Friday, April 29, 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congrats to the following students for being elected to next year's Student Council:

10th Grade Representatives:

Katie Fuller
Parker Hammel
Alex Gudenkauf
Taylor Ryan
Jimmy Kruse
Mitch Steinhauser
Natasha Thimmesch

11th Grade Representatives:

Rebeka Harvey
Jacob Shearer
Kerry Blodgett
Alyssa Reigle
Mitch McElmeel
Sam Avenarius

12th Grade Representatives:

Sean Duggan
Jordan Peterson
Passion Gensch
Jessica Scott
Courtney Till

President:
Jake Hesselman

Vice President:
Haley Zenner

Treasurer:
Ben Martin

Secretary:
Madison Davis

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet at 7:15 a.m. in Room B241 on Tuesday, May 3rd. We need to discuss elections for next year and plan our activities. Come share your ideas and enthusiasm!

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd in E40 from 7:10-7:30 to discuss end-of-the-year activities. Members please plan to attend! Any questions, contact Ms. Day.

BASEBALL: Attention seniors on the Ram baseball team! Scott Althoff Memorial Scholarship applications can be picked up in Room A-211. This is a $500 scholarship given to a deserving Ram baseball player in honor of Scott Althoff, a 1997 Senior graduate and member of the Rams 1996 MVC championship baseball squad. Scott was killed in 2002 in a hit and run accident. Applications must be completed and returned to Mr. Fleming in Room A-211 by Thursday, May 5.

SUMMER SCHOOL; Summer school is scheduled to run from June 13 through July 1. Classes will meet five days a week and will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at noon each day. If you are interested in taking a summer school class, please see your guidance counselor asap. Summer school forms are due no later than May 13th.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

INTRAMURALS: Coming up next for Intramurals is the Singles Badminton Tournament on Wed. May 4th in the Nora Gym right after school. Our last Intramural activity will be held on May 25th at Allison and Henderson, sign up your teams of 6 for Ultimate Frisbee. Any questions please see Ms. Borgwardt.

JOB: Looking for a part-time job? Oak Park Place has an opening for a dietary aid from 4-8 in the evenings. Must be 16. Stop in guidance for more info.

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

JOB: Looking for a part-time job? Oak Park Place has an opening for a dietary aid from 4-8 in the evenings. Must be 16. Stop in guidance for more info.

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;
TODAY – Mount Mercy Univ. – 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

FYI: There will be NO TRIO after school TODAY.

JOB: Looking for a part-time job? Oak Park Place has an opening for a dietary aid from 4-8 in the evenings. Must be 16. Stop in guidance for more info.

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

GRADUATION SLIDESHOW: Do you want you and your friends to be in the graduation slideshow? Send your pictures to Kristen at kristenmarie.o@gmail.com by Saturday, April 23rd.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;
28th – Mount Mercy Univ. – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is TONIGHT from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

CNA STUDENTS: Please turn in your books to the Main Office ASAP.

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Student Council elections are TODAY. To vote for your class representatives get on Senior’s website, click on Ram Info on the left hand column, then scroll down and click on “Student Body Voting Link” on the left. Make sure you get on and vote!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

JOB: Looking for a part-time job? Oak Park Place has an opening for a dietary aid from 4-8 in the evenings. Must be 16. Stop in guidance for more info.

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

GRADUATION SLIDESHOW: Do you want you and your friends to be in the graduation slideshow? Send your pictures to Kristen at kristenmarie.o@gmail.com by Saturday, April 23rd.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;
28th – Mount Mercy Univ. – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

CNA STUDENTS: Please turn in your books to the Main Office ASAP.

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Student Council elections are TODAY through Thursday, April 21st. To vote for your class representatives get on Senior’s website, click on Ram Info on the left hand column, then scroll down and click on “Student Body Voting Link” on the left. Make sure you get on and vote!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

GRADUATION SLIDESHOW: Do you want you and your friends to be in the graduation slideshow? Send your pictures to Kristen at kristenmarie.o@gmail.com by Saturday, April 23rd.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

TODAY – Drake University – 9:15 a.m.
28th – Mount Mercy Univ. – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

CNA STUDENTS: Please turn in your books to the Main Office ASAP.

STUDENT COUNCIL SPEECHES: Student Council speeches will be presented in the auditorium TODAY. Students, including those who are giving a speech, are to report to their class and then move to the auditorium with their classroom teacher.
2nd hour: Sophomores
3rd hour: Juniors
4th hour: Seniors

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Student Council elections are TODAY through Thursday, April 21st. To vote for your class representatives get on Senior’s website, click on Ram Info on the left hand column, then scroll down and click on “Student Body Voting Link” on the left. Make sure you get on and vote!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Monday, April 11, 2011

TENNIS: The Men's Tennis team defeated Decorah with a score of 6-3. Singles winners were Gabe Mozena, CJ Riedl, Travis Busch, Noah Mozena, and Justin Yuan. Doubles winners were Travis Busch and Noah Mozena.

WANTED: Any 12th grade male who is planning to enter the University of Minnesota Twin Cities this fall should contact Mrs. Berna for a scholarship opportunity.

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

GRADUATION SLIDESHOW: Do you want you and your friends to be in the graduation slideshow? Send your pictures to Kristen at kristenmarie.o@gmail.com by Saturday, April 23rd.

STUDENT COUNCIL: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in running for student council, there will be an informational meeting before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:30 and during "A" and "D" lunch TODAY in
Mrs. Anderson's room A219. If you want to run please attend this meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Wessels. Thanks!

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

TODAY – Capri – 12:45 p.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – Drake University – 9:15 a.m.
28th – Mount Mercy Univ. – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Friday, April 8, 2011

THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who generously donated blood in the Spring Blood Drive. With your help, we collected 49 units of blood. Each unit can help three patients in need. Way to go Rams!

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

FOOTBALL: Head football coach Dale Ploessl will be introduced to all players, parents and Ram fans Sunday, April 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

BOYS GOLF: All boys interested in going out for golf next year need to stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys PE office.

STUDENT COUNCIL: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in running for student council, there will be an informational meeting before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:30 and during "A" and "D" lunch on Monday April 11th in
Mrs. Anderson's room A219. If you want to run please attend this meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Wessels. Thanks!

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

11th – Capri – 12:45 p.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – Drake University – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

SCHOLARSHIP: Attention student interested in Nursing - The Mercy Scholarship Committee has decided to extend their scholarship deadline is TODAY. Visit the School Counseling Office for information.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011

FOOTBALL: Head football coach Dale Ploessl will be introduced to all players, parents and Ram fans Sunday, April 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

BOYS GOLF: All boys interested in going out for golf next year need to stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys PE office sometime this week.

STUDENT COUNCIL: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in running for student council, there will be an informational meeting before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:30 and during "A" and "D" lunch on Monday April 11th in
Mrs. Anderson's room A219. If you want to run please attend this meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Wessels. Thanks!

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

TODAY – NICC – 9:30 a.m.
11th – Capri – 12:45 p.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – Drake University – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

SCHOLARSHIP: Attention student interested in Nursing - The Mercy Scholarship Committee has decided to extend their scholarship deadline to April 8th. Visit the School Counseling Office for information.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

BOYS GOLF: All boys interested in going out for golf next year need to stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys PE office sometime this week.

MODEL UN MEETING: There will be a meeting TODAY in A127 for those students signed up to attend the Model UN event at UNI. I want to go over final plans and arrangements. If you are unable to attend the meeting, see Mr. Mennig.

STUDENT COUNCIL: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in running for student council, there will be an informational meeting before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:30 and during "A" and "D" lunch on Monday April 11th in
Mrs. Anderson's room A219. If you want to run please attend this meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Wessels. Thanks!

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN PHARMACY? The Mercy Medical Center invites you to their Pharmacy Exploring program. During this program you will meet with pharmacists to get a chance to see what their job consists of. You will be able to ask questions about the profession, make medicine capsules, and get to experience the lab, as well
as find out what sort of education is needed. Come and join the Pharmacy Exploring program on Thursday, April 7th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital. For more information stop in guidance.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

7th – NICC – 9:30 a.m.
11th – Capri – 12:45 p.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – Drake University – 9:15 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

SCHOLARSHIP: Attention student interested in Nursing - The Mercy Scholarship Committee has decided to extend their scholarship deadline to April 8th. Visit the School Counseling Office for information.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the senior lady rams varsity tennis team on their two victories last Saturday against Davenport North and Davenport Central.

MODEL UN MEETING: There will be a meeting Wednesday, April 6th in A127 for those students signed up to attend the Model UN event at UNI. I want to go over final plans and arrangements. If you are unable to attend the meeting, see Mr. Mennig.

STUDENT COUNCIL: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in running for student council, there will be an informational meeting before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:30 and during "A" and "D" lunch on Monday April 11th in
Mrs. Anderson's room A219. If you want to run please attend this meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Wessels. Thanks!

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN PHARMACY? The Mercy Medical Center invites you to their Pharmacy Exploring program. During this program you will meet with pharmacists to get a chance to see what their job consists of. You will be able to ask questions about the profession, make medicine capsules, and get to experience the lab, as well
as find out what sort of education is needed. Come and join the Pharmacy Exploring program on Thursday, April 7th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital. For more information stop in guidance.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

7th – NICC – 9:30 a.m.
11th – Capri – 12:45 p.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

SCHOLARSHIP: Attention student interested in Nursing - The Mercy Scholarship Committee has decided to extend their scholarship deadline to April 8th. Visit the School Counseling Office for information.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Three Ram claps to junior, Emily Duval. She was selected as one of 5 altos to sing in the 2011 Iowa All State Jazz Choir. Three of the 20 students in the select group are from Dubuque Community Schools.

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN PHARMACY? The Mercy Medical Center invites you to their Pharmacy Exploring program. During this program you will meet with pharmacists to get a chance to see what their job consists of. You will be able to ask questions about the profession, make medicine capsules, and get to experience the lab, as well
as find out what sort of education is needed. Come and join the Pharmacy Exploring program on Thursday, April 7th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital. For more information stop in guidance.

COLLEGE VISIT: The following colleges will be here in Guidance for the month of April;

7th – NICC – 9:30 a.m.
14th – Clarke University – 8:30 a.m.

DANCE MARATHON: The Dance Marathon is on April 21st from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in the cafeteria. There will be fun games, raffle prizes, and free food! You must raise $25 to participate, or $40 for a free t-shirt. You must also be a Dubuque Senior High School student and check-in to the dance by 10:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Iowa Children's Hospital. Pick up your fundraising packet from Mrs. Schueller in the AP office.

SCHOLARSHIP: Attention student interested in Nursing - The Mercy Scholarship Committee has decided to extend their scholarship deadline to April 8th. Visit the School Counseling Office for information.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: For all seniors, there is a scholarship available through the Activity Office. It is the $750.00 Booster Club scholarship. More information and application forms are in the Activity Office now. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th, 2011.