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,
