Dwight Common School #232

For anyone interested in running Cross Country this year, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday July 28th at 5:15 pm in the Grade school gymnasium. You will be able to enter through the the cafeteria doors. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwight.k12.il.us.

Baseball tryouts, for boys in 6-8th grade will be Monday and Tuesday, August 1st and 2nd, 3:30 -5:15 pm. All athletes will need to be signed up on 8t018 and have an up to date physical. You may bring your physical to the the first day of tryouts and give it to the coaches. If your athlete cannot attend tryouts, you need to contact Coach Trainor, brian.train36@gmail.com or Mr. Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwight.k12.il.us to make alternate arrangements for trying out. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Jenkins.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED! Dwight Public Schools are looking to add to our substitute teacher list for the upcoming school year. The substitute teacher rate is $115 per day. After subbing for 20 days the pay increases $120 per day, and after 40 days it increases to $125 per day. Interested candidates can visit the Regional Office of Education website at https://roe17.org/ to learn more about getting licensed.

6-8th grade boys! Don't forget to get registered on 8to18 for the upcoming Baseball season. Practices and tryouts begin August 1. Your athlete needs to be registered on 8to18 and have a current physical on file in order to tryout and practice. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwight.k12.il.us

Dwight Common School has decided to give Jr High Cross Country a try for the upcoming school year. Practices can begin August 1st. Athletes will be able to participate in Cross Country and Baseball or Softball at simultaneously. 5th-8th grade boys and girls are eligible to participate. You can sign up for Cross Country on 8to18. Athletes will need an up-to-date physical on file in order to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwigth.k12.il.us or call 815-584-6222

Softball tryouts, for girls in 6-8th grade girls will be Monday and Tuesday, July 25th and 26th. 3:00 -5:00 pm for all players and 5:00-5:45 pm for pitchers and catchers. All athletes will need to be signed up on 8t018 and have an up to date physical. You may bring your physical to the the first day of tryouts and give it to the coaches. If your athlete cannot attend tryouts, you need to contact Coach Leonard, leonardd@dwight.k12.il.us or Coach Butterbrodt, butterb@dwight.k12.il.us to make alternate arrangements for trying out. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwight.k12.il.us

Tomorrow's softball open workout has been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday June 24th, 3:00-4:30pm.

Reminder; Softball open summer work out tomorrow, June 20th, 3-4:30pm, for any 6th-8th grade girls. Make sure to wear proper softball attire: pants (no shorts), cleats, and bring lots of water.

Dwight Common School Important Summer Athletics Dates June 1st: 2022-23 Athletics registration opens for all sports on 8 to 18 https://dwightcommon.8to18.com/accounts/login July 13th: SOFTBALL 8 to 18 Registration Deadline July 20th: BASEBALL 8 to 18 Registration Deadline ***Students not registered by the deadline will be unable to participate in practices and/or tryouts. Students must also provide a current physical prior to any participation. July 25-26th SOFTBALL Tryouts - times will be posted as the date gets closer. If you are unable to attend tryouts, please contact the coaches via email to make arrangements. Dezi Leonard, leonardd@dwight.k12.il.us & Chuck Butterbordt, butterbc@dwight.k12.il.us August 1-2nd: BASEBALL tryouts - times will be posted as the date gets closer. If you are unable to attend tryouts, please contact the coaches via email to make arrangements. Brian Trainor, brian.train36@gmail.com or Athletic Director, Jeremy Jenkins, jenkinsj@dwight.k12.il.us Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for updates throughout the summer This information can also be found on our website at the link below https://5il.co/1b7l4

Please see the following schedules for 5-8th grade girls open gyms and 5-8th grade boys and girls Summer League schedule.

SOFTBALL OPEN SUMMER PRACTICES Who: Students in 6-8th grade for the 22/23 school year WHERE: DTHS SOFTBALL FIELD WHEN: June 20th 3:00-4:30 June 22nd 3:00-4:30 July 12th 3:00-4:30 July 14th 3:00-4:30 Practices are not mandatory. Tryouts are Mandatory: July 25th-26th from 3:00-5:00pm Pitchers and catchers 5:00-5:45pm If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Dezi at leonardd@dwight.k12.il.us 8to18 registration will be open June 1st for the 2022/2023 school year. You must be registered and have a current physical in order to tryout on July 25th and 26.

WOW! The DTHS Senior Class Epilepsy Awareness Hat Day in honor of classmate Chase Becker raised over $500!!! Great job!!! Thank you to all that participated. 😀

Congratulations to all of our athletes that competed at the State Track meet this past weekend! Athletes that received medals this weekend: Collin Bachand placed 3rd place in the 7th grade boys Long Jump! Mikayla Chambers placed 6th in 7th grade girls 1600M run and 4th in the 7th grade girls 800M run! Graham Meister placed 4th in the 7th grade boys Discus and is the 2022 STATE CHAMPION in the 7th grade boys Shot Put, with a school record throw of 43'04"!

Fall PreSchool Screening - 2022 August 12th Click on the link below for more information: https://5il.co/1afut

Congratulations to the all of our track and field athletes that qualified for the State Track meet this weekend! The athletes will compete Friday and Saturday. Boys: Graham Meister: Shot Put, Discus Evan Olson: Discus Collin Bachand: Long Jump, 400 Ethan Pakula: Discus Joey Farris: 1600 Girls: Mikayla Chambers: 1600, 800, 4x400 Delaney Boucher: 400, 4x400, 4x200 Kit Connor: 4x200, 4x400 Isabel Hakey: 4x200, 4x400 Chloe Leithleiter: 4x200 Bianca Noriega: alternate in 4x200 June Woods: alternate in 4x400

Please join us for a retirement open house!

Come out and support local vendors and your Redbirds!

WE LOVE OUR REDBIRD TEACHING FAMILY!!! The best lessons are not learned from a book but from the hearts of our truly great Redbird Family teachers. We are grateful for all of the school lessons and life lessons taught by our caring educators. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO THANK OUR TEACHERS THIS WEEK!

Due to cold and inclement weather tonight's track meet has been canceled. There will be no boys practice. The girls will practice INSIDE until 4:30.

Tonight's 7th and 8th grade volleyball match with Manteno has been cancelled.