BULLDOG BULLETIN
October 25, 2026
Happy Sunday Bulldogs!
Congratulations to our cheer team for winning first place at the Conference Championship held on Saturday. This is the second year in a row that they were able to take home the Conference trophy! Congratulations also goes out to our amazing Marching Bulldogs. These students took 2nd place in the preliminaries and finals at the Corinth Holders band competition on Saturday. Our band was up against some tough competition, however they finished strong, performing the best they have ever done! We are so proud of our marching band!
Our Trunk or Treat event was a huge success, and we have a few more Halloween festivities this week. Our S2S group will be selling Boo Grams this week through Thursday during lunch. Be sure to swing by their table and purchase your Boo Grams.
We are currently providing an incentive for students that are present at school each day from 10/19- 11/19. Students without any absences during this time will get to participate in a special DRIVE time to include a treat and cell phone privileges. Let's see just how many Bulldogs can rise to this attendance challenge!
📅 Upcoming Events
Monday-
Math III Check In
Signs of Suicide program (for students with signed parent permission)
Tuesday-
Makeup Picture Day (all grades including Seniors)
Interim Reports go home with students
JV/V Boys Soccer @ South Brunswick 4:00/6:00
Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm in the auditorium
Wednesday-
Math I & English II Check In #1
Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 6 pm in auditorium (required)
Costume Kickball 5:30-6:30 softball field *bring food to donate to CHEW
Choir field trip to ECU
Thursday-
CCCC Career Expo Field Trip (select CTE students)
NC School of Math & Science visits DHS @ 11:30 (students should
sign up with Mrs. Hardy if interested in attending)
FFA Halloween Party 2:30-5 pm
JV Football vs Croatan at Home 6:00
Friday-
V Football @ Croatan 7:00
Saturday-
V Cross County Regionals TBD
📬 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
North Carolina School of Math & Science:
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 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 calendar:
10/26/2026 Math III Check In
10/26/2026 SOS program
10/27/2026 Makeup Picture Day (all grades including Seniors)
10/27/2026 Interim Reports
10/27/2026 Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm in the auditorium
10/27/2026 JV/V Boys Soccer @ South Brunswick 4:00/6:00
10/28/2026 Math I & English II Check In #1
10/28/2026 Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 6 pm in auditorium (required)
10/28/2026 Costume Kickball 5:30-6:30 softball field *bring food to donate to CHEW
10/28/2026 Choir trip to ECU
10/29/2026 CCCC Career Expo Field Trip (select CTE students)
10/29/2026 NC School of Math & Science visits DHS @ 11:30 (students should
sign up with Mrs. Hardy if interested in attending)
10/29/2026 FFA Halloween Party 2:30-5 pm
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
11/13/2026 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
11/16-11/20/2026 American Education Week
11/18/26 End of Grading Period
11/18/2026 National Education Support Professionals Day
11/19/26 ASVAB testing
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
12/1/26 ASVAB testing
12/7-12/11/26 Check In #3 for Biology
12/14/26 Interim Reports
12/16/2026 Math I Check In #2
12/17/2026 Early Grad Portfolio Presentations for Burke and Ranger's class
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
