Dix Street News & Announcements
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Dix Street Elementary receives National Showcase School honors for the 4th year in a row.
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To honor Otsego's former mayor, Cyndi Trobeck, our elementary schools have a special little library focused on strong women and kindness.
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All three Otsego elementary schools participated in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart challenge, an annual fundraising opportunity to both raise money for AHA programs and to teach kids how to stay heart healthy and have raised $27,946
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National Honor Society students are turning their attention to the homeless as winter settles in, launching a Share the Warmth campaign.
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The annual Mother/Son Game Night and Father/Daughter Dance registrations are open!
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Cookie Capers! Students are helping give a smile to those dealing with tough times at the holidays through this sweet effort.
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Student Council members at DSE provide a new student voice with a monthly lunch with the principal.
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With our new website comes a new app! Download it today and have everything you need at your fingertips!
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The legacy of running in Otsego is expanding! An elementary cross country program is starting this fall.
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Meal charges are set to return for students beginning with the 2022-23 school year. However, you may still qualify for free or reduced meals.
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The Otsego Public Schools Foundation has a 4-year plan to invest almost $150,000 for our students.