BULLDOG BULLETIN
November 8, 2026
Happy Sunday Bulldogs!
Congratulations to our Dixon Cheer team for winning first place this weekend, securing their bid for nationals this January in Florida. We are super proud of you. Also, this weekend our girl's cross-country team represented us well at states, while our band did a tremendous job honoring our Veterans at the parade.
As a reminder, winter sports are kicking off. It is not too late to purchase a Century Club pass. These passes allow free admittance to all regular season home games. At just $100 per pass, they quickly pay for themselves. For those purchasing more than one pass, there are discounts as well. Century Passes also make great Christmas gifts for students. Here is the link to where you can purchase yours: Dixon Century Club. While you are there, checkout the new Bulldog Store to purchase spirit wear such as shirts, hoodies, hats, blankets, etc. Proceeds from the sale also go back to support our athletes!
I would also like to give a shout out to Century Club leaders for all their hard work. They put in countless volunteer hours organizing and serving in the concession stands, hosting fundraisers, securing business sponsors and so much more. If you haven't noticed, our Bulldog Backers Billboard is completely full with business sponsors thanks to the hard work of a handful of amazing women known as the Century Club! Thank you also to our wonderful community for stepping up and letting our Dixon athletes know that we support them!
📅 Upcoming Events
Monday-
WorkKeys testing
Boys Soccer 3rd round of state playoffs vs. Southeast Alamance. Home game at 6 pm. Tickets costs $12 and Century Club passes not permitted for playoff games.
Tuesday-
11/10/2026 Women’s Basketball @ Topsail High School Jamboree
Last day to sign up a team for our dodgeball tournament
Wednesday- Veteran's Day- No School
11/11/2026 Men’s Basketball @ Hoggard High School 11AM
Thursday-
Friday-
11/13/2026 Varsity Women & Men's Basketball vs. Lejeune @ DHS 5/6:30Pm
11/13/2026 Future Teachers Club field trip to UNCW Watson College of Education
Saturday-
11/14/2026 Renovations SERVE day at DHS
11/14 Mr. & Mrs. Dixon High School Pageant 6:30 pm in auditorium. Tickets are $10 through School Cash Online.
11/14/2026 Wrestling team competes in Bucktown Classic @ Hoke County HS 9AM
📬 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
Driver's Education Dates for Dixon Highschool:
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
What is DRIVE Time at Dixon High School?
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.
Mark your calendars:
11/10/2026 Women’s Basketball @ Topsail High School Jamboree
11/11/2026 Men’s Basketball @ Hoggard High School 11AM
11/13/2026 Varsity Women & Men's Basketball vs. Lejeune @ DHS 5/6:30Pm
11/13/2026 Future Teachers Club field trip to UNCW Watson College of Education
11/14/2026 Renovations SERVE day at DHS
11/14 Mr. & Mrs. Dixon High School Pageant 6:30 pm in auditorium
11/14/2026 JV/V Men/Women Varsity Bucktown Classic @ Hoke County HS 9AM
11/16-11/20/2026 American Education Week
11/17/2026 JV/V Men’s Basketball/V Women’s Basketball @ South Brunswick 4:00/5:30/7:00PM
11/18/26 End of Grading Period
11/18/2026 National Education Support Professionals Day
11/18/2026 Men/Women’s Wrestling vs Hoggard/New Hanover @ DHS 5PM
11/19/26 ASVAB testing
11/20/2026 Substitute Educator’s Day
11/20/2026 JV/V Men’s & JV/V Women’s Basketball@Ashley High School
4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
11/20/2026 Dixon Bulldog JV Invitational @ DHS 5PM
11/21/2026 Dixon Bulldog Varsity Invitational @ DHS 9AM
11/21/2026 Jacksonville Holiday Parade
11/23 & 11/24/26 Check In #1 for Biology
11/24/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Topsail @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
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
12/1/26 ASVAB testing
12/1/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM vs South Brunswick @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/2/2026 Men/Women’s Wrestling vs W.Craven and Onslow Early College 5pm
12/2/2026 Winter Track @ Havelock High School 3PM
12/2/2026 DHS Swim @ New Bern YMCA 3PM
12/3/26 Mobile Dairy Classroom
12/3/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Ashley@ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/4/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Southwest @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/4/2026 JV Swiss Bear Invitational @ New Bern High School 5PM
12/5/2026 Varsity Swiss Bear Invitational M/W Wrestling @ New Bern High School 9AM
12/5/2026 State Cheer Competition
12/5/2026 HOSA Regional Leadership Conference @ Cape Fear CC
12/7/2026 English II Check in #2
12/7-12/11/26 Check In #3 for Biology
12/8/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball @Topsail High School 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/9/2026 Winter Track @ Croatan High School 3PM
12/9/2026 M/W Wrestling vs South Lenoir/Wake Prep @ South Lenoir HS 5PM
12/11/2026 Women’s Varsity/JV Wrestling Boys Beast of the East @ Croatan High School 5PM
12/11/2026 JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ Northside High School 4PM/530PM/7PM
12/12/2026 Men’s Wrestling Beast of the East @ Croatan High School 9AM
12/12/2026 DHS Swim @ Winterville 1PM
12/12/2026 JV Women’s Basketball Topsail JV Jamboree @ Topsail High School
12/14/26 Interim Reports
12/15/2026 DHS Holiday Concert
12/15/2026 M/W Wrestling vs Croatan/Richlands @ DHS 5PM
12/15/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ Richlands High School 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/16/2026 Winter Track @ West Carteret High School 3PM
12/16/2026 DHS Swim @ Washington 3PM
12/16/2026 Math I Check In #2
12/16/2026 VW/ VM Basketball @ Lejeune High School 500pm/630pm
12/17/2026 Early Grad Portfolio Presentations for Burke and Ranger's class
12/18/2026 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ Croatan High School 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
12/18-12/19/2026 Mark Adams Wrestling Tournament M/W Varsity @ Cary High School 5PM/9AM
12/21-1/1/2027 Winter Break- No school for students
12/28-12/30/2026 Varsity Men’s Basketball Bob Mills Onslow Tournament @ White Oak High School
12/28-12/30/2026 Varsity Women’s Basketball Hoggard Holiday Classic @ Hoggard High School
January- National Mentoring Month
1/2/2027 Women’s Wrestling Dual Tournament @ Richlands High School 9AM
1/4/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students
1/4/27-1/8/2027 Teacher made exams for non-state tested courses
1/5/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Havelock @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
1/6/2027 M/W Wrestling vs W. Carteret @ West Carteret High School 5PM
1/6/2027 Winter Track @ Swansboro HS 3PM
1/8/2027JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ W. Carteret High School 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
1/9/2027 M/W Wrestling Onslow County Cup @ Swansboro 9AM
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
1/15-1/16/2027 Women’s Wrestling State Duals TBD
1/18/2027 Martin Luther King Jr Day- No school for students
1/19/2027 M/W Wrestling Northside/Trask @ Dixon High School 5PM
1/19 &1/20/2027 Teacher Workdays- No school for students
1/20/2027 Winter Track @ Croatan High School 3PM
1/20/2027 JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ Swansboro High School 4PM/530PM/7PM
1/22/2027 DHS Swim @ ECU Minges 5:30PM
1/22/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs NHS/THS @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
1/23/2027 M/W Wrestling Conference Tournament @ TBD 9AM
1/23/2027 DHS Swim @ Winterville 1PM
1/26/2027 M/W Wrestling vs Havelock/Swansboro @ Swansboro High School 5PM
1/26/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Richlands @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
1/27/2027 Report Cards go home with students
1/27/2027 Winter Track @ West Carteret 3PM
1/28/2027-2/1/2027 National Cheer Competition
1/29/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs W.Carteret @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
1/30/2027 1st/2nd Rounds of Men’s State Dual Tournament TBD
2/1-2/5/2027 National School Counselors Week
2/2/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball @ Havelock High School 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
2/3/2027 3rd/4th Rounds of Men’s State Duals TBD
2/5/2027 Finals Men’s State Duals Greensboro TBD
2/5/2027 JVW/JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs W.Carteret @ DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM/830PM
2/8-2/12/2027 ACCESS testing for select students
2/9/2027 JVM/VW/VM Basketball vs Swansboro High School DHS 4PM/530PM/7PM
2/9-2/12/2027 Track State Finals Winston Salem TBD
2/10/27 Interim Reports
2/10/2027 Early Release- dismissal at 11:10 am
2/12/2027 Men’s Regional Wrestling Tournament @ Cedar Ridge High School TBD
2/12/2027 Women’s Regional Wrestling Tournament @ SE Alamance High School TBD
2/15/2027 Teacher Workday- No school for students
2/18-2/20/2027 M/W Individual State Wrestling Tournament @ Greensboro Coliseum
2/19/2027 HOSA Sponsored Blood Drive @ DHS for Staff and Students Only
3/1-3/5/2027 WorkKeys testing
3/4/2027 Grading Period Ends
3/5/2027 Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
3/6/2027 Tentative Century Club Fundraiser
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
3/17-3/20/2027 HOSA State Conference, Koury Convention Center Greensboro
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
