The Redbirds had a great showing at their first tournament of the year. Mia Hoffner and Henry Sassenger both secured victories. Asa Lasser had 5 takedowns and 2 wins earning himself 4th place. Eastyn Coyle also took 4th place with 5 takedowns and 3 wins. Kimari Nelson-Smith had 3 hard fought matches winning 2 of them earning himself 2nd Place. Dalton Delong went undefeated for the day winning 3 matches with 6 takedowns. He won a thrilling match for 1st place. Dalton came out on top to take 1st at 100 pounds at this year’s Redbird Invitational. 💪🏆
💪🏆Our 6th grade boys won the Odell Holiday Tournament today! Congrats, Redbirds! 🏀
It was a fantastic day of wrestling for our Redbirds and several area schools. Today, we hosted our first junior high wrestling tournament in the last several years, and it was a HUGE SUCCESS! We couldn't have done it without the support of our coaches, parents, grandparents, students and the Dwight Sports Boosters. THANK YOU to everyone that volunteered today!!! GO, REDBIRDS!💪
🎉CONGRATULATIONS to MRS. MAGGIE DONOVAN for being selected as our Redbird Teacher of the Month for DECEMBER!❤️
COME JOIN OUR REDBIRD FAMILY! We have an opening for a School Social Worker beginning on January 6, 2025. Please click on the link below for more information:
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/162010/School-Social-Worker-Immediate-Opening-for-January-6-2025/job-details
Mrs. Flott presented a lesson on plagiarism to all 7th graders using videos and other information highlighting "what is" and "what isn't" plagiarism.
Redbirds are collecting food!
🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our Cafeteria Staff for being selected as our Redbirds of the Month!
Veterans Day 2024
🇺🇸Thank you to ALL Veterans, but special thanks to all of the Veterans that visited classrooms today.
Thank you to Commander Adam Goetsch for being our guest speaker and sharing your experience in the Navy with our students.
Congratulations to the following students for winning entries in the Patriot's Pen essay contest through the Dwight VFW: 3rd Place-Elizabeth Stipanovich and 1st Place-Nicole Schmidt. 🇺🇸
ALL COMMUNITY VETERANS and FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOME!
Redbird Veterans Day Assembly @ 9:45AM on Monday, November 11th.
REDBIRD STUDENTS: Wear your RED, WHITE & BLUE tomorrow! 🇺🇸
Sensory Santa 2024
🎃Our Redbird Student Council and Mrs. Beier hosted an EPIC HALLOWEEN DANCE! Soooo many kids showed up in great costumes and made the costume contest a tough one.
1st Place Individual-Willy Wonka
2nd Place Individual-Papa Smurf
1st Place Group-The Grinch
2nd Place Group-The M & M's
💪🏀⛹️♀️CONGRATS to our 5th/6th Redbird Girls' Basketball team on taking TWO WINS today in the MVK Round Robin! They play with hustle and heart! ❤️🏀⛹️♀️
🍁Our REDBIRDS had the BEST TIME at PBIS FALL FEST! It was a perfect night for our families, students, and teachers to enjoy games, s'mores, hot dogs, face painting, and hayrack rides together. Thank you to all of our teachers that attended, and the PBIS Team for organizing this yearly event.
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in basketball this year. Tryout dates and locations will be as follows:
7th and 8th - In new practice facility from 6:3.0-8 pm Monday and Tuesday 10/21 & 10/22.
6th - Wed. 10/23 6:30-7:40 am in Grade school gym. Thurs. 10/24 3:15-5:00 pm In new practice facility.
Any questions call Mr. Scheuer at 815-584-6202
Comfort Cookin' Food Truck will be at the DTHS Softball field during Parent/Teacher Conferences! We are hoping to see all of our Redbird families during conferences next week. If you haven't already done so, get those conferences scheduled! 📚📖📓📒
8th Grade Night for Redbird Cross Country - Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your teammates! ❤️💪
It was a beautiful night for the 1st HOME hosted cross country meet here at the grade school and surrounding area. Thank you to everyone that made it possible!
Harvest Days just got a little sweeter! Dwight Common School staff members were happy to be judges in the Prairie Creek Library Baking Contest. Congrats to the winners! 🏆
🎉CONGRATULATIONS to MRS. KATHY STEWART for being selected as our Redbird Teacher of the Month for September!❤️
