Parents: We only need about 15 more parents to complete the 5 Essentials Survey to reach our goal! It will only take about 10-15 minutes. This is a good way to provide feedback for our school. Please help us to reach our goal!
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
See below for information regarding the DGS Beta Club sponsorship opportunity for the National Convention. Hard copies of forms can be picked up from the DGS office. Please turn forms and donations into the office.
Information regarding Tri-State Tornado 100th Anniversary Events
Have a wonderful and safe spring break!
Illinois schools are required to survey parents, teachers, and students each year to gather information about the school's climate. This survey is called the 5 Essentials Survey. The information collected will be presented on the Illinois School Report Card. This data will not be connected to you or your child. Parents, please take 15 minutes of your time and complete the survey at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. Thank you for your time!
Mark your calendars!
Are you needing sports equipment? See below for information about an amazing program that has started for all CCHS feeder schools.
If you have sports equipment you would like to donate, you may drop off at Parrish School in Carbondale, or the athletic director's office at CCHS. They are also accepting monetary donations. If you have any questions, please email: larrychicojacksonfoundation@cchs165.com
IAR/ISA testing will begin next week. Grades 3-5 will take the math test next week, while grades 6-8 will test in math the week following spring break. ELA tests will be taken during the week of March 24-28. Grades 5 and 8 will take the science assessment April 8-10. Please see the attached letter for more information. This letter was also sent home with students today. Please encourage your child to do their best! Go Rangers!
Link to IAR parent letter: https://5il.co/38j4m
In P.E. we participated in the Kids Heart Challenge and raised money for the American Heart Association.
Total raised this year $2,118.26
Top student Jacob Burns $1,138.40
Top 6 students
Jacob Burns
Emery Bloodworth
Karsyn Huppert
Truitt Nausley
Conner Shaw
Olsi Sadiku
Great job and thank you to all who participated!
We have extended the Donuts with a Grownup deadline. Please have all forms and money turned in by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 25.
DGS Alerts: School will be dismissed at 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 18 due to the forecasted winter weather. The bus will run its normal route at 2pm. No Ranger Station or evening activities. Please stay safe and warm!
DGS Alerts: Due to the forecasted severe winter weather, there will be NO Ranger Station tomorrow, 2/18.
The volleyball game scheduled for tomorrow has also been postponed. No makeup date has been determined at this time.
DeSoto Grade School will dismiss at 11:30 tomorrow, 2/14, and there will be no school on Monday, 2/17, in observance of Presidents' Day. Have a great weekend.
DGS Alerts: There will be NO Ranger Station today, 2/5/25.
Parents/Guardians,
The illnesses are starting to take a toll on our students and staff. Today, we currently have 20% of our student body absent. We are doing our best here at school to keep our students and staff healthy. We ask that you continue to stress the importance of hand washing, and do not send your child to school if they are sick.
As a rule, students MUST be 24-hour free of any of the following:
- fever (without medication)
- vomiting
-diarrhea
Thank you for your continued effort to keep our students and staff healthy.
The boys regional basketball tournament begins this week. Our DGS Rangers received the #1 seed, so we will get to host the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Come out to watch this team look to earn a trip to the state tournament. Go Rangers!
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 10. Please use the link below to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher.
https://signup.com/go/xbkPOmG
Good luck to our Lady Rangers as they open up regional play tonight! They will face Pinckneyville 204. The game will be played at Elverado with a 6:45 start time.
Elverado stated that their sidewalk is clear but the parking lot is still slick in areas so please take caution. Gates will open at 5:00 for the first game. GO RANGERS!
Calling all 3rd-8th graders who enjoy art and science. Please join us for the 4-H Rangers Club that will meet every other Wednesday beginning Jan 22nd and ending May 7.
Enroll today online by following the attached instructions. Paper copies are available in the office if needed. A fee waiver is also available in the office.
Please reach out to Becky Needham at bneedham@illinois.edu or call (618) 687-1727 with any questions.
Save the Date! 8th Grade Graduation is set for Friday, May 9, 2025. More information to come.
