Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012

NEW SCHOLARSHIP: Rams Booster Club is awarding (3) $1000 scholarships this year. For more information, check out the Ram Resource Center Website through the School Counseling Office or the Ram Booster Club website at http://ramboosterclub.org

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have our weekly meeting on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby. Come and join us!

FYI: If you are planning to participate in two sports next year (excluding baseball and softball) and wish to exempt from Wellness class, you need to pick-up a form in the guidance office or main office. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the main office. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

PROM TICKETS: Junior/Senior Prom tickets are now on sale in the Business Office before and after school and between classes. The cost is $15 per ticket. The Dance will be held at the Grand River Center from 9:00 P.M. until midnight on Saturday, April 14, 2012. All students attending Prom will need to have a current school I.D. to enter.

FYI: The Nora Gymnasium will be closed to all students leaving the building. Please exit through the cafeteria or other supervised areas.

PENNY DRIVE: On Thursday, April 26th we will be holding our Penny Drive!!! Due to the construction happening at Dalzell, the Penny Drive assembly will be held within the school. Activities include dodge ball, 3 on 3 basketball, beanbags, tug-o-war, dunk tank, the Senior Relay and other fun activities. Tickets will be sold for $1 in the StuCo Zone, at lunch, the week of Penny Drive, April 23rd through the 26th. All proceeds from this years Penny Drive will go to the Dubuque Humane Society. Dubuque Senior Student Council

RENAISSANCE ALERT: 9th, 10th and 11th Renaissance students if…If…IF you plan on exempting from a Semester Test Final you must…Must…MUST have your ID Stamped no later than Monday, April 30th. Repeat: ID stamped no later than April 30th.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
TODAY – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.
23rd – Capri College – 12:45 p.m.
24th – Simpson – 9:20 a.m.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH:
1st 7:40 - 8:15
2nd 8:20 - 8:56
3rd 9:01 - 9:37
4th 9:42 - 10:18
6th 10:23 - 10:59
5th 11:04 - 12:38 The dismissal and return times for lunch will be the same as a regular day
7th 12:43 - 1:15

We will dismiss by floor from the office like we did for the talent show.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have our weekly meeting on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby. Come and join us!

FYI: If you are planning to participate in two sports next year (excluding baseball and softball) and wish to exempt from Wellness class, you need to pick-up a form in the guidance office or main office. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the main office. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

PROM TICKETS: Junior/Senior Prom tickets are now on sale in the Business Office before and after school and between classes. The cost is $15 per ticket. The Dance will be held at the Grand River Center from 9:00 P.M. until midnight on Saturday, April 14, 2012. All students attending Prom will need to have a current school I.D. to enter.

FYI: The Nora Gymnasium will be closed to all students leaving the building. Please exit through the cafeteria or other supervised areas.

PENNY DRIVE: On Thursday, April 26th we will be holding our Penny Drive!!! Due to the construction happening at Dalzell, the Penny Drive assembly will be held within the school. Activities include dodge ball, 3 on 3 basketball, beanbags, tug-o-war, dunk tank, the Senior Relay and other fun activities. Tickets will be sold for $1 in the StuCo Zone, at lunch, the week of Penny Drive, April 23rd through the 26th. All proceeds from this years Penny Drive will go to the Dubuque Humane Society. Dubuque Senior Student Council

RENAISSANCE ALERT: 9th, 10th and 11th Renaissance students if…If…IF you plan on exempting from a Semester Test Final you must…Must…MUST have your ID Stamped no later than Monday, April 30th. Repeat: ID stamped no later than April 30th.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
12th – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will last until 12:00p.m. TODAY. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH:
1st 7:40 - 8:15
2nd 8:20 - 8:56
3rd 9:01 - 9:37
4th 9:42 - 10:18
6th 10:23 - 10:59
5th 11:04 - 12:38 The dismissal and return times for lunch will be the same as a regular day
7th 12:43 - 1:15

We will dismiss by floor from the office like we did for the talent show.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

FYI: If you are planning to participate in two sports next year (excluding baseball and softball) and wish to exempt from Wellness class, you need to pick-up a form in the guidance office or main office. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the main office. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

PROM TICKETS: Junior/Senior Prom tickets are now on sale in the Business Office before and after school and between classes. The cost is $15 per ticket. The Dance will be held at the Grand River Center from 9:00 P.M. until midnight on Saturday, April 14, 2012. All students attending Prom will need to have a current school I.D. to enter.

FYI: The Nora Gymnasium will be closed to all students leaving the building. Please exit through the cafeteria or other supervised areas.

PENNY DRIVE: On Thursday, April 26th we will be holding our Penny Drive!!! Due to the construction happening at Dalzell, the Penny Drive assembly will be held within the school. Activities include dodge ball, 3 on 3 basketball, beanbags, tug-o-war, dunk tank, the Senior Relay and other fun activities. Tickets will be sold for $1 in the StuCo Zone, at lunch, the week of Penny Drive, April 23rd through the 26th. All proceeds from this years Penny Drive will go to the Dubuque Humane Society. Dubuque Senior Student Council

RENAISSANCE ALERT: 9th, 10th and 11th Renaissance students if…If…IF you plan on exempting from a Semester Test Final you must…Must…MUST have your ID Stamped no later than Monday, April 30th. Repeat: ID stamped no later than April 30th.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
12th – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will last until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH:
1st 7:40 - 8:15
2nd 8:20 - 8:56
3rd 9:01 - 9:37
4th 9:42 - 10:18
6th 10:23 - 10:59
5th 11:04 - 12:38 The dismissal and return times for lunch will be the same as a regular day
7th 12:43 - 1:15

We will dismiss by floor from the office like we did for the talent show.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

RENAISSANCE ALERT: 9th, 10th and 11th Renaissance students if…If…IF you plan on exempting from a Semester Test Final you must…Must…MUST have your ID Stamped no later than Monday, April 30th. Repeat: ID stamped no later than April 30th.

The 2012 PROM COURT IS:

Guys:
Kenny Capesius
Sam Compton
Dan Rogan
Jordan Petersen
Kory Foht
James Goodman
Jesse Blus

Girls:
Rachel Daoud
Alayna Klinkhammer
Molly O'Hara
Courtney Till
Elisabeth Gessner
Jacqueline Piper
Elizabeth Thompson

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
12th – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will last until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
2. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012

The 2012 PROM COURT IS:

Guys:
Kenny Capesius
Sam Compton
Dan Rogan
Jordan Petersen
Kory Foht
James Goodman
Jesse Blus

Girls:
Rachel Daoud
Alayna Klinkhammer
Molly O'Hara
Courtney Till
Elisabeth Gessner
Jacqueline Piper
Elizabeth Thompson

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
12th – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will begin at 7:00 a.m. TODAY and will last until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room meeting is CANCELED for Thursday morning. We will meet after school at 3 pm at Manor Care for Easter egg dying. Please come and join the fun! Manor Care is located by Mercy Hospital on 3rd street.

FYI: If you are a student looking for extra help with homework, please consider taking advantage of our AmeriCorps program. We currently have one volunteer through the AmeriCorps program who can help students get caught up on work and provide extra academic support. Amy's schedule is as follows:
MON 12 - 2
Tues 7:30-9:30
11-1
Thurs 7:30-9:30
11-3
Contact your school counselor to get set-up with AmeriCorps or a peer tutor.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
2. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
TODAY – Drake University – 10:15 a.m.
12th – Luther College – 10:15 a.m.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

PROM COURT: Prom Court elections have started. The ballot will remain open until 7:00 a.m. TODAY. Juniors and Seniors vote for up to seven 12th grade males and up to seven 12th grade females for Court. The ballot can be found on Senior's website under "resources"

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5th and will last until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will meet on Thursday this week at 7 am in the gym lobby. The Upper Room will do Easter egg dying at Manor Care on Thursday at 3 pm. We need volunteers!

FYI: If you are a student looking for extra help with homework, please consider taking advantage of our AmeriCorps program. We currently have one volunteer through the AmeriCorps program who can help students get caught up on work and provide extra academic support. Amy's schedule is as follows:
MON 12 - 2
Tues 7:30-9:30
11-1
Thurs 7:30-9:30
11-3
Contact your school counselor to get set-up with AmeriCorps or a peer tutor.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
2. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

FYI: A reminder about the Free Loras Wrestling Camp on Monday nights from 6-7:30. Improve your skills while practicing with other quality wrestlers. Also Congratulations goes out to Chase Lynn for placing 8th this weekend at the USA folkstyle Nationals. Way to go Chase and keep up the good work.

PROM COURT: Prom Court elections have started. The ballot will remain open until 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 4th. Juniors and Seniors vote for up to seven 12th grade males and up to seven 12th grade females for Court. The ballot can be found on Senior's website under "resources"

PROM KING AND QUEEN: Voting for Prom King and Queen will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5th and will last until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. Seniors vote for one male for Prom King and one female for Prom Queen.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will meet on Thursday this week at 7 am in the gym lobby. The Upper Room will do Easter egg dying at Manor Care on Thursday at 3 pm. We need volunteers!

FYI: If you are a student looking for extra help with homework, please consider taking advantage of our AmeriCorps program. We currently have one volunteer through the AmeriCorps program who can help students get caught up on work and provide extra academic support. Amy's schedule is as follows:
MON 12 - 2
Tues 7:30-9:30
11-1
Thurs 7:30-9:30
11-3
Contact your school counselor to get set-up with AmeriCorps or a peer tutor.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. TODAY Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.
2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Monday, April 2, 2012

FYI: If you are a student looking for extra help with homework, please consider taking advantage of our AmeriCorps program. We currently have one volunteer through the AmeriCorps program who can help students get caught up on work and provide extra academic support. Amy's schedule is as follows:
MON 12 - 2
Tues 7:30-9:30
11-1
Thurs 7:30-9:30
11-3
Contact your school counselor to get set-up with AmeriCorps or a peer tutor.

PROM COURT: Prom Court elections have started. The ballot will remain open until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3rd. Juniors and Seniors vote for seven 12th grade males and seven 12th grade females for Court. The ballot can be found on Senior's Website.

FUNDRAISER: TODAY from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. come and support the Dance Marathon Team with your friends and family by going to HuHot. National Honor Society students will be bussing tables for a share of the profits made by HuHot.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.
2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

T-SHIRTS: Student Ambassadors will be selling t-shirts Thursday and Friday THIS week in the Cafeteria during lunch for Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol Week, April 9-13th. They are $10 and you need your money when you order.

PROM COURT: Prom Court elections have started. The ballot will remain open until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3rd. Juniors and Seniors vote for seven 12th grade males and seven 12th grade females for Court. The ballot can be found on Senior's Website.

GRADUATION COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the graduation committee in the back of the guidance office during D study time on Friday, March 30th.

FUNDRAISER: On April 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. come and support the Dance Marathon Team with your friends and family by going to HuHot. National Honor Society students will be bussing tables for a share of the profits made by HuHot.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.
2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have Cheryl Gratton (Scooch) as the host for our meeting on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

TODAY – 9:20 – University of Iowa
TODAY– 10:15 – Truman University

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

- Wednesday, March 28, 2012

FRISBEE CLUB PRACTICE:

Last Indoor Frisbee Club Practice
TODAY
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Washington Middle School
Outdoor practice will be starting this Saturday 1 p.m. at Valentine Park

T-SHIRTS: Student Ambassadors will be selling t-shirts Thursday and Friday THIS week in the Cafeteria during lunch for Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol Week, April 9-13th. They are $10 and you need your money when you order.

PROM COURT: Prom Court elections will begin at 7:00 a.m. TODAY. The ballot will remain open until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3rd. Juniors and Seniors vote for seven 12th grade males and seven 12th grade females for Court. The ballot can be found on Senior's Website.

GRADUATION COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the graduation committee in the back of the guidance office during D study time on Friday, March 30th.

FUNDRAISER: On April 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. come and support the Dance Marathon Team with your friends and family by going to HuHot. National Honor Society students will be bussing tables for a share of the profits made by HuHot.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.
2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have Cheryl Gratton (Scooch) as the host for our meeting on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

The AIB Business College visit for Wednesday, March 28th at 9:20, has been cancelled. They will call to reschedule.
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

Monday, March 26, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

GRADUATION COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the graduation committee in the back of the guidance office during D study time on Friday, March 30th.

FUNDRAISER: On April 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. come and support the Dance Marathon Team with your friends and family by going to HuHot. National Honor Society students will be bussing tables for a share of the profits made by HuHot.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.
2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.
3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Dubuque's Phi Beta Sigma Faternity has announced a new scholarship for any senior who has at least a 3.0 and will be attending any accredited college, university or technical college. Please see details in the School Counseling Office. Deadline: March 28th!!

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have Cheryl Gratton (Scooch) as the host for our meeting on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby.

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading Tryouts for 2012-2013 school years are Monday April 2-5th 6:45-8:15pm any questions please contact Coach Mayberry.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

TODAY – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
The AIB Business College visit for Wednesday, March 28th at 9:20, has been cancelled. They will call to reschedule.
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

Friday, March 23, 2012

- Monday, March 26, 2012

BASKETBALL: Freshmen boys basketball players should pick up their awards in the Activities Office.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.

2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.

3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

FYI: If you are hardworking and want to earn $10 per hour - check out job for a masonry laborer. Must be at least 16 yrs old and be able to work after school part-time and full time this summer. Berns Masonry is looking for only serious and reliable applicants who can lift/carry 50lbs., and are not afraid of heights. Great training if looking for $ or interested in the brick-laying industry. For more info, check out bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Dubuque's Phi Beta Sigma Faternity has announced a new scholarship for any senior who has at least a 3.0 and will be attending any accredited college, university or technical college. Please see details in the School Counseling Office. Deadline: March 28th!!

FYI: CherryBerry Yogurt Bar is looking to hire some high school students for part-time work. The jobs will start sometime in April. If interested or if you need more info. stop in the guidance office or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance. A great way to earn some extra cash!!

FYI: Need summer $ or $ for college?? Coca-Cola Co. is looking for responsible individuals to maintain products and deliver products to businesses. Must be 18 yrs old to apply. If interested, stop in guidance for more details or apply online at www.enjoycareers.com

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading tryouts April 2-5 for 2012-2013 school year for all grades. More information on school website.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 28 – 9:20 – AIB College of Business
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Friday, March 23, 2012

BASKETBALL: Freshmen boys basketball players should pick up their awards in the Activities Office.

INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE:

1. On April 3rd, Keystone will be doing hearing screenings on students. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this.

2. On April 13th, the VNA dental hygienist will be at Senior from 7:45-11:15 AM to do dental screenings for 9th grade students who did not return the state required dental form to school. The health office will distribute passes to those students involved in this program.

3. Students who will need a sports/activity physical for the 2012-2013 school year, Clarke college will be offering free sports physicals at Senior High School on April 24th from 12:30 to 2:30. Stop by the health office to pick up the required permission slips or for more information.

FYI: The student agenda incorrectly states that we don't have school on Monday, April 9th. We do have school and so do the students.

FYI: Forms for the 3rd Annual Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race to be held on Saturday, May 26th, are available at the Activity Office window.

FYI: If you are hardworking and want to earn $10 per hour - check out job for a masonry laborer. Must be at least 16 yrs old and be able to work after school part-time and full time this summer. Berns Masonry is looking for only serious and reliable applicants who can lift/carry 50lbs., and are not afraid of heights. Great training if looking for $ or interested in the brick-laying industry. For more info, check out bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Dubuque's Phi Beta Sigma Faternity has announced a new scholarship for any senior who has at least a 3.0 and will be attending any accredited college, university or technical college. Please see details in the School Counseling Office. Deadline: March 28th!!

FYI: CherryBerry Yogurt Bar is looking to hire some high school students for part-time work. The jobs will start sometime in April. If interested or if you need more info. stop in the guidance office or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance. A great way to earn some extra cash!!

FYI: Need summer $ or $ for college?? Coca-Cola Co. is looking for responsible individuals to maintain products and deliver products to businesses. Must be 18 yrs old to apply. If interested, stop in guidance for more details or apply online at www.enjoycareers.com

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading tryouts April 2-5 for 2012-2013 school year for all grades. More information on school website.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 28 – 9:20 – AIB College of Business
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

NEW SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Dubuque's Phi Beta Sigma Faternity has announced a new scholarship for any senior who has at least a 3.0 and will be attending any accredited college, university or technical college. Please see details in the School Counseling Office. Deadline: March 28th!!

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will have Renee Downs as the host this Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby.

FYI: CherryBerry Yogurt Bar is looking to hire some high school students for parttime work. The jobs will start sometime in April. If interested or if you need more info., stop in the guidance office or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance. A great way to earn some extra cash!!

FYI: Need summer $ or $ for college?? Coca-Cola Co. is looking for responsible individuals to maintain products and deliver products to businesses. Must be 18 yrs old to apply. If interested, stop in guidance for more details or apply online at www.enjoycareers.com

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading tryouts April 2-5 for 2012-2013 school year for all grades. More information on school website.

SOFTBALL: There will be a softball meeting for all players after school TODAY at 2:45 p.m. in the classroom across from the AD Office. This meeting is mandatory for all women going out this summer. If you can’t make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz to let him know.

BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, March 23rd, Mississippi Valley and Senior are coming together for a Spring Blood Drive.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:
TODAY – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 28 – 9:20 – AIB College of Business
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

FYI: CherryBerry Yogurt Bar is looking to hire some high school students for parttime work. The jobs will start sometime in April. If interested or if you need more info., stop in the guidance office or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance. A great way to earn some extra cash!!

FYI: Need summer $ or $ for college?? Coca-Cola Co. is looking for responsible individuals to maintain products and deliver products to businesses. Must be 18 yrs old to apply. If interested, stop in guidance for more details or apply online at www.enjoycareers.com

CHEERLEADING: Cheerleading tryouts April 2-5 for 2012-2013 school year for all grades. More information on school website.

SOFTBALL: There will be a softball meeting for all players after school on Wednesday, March 21st at 2:45 p.m. in the classroom across from the AD Office. This meeting is mandatory for all women going out this summer. If you can’t make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz to let him know.

BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, March 23rd, Mississippi Valley and Senior are coming together for a Spring Blood Drive. In order to participate in this event you will need to attend the informational meeting TODAY in B138 A or D study time. Sign-up sheets and permission slips are in the cafeteria during lunches.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:
March 21 – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 28 – 9:20 – AIB College of Business
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

FYI: The Dubuque Senior Speech Team received 16 Outstanding Performance nominations to the 2012 Individual Event All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa. The Dubuque Senior Varsity team also earned the E. Wayne Cooley Sweepstakes Trophy, given to the high school with the most nominations to the Festival. This marks the second consecutive year the Dubuque Senior Speech Team won the Sweepstakes Trophy. The Dubuque Senior Speech Team has now had a share or won the Sweepstakes Trophy in the last three speech competitions (2012 Individual Events, 2012 Large Group – tie, 2011 Individual Events – tie). Only other school in the history of the IHSSA has earned both the Large Group and Individual Events Sweepstakes Trophy in the same year.

The Festival is sponsored by the Iowa High School Speech Association, which is an affiliate of the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union.

The 16 nominated performances include:

Bethany Smith (Junior) in Review
Colin Niemer (Junior) in Radio News Announcing
Maddie Ripperger (Sophomore) in Prose
Michaela Hennings (Senior) in Acting
Nate Baur Schoer (Sophomore) in Prose
Katie Augspurger (Junior) in Expository Address
Dhyana Nesler-Perez (Junior) in Storytelling
Lily Brondyke (Junior) in Public Address
Taylor Ryan (Sophomore) in Public Address
Lydia Hoff (Senior) in Improvisation
Halee Schomberg (Senior) in Expository Address
Shannon Black (Senior) in Solo Musical Theatre
Jack Zanger (Sophomore) in Acting
Jimmy Kruse (Sophomore) in Radio News Announcing
Caitlyn McCoy (Freshman) in Solo Musical Theatre
Jamila Johnson (Freshman) in After Dinner Speaking

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Thursday, March 8, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS: The DSHS Band program has more good fortune - two of our students, Jon Fuller and Colin Niemer, have been accepted into the State Honor Jazz Band! They will be featured in concert in the 85th Annual Iowa Bandmasters State Conference in May. They will be involved with rehearsals on Wednesday and Thursday, May 9 and 10. The final concert will be in the Marriot Hotel Downtown Des Moines on May 10 during the conference.

FYI: No Frisbee Practice this week. It starts back up March 21st.

SOFTBALL: There will be a softball meeting for all players after school on Wednesday, March 21st at 2:45 p.m. in the classroom across from the AD Office. This meeting is mandatory for all women going out this summer. If you can’t make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz to let him know.

BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, March 23rd, Mississippi Valley and Senior are coming together for a Spring Blood Drive. In order to participate in this event you will need to attend the informational meeting March 20th in B138 A or D study time. Sign-up sheets and permission slips are in the cafeteria during lunches.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:
March 21 – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:

March 19 - May 10, 2012
6:00-7:30am

March 19 - May 10, 2012
2:40-4:40pm

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

RIDING THE BUS: Students who are signed up to ride the pep bus to Des Moines TODAY should be released from class at 1:10. Report to the bus for a 1:30 departure.

CLOSED: The Write Place will be closed 2nd hour TODAY.

FYI: No Frisbee Practice this week. It starts back up March 21st.

TENNIS: All guys going out for tennis need to pick up a practice schedule from Coach Myres before they leave for spring break. Remember to take care of your practice permit card before you start practice.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:
March 21 – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

JUNIORS: Deadline to get registered for the April 14th ACT Exam is Friday, March 9th. If you have any questions please see your guidance counselor.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:

March 19 - May 10, 2012
6:00-7:30am

March 19 - May 10, 2012
2:40-4:40pm

Monday, March 5, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

CLOSED: The Write Place will be closed 2nd hour on Wednesday.

TENNIS: All guys going out for tennis need to pick up a practice schedule from Coach Myres before they leave for spring break. Remember to take care of your practice permit card before you start practice.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

TODAY – 8:30 – Iowa Central CC
March 21 – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

JUNIORS: Deadline to get registered for the April 14th ACT Exam is Friday, March 9th. If you have any questions please see your guidance counselor.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will meet on Wednesday morning this week. We meet in the gym lobby at 7 am.

TENNIS: All girls interested in playing tennis for senior this spring, there will be an organizational meeting TODAY at 2:30 in room A-217. if you cannot attend, please stop in the activity office.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:

March 19 - May 10, 2012
6:00-7:30am

March 19 - May 10, 2012
2:40-4:40pm

Friday, March 2, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

COLLEGE VISITS FOR MARCH:

March 6 – 8:30 – Iowa Central CC
March 21 – 9:20 – Clarke University
March 22 – 9:20 – NICC
March 22 – 12:45 – University of Wisc. Platteville
March 27 – 10:15 – Kirkwood CC
March 29 – 9:20 – University of Iowa
March 29 – 10:15 – Truman University

JUNIORS: Deadline to get registered for the April 14th ACT Exam is Friday, March 9th. If you have any questions please see your guidance counselor.

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will meet on Wednesday morning this week. We meet in the gym lobby at 7 am.

TENNIS: All girls interested in playing tennis for senior this spring, there will be an organizational meeting Tuesday, the 6th, at 2:30 in room A-217. if you cannot attend, please stop in the activity office.

FYI: There will be a fundraising meeting for French, German and Spanish students TODAY at 2:25pm in room E-34. We will be handing out the fundraising brochures.

EXPLOROR POST: Interested in Computer Programming or Computer Science? Check it out and get hands on experience with professors at Loras College through the Exploring Careers Program. You will be working with robots and computers to design a computer game and much more. First meeting is TONIGHT at Loras College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info or application, stop in guidance or check it out on the guidance website.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:

March 19 - May 10, 2012
6:00-7:30am

March 19 - May 10, 2012
2:40-4:40pm

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

SADIES:
TODAY: Lil Abner/ Daisy May Day

TENNIS: All girls interested in playing tennis for senior this spring, there will be an organizational meeting Tuesday, the 6th, at 2:30 in room A-217. if you cannot attend, please stop in the activity office.

FYI: There will be a fundraising meeting for French, German and Spanish students on Monday March 5th at 2:25pm in room E-34. We will be handing out the fundraising brochures.

TALENT SHOW: The Talent Show is here and you can purchase your tickets during 5th hour for $1.

EXPLOROR POST: Interested in Computer Programming or Computer Science? Check it out and get hands on experience with professors at Loras College through the Exploring Careers Program. You will be working with robots and computers to design a computer game and much more. First meeting is on March 5th at Loras College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info or application, stop in guidance or check it out on the guidance website.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:

March 19 - May 10, 2012
6:00-7:30am

March 19 - May 10, 2012
2:40-4:40pm

TALENT SHOW ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE:

Period 1 7:40 - 8:07
Period 2 8:12 - 8:39
Period 3 8:44 - 9:11
Period 4 9:16 - 9:43
Report to 5 9:48 - 10:00
Assembly 10:00 -11:22
Period 5* 11:30 - 1:04
A Lunch 11:30 -11:55
B Lunch 11:50 -12:15
C Lunch 12:19 -12:44
D Lunch 12:39 - 1:04
Period 6 1:09 - 1:42
Period 7 1:47 - 2:20

Lunch Room dismissal times*:
A - 11:50
B - 12:13
C - 12:36
D - 1:02

Students will report to 5th to receive their tickets and then sit with their 5th hour class.
Students who do not have a 5th hour class will purchase the tickets in the AP office. The day of the assembly they will report to the cafeteria to receive their tickets.