BULLDOG BULLETIN

Congratulations to our amazing Marching Bulldog Band for taking FIRST place 5A band and the People's Choice at the Topsail High School Pirate Classic yesterday. They also placed first in Drum Major, first in Color Guard, first in General Effect, first in Music, second in Percussion. Thank you to Mr. Saenz, his assistant directors, and our wonderful fans for your hard work and support! We are so proud of our band students!

Congratulations also goes out Coach Moore, Coach Strimple and our Volleyball team for their first round of playoff victory over Durhan School of the Arts. They will move on the second round of playoffs on Tuesday as the compete against Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough. Let's go Bulldogs!

Seniors and Parents of Seniors-

Please make sure that you consistently take time to review the SENIOR NEWSLETTER which can be found at the top of every Bulldog Bulletin. The Senior year is extremely busy, and you don't want to miss out on any info/opportunities such as graduation information, scholarships, college info., etc. If you were not able to attend the College Information Night this past Thursday, the presentation can be found in the Senior Newsletter. This week is NC Free College Application Week and there is more information in the newsletter regarding which colleges waive their application fee this week. On Tuesday (October 18th) all students will remain in Homeroom while our 10th graders take the PreAct. Seniors are encouraged to come take advantage of this opportunity to work on completing Common App and other college and scholarship applications with teacher support.

📅 Upcoming Events

Monday-

-V Girls Golf Regionals @ Wedgewood Golf Course

-Century Club Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All parents are invited and it is a great way to get involved at DHS.

Tuesday-

-PreACT testing for all 10th graders (modified schedule for all students to accommodate testing)

-JV/V Boys Soccer @ West Carteret 4:00/6:00

-Volleyball 2nd round of playoffs @ Cedar Ridge in Hillsborough 6 pm

Wednesday-

-Cross County All Conference Meet @ Havelock Recreation Center 4:00

Thursday-

- Trunk or Treat - Candy & Games 4:30- 6 pm in the Annex Parking Lot- Open to the community

-JV Football vs Richlands Home 6:00

-JV/V Boys Soccer @ Richlands 4:00/6:00

Friday-

-V Football @ Richlands 7:00

Saturday-

-Varsity Conference Cheer Competition @ Swansboro High 9:30 am

📬 Stay Connected

Keep your contact info updated in Infinite Campus. We only call during school hours for emergencies or direct communication. Please do not block the school's number or you will not receive emergency notifications. We value your time and administration is often in classrooms and meetings; therefore, we do not take walk-ins. We are, however, happy to schedule an individual appointment to address any concerns that you may have. Email is the best way to reach me: Page.Highsmith@onslow.k12.nc.us. Our assistant principals are also happy to assist you. Christopher.Brothers@onslow.k12.nc.us and Amanda.Muirhead@onslow.k12.nc.us.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Dixon High School. We look forward to an outstanding year filled with growth, achievement, and Bulldog pride!

Go Bulldogs!

Page Highsmith
Principal, Dixon High School

he State Board of Education is required by General Statute S 115C-174.22, to plan for and require the administration of the PreACT test to all public-school students in tenth grade. The PreACT assessment measures what students have learned in their courses and helps educators identify the information that students still need to learn to succeed in college or a career. Your child is scheduled to take the PreACT via the online format on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The makeup test date is scheduled for October 21 , 2026.For more information visit: PreACT - Dixon High School.

Signs of Suicide forms are being sent home with students on October 12, 2016. This is an opt-in training; therefore, only those that want to participate should return the completed form. All opt-in forms should be turned in directly to the front office no later than Thursday, October 22nd. The Signs of Suicide program will be administered Monday, October 26th.

Attention all 9th and 10th graders who are interested in learning more about the NC School of Science and Math. There will be an admissions counselor here at Dixon High on Thursday, October 29th at 11:30 in the Media Center to go over all the programs NCSSM has to offer. If you are in the 9th or 10th grade and would like to find out more, you must sign up with Mrs. Hardy in Guidance.

Driver's Education is not operated by Dixon High School. DHS hosts the classes for the convenience of our students and families, however, all communications and concerns should be addressed to Karen.Davis@onslow.k12.nc.us. You can visit the OCS website to find information: Drivers Education - Onslow County Schools

Classes will be held on the following dates at DHS. You must sign up to secure a spot.

Nov. 2- 23

Nov. 30- Dec. 16

Jan. 25- Feb. 11

March 30- April 19

May 3- 19

At Dixon High School, DRIVE Time is a dedicated intervention and enrichment block built into the school day from 10:03–10:33 a.m. This time is designed to provide students with additional opportunities for academic support, enrichment, and involvement based on their individual needs and interests.

Every other Monday is reserved for homeroom. On other DRIVE days, students use Flex to sign up for available sessions.

Academics are our top priority. Students who are struggling in a class, have missing assignments, or need additional help should select a DRIVE session with the appropriate teacher or content area. Teachers may also require students to attend a specific DRIVE session when additional academic support is needed.

Students who are performing well in all of their classes may choose from a variety of enrichment activities and club offerings.

When students use DRIVE Time intentionally, we believe it can make a meaningful difference in their individual academic growth and success. Parents, we ask for your support by encouraging your student to take advantage of this small-group learning opportunity, especially when extra help is needed.

Note: Students that do not take the time to register themselves, will be auto assigned to available session. Students that are on campus during this time, must report to the DRIVE session listed within Flex or they will receive consequences for skipping class.

10/19/2026 V Girls Golf Regionals TBD

10/19/2026 Century Club Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All parents are invited and it is a great way to get involved at DHS.

10/20/2026 PreACT testing for all 10th graders (modified schedule for all students to accommodate testing)

10/20/2026 JV/V Boys Soccer @ West Carteret 4:00/6:00

10/20/2026 Volleyball 2nd round of playoffs @ Cedar Ridge in Hillsborough 6 pm

10/21/2026 V Cross County All Conference @ Havelock Recreation Center 4:00

10/22/2026 Trunk or Treat 4:30-6 pm in Annex Parking Lot - Open to the community

10/22/2026 JV Football vs Richlands Home 6:00

10/22/2026 JV/V Boys Soccer @ Richlands 4:00/6:00

10/23/2026 V Football @ Richlands 7:00

10/24/2026 Varsity Conference Cheer Competition @ Swansboro High 9:30 am

10/26/2026 V Girls Golf State TBD

10/27/2026 Makeup Picture Day (all grades, to include Seniors)

10/27/2026 Interim Reports

10/27/2026 JV/V Boys Soccer @ South Brunswick 4:00/6:00

10/28/2026 Math I Check In #1

10/29/2026 JV Football vs Croatan Home 6:00

10/30/2026 V Football @ Croatan 7:00

10/30-10/31 V Cross County Regionals TBD

11/2/2026 V Soccer NCHSAA 1st Round TBD

11/3-11/10 WorkKeys testing

11/4/2026 Early Release- dismissal at 11:10 am

11/6/2026 Football 1st Round Playoffs TBD

11/6-11/7 V Cross County State TBD

11/14/2026 Renovations SERVE day at DHS

11/14 Mr. & Mrs. Dixon High School Pageant 6:30 pm in auditorium

11/16-11/20/2026 American Education Week

11/18/26 End of Grading Period

11/18/2026 National Education Support Professionals Day

11/20/2026 Substitute Educator’s Day

11/23 & 11/24/26 Check In #1 for Biology

11/25/2026 Wrestling tournament- Girls –West Craven, Boys- Rosewood

11/25/2026 Teacher Workday- No school for students

11/26-11/27/2026 Thanksgiving Holiday- No school for students

11/30/26 Report Cards go home with students

11/30- 12/4/26 Check In #2 for Biology

12/7-12/11/26 Check In #3 for Biology

12/14/26 Interim Reports

12/16/2026 Math I Check In #2

12/21-1/1/2027 Winter Break- No school for students

January- National Mentoring Month

1/4/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students

1/4/27-1/8/2027 Teacher made exams for non-state tested courses

1/11-1/15 State Exams for English II, Math I, Math III, Biology, and select CTE courses

1/15/27 End of Grading Period

1/18/2027 Martin Luther King Jr Day- No school for students

1/19 &1/20/2027 Teacher Workdays- No school for students

1/27/2027 Report Cards go home with students

2/1-2/5/2027 National School Counselors Week

2/8-2/12/2027 ACCESS testing for select students

2/10/27 Interim Reports

2/10/2027 Early Release- dismissal at 11:10 am

2/15/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students

3/1-3/5/2027 WorkKeys testing

3/4/2027 Grading Period Ends

3/5/2027 Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

3/8-3/12/2027 School Social Worker Week

3/10/2027 Early Release- dismissal at 11:10 am

3/11/27 Report Cards go home with students

3/22-3/26 Spring Break- No school for students

3/29/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students

4/2/27 Interim Reports

4/4/2027 School Media Specialist Day

4/5-4/9/2027 National Assistant Principals Week

4/6-4/9/2027 ACT testing for all 11th graders

4/14/2027 Early Release- dismissal at 11:10 am

4/19-4/23/2027 Administrative Professionals Week

4/21/2027 Administrative Professional Day

4/22/27 Grading Period Ends

4/29/27 Report Cards go home with students

5/1/2027 School Principals Day

5/3-5/7/2027 OCS Employee Appreciation Week (Teachers, Teacher Assistants, & Bus Drivers)

5/3-5/14/2027 AP Exams

5/4/2027 National Teacher Day

5/7/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students

5/7/2027 School Lunch Hero Day

5/12/2027 National School Nurse Day

5/14/27 Interim Reports

5/17-5/21/2027 National Educational Bosses Week

5/21-5/28/2027 NC Extend I testing for select students

5/24-5/27/2027 Teacher made exams for non-state tested courses

5/28-6/4/2027 State Exams for English II, Math I, Math III, Biology, and select CTE courses

5/31/2027 Memorial Day- No school for students

6/4/2027 Grading Period Ends

6/7-6/10/2027 Teacher Workdays- No school for students

6/10/2026 GRADUATION - DHS gym at 10 am