Every year Air Force JROTC Dupo and Columbia cadets attend a military ball; in conjunction with the military ball the cadets collect canned foods to donate to a local organization. Their first donation was to the Blessing Box at Mom's on a Mission in Dupo.
9 days ago, Bonnie Janus
Food Drive
Senior Tributes are on sale now! Contact Mr. Weier at bweier@dupo196.org with any questions.
10 days ago, Tiger Times
Senior Tributes in the DHS Yearbook
Who's your Valentine? ❤️
11 days ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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#Congratulations to our January 2026 Students of the Month! 🎉🤩👍 #education
16 days ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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#Congrats to our Class of 2026 State Scholars: Jaylee Long, Chase Koppenhofer, Lily McMannis, Tania Rivas, and Tori Stoffel!
19 days ago, Amanda Kyle
State Scholar 2026 winners
Your college journey starts here!

Mark your calendar for the St. Louis Metro East Illinois Regional College Fair! This massive event is for students of all ages – including freshmen, sophomores, transfer students, and adults considering a new path. Meet with up to 100 colleges and universities in one place!

This is your chance to:
· Ask admissions reps about options for all ages and education levels
· Get face-to-face information on majors, career paths, and how to start planning
· Easily share your contact info with StriveScan (register early at strivefair.com)
· Financial Aid Q&A – get help with FAFSA, FSA ID setup, and more!

SAVE THE DATE: March 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: SWIC Belleville Campus (Varsity Gym)

Next Step: Register for your StriveScan barcode now at www.strivefair.com to skip the paper forms and make the most of your visit!

Questions? See your School Counselor.
#CollegeFair #MetroEastCollegeFair #CollegeBound #IACAC
21 days ago, Amanda Kyle
SWIC college fair
#Congratulations to our January 2026 Staff Member of the Month!
23 days ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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BZ to Arlis Woods on his Senior Signing Day! ⚓️ Arlis is joining the @USNavy as a Nuclear Engineer. ⚛️ With a 6-year commitment, he’s secured a $70k signing bonus and $200k for college! We can’t wait to see all you achieve. 🇺🇸 👏 #NavyBound #SeniorSigning #STEM #FutureSailor
24 days ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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On behalf of the Dupo Jr/Sr High School Student Support Services team, thank you to all of our amazing sponsor and donors for your compassion and generosity during this holiday season!
26 days ago, Ashely Hughey
Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors!
Congratulations to our PAWS attendance incentive winners! And thank you, Dairyland and Sidebarr for sponsoring the gifts!
about 2 months ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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✏️✨ Winter Exhibit: Drawing I Highlights
about 2 months ago, Malgorzata Dinsenmeyer
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🎨✨ Painting I students showcased their oil paintings in the Winter Exhibit. Here are some highlights! Great work!
about 2 months ago, Malgorzata Dinsenmeyer
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✨ Happy Holidays from the Art Club! Thank you, Dupo, for supporting our student artists — it was wonderful seeing everyone last night!
about 2 months ago, Malgorzata Dinsenmeyer
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✨ Ceramics I artwork featured in the Dupo HS Winter Exhibit! Our students’ creativity is on full display.
about 2 months ago, Malgorzata Dinsenmeyer
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Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a student.

Friendly reminder to turn in gifts by tomorrow if you signed up to sponsor one of our kiddos!

Contact Mrs. Hughey or Mrs. Janssen with any questions. Happy Holidays
about 2 months ago, Kristen Janssen
Thank you sponsors!
Thank you for coming tonight!
about 2 months ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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'Tis the season for a little treat! Merry Christmas from Food Service!
about 2 months ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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Reminder! The Jr-Sr High Book Fair opens 12/10/2025 during lunch. It will be open during Christmas Fun Night and then during HS Library hours until 12/17/2025! Check it out: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/dupojrsrhighsch
about 2 months ago, Mike Treece
Dupo Students at the Southern Illinois FIRST Robotics qualifying before the tournament at 9:15 am on Sunday December 7.  They have been working twice per week since September.  Eight teams advance to the Sectional in Centralia on January 24.
about 2 months ago, Dupo CUSD 196
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Mrs. Hughey's Social Skills group feeling jolly, and bit competitive, playing the Christmas Candy Dice game. 🎄🍭🍬
about 2 months ago, Ashely Hughey
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