Monday, May 12, 2025

Tuesday, May 13th

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


There will be a Football player and parent meeting on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00pm in the Auditorium.  If you are unable to attend, by email Coach Soer.    zsoer@dbqschools.org 


Semester Test Schedule

2nd Semester 24-25 School Year

Wednesday May 28th

Class Period

Start

Stop

# minutes

1

7:35

8:45

70

2

8:50

10:00

70

3

10:05

11:15

70

4/5 or 5/6

11:20

12:30

70

Lunch

12:30

12:55

25

 

School Buses are on regular schedule and will be out front at 2:20. Students who ride the school bus can wait in the cafeteria.

 

Thursday May 29th

Class Period

Start

Stop

# minutes

6/7 or 7/8

7:35

8:45

70

9

8:50

10:00

70

10

10:05

11:15

70

Lunch

11:15

11:40

25

 

School Buses are on regular schedule and will be out front at 2:20. Students who ride the school bus can wait in the cafeteria.


Commencement Practice:

Friday, May 30 at 10:00 AM at Dubuque Senior High School.

All seniors participating in the commencement must report to the lower gym at Dubuque Senior High School by 9:45 AM. It is imperative that all graduating seniors be at this practice unless individually excused by Mr. Howes. If you are absent and have not contacted Mr. Howes, you will NOT BE ALLOWED to participate in the graduation Ceremony. We will start by taking a senior class picture, which will be followed by graduation practice. Plan to be there until Noon. Carpooling is encouraged.


Commencement Ceremony:

SATURDAY, MAY 31 at 10:00 AM AT DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON DALZELL FIELD: PLEASE LEAVE HOME EARLY ENOUGH TO BE AT DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY 9:15 AM AND REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE LOWER GYM. PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR TRAFFIC JAMS, LACK OF PARKING SPACES, ETC. Carpooling is encouraged.


If there is heavy rain or thunderstorms, the ceremony will be moved to Sunday, June 1 at 10:00 AM.


Seating at Graduation:

Family and friends will want to allow extra travel time to avoid traffic and parking problems. The Dubuque Senior High School East parking lot will be open for parking but do know that we are under construction. Carpooling is encouraged. Handicapped accessible seating is available in the Mezzanine. We ask guests to respect the needs of those who require it. Arrive early to guarantee your seat. The gate will open at 9:00 AM. There are no limits on number of attendees and there is no ticket needed.



Students Not Participating in Commencement:
Non-participants may pick up their diplomas and cap and gown on Monday, June 2, in the Business Office. DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE MAILED.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Thursday, May 8th

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


There will be a Football player and parent meeting on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00pm in the Auditorium.  If you are unable to attend, by email Coach Soer.    zsoer@dbqschools.org 


Commencement Practice:

Friday, May 30 at 10:00 AM at Dubuque Senior High School.

All seniors participating in the commencement must report to the lower gym at Dubuque Senior High School by 9:45 AM. It is imperative that all graduating seniors be at this practice unless individually excused by Mr. Howes. If you are absent and have not contacted Mr. Howes, you will NOT BE ALLOWED to participate in the graduation Ceremony. We will start by taking a senior class picture, which will be followed by graduation practice. Plan to be there until Noon. Carpooling is encouraged.


Commencement Ceremony:

SATURDAY, MAY 31 at 10:00 AM AT DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON DALZELL FIELD: PLEASE LEAVE HOME EARLY ENOUGH TO BE AT DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY 9:15 AM AND REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE LOWER GYM. PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR TRAFFIC JAMS, LACK OF PARKING SPACES, ETC. Carpooling is encouraged.


If there is heavy rain or thunderstorms, the ceremony will be moved to Sunday, June 1 at 10:00 AM.


Seating at Graduation:

Family and friends will want to allow extra travel time to avoid traffic and parking problems. The Dubuque Senior High School East parking lot will be open for parking but do know that we are under construction. Carpooling is encouraged. Handicapped accessible seating is available in the Mezzanine. We ask guests to respect the needs of those who require it. Arrive early to guarantee your seat. The gate will open at 9:00 AM. There are no limits on number of attendees and there is no ticket needed.



Students Not Participating in Commencement:
Non-participants may pick up their diplomas and cap and gown on Monday, June 2, in the Business Office. DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE MAILED.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Friday, March 7th

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 



Kirkwood Community College Visit

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Depart Senior @ 7:45
Admissions Presentation, Housing Tour, Campus Tour & Lunch on Campus
Return to Senior @ 2:00

*There is no cost to attend.


Seniors: Speak with your School Counselor if you would like to attend

Juniors: Must have cumulative GPA of 2.75+ & be passing your current courses

Sophomores: Must have cumulative GPA of 2.75+, be passing your current courses, & have counselor approval to attend



**Register in the School Counseling Office**

Friday, February 14, 2025

Monday, February 17th


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Class of 2025,


We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will take place on Monday, May 12th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Lamb-Hedeman Auditorium.

How to Apply for Scholarships

To be eligible, please complete the Senior award application found in your email and submit your finished PDF application to Ms. Rupp at jrupp@dbqschools.org by Friday, February 21st, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Rupp at jrupp@dbqschools.org.

No late applications will be accepted—so don’t wait!


COLLEGE VISITS

2/20 10:00AM NICC (Peosta) Counseling Office

2/21 10:35AM University of Wisconsin-Platteville Counseling Office

3/7 10:35AM University of St. Thomas (St. Paul MN) Counseling Office

EVENTS

2/17 9:00AM V Girls Bowling – 3A IGHSAU Bowling IC Colonial Lanes


2/18 9:00AM V Boys Bowling – 3A IHSAA Bowling Marshalltown Wayward Social

4:30PM Freshman Boys Basketball vs Cedar Falls Cedar Falls HS

6:00PM Sophomore Boys Basketball vs Cedar Falls Cedar Falls HS

7:30PM V Boys Basketball vs Cedar Falls Cedar Falls HS


2/19 7:00PM V Girls Basketball vs Davenport West Senior HS


2/20 6:00PM Sophomore Boys Basketball vs CR Prairie Senior HS

6:00PM Freshman Boys Basketball vs CR Prairie Senior HS

7:30PM V Boys Basketball vs CR Prairie Senior HS


2/21 8:00AM IHSSA Large Group Speech- All State Iowa State Center


2/22 8:00AM IHSSA Large Group Speech- All State Iowa State Center

1:00PM Sophomore Boys Basketball vs Valley Valley HS

2:30PM V Boys Basketball vs Valley Valley HS

 

Monday, January 27, 2025

Tuesday, January 28th


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENETS


                                            SNOWCOMING

Students can purchase SNOWCOMING tickets at lunch on Tuesday, Jan 28, or Wednesday, Jan 29, or at the business office all next week for $10! Guest ticket sales close on Wednesday and are $25 for both you and your guest. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $15.

Sunday, January 26

Come watch the powderpuff volleyball games! Bring your activities pass or there is a $1 admission fee. The games times are:

Fresh vs Soph 6:15
Junior vs Senior- 6:55
Championship- 7:35
Winners’ vs Staff- 8:15


Monday, January 27

Spirit day: Hat Day!


Tuesday, January 28

Spirit day: Jersey Out!

Snowflake search: Find snowflakes hidden around the school after support time and bring them to the business office to collect candy prizes! Bring 5 snowflakes and get a small piece of candy or bring 15 snowflakes and get a full size piece of candy!
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Jackman to play brawl stars with friends!

Wednesday, January 29

Spirit day: Twin with a friend or group!

Cookie decorating: Decorate cookies in the cafeteria from 6:30-8:30! $1 admission fee or bring your activities pass!
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Bowman to play brawl stars with friends!

Thursday, January 30

Spirit day: Decades Day!

Freshmen- '70s
Sophomores- '80s
Juniors- '90s
Seniors- '00s
Staff- '10s
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Miller to play brawl stars with friends!

Friday, January 31

Spirit day: Pink Out!

Rochambeau: Collect a beaded necklace when you walk into school, play rock, paper, scissors, during passing time- NOT disrupting classes, and the winner gets both of your beaded necklaces!

Assembly: Attend and participate in the Snowcoming Assembly during support time in Nora Gym

Saturday, February 1

Come to the Snowcoming Dance from 7:00-9:00pm in the cafeteria! Bring your ticket and student ID, and there are no entry's after 8:00pm.


                                            Events

1/26 6:00pm Powder Puff Volleyball Nora Gym

           6:15pm – Fresh vs Soph                     
           6:55pm - Junior vs Senior
           7:35pm - Championship
           8:15pm – Wimmers vs Staff

1/27 7:00pm  JV Boys Basketball 
                     vs West Dubuque     Away

       7:00pm  Freshman Open House 
                            Nora Gym

1/28 5:00pm JV Boys Swim @
                    CR Washington JV Swimming Invitational 
        6:00pm JV Girls Basketball vs Xavier Away
        7:30pm V Girls Basketball vs Xavier Away

       6:00pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs Xavier Home
       6:00pm Sophomore Boys Basketball vs Xavier Home
       7:30pm V Boys Basketball vs Xavier    Home

1/30 10:00am V Boys/Girls Bowling MVC Divisional Away
                     Colonial Lanes Iowa City
 
      6:00pm JV/V Boys Wrestling vs CR Kennedy Away
            
     6:00pm JV2 Girls Basketball vs WD   Home
    7:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs WD  Home

1/31 4:00pm V Girls Wrestling – 2A Regional Independence HS

       4:30pm Soph Boys Basketball vs West Dubuque Home
       4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home
       6:00pm V Girls Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home
       7:30pm V Boys Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home

2/1 10:00am V Boys Wrestling 
            vs Xavier   Away

      11:00am JV Girls Basketball 
               vs North Scott Home

      12:00pm Soph Boys Swim 
               MVC Swimming Championship CR Kennedy HS

     12:30pm V Girls Basketball 
                vs North Scott  Home

Friday, January 24, 2025

Monday- January 27th


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENETS


                                            SNOWCOMING

Students can purchase SNOWCOMING tickets at lunch on Tuesday, Jan 28, or Wednesday, Jan 29, or at the business office all next week for $10! Guest ticket sales close on Wednesday and are $25 for both you and your guest. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $15.

Sunday, January 26

Come watch the powderpuff volleyball games! Bring your activities pass or there is a $1 admission fee. The games times are:

Fresh vs Soph 6:15
Junior vs Senior- 6:55
Championship- 7:35
Winners’ vs Staff- 8:15


Monday, January 27

Spirit day: Hat Day!


Tuesday, January 28

Spirit day: Jersey Out!

Snowflake search: Find snowflakes hidden around the school after support time and bring them to the business office to collect candy prizes! Bring 5 snowflakes and get a small piece of candy or bring 15 snowflakes and get a full size piece of candy!
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Jackman to play brawl stars with friends!

Wednesday, January 29

Spirit day: Twin with a friend or group!

Cookie decorating: Decorate cookies in the cafeteria from 6:30-8:30! $1 admission fee or bring your activities pass!
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Bowman to play brawl stars with friends!

Thursday, January 30

Spirit day: Decades Day!

Freshmen- '70s
Sophomores- '80s
Juniors- '90s
Seniors- '00s
Staff- '10s
Brawl stars support time: RTI to Miller to play brawl stars with friends!

Friday, January 31

Spirit day: Pink Out!

Rochambeau: Collect a beaded necklace when you walk into school, play rock, paper, scissors, during passing time- NOT disrupting classes, and the winner gets both of your beaded necklaces!

Assembly: Attend and participate in the Snowcoming Assembly during support time in Nora Gym

Saturday, February 1

Come to the Snowcoming Dance from 7:00-9:00pm in the cafeteria! Bring your ticket and student ID, and there are no entry's after 8:00pm.


                                            Events

1/26 6:00pm Powder Puff Volleyball Nora Gym

           6:15pm – Fresh vs Soph                     
           6:55pm - Junior vs Senior
           7:35pm - Championship
           8:15pm – Wimmers vs Staff

1/27 7:00pm  JV Boys Basketball 
                     vs West Dubuque     Away

       7:00pm  Freshman Open House 
                            Nora Gym

1/28 5:00pm JV Boys Swim @
                    CR Washington JV Swimming Invitational 
        6:00pm JV Girls Basketball vs Xavier Away
        7:30pm V Girls Basketball vs Xavier Away

       6:00pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs Xavier Home
       6:00pm Sophomore Boys Basketball vs Xavier Home
       7:30pm V Boys Basketball vs Xavier    Home

1/30 10:00am V Boys/Girls Bowling MVC Divisional Away
                     Colonial Lanes Iowa City
 
      6:00pm JV/V Boys Wrestling vs CR Kennedy Away
            
     6:00pm JV2 Girls Basketball vs WD   Home
    7:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs WD  Home

1/31 4:00pm V Girls Wrestling – 2A Regional Independence HS

       4:30pm Soph Boys Basketball vs West Dubuque Home
       4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home
       6:00pm V Girls Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home
       7:30pm V Boys Basketball vs West Dubuque  Home

2/1 10:00am V Boys Wrestling 
            vs Xavier   Away

      11:00am JV Girls Basketball 
               vs North Scott Home

      12:00pm Soph Boys Swim 
               MVC Swimming Championship CR Kennedy HS

     12:30pm V Girls Basketball 
                vs North Scott  Home


Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Thursday, January 16th

                   STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


PINK OUT SHIRTS: The 2025 Senior Basketball PINK OUT will be Friday, January 31st against West Dubuque. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to American Cancer Society. Let’s turn Nora Gym into a PINK OUT and support the American Cancer Society.

Deadline for ordering is THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th at 11:00am! Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in ordering apparel!



Semester Test Schedule- January 2025

Thursday January 16th

Class Period

Start

Stop

# minutes

1

7:35

8:45

70

2

8:50

10:00

70

3

10:05

11:15

70

4/5 or 5/6

11:20

12:30

70

Lunch

12:30

12:55

25

 

School Buses are on regular schedule and will be out front at 2:20. Students who ride the school bus can wait in the cafeteria.



Friday January 17th

Class Period

Start

Stop

# minutes

6/7 or 7/8

8:35

9:45

70

9

9:50

11:00

70

10

11:05

12:15

70

Lunch

12:15

12:40

25

School Buses are on regular schedule and will be out front at 2:20. Students who ride the school bus can wait in the cafeteria.

 




Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Thursday, January 9th

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


PINK OUT SHIRTS: The 2025 Senior Basketball PINK OUT will be Friday, January 31st against West Dubuque. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to American Cancer Society. Let’s turn Nora Gym into a PINK OUT and support the American Cancer Society.

Deadline for ordering is THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th at MIDNIGHT! Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in ordering apparel!



Congratulations to Audrey Kilgore who recently passed the Eagle Scout board of Review and is the 1st Female in the Dubuque Community School District to receive the Eagle Scout Award, The Eagle Award is the highest achievement in scouting and demonstrates leadership and community involvement. Audrey spent over 100 hours making selfie stands for the Dubuque County parks.


Music Booster Club
: “Kick off the last week of the Semester with some Bootscootin! The Senior Music Boosters is putting on a Line Dancing Night on Monday, January 13 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Senior Cafeteria. There will be some teaching of the dances throughout the night and concessions will be available a well! Admission is $5 with proceeds going to the Music Boosters as they help us restore our school Grand Piano. So grab your boots, and scoot your way down to the Cafeteria Monday night, January 13th!”

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tuesday, January 7th

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


PINK OUT SHIRTS: The 2025 Senior Basketball PINK OUT will be Friday, January 31st against West Dubuque. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to American Cancer Society. Let’s turn Nora Gym into a PINK OUT and support the American Cancer Society.

Deadline for ordering is THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th at MIDNIGHT! Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in ordering apparel!




Congratulations to Audrey Kilgore who recently passed the Eagle Scout board of Review and is the 1st Female in the Dubuque Community School District to receive the Eagle Scout Award, The Eagle Award is the highest achievement in scouting and demonstrates leadership and community involvement. Audrey spent over 100 hours making selfie stands for the Dubuque County parks.


Monday, November 18, 2024

Tuesday, November 19th

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS



FOOTBALL: Football will be having an off-season meeting on Wednesday, November 20th at 2:45 in Dalzell Locker room. Any questions contact Coach Soer at zsoer@dbqschools.org (Winter Sport athletes are excused from this meeting if they have practices)


The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is hosting its annual Sock Drive to support those experiencing homelessness. We are collecting new socks and underwear throughout November and the first week of December.

Drop-off Locations:

· Counseling Office
· E Wing (2nd floor)
· D Wing
· Room D164

Please consider donating to help those in need this holiday season!

Friday, November 15, 2024

Monday, November 18

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS



The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is hosting its annual Sock Drive to support those experiencing homelessness. We are collecting new socks and underwear throughout November and the first week of December.

Drop-off Locations:

                            Counseling Office
                            E Wing (2nd floor)
                            D Wing
                            Room D164

Please consider donating to help those in need this holiday season!

 

Friday, October 25, 2024

Friday, October 25


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


DBQESPORTS: DBQ Senior will be partnering with the Dubuque E-sports league this winter season. Tryouts for Overwatch and Rocket League teams will take place the week of November 4 for Overwatch and the week of November 11 for Rocket League. You MUST sign up for a tryout time. The E-sports teams will practice and compete at the Dubuque E-Sports venue on Dodge Street. Stop by the Activities Office to sign up for tryouts for the Winter season.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursday, Ocotober 17th

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS



Senior Student Esport League Informational Meeting: Please join us on October 24th at 2:30-3:15 in the Senior High School Library.


DBQESPORTS: Calling all high schoolers who love gaming and esports! Come join the fun Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30pm & Friday night, 5:00-9:00pm. 3220 Dodge Street Suite 109. Club Membership Price, DCSD annual school yr membership starting @ $75 or day club pass @ $6. Any questions contact: dbqesports.org/clubs

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Thursday, October 10th


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 


MENS SWIM: There will be a short informational meeting for any boys interested in joining the Swim Team this year in Room B140 after school on Tuesday, October 15. Returning and interested new swimmers should plan on attending. Anyone unable to attend should contact Mr. Huff in Room B140.


DBQESPORTS:
Calling all high schoolers who love gaming and esports! Come join the fun Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30pm & Friday night, 5:00-9:00pm. 3220 Dodge Street Suite 109. Club Membership Price, DCSD annual school yr membership starting @ $75 or day club pass @ $6. Any questions contact: dbqesports.org/clubs

Monday, October 7, 2024

Monday, October 7th


STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 



DBQ ESPORTS: Calling all high schoolers who love gaming and esports! Come join the fun, Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30pm & Friday night, 5:00-9:00pm. 3220 Dodge Street Suite 109. Club Membership Price, DCSD annual school yr membership starting @ $75 or day club pass @ $6. Any questions contact : dbqesports.org/clubs

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Thursday, September 26

 ROBOTICS:  Are you interested in coding, engineering, or communications? Do you love being part of a team? Join the robotics team! We're looking for students with a passion for problem-solving and teamwork.


Beginning October 1st --Practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM at Hempstead's former pool area.
Come learn new skills, meet new friends, and make a difference!

Questions: See Mr. Hickerson in the Science Pod A203C


DSHS Homecoming 2024: USA ROAD TRIP




September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

This is your Staff Information Packet including important dates to know!!!

• Dance Ticket Information

 Dance Tickets on Sale: September 30ᵗʰ – October 4ᵗʰ in the Business Office

▪ Student tickets are $10.00 each.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $15.00, but only for Dubuque Senior students.

▪ Guest tickets are $25. This includes entry for a Senior student & their guest.

• In order to bring a guest, they must report the guest’s name and their “home school” with the Business Office by 2:30p on Wednesday, Oct 2.

 GUEST TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER WED, Oct. 2!

• Homecoming Court Details

 King & Queen Voting: Open Sept 18 @ 7:30am – 27 @ 11:45pm (Seniors Only)

 Seniors can access the Microsoft Forms link through their school email .

  King

• Mahdi Al-Atabi
• Drew Fancois
• Isaac Gooch
• Mekyael Hall
• Owen Lawler
• Calvin Lueken

 Queen

• Ava Ahart
• Lilly Anderson
• Ami Bellings
• Isabelle Berna
• Carmen Schuster
• Julia Stierman


 Week Spirit Days & Activities
        September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

MONDAY

Road Trip Destination: Santa Cruz, CA Dress Up Day: Beach Out!

Day Event: Donuts in the cafeteria at 7:00am

Night Event: None


TUESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Houston, TX Dress Up Day: Western Out!

Night Event: None


WEDNESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Orlando, FL

Dress Up Day: Disney Day (Class Distinction)

• Freshman – Purple (Aladin)

• Sophomore – Green (Peter Pan)

• Junior – Orange (Nemo)

• Senior – Blue (Stich)

• Staff – Red (Lightening McQueen)

Night Event: PowderPuff Football on Dalzell at 6:30 Road Trip 


THURSDAY

Destination: New York City, NY

Dress Up Day: City that Doesn’t Sleep (PJ Day)

Night Event: Karaoke in A209 with Molly’s coffee Road Trip Destination: Dubuque, IA


FRIDAY

Dress Up Day: Spirit Out!

Day Event: Assembly in Nora at 11:00 and Parade location TBD

Night Event: Football Game - Senior vs Davenport West JV:5pm, V:7:15


SATURDAY

Night Event: Dance in Nora at 7:00pm – 9:00pm


Monday, September 23, 2024

Tuesday, September 24th


 ROBOTICS:  Are you interested in coding, engineering, or communications? Do you love being part of a team? Join the robotics team! We're looking for students with a passion for problem-solving and teamwork.


Beginning October 1st --Practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM at Hempstead's former pool area.
Come learn new skills, meet new friends, and make a difference!

Questions: See Mr. Hickerson in the Science Pod A203C


DSHS Homecoming 2024: USA ROAD TRIP




September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

This is your Staff Information Packet including important dates to know!!!

• Dance Ticket Information

 Dance Tickets on Sale: September 30ᵗʰ – October 4ᵗʰ in the Business Office

▪ Student tickets are $10.00 each.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $15.00, but only for Dubuque Senior students.

▪ Guest tickets are $25. This includes entry for a Senior student & their guest.

• In order to bring a guest, they must report the guest’s name and their “home school” with the Business Office by 2:30p on Wednesday, Oct 2.

 GUEST TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER WED, Oct. 2!

• Homecoming Court Details

 King & Queen Voting: Open Sept 18 @ 7:30am – 27 @ 11:45pm (Seniors Only)

 Seniors can access the Microsoft Forms link through their school email .

  King

• Mahdi Al-Atabi
• Drew Fancois
• Isaac Gooch
• Mekyael Hall
• Owen Lawler
• Calvin Lueken

 Queen

• Ava Ahart
• Lilly Anderson
• Ami Bellings
• Isabelle Berna
• Carmen Schuster
• Julia Stierman


 Week Spirit Days & Activities
        September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

MONDAY

Road Trip Destination: Santa Cruz, CA Dress Up Day: Beach Out!

Day Event: Donuts in the cafeteria at 7:00am

Night Event: None


TUESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Houston, TX Dress Up Day: Western Out!

Night Event: None


WEDNESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Orlando, FL

Dress Up Day: Disney Day (Class Distinction)

• Freshman – Purple (Aladin)

• Sophomore – Green (Peter Pan)

• Junior – Orange (Nemo)

• Senior – Blue (Stich)

• Staff – Red (Lightening McQueen)

Night Event: PowderPuff Football on Dalzell at 6:30 Road Trip 


THURSDAY

Destination: New York City, NY

Dress Up Day: City that Doesn’t Sleep (PJ Day)

Night Event: Karaoke in A209 with Molly’s coffee Road Trip Destination: Dubuque, IA


FRIDAY

Dress Up Day: Spirit Out!

Day Event: Assembly in Nora at 11:00 and Parade location TBD

Night Event: Football Game - Senior vs Davenport West JV:5pm, V:7:15


SATURDAY

Night Event: Dance in Nora at 7:00pm – 9:00pm


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Thursday, September 19th

ROBOTICS:  Are you interested in coding, engineering, or communications? Do you love being part of a team? Join the robotics team! We're looking for students with a passion for problem-solving and teamwork.

Beginning October 1st --Practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM at Hempstead's former pool area.
Come learn new skills, meet new friends, and make a difference!

Questions: See Mr. Hickerson in the Science Pod A203C


DSHS Homecoming 2024: USA ROAD TRIP




September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

This is your Staff Information Packet including important dates to know!!!

• Dance Ticket Information

 Dance Tickets on Sale: September 30ᵗʰ – October 4ᵗʰ in the Business Office

▪ Student tickets are $10.00 each.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $15.00, but only for Dubuque Senior students.

▪ Guest tickets are $25. This includes entry for a Senior student & their guest.

• In order to bring a guest, they must report the guest’s name and their “home school” with the Business Office by 2:30p on Wednesday, Oct 2.

 GUEST TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER WED, Oct. 2!

• Homecoming Court Details

 King & Queen Voting: Open Sept 18 @ 7:30am – 27 @ 11:45pm (Seniors Only)

 Seniors can access the Microsoft Forms link through their school email .

  King

• Mahdi Al-Atabi
• Drew Fancois
• Isaac Gooch
• Mekyael Hall
• Owen Lawler
• Calvin Lueken

 Queen

• Ava Ahart
• Lilly Anderson
• Ami Bellings
• Isabelle Berna
• Carmen Schuster
• Julia Stierman


 Week Spirit Days & Activities
        September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

MONDAY

Road Trip Destination: Santa Cruz, CA Dress Up Day: Beach Out!

Day Event: Donuts in the cafeteria at 7:00am

Night Event: None


TUESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Houston, TX Dress Up Day: Western Out!

Night Event: None


WEDNESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Orlando, FL

Dress Up Day: Disney Day (Class Distinction)

• Freshman – Purple (Aladin)

• Sophomore – Green (Peter Pan)

• Junior – Orange (Nemo)

• Senior – Blue (Stich)

• Staff – Red (Lightening McQueen)

Night Event: PowderPuff Football on Dalzell at 6:30 Road Trip 


THURSDAY

Destination: New York City, NY

Dress Up Day: City that Doesn’t Sleep (PJ Day)

Night Event: Karaoke in A209 with Molly’s coffee Road Trip Destination: Dubuque, IA


FRIDAY

Dress Up Day: Spirit Out!

Day Event: Assembly in Nora at 11:00 and Parade location TBD

Night Event: Football Game - Senior vs Davenport West JV:5pm, V:7:15


SATURDAY

Night Event: Dance in Nora at 7:00pm – 9:00pm


Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Wednesday, September 18th

 DSHS Homecoming 2024: USA ROAD TRIP




September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

This is your Staff Information Packet including important dates to know!!!

• Dance Ticket Information

 Dance Tickets on Sale: September 30ᵗʰ – October 4ᵗʰ in the Business Office

▪ Student tickets are $10.00 each.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $15.00, but only for Dubuque Senior students.

▪ Guest tickets are $25. This includes entry for a Senior student & their guest.

• In order to bring a guest, they must report the guest’s name and their “home school” with the Business Office by 2:30p on Wednesday, Oct 2.

 GUEST TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER WED, Oct. 2!

• Homecoming Court Details

 King & Queen Voting: Open Sept 18 @ 7:30am – 27 @ 11:45pm (Seniors Only)

 Seniors can access the Microsoft Forms link through their school email .

  King

• Mahdi Al-Atabi
• Drew Fancois
• Isaac Gooch
• Mekyael Hall
• Owen Lawler
• Calvin Lueken

 Queen

• Ava Ahart
• Lilly Anderson
• Ami Bellings
• Isabelle Berna
• Carmen Schuster
• Julia Stierman


 Week Spirit Days & Activities
        September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

MONDAY

Road Trip Destination: Santa Cruz, CA Dress Up Day: Beach Out!

Day Event: Donuts in the cafeteria at 7:00am

Night Event: None


TUESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Houston, TX Dress Up Day: Western Out!

Night Event: None


WEDNESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Orlando, FL

Dress Up Day: Disney Day (Class Distinction)

• Freshman – Purple (Aladin)

• Sophomore – Green (Peter Pan)

• Junior – Orange (Nemo)

• Senior – Blue (Stich)

• Staff – Red (Lightening McQueen)

Night Event: PowderPuff Football on Dalzell at 6:30 Road Trip 


THURSDAY

Destination: New York City, NY

Dress Up Day: City that Doesn’t Sleep (PJ Day)

Night Event: Karaoke in A209 with Molly’s coffee Road Trip Destination: Dubuque, IA


FRIDAY

Dress Up Day: Spirit Out!

Day Event: Assembly in Nora at 11:00 and Parade location TBD

Night Event: Football Game - Senior vs Davenport West JV:5pm, V:7:15


SATURDAY

Night Event: Dance in Nora at 7:00pm – 9:00pm


Tuesday, September 17th

DSHS Homecoming 2024: USA ROAD TRIP



September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

This is your Staff Information Packet including important dates to know!!!

• Dance Ticket Information

 Dance Tickets on Sale: September 30ᵗʰ – October 4ᵗʰ in the Business Office

▪ Student tickets are $10.00 each.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $15.00, but only for Dubuque Senior students.

▪ Guest tickets are $25. This includes entry for a Senior student & their guest.

• In order to bring a guest, they must report the guest’s name and their “home school” with the Business Office by 2:30p on Wednesday, Oct 2.

 GUEST TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER WED, Oct. 2!

• Homecoming Court Details

 King & Queen Voting: Open Sept 18 @ 7:30am – 27 @ 11:45pm (Seniors Only)

 Seniors can access the Microsoft Forms link through their school email .

  King

• Mahdi Al-Atabi
• Drew Fancois
• Isaac Gooch
• Mekyael Hall
• Owen Lawler
• Calvin Lueken

 Queen

• Ava Ahart
• Lilly Anderson
• Ami Bellings
• Isabelle Berna
• Carmen Schuster
• Julia Stierman


 Week Spirit Days & Activities
        September 30ᵗʰ – October 5ᵗʰ

MONDAY

Road Trip Destination: Santa Cruz, CA Dress Up Day: Beach Out!

Day Event: Donuts in the cafeteria at 7:00am

Night Event: None


TUESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Houston, TX Dress Up Day: Western Out!

Night Event: None


WEDNESDAY

Road Trip Destination: Orlando, FL

Dress Up Day: Disney Day (Class Distinction)

• Freshman – Purple (Aladin)

• Sophomore – Green (Peter Pan)

• Junior – Orange (Nemo)

• Senior – Blue (Stich)

• Staff – Red (Lightening McQueen)

Night Event: PowderPuff Football on Dalzell at 6:30 Road Trip 


THURSDAY

Destination: New York City, NY

Dress Up Day: City that Doesn’t Sleep (PJ Day)

Night Event: Karaoke in A209 with Molly’s coffee Road Trip Destination: Dubuque, IA


FRIDAY

Dress Up Day: Spirit Out!

Day Event: Assembly in Nora at 11:00 and Parade location TBD

Night Event: Football Game - Senior vs Davenport West JV:5pm, V:7:15


SATURDAY

Night Event: Dance in Nora at 7:00pm – 9:00pm