Update: As of Sept. 27, the variety show has been canceled due to a lack of involvement. Homecoming is approaching fast, and with that means the yearly return of the themed spirit week days and pep...

On Sept. 12, 2023, Young Hearts for Life, an organization that provides free ECGs to students, will be returning to DGS. All students at DGS have the opportunity to participate in this during their physical...

On Monday May 8, 2023, DGS senior Eugene Johnson (18) passed away. He will be remembered by friends, family and the District 99 community. Johnson attended O’Neill Middle School and started his...

On Wednesday, April 26, the District 99 community was notified of a criminal complaint against Glenn Messmer, an assistant girls track coach. Messmer was arrested on charges of child pornography, and admitted...

Wellness Week is back to help educate and provide fun for students. A full week of vital information as well as entertainment was provided last week, April 24 through 28. Students participated in lessons...

On April 17 a school board meeting was held in order to discuss the contents of a school-sponsored survey, plans to adjust the hybrid schedule for the 2023-24 school year and upcoming renovations plans. Director...

Upperclassmen hoping to leave school early during their resource periods will be required to present proof of parent permission following procedure changes after spring break. On March 15, administration...

At the beginning of the 2023 school year, the administration implemented several new policies to the school. One of which being a reformed attendance and tardy policy due to the attendance issues that...

In this year’s IHSA competitive drama state series, students will be competing in a new event for DGS: short film. Competitors will be tasked with writing, casting, directing, shooting and editing...