
September 30, 2020
DES families, We have enjoyed a busy week at Du Quoin Elementary this week, with school pictures and taking the Choose to Be Nice pledge. All the students did a great job followi...

September 23, 2020
Happy Fall Papoose families,
We trust this message finds you well and enjoying, like us, the cooler weather as we have finally reached the autumn season. This is a great time o...

September 16, 2020
DES Families,
School pictures are coming soon! This year to accommodate our blended and remote schedules, we will hold school pictures on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. ...

September 10, 2020
We are currently seeking applicants for a secretary/bookkeeper to work in the Du Quoin High School office. This is a permanent full-time position at Du Quoin High School.
Appl...

September 9, 2020
Parents and Guardians,
It's hard to believe, but we will reach the midterm period of the 1st quarter this Friday, Sept. 11. We encourage our 1st - 4th grade families to regular...

September 9, 2020
Mobile App Updates 9/8/2020 Over the past few weeks we released updates to our mobile apps. We made a number of nice changes, and wanted to make customers aware of t...


September 3, 2020
JOB POSTING: Health Aide/LPN Position
We are currently seeking applicants for a health aide/LPN to work with our school nurse to serve students with health issues/concerns and ...

September 2, 2020
DES Families,
It has been a good first few weeks to start this new school year. We appreciate all the parents and families working collaboratively with us as we navigate new p...

September 1, 2020
Dear Parent or Guardian, I am sending this email in regards to the 2020-2021 Arrow Academy program. For this school year, we will extend your child's enrollment from the 2019-20...
August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020 A couple of weeks ago District 300 was contacted by Pam Logan from Marshall Browning Hospital regarding donating cloth masks to our students. Hospital leaders lo...

August 26, 2020
DES Families,
As you have seen, we have made a switch to taking attendance in TeacherEase. You will login each morning your student is learning at home based on their schedule ...

August 24, 2020
Return to Learn: Remote Learning Attendance
Parent/guardians, are you tired of receiving a text message from us at six o’clock in the morning? If so, we have good news for you...
August 24, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions related to COVID-19
TeacherEase Access
Q: How can I access TeacherEase to view my child’s grades or check my child in for attendance on Remot...

August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020
Updated 10/30/20
We currently have internet access points at our elementary/middle school building, our high school campus, at the South Towne Shopping Ce...

August 19, 2020
DES Families,
We have had a great start to the new school year. While we may look different in our masks, I have seen "smiles" in the eyes of our kids that would warm any perso...
August 16, 2020
8/16/20
We are looking forward to the official start of the 2020-2021 school year with our students over the next two days. This is a year like no other in modern times, but ou...

August 13, 2020
DES Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at DES! I truly hope you and your student have had a good summer and are ready for an exciting year of learning. Our dedicate...
August 7, 2020
8/7/20 Hello all,
Today we want to share out some additional information specifically regarding our meal program for the 2020-2021 school year. Before I do that, I must thank ...
August 6, 2020
Return to Learn: Essential Information - August 3, 2020
Greetings again everyone. I hope this message finds you well. Below are additional key informational items related to...
