Dirksen Elementary

This is information about conjunctivitis. This is commonly known as “PINK EYE”. Symptoms may include * Itchy, burning, watery eyes * Sensitivity to light * Clear to pus-like discharge from the eye * Crusted or sealed eye lids upon awakening * Redness of the white lining of the eye Diagnosis: * Confirmed by health care […]...

Now that we have seen some winter weather, please see the link for information about our District 54 Severe Weather Response plan....

Is your child dressed for the weather?  With cold weather so quickly upon us, make sure your child wears a warm coat, gloves and hat/hood.  Our students go out for recess when the temperature is above zero degrees with the wind chill.  Snow pants and boots are needed if your child wants to play in […]...

District 54 will host its tenth annual Spanish Language Speech Contest on May 7. District 54 students in third through eighth grade are eligible to participate in this event. The application deadline is April 10.  For more information about the Spanish Speech Contest please click on the link to our district webpage. ...

Come visit the Dirksen PTA table on Thursday, February 13 during conferences.  The table will be located upstairs near the book fair.  Learn about the many great things the PTA does for Dirksen students- and be one of the first to purchase a Dirksen School magnet.  Magnets will be sold for $2.00- and only cash […]...