, or mentor, or is made up of friendships that have lasted your lifetime. Whatever your success and favorite memory, we want to share your story!
To collect these stories, we have created a simple form which asks for some basic information along with the favorite memory and advice for current Du Quoin students.
The main objective is to share these success stories and advice with our students, but we will certainly utilize our means of communication to share them with the community at large as well. We know there is no shortage of positive stories to tell. You can access the Du Quoin Stories of Success form at this link:
https://forms.gle/JdQETG2VsuiAmVhY7
We are looking forward to hearing from our alumni!
The Du Quoin District #300 Educational Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of Foundation scholarship awards from the DHS Class of 2021. Check out the link below to view a slideshow of this year's recipients! Special thanks to DHS faculty member Mrs. Rebekah Dunavan, sponsor of The Magnavox and The Flashlight, for creating the slideshow!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAEclw7CWWg/LF6Rf3FuIqNxtWS9mko_Tg/watch?utm_content=DAEclw7CWWg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
We are currently seeking applicants for a PE teaching position at Du Quoin Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.
Applicants must be licensed to teach PE in Illinois schools or have a pending license to do so.
To apply, a District 300 Licensed Staff Application must be completed. This application may be requested by e-mailing Administrative Assistant Denise Hirsch at dhirsch@duquoinschools.org.
Applications must be turned in no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, May 14, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please call the Du Quoin CUSD 300 office at 542-3856.
Our 7th grade horticulture class will be giving plants away on April 27th and 28th. We will have broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, a variety of peppers (hot and sweet) and a variety of tomatoes. Please come to the back parking lot of DMS between 8:30am and 3:00pm.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PERRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.:
**Pfizer Walk-in clinic April 7**
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Du Quoin American Legion. 16 & older are eligible for a Pfizer COVID Vaccination. Bring a valid ID. Anyone 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Walk-In at designated time no appointment needed. Limited Pfizer vaccine available for this day. 2nd dose will be scheduled after your get your first dose.
MEETING DATE CHANGE:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education for the month of April has been moved to Tuesday, April 20th, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Media Center in the K-8 building.
DHS Freshmen Football game at Mt. Carmel on March 25, 2021 has been canceled due to inclement weather.
As principal of Du Quoin Elementary School. I am honored to recognize two brilliant and creative students, Ashlyn Stroud and Tucker Wright., for the Illinois Principal Association Awards. They are outstanding scholars and models of character who have made both our school and their parents Papoose proud. Congratulations Ashlyn and Tucker!
Addison Pursell and Ethan Sargent were selected to receive the Illinois Prinicpals Association Student Recognition Award. Both of these 8th graders are top academic students but are also students with great character. Congratulations Addison and Ethan!
Congratulations to Hayden Arndt. Hayden was selected to receive the DAR Youth Citizen Award. Hayden is one of our top acdemic 8th grade students but is also an outsanding young man that represents honor, service, courage, leadership, and partriotism.
Parents & Community Members: The Illinois Attorney General's Office and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force invites you to participate in a free webinar series on commonly used apps. Use the links below to register for the first part of the series:
"Commonly Used Apps (Part I): Snapchat & YouTube" Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30 PM (Central Time)
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vWmoYaFNRPGinv6wT0G6iA
OR
Thursday, Mar 11, 2021 6:30 PM (Central Time) https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqkPDDcLQ2qS_2kcFDSH_A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
District 300 Families,
In the recent weeks we have seen positive trends in the number of COVID-19 cases in Perry County and, as a result, in our schools. These improvements have been long-awaited and welcomed. Along with these trends, we also have six months of our own data and experience related to the impacts of COVID-19.
With these things in mind, our administration, faculty, and staff have been working on plans for adjustments to our existing schedules for in-person learning for the upcoming 4th quarter of the school year. As of today, we are prepared to inform everyone that we are planning on the following adjustments for the 2nd week of the 4th quarter (week of March 22):
1) Fridays will be used as in-person learning days following the existing schedules we are following for Monday-Thursday. The first Friday for regular in-person attendance will be March 26th for DES, DMS, and DHS.
2)The high school will end the use of the blended A/B schedule. All in-person high school students will begin attending together on March 22nd following the existing bell schedule.
For us to be able to implement these changes during the week of March 22, we need COVID-case numbers to be similar to what they are now or better. We know that we will still have cases occur in the community so it is important for everyone to be mindful of what we need to do to minimize the spread and impact of cases. If we are able to implement these changes on March 22, we will essentially have 9 weeks remaining in the school year. If we can be disciplined in our actions, both in and out of school, over those final two months of the school year, then we will be setting ourselves up for a good finish to a challenging year.
Full remote learning will continue to be an option for families. We understand that some families with high school students may want to make a change for the 4th quarter knowing the plan to bring all in-person high school students back together. If you are the parent/guardian of a high school student who is not currently a full remote student, but would now like to make this change for the 4th quarter to full remote learning, please follow this link to provide information: https://forms.gle/hVUi1L5TtfY8KcAMA
We very much appreciate the flexibility and cooperation that has been shown throughout this year. Families have been very good at keeping sick children home and communicating with our schools about close contacts or cases within households. This is an important part of the success we've had with in-person school.
Our schools will follow up with additional information as needed as well as reminders of changes as we move forward. As always, we appreciate your patience and support.
District 300 families: Free developmental screenings for pre-K programming are available. See the image for the options on how to get your child screened.
The Papoose News - Feb. 24, 2021 - is posted https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/408239. This week you will find our Kids Heart Challenge theme days and a special message from me. Also remember tomorrow, Feb. 25, is our spring picture day. No money - just smiles!
With Papoose Pride,
Diana Rea, Principal
Papoose News for Feb. 17, 2021 is posted https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/403654. This issue includes Remote Learning day for Feb. 18th, plans for in person attendance on Fri., Feb. 19th and spring picture details for next Thurs., Feb. 25th. Diana Rea, Principal
Due to ongoing conditions from the winter storm, Du Quoin District 300 schools will not be having school in-person on Thursday, Feb. 18th. Thursday will be a Remote Learning Day for all students. Students will need to check-in for attendance. More details will be shared by each school concerning remote learning on this day.
A decision about Friday will be made tomorrow. (This Friday was originally scheduled as an in-person day due to the holiday on Monday.)
A free grab and go breakfast/lunch package will be available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday. Meals may be picked up at the main Elementary School entrance or at the rear cafeteria doors at the High School.
Everyone stay safe.
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 17) is a remote learning day.
Also, a free grab and go breakfast/lunch package will be available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday. Meals may be picked up at the main DES entrance or at the rear cafeteria doors at DHS.
Over the weekend District 300 lost one of our recent retirees, John Campbell, to cancer. Mr. Campbell began working in our District in 1994 and retired three years ago in 2018. He served our students as a counselor, a physical education teacher, and high school athletic director. He served his colleagues as a sincere and honest man with integrity. To me, he was a good friend and as a brother. He will be missed here by many and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Due to conditions from the winter storm, Du Quoin District 300 schools will not be having school in-person on Tuesday, Feb. 16th or Wednesday, Feb. 17th. Tuesday and Wednesday will be Remote Learning Days for all students. Everyone stay safe.
This is a friendly reminder for District 300 families that a free grab and go breakfast/lunch package is available until 1:00 PM today and from 10 AM-1 PM tomorrow. Meals may be picked up at the main DES entrance or at the rear cafeteria doors at DHS.
Due to the continuing winter weather conditions, Du Quoin District 300 schools will not be having school in-person on Thursday, Feb. 11th.
Thursday and Friday will be Remote Learning Days for all students.
Students will need to check-in for attendance on both Thursday and Friday.
More details will be shared by each school concerning remote learning on Thursday and Friday.
A free grab and go breakfast/lunch package will be available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday and Friday. Meals may be picked up at the main Du Quoin Elementary School entrance or at the rear cafeteria doors at Du Quoin High School. Everyone stay safe.
Due to the wintry weather conditions, there is no school for Du Quoin CUSD 300 on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Everyone stay safe.
This is a message from District 300.
District 300 Families,
Good morning all. This week is bringing multiple chances of wintry precipitation. In the event that an emergency day is needed at any point, please be aware of the following sources we will utilize to communicate cancellations related to District 300:
- A text message will be sent to parents/guardians.
- Local media will be informed, including WSIL TV3, KFVS 12, and WDQN AM 1580 / FM 97.1.
- The information will be posted on the official District 300 and school Twitter accounts @DuQuoin300, @DESPapoose, @DQWarriors, and @duquoinHS.
To receive the text message, be sure you have an up-to-date phone number on hand at your child's school. If your number has recently changed, please contact your child's school (DES/DMS 542-2646, DHS 542-4744) and let them know of the change. Thank you for your help.
Congratulations Mrs. Yancey! She was nominated and selected as our DMS Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Yancey has been at DMS for three years as our 5th grade math teacher and 7th grade Volleyball Coach.
The Papoose News posted Wed., Feb. 3rd is available here https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/393439
~ Diana Rea
Good evening DES family, As a reminder we return to all students in person this week, starting tomorrow 01/19. Also tomorrow is our One School, One Book reveal! We can’t wait to read this year’s book with all of you! @1school1book ~ Diana Rea, Principal
The weekly news from Du Quoin Elementary is posted https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/368518
~ Diana Rea, Principal
Papoose News - Dec. 9, 2020 is posted https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/363581
Congratulations to Mr. Tim Davis for being selected as our DMS Teacher of the Month for November. Mr. Davis was nominated by his students for his outstanding performance in the classroom.
Du Quoin Elementary School - Papoose News - Dec. 4, 2020 https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/360802
DMS teacher Jason James is the section618.com Most Valuable Teacher! We know Coach James represents well the efforts that our faculty are making during this time. Congrats Coach James!
Check out the article/video here:
https://www.section618.com/2020/12/02/mvt-week-10/
Art After Hours for Wed., Nov. 18 and Thurs., Nov. 19 has been canceled. Students who were enrolled will received a refund for this activity.
Our Book Fair is open! 📚Empower your kids by letting them browse and choose books in the fun, interactive Virtual Book Fair 👇🏽 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/duquoinschools1
~ Du Quoin PTO & Principal Rea
DES Families,
Wed., Nov. 11 is a school holiday for Veteran's Day. We do have school in person on Fri., Nov. 13.
~ Principal Rea
DES Families,
As a reminder, 2nd grade students will attend 4 days in person starting next week. With the additional students in attendance weekly, we ask that you keep following our arrival procedures so our symptom checking stations and personnel can support students safely entering the school. If your K-4th grade student is a car rider, please use the drop off in the back of the building prior to 7:40AM. The last blue tent on the sidewalk is for all DES student car riders. After 7:40 when the final buses finish, the front lane is open to parents/guardians.
~ Principal Rea
DHS Parents and Guardians:
Due to the loss of educational work time during the first two weeks of November;
Tues., Nov. 3: Election Day (no school per new state law)
Wed., Nov. 11: Veterans Day (no school)
The high school is adjusting its attendance schedule during the first two weeks of November only. Attendance days and schedules will be as follows for the following weeks only:
Week of November 2:
Mon., Nov. 2: 'A' Day (students A-L)
Tue., Nov. 3: No School
Wed., Nov. 4: 'B' Day (students M-Z)
Thu., Nov. 5: 'A' Day (students A-L)
Fri., Nov. 6 'B' Day (students A-L)
Week of November 9:
Mon., Nov. 9 'A' Day (students A-L)
Tue., Nov. 10 'B' Day (students M-Z)
Wed., Nov. 11 No School
Thu., Nov. 12 'A' Day (students A-L)
Fri., Nov. 13 'B' Day (students M-Z)
* Note if your child(ren) is attending all four days presently, they will continue to attend all four days.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22 are Unity Day at DES. We wear Orange to show our United stand against bullying. Student may wear anything Orange including hats. Let’s make it a sea of orange and squeeze bullying out of our community!
~ Principal Rea
District 300 Families,
The 1st quarter of this unusual school year has ended. On behalf of our administration, faculty, and staff we want to thank you for your patience and support during this time. This has been, and will continue to be, a challenging time for everyone and particularly for those with school-age children whether it be at home as a parent or at school as teacher.
We want you to know that we are continuing to look for ways to do more for more students within the prescribed guidelines for COVID-19. In the past two weeks we have had groups of students attending in-person for four days a week. This has gone well. Overall, our students have done a great job of following guidelines in our schools and we've had great cooperation with parents when children are sick. This is appreciated and contributes greatly to the success we've seen regarding spread of the coronavirus.
As we begin the 2nd quarter on Monday, our Kindergarten and 1st grade will begin attending Monday through Thursday. Remaining elementary grade levels (2nd, 3rd, 4th) will begin transitioning to 4 days of in-person attendance following the Kindergarten/1st grade provided that things continue to go well.
We are currently looking at what is possible for our middle school and high school students and will share more information when we have a plan we have confidence in. Again, please know that we are striving to do more for more students within the guidelines.
We are seeing some numbers rise in our region, so please continue to be mindful of hand hygiene, social distancing, and face coverings and if you're sick, stay at home.
Thank you again for your efforts throughout the first part of this school year.
Have a good and safe weekend,
Papoose News - Oct. 7, 2020
https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/321920
Congratulations to Mr. James for being selected as our Teacher of the Month for September. Mr. James has been with us for 19 years as a teacher and coach. He currently teaches 5th grade science and coaches softball and basketball.
The Centerstone Agency's Parent Peers Empowering Parents group will meet on Tues., Sept. 29, on the topic of conflict resolution. PPEP meetings provide support, education and inspiration for all parents of Southern Illinois. See the image for details.
Papoose News - Sept. 16, 2020 http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/309044?org=duquoin-cusd-300
Du Quoin Elementary School - PTO Fall Fundraiser
Begins: 09/14/2020
Ends: 09/28/2020
Watch for program information and ways to help our school next week. All sales will be online this year with ship to home items. Super easy to get involved! ~ PTO Officers and Principal Rea
Du Quoin Elementary News - Sept. 9, 2020 https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/303908
We posted a video with friendly reminders and announcements related to the following topics: COVID-19 impacts in District 300, the upcoming calendar, places to find quick links for remote learning, and the sign up for full-time remote learning for the 2nd quarter. The video is posted as a news item on our webpage or you can view it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1anwbWXo6yZfSxOk5IpDsY7V3ZrHuB5D9/view.
Have a good and safe weekend!
USDA has extended the summer food program so all meals are now FREE to every child under the age of 18. We are still offering meals as usual to be sent home with your child on their scheduled attendance day or picked up on Fridays. If you wish NOT to pre-order, we also now offer daily pick up at the High School and Elementary/Middle School. Pick up is 1p.m. -2p.m. daily behind the high school and behind the Elementary/Middle school . This daily pickup is available for all children under the age of 18 not just District #300 students.
Click the link below to continue to pre-order your child's remote meals, this still needs to be filled out weekly for each child. https://forms.gle/85Jux1CmDzSnFJ7MA
Papoose News - Sept. 2, 2020 http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/299339?org=duquoin-cusd-300
Bottle filling stations going in today for students at DES/DMS and DHS next week...Thanks to FW Plumbing for supplying and installing!
District 300 would like to thank Marshall Browning Hospital for generously donating “DQ” masks for our students to use! Representing Marshall Browning in the picture are Heather Kattenbraker (left) and Pam Logan (center). Thank you MBH!
The Papoose News for Wed., Aug. 26 is available here https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/294798
Du Quoin CUSD 300 now has a page on our website dedicated to information related to COVID-19, our blended schedule, and remote learning. You can check it out here:
http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/o/duquoin-cusd-300/page/pandemic-resource-page
We're so excited to be back in school at DES! Check out the weekly news here http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/290769?org=duquoin-cusd-300 . You can always check the meals menu on our website too https://www.duquoinschools.org/dining
DES Families,
The procedures for full time remote and Chromebook rental at the elementary school are as follows:
If you selected full time remote, I will be setting up schedules for families by grade level to collect books and materials early next week. Please watch for that email schedule Monday.
For Chromebook rentals . . . if you elected full time remote, those will be available at the same time you collect grade level books and materials. We will provide a simple tutorial for parents and answer any questions. The devices do not have cases, so you may want to get a small laptop case or backpack to bring on the resource collection day.
For Chromebook rentals . . . if your student is attending in person, he or she will bring home a rental agreement on the first day of school. Please return this the next in person day and your student will be issued a device to bring home.
During the first week of school, we will be focusing on logging in to our digital resources and programs to ensure our students know the procedures and are successful when working on their assignments at home.
Papoose News - Aug. 12, 2020 https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/286065
Please find attached the news from Du Quoin Elementary. This edition includes more details on the Chromebook rental and safety procedures for the start of the school day. http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/281549
If you are still needing to gather student supplies for 2020-2021. They are listed by grade level on our website. http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/o/duquoin-cusd-300/browse/135438
~ Principal Rea
Please find linked the Papoose News for July 29, 2020. This newsletter includes information on the Chromebook rental, arrival/dismissal and more for the elementary.
~ Principal Rea
https://www.duquoinschools.org/article/277304
Papoose News - July 22, 2020 http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/274122
To view the Du Quoin High School Baccalaureate please go to the News tab on the website.
You can find all the DES student supply lists on our website at http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/o/duquoin-cusd-300/browse/26286
Seniors
Please check your school emails for graduation details and expectations. If you have any questions please contact Mr. McChristian or Mrs. Woodsides.
Senior Parents and Seniors:
Good afternoon all,
I hope this email finds everyone well. Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM on the Football Field.
We will be sending out detailed plans on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Happy 4th of July!
Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!
8th Grade Promotion
DMS 8th Grade Parents and Students:
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I wanted to pass along some important information regarding our 8th grade promotion. We are finalizing details of our ceremony in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health. Our ceremony is set for Friday, July 24th, at 6:00pm. The ceremony will be held at our High School football field. Due to the precautions necessary because of COVID-19, the ceremony will look very different than it has in the past. In preparation for the ceremony, we will have a drive through T-shirt and DVD pickup on Monday, July 13th. Every 8th grader that is participating in the ceremony will wear an 8th grade t-shirt that was designed specifically for this ceremony. You can pick this t-shirt up on the 13th between the hours of 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm in front of DuQuoin Middle School. Please follow the circle drive in front of the school. 8th grade parent volunteers will be there to give you your t-shirt and a copy of the promotion DVD they made for every 8th grader. Every 8th grader must wear this t-shirt during the ceremony.
I will send out more detailed information regarding the ceremony once we have approval on our plan. Please contact me with any questions at ahill@duquoinschools.org or 542-2646 ext. 1150.
A message from District 300:
Our Grab & Go Summer Food Program opens TODAY! The program will be serving meals at Du Quoin Elementary School and the AME Zion Church from 10 AM-12 PM on Mon./Wed./Fri. from June 1-July 31.
The Grab & Go meals are free for children up to age 18.
We hope everyone has a good start to summer and stays safe and healthy.
Final Papoose Newsletter of the 2019-2020 school year! http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/250538
Papoose Newsletter - May 13, 2020 -- The news includes information on final work collection and distribution of student desk/locker items. Please read details in the link for times and dates: http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/246454
Papoose News - May 6, 2020
http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/242761
Papoose News (Take II) - April 29, 2020
http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/238825
~ Principal Rea
Papoose News - April 22, 2020 from Du Quoin Elementary School http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/235803
~ Principal Rea
District 300 parents/guardians/students: A friendly reminder that our Grab & Go Meals will be available on Monday/Wed./Fri. starting this week. If you pick up today, you will receive 2 breakfasts/2 lunches. Thank you and stay safe everyone!
Good afternoon District 300 faculty/staff. The Governor has officially extended the school closure through the end of our school year. We will continue our remote learning plans through that date. I’ll share more information on Monday. Please stay safe. -- Matthew Hickam, Supt.
On this day we want to send a reminder of how important our friendships are to each other. Thanks to Mrs. Pierce and her class for this gem! Let's #stayconnected https://bit.ly/PierceFriendship
#OneBookConnects program ready for distribution at Du Quoin Elementary!
UPDATE: Starting on Monday, April 20th, our Grab & Go Meals will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bagged meals on Mondays/Wednesdays will include 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. Again, these changes will go into effect on Monday, April 20th. Stay safe everyone!
Papoose News - April 15, 2020
https://bit.ly/PapooseNews4_5_20
The 2020-2021 kindergarten screening, originally planned for Thurs., Apr. 23, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Those with appointments, along with the public will be notified as soon as a new date is available. We look forward to greeting you and our newest Papoose students to our school and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Check out our Spring Break message from DES http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/228711
Our Frequently Asked Questions document related to the COVID-19 school closure has been updated today. You can check it out on our website here:
http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/219123
Our Frequently Asked Questions document related to the COVID-19 school closure has been updated today. You can check it out on our website here:
http://duquoinil.apptegy.us/article/219123
Good afternoon District 300 parents, guardians, and students. The Governor has officially extended the stay-at-home order and school closure through April 30. We will continue our existing plans through that date. I’ll share more as needed soon. Matthew Hickam, Supt.
Grab & Go Meals continue at our 4 locations today from 10-12. Over 1,200 meals served yesterday thanks to our awesome staff! New instructional materials can also be picked up at DES/DMS/DHS locations today! #ILSchoolsStepUp
District 300 parents, guardians, and students: A reminder that our next wave of instructional materials is going out tomorrow. If you have not already received specific information from teachers/principals, be on the look out for a message. Thanks for your patience and support!
District 300 Parents/guardians, students, staff: Per the Governor's announcement today, our school closure has been extended through April 7. We will be in touch again early next week with more info. Our food program WILL continue as scheduled. Everyone be safe this weekend!
In first 4 days of Grab & Go food for students, we have distributed over 2,000 breakfasts/lunches! We have a great kitchen staff & now help coming from faculty/staff too. For this weekend, local churches have provided food for students to take home as well. 🙏#ILSchoolsStepUp
"You Gotta Friend in Me" by Mrs. Stanhouse's class @despapoose #ctbn https://bit.ly/1stfriendship
Good afternoon District 300 parents/students/staff, I’ve shared a message regarding the Governor’s closing of schools by email and also posted on our website under “News”. An image of the message is attached. A reminder that Monday is a regular attendance day for District 300. Thank you
Good morning District 300 parents/guardians. This is a good time to remind everyone that if you have had a recent change in any contact information such as cell phone number or email address, please contact your child’s school. Thank you!
Here is the news from Du Quoin Elementary http://bit.ly/PapooseNews3-11-20
Parents/guardians, if you haven’t discovered it yet, you can now make breakfast/lunch payments online through your TeacherEase account. Our next step will be to provide an online registration process. Stay tuned!
The Board of Education has moved the date/time of the regular March meeting to Monday, March 16, at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in the K-8 Media Center.
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
Wishing these @DESPapoose students good luck as they work hard at the academic challenge, Team Quest! Bring back #trophies We are DES! Our #Mindset is Success!
Papoose News for Jan. 22, 2020 http://bit.ly/37p8KaE
Papoose News Jan. 15, 2020 http://bit.ly/388hvFS
Here's the news from DES https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIALTRUMldsUnc3akU5WklIdHlJbkx4Wng3d0Vv/view?usp=sharing
Reminder - School resumes tomorrow, January 6. We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas Break!
Merry Christmas to all of our students, faculty, staff, families, and alumni that make us Du Quoin District 300!
Congratulations to our bicycle and jacket winners at Du Quoin Elementary. We appreciate all the community donors who provide these bike each year for our students. We are DQ!
The Arrow Academy and Arrow High after school programs are cancelled for this afternoon due to possible icy conditions.
Another successful Christmas band concert by the DHS Jazz Band, DHS Concert Band, the DMS Beginning Band, and DMS Band! Great work by all!
Congratulations to our Papoose Pride winners for excellence in Teamwork @choosetobenice
Check out the news from DES - included this week are holiday spirit theme days for student participation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAREZpeHF1dUFYTW0xSGJvZXRXOXE0eFRQcmVV/view?usp=sharing
Congrats to this group for their hard work and talent which has led to recognition as Illinois State Scholars! We are proud of you!
The DHS Jazz Band will be performing in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday evening from 6:30-7:15 PM. Check out the festivities at the fairgrounds and hear some good holiday tunes from our talented students!
ICYMI the DMS Warriors picked up a nice home victory over PJHS this week! The DMS band and cheerleaders helped make a great atmosphere!
We dismiss at 2PM today for school improvement. There is no Arrow Academy or Arrow High after school program. Please call your school if you need to make arrangements for dismissal.
Nice way to open the varsity boys’ basketball season...with a W in OT! I love our student-led pep band going strong all game long too! #tribevibes
Local veterans came in this morning for a breakfast and special program put on by our elementary students. Thank you DES for showing your appreciation of our veterans!
Families of students who attend our after school programs at all three schools. We do not have the program Monday, Nov. 25 so we can hold staff training. Also Tuesday, Nov. 26 is a 2PM dismissal for Thanksgiving Break.
Congratulations to our winners for acceptance! #papoosepride
3rd Grade Families, As a reminder the music program this evening (11/21) beginning at 7PM in the Warrior gym. Students should be at school by 6:45 in their classroom dressed as a Pilgrim or Native American. The back parking lot will be available for the event tonight.
Papoose News - Nov. 20, 2019 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAaHhMbEU5VkJUTTROZEJBN3JQUjZUZGs3VlUw/view?usp=sharing
This is a message from District 300. District 300 schools are scheduled to be IN SESSION on Wednesday. The report by KFVS 12 has been made in error.
A reminder that you can now find a mobile friendly version of our website by downloading our app! Check out this video for details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zf63GCHzP8nEoUNQBaaL9G6toHF1QNW0/view?usp=sharing
This is a message from District 300. Due to road conditions, there will be no school in Du Quoin District 300 tomorrow, Nov. 12. Everyone be safe.
101 years ago today the “War to End All Wars”, World War I, came to end. As Armistice Day became Veterans Day, we celebrate the service of all who have served our country. Thank you for your service, veterans.
This is a message from District 300. The Du Quoin Veterans Day Parade has been cancelled for tomorrow due to weather conditions. Have a safe day and thank a veteran for their service. Thank you
Congrats to the newest members of our high school chapter of the National Honor Society! Special thanks to Dr. Kelly for serving as the banquet guest speaker!
DES families, We do not have school Friday, Nov. 8 and Mon., Nov. 11 for Veterans' Day. Tuesday, Nov. 12 we are asking everyone to wear red, white and blue for our Veteran's Program. Have a great weekend ~ Principal Rea
Check out the mobile-friendly version of our website by downloading the official Du Quoin CUSD 300 app courtesy of @Apptegy!
Great to see the DMS and DHS bands marching in the annual Halloween Parade! Nice work by all!
Get the latest from DES in our weekly news. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAZ1VRWG1DRjZoajh4WTc4Sk1fajc3el9MX2pz/view?usp=sharing
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together we can create communities and schools that are kinder for all students. Remember to wear ORANGE Wednesday, Oct. 23 as we participate in this national Unity Day at DES!
This is Principal Appreciation Week throughout Illinois and Friday is Principal Appreciation Day. We want to thank Mrs. Rea, Mr. Hill, and Mr. McChristian for all they do for our schools! #thankaprincipal
I appreciate the information on vaping in the recent “Community Connection” newsletter from Marshall Browning. Too many young people have been lured in as many of the manufacturers have preyed on them for profits. The ER at Marshall Browning has seen the impact. Thanks for helping spread the word!
The Governor and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) honored 258 extraordinary educators with Those Who Excel awards tonight in Normal. Those Who Excel celebrates outstanding classroom teachers, educational leaders, and support personnel whom their own school communities have nominated for their invaluable contributions.
Congratulations to our Those Who Excel winner, Mrs. Kimberly Loyd!
It was a beautiful day for the SIJHSAA State XC Meet at the fairgrounds today! Super job by @DQMSWarriors Jeremy Cornett in coordinating the event & great teamwork by DMS to pull it off. Thanks to DMS NHS students & DHS seniors for your volunteer work too!
On behalf of our District, Board President Zach McPherson receives a gift of an American flag from the Illinois Assoc. of School Boards for hosting the Egyptian Division meeting.
Papoose News Oct. 10, 2019 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1vbEoIKpOIAd2IxaWdWU3dEY2JNbFE2MGxLR0I0eW1QWk5V/view?usp=sharing
Shout out to the Du Quoin Walmart for a generous donation of school supplies for our students!
Papoose New Oct. 9, 2019 https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1vbEoIKpOIAMGpyVVl6QzJ1aVFNVVM5aWpsTlpOS3RvLU1r
This is a friendly reminder that Du Quoin public schools will be conducting emergency lockdown drills tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in each building. Local police and fire departments will be present during the drill. A message will be sent tomorrow as well. Thank you for your help.
The Board of Education formally adopted the 2019-2020 school year budget at the regular meeting for the month of September. The budget document is available on the website by going to the "Finances" page for the District.
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.