Du Quoin CUSD 300

07/14/2026

🍎 Become a Difference Maker in Our Schools!
Have you ever considered becoming a substitute teacher or substitute support staff member? Join us for our Substitute Recruitment & Training Day and learn everything you need to get started!

📅 Thursday, July 23

🕙 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

📍Du Quoin High School – Hibbs Auditorium - 500 East South Street

During this free event, you'll:

✅ Learn about the substitute licensing and vetting process from
Regional Office of Education #30

✅ Du Quoin CUSD #300 administrators and employees will explain substitute opportunities and expectations

✅ Receive assistance with setting up and navigating the substitute platform with help from our Du Quoin High School student tech team

✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by the Du Quoin cafeteria staff

✅ Take home a Substitute Teacher Toolkit courtesy of Faith Still
Perry County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator

Whether you're retired, looking for flexible work, a college student, or simply interested in making a positive impact on local students, we'd love to meet you!

Come discover how you can make a difference—one school day at a time. Please complete this form https://forms.gle/eBhSmWYXuPmF3CuW8 to register for the event and help us plan for the luncheon and supplies by Tuesday, July 21.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Diana Rea, Superintendent

Please complete this form to register for the free event: Thursday, July 23, 2026 10 am - 12 pm Du Quoin High School - Hibbs Auditorium 500 East South Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

Announcing the Du Quoin Educational Foundation's annual golf scramble, which will take place on August 7, 2026, at the Perry County Golf (formerly known as Red Hawk). Registration is now open for various sponsorship levels and teams. This event is a fantastic opportunity to support classroom activities and contribute to the Du Quoin High School Class of 2027 scholarship!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Du Quoin fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures who make a difference in the lives of our students. The positive impact you have on your children helps shape their confidence, character, and success both in the classroom and on the athletic stage.

We are grateful for your continued partnership as we work together to realize students’ potentials, growth and wellbeing.

On behalf of our Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff, we wish you a wonderful Father’s Day filled with joy, appreciation, and time with those you love.

Happy Father’s Day! ❤️👔🖤

— Diana Rea, Du Quoin CUSD 300 Superintendent

06/21/2026

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📢 Facilities Projects K-8 Parking & Entrance Update 📢

As work continues on the front parking lot, all Summer Program students, families, staff, and visitors should park in the back of the K–8 building and enter through the back sidewalk doors until further notice.

🚗 Please allow a few extra minutes for arrival and dismissal as everyone adjusts to the temporary traffic pattern. This is the last week for the summer program classes.

🍎 Summer Foods
Don’t forget that free summer meals are available for children through our Summer Foods Program. Please check the Summer Foods Program flyer (below) for meal locations, dates, and times. Find menus here https://www.duquoinschools.org/dining

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these important facility improvements. We look forward to seeing everyone at summer programming!

06/17/2026

So much fun!

06/17/2026

Special event tomorrow!

06/11/2026

DU QUOIN FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION
Springfield: Members of the Du Quoin FFA Chapter attended the 98th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 9-11. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Du Quoin FFA chapter with the photo captured in the Farm Credit Newsroom: (from L to R) in photo: Avery Alvis and Rubey Bell

Congratulations Levi Dearmond, on earning the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the 2026 American FFA Degree!

We are proud of the following members who were conferred with State FFA Degrees by the Illinois Association: Adrianna-Paige Gossman, Tyden Griffith, Shelby Pearl, and Steven Still.

06/10/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR! 🍎✨

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of student athletes? Join our team and be part of a supportive, student-centered learning community! We are now accepting applications for the following coaching positions for the 2026–2027 school year.

👉 Click the link below to view current openings and apply:
https://bit.ly/3RYAvD6