The scholarships listed below are those that were available on 12/15/2011. Check back weekly for an updated listing. Before applying for any of the scholarships below please complete and print out the general information form to be turned in with any completed application.

Dolph and Karen Ricks Family Scholarship

Applications due April 15th
A $500 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to three DHS seniors upon enrollment in an accredited college or university. The student must have been a Reagan Middle School Graduate, earned a 2.0 or higher GPA in high school, and been active in school, community activities, and church. Special consideration will be given to Education majors and students who worked as corn detasselers. Applications are available in the GO.

The Ake L. Dahlquist Memorial Scholarship

Applications due April 15th
To honor the memory of Ake L. Dahlquist, one $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has earned at least a 2.5 GPA and plans to major in Engineering or Business Administration at a four year accredited university. Applications are available in the GO.

Dixon Public School Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship

Deadline April 15th in the Guidance Office   
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Dixon Public School Foundation has established a scholarship for Dixon High School students who plan on continuing their higher education at a community college, tech school, or four year university.

Students at Jefferson School have recently been participating in classroom spelling bees.  Two representatives from each class will earn the right to continue on to round two of the spelling bee process.  Round two consists of a written test in which the top 15 spellers will advance on to the 2012 Jefferson School Spelling Bee.  This year’s bee will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at 1:00 in the school’s gymnasium.  We look forward to announcing our final contestants!!