SURVEY

Beginning February 1st and running through March 15th all parents, certified teachers and students in grades 6-12 are asked to participate in a short survey on school climate and learning conditions. The State Board of Education has require...d all Illinois schools to participate in the Illinois 5 Essentials Survey to guide local and state improvement initiatives. The district would appreciate your participation in this initiative by completing the survey. The link can be found on the district website Home page.



https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/

SPORTING NEWS

SPORTING NEWS:
Wrestling: The Boys wrestling team will be wrestling Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11:00, 2:00, and 6:00pm for the State Championship. Tickets will be on sale at the US Cellular Arena in Bloomington ($7). GOOD LUCK WRESTLERS!

Boys Basketball: The Boys Basketball team will be playing Aquin Friday night Feb. 22nd for the Regional Championship at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale at the Dakota HS now until Friday at 3:00pm ($4). GOOD LUCK BBALL PLAYERS!

Today, the Dakota School District went on lockdown as a precautionary measure.  While students were out at recess there were gun shots heard off in the distance.  We decided to bring the students in for their safety and the district went into lockdown.  The Sheriff was called immediately and responded to the situation.  A school reach was sent out at the time of going on lockdown.  A second school reach was sent out after we received an all clear from the Sheriff Department. 

The teachers, administration and staff reacted quickly and appropriately to the situation at hand.  Please discuss with your child tonight that there was no immediate threat to their safety and that we do this because of precautionary measures.

We thank you for your help and cooperation in keeping our students safe and secure. 

Respectfully,

Mike Schiffman

Dakota Superintendent

100th day of school

The first graders celebrated the 100th day of school in several ways:  They stacked 100 pennies, they created a 100 fruit loop necklace and they donated 100 pairs of "NEW" socks to a local good will agency.  Awesome job first graders. 

Dakota Athletic Booster Fundraisers

All U Can Eat Spaghetti Supper

Friday, February 15th from 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Dakota, Illinois

 

The Dakota Athletic Boosters will host an All U Can Eat Spaghetti Supper Friday, February 15th at Dakota High School from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.  The meal will include spaghetti & sauce (meatless sauce available), tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert & drink.  Cost is Free for Kids 3 & Under; $3.00 for kids 4-10; $6 for adults.  There is a home basketball game that night so please use the media center entrance if you are not planning to attend the game.

 

 

 

Moonlight Bowling Party

Saturday, March 2nd   

Registration at 7pm; Bowling starts at 7:30pm

Lakeside Lanes, 13865 Best Road, Durand, IL

 

The Dakota Athletic Boosters will sponsor a Moonlight Bowling Party on Saturday, March 2nd at Lakeside Lanes located at 13865 Best Road, Durand, IL.  Cost  is $35/couple which include 4 games of bowling & shoes.  Teams can be Male/Female, Male/Male, Female/Female.....Lousy Bowlers welcome! Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle opportunities!  Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.  To register, please call 815-449-9010 or email tnlebb@dishmail.net. 

Dakota School District and Dakota Daycare will be closed today Feb. 8th. 

Girls Basketball Regionals

Girls Basketball Regional tickets are on sale in the High School Office.  Tickets will be for sale until Friday at 3pm. 

Thank you