Friday, January 31, 2014

Attention Students who park on Public Streets near the school, especially WEST LOCUST. Let your passengers out before parking so you are able to park as close to the curb as possible. Cars that are parked in the lane of traffic could be ticketed or towed, per Officer Slight

5th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 5th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Tuesday, February 11th at the home basketball game against Hempstead. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. Order forms for short sleeve, long sleeve, youth or 2-XL to 4-XL shirts are available in the activities and main office. They need to be turned into Jayne David in the main office by NOON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th. All proceeds will go to Brenda Parker, former Senior HS para who is currently undergoing treatment for melanoma.

The winners from our Intermural 3v3 Basketball Tournament are Taylor Donner, Mark Fairley, and Nick "The King" Fairley. They battled through a tough group of teams, beating the defending champs two times en route to their 5-0 record. Be sure to congratulate them on their victories.

Attention all Seniors: If you are interested in pursuing a career as an electrician, consider applying for the Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship Program. To find out more about the requirements and opportunities available, stop in guidance for the website or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance office.

Celebrate National GSA Day: February 5, 2014! For decades, GSA’s have been working to make their campuses safe places for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Students who start and take part in these student groups are brave. We believe that courage deserves to recognized, to be celebrated!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Attention all Seniors: If you are interested in pursuing a career as an electrician, consider applying for the Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship Program. To find out more about the requirements and opportunities available, stop in guidance for the website or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance office.

Anyone interested in trying out for the 2014 Women’s Soccer Team, there will be a brief meeting at 8:15 Thursday night in the Small gym , immediately following the meeting there will be an open gym.

Dubuque Senior Science Bowl team performed very well at the Department of Energy Science Bowl competition in Ames on Saturday, making it into the top eight out of 40 schools. Students Ryan Polley, Pooja Patel, Molly Timmerman and Natalie Walgren showed off the strength of their knowledge and skills on incredibly difficult topics such as particle physics, complex math, molecular biology and college-level chemistry. These guys are well on their way to going out and making a difference in the world. Go Rams!

There will be a meeting for all boys interested in going out for soccer after school, Thursday, January 30th at 2:45 in the cafeteria. Also, we will hold an open gym for soccer on Thursday night at 7.

Celebrate National GSA Day: February 5, 2014! For decades, GSA’s have been working to make their campuses safe places for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Students who start and take part in these student groups are brave. We believe that courage deserves to recognized, to be celebrated!

Any girls interested in playing Tennis this spring. There will be an informational meeting Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 in room A107. Any Questions stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

Scholarships: Many deadlines approaching! Please check out our Ram Resource Center via the Counselor page on the Senior Website!!  Follow our blog (http://dshssco.blogspot.com/) and/or follow us via twitter @dshs_counselors.  Don’t miss out on money for college. #beintheknow

With the weather hindering the last event, there will be another Intramural 3v3 Basketball, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. You can make a team or show up and we can place you on one. Every team will play at least 2 games. Staff and students are both encouraged to play. No sign-up necessary.

Next event will be 4v4 volleyball in February. Questions or suggestions: Contact Mr. Blaser- bblaser@dbqschools.org

Monday, January 27, 2014

Any girls interested in playing Tennis this spring. There will be an informational meeting next Thursday, January 30th at 2:30 in room A107. Any Questions stop by and see Coach McCarthy.

Scholarships: Many deadlines approaching! Please check out our Ram Resource Center via the Counselor page on the Senior Website!!

Follow our blog (http://dshssco.blogspot.com/) and/or follow us via twitter @dshs_counselors.  Don’t miss out on money for college.  #beintheknow

With the weather hindering the last event, we will be trying another Intramural 3v3 Basketball, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. You can make a team or show up and we can place you on one. Every team will play at least 2 games. Staff and students are both encouraged to play. No sign-up necessary.

Next event will be 4v4 volleyball in February.  Questions or suggestions: Contact Mr. Blaser- bblaser@dbqschools.org

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Friday, January 24, 2014

The Rams Basketball teams will be hosting Wahlert for a QUAD on Friday, January 24th Sophomore girls game starts at 3:15. Tickets will be available starting at 2:30 on Friday at the Ticket Booth outside Nora. Students- don’t forget you CANNOT use your Activity Pass- as this is an Inter-City Game. Come support your Rams as they go for another HUGE win!!

Do you need RAMS APPAREL??? RAMS APPAREL will be available at the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games THIS Friday night, January 24th , between 5:30 – 9:00. Students – make sure to let your parents know. Don’t forget – RAMS APPAREL will be available THIS Friday night at the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games! Don’t Miss Out.

Scholarships: Many deadlines approaching! Please check out our Ram Resource Center via the Counselor page on the Senior Website!!  Follow our blog (http://dshssco.blogspot.com/) and/or follow us via twitter @dshs_counselors.  Don’t miss out on money for college.  #beintheknow

With the weather hindering the last event, we will be trying another Intramural 3v3 Basketball, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. You can make a team or show up and we can place you on one. Every team will play at least 2 games. Staff and students are both encouraged to play. No sign-up necessary.

Next event will be 4v4 volleyball in February.
Questions or suggestions: Contact Mr. Blaser- bblaser@dbqschools.org

Women’s Track season is right around the corner. Preseason workouts have started, Tuesday and Thursday’s in the indoor track right after school. See Coach Nessan if you have any questions.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Women's Varsity basketball team defeated Davenport West Tuesday night 59-53. The Rams were down 11 going into the 4th quarter and pulled together offensively and defensively to get the win. The Lady Rams will play again Friday night against Wahlert.

The Rams Basketball teams will be hosting Wahlert for a QUAD on Friday, January 24th Sophomore girls game starts at 3:15. Tickets will be available starting at 2:30 on Friday at the Ticket Booth outside Nora. Students- don’t forget you CANNOT use your Activity Pass- as this is an Inter-City Game. Come support your Rams as they go for another HUGE win!!

Students and Staff – Do you need RAMS APPAREL??? RAMS APPAREL will be available at the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games THIS Friday night, January 24th , between 5:30 – 9:00. Students – make sure to let your parents know. Don’t forget – RAMS APPAREL will be available THIS Friday night at the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games! Don’t Miss Out.

Scholarships: Many deadlines approaching! Please check out our Ram Resource Center via the Counselor page on the Senior Website!!  Follow our blog (http://dshssco.blogspot.com/) and/or follow us via twitter @dshs_counselors.  Don’t miss out on money for college.  #beintheknow

With the weather hindering the last event, we will be trying another Intramural 3v3 Basketball, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. You can make a team or show up and we can place you on one. Every team will play at least 2 games. Staff and students are both encouraged to play. No sign-up necessary.

Next event will be 4v4 volleyball in February.
Questions or suggestions: Contact Mr. Blaser- bblaser@dbqschools.org

Women’s Track season is right around the corner. Preseason workouts have started, Tuesday and Thursday’s in the indoor track right after school. See Coach Nessan if you have any questions.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Scholarships: Many deadlines approaching! Please check out our Ram Resource Center via the Counselor page on the Senior Website!!  Follow our blog (http://dshssco.blogspot.com/) and/or follow us via twitter @dshs_counselors.  Don’t miss out on money for college.  #beintheknow

With the weather hindering the last event, we will be trying another Intramural 3v3 Basketball, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. You can make a team or show up and we can place you on one. Every team will play at least 2 games. Staff and students are both encouraged to play. No sign-up necessary.

Next event will be 4v4 volleyball in February.
Questions or suggestions: Contact Mr. Blaser- bblaser@dbqschools.org

Women’s Track season is right around the corner. Preseason workouts have started, Tuesday and Thursday’s in the indoor track right after school. See Coach Nessan if you have any questions.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Dubuque Senior National Honor Society members have completed over 2,705 volunteer hours since their induction in May! Thanks to our NHS members sidewalks have been cleared, peers have gotten tutored, sets have been painted, nursing homes have been visited, pets at the humane society have gotten some love, youth camps have been led and SO MUCH MORE! Look for more great things to come from this group this semester!

Women’s Track season is right around the corner. Preseason workouts have started, Tuesday and Thursday’s in the indoor track right after school. See Coach Nessan if you have any questions.

Please stop and see Mrs. Loeffelholz or Mrs. Riley on or before Tuesday, January 21st if you have left any items in the women’s locker room. All lockers were cleaned out at the end of first semester. After January 21st, all items will be moved to the planning room.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Friday, January 17, 2014

Dubuque Senior National Honor Society members have completed over 2,705 volunteer hours since their induction in May! Thanks to our NHS members sidewalks have been cleared, peers have gotten tutored, sets have been painted, nursing homes have been visited, pets at the humane society have gotten some love, youth camps have been led and SO MUCH MORE! Look for more great things to come from this group this semester!

The men's swim team is looking for volunteer timers for our city meet tomorrow. Timers get to watch the meet from the pool deck and get free admission to the meet. If you are interested in timing, please come to Hempstead pool by 11:45 tomorrow. Thanks!

Women’s Track season is right around the corner. Preseason workouts have started, Tuesday and Thursday’s in the indoor track right after school. See Coach Nessan if you have any questions.

The last day to sign up for the Driver's Ed session beginning January 21st is tomorrow (Friday the 17th). If you already dropped off your registration form please see the business office for your first day instructions!

Please stop and see Mrs. Loeffelholz or Mrs. Riley on or before Tuesday, January 21st if you have left any items in the women’s locker room. All lockers were cleaned out at the end of first semester. After January 21st, all items will be moved to the planning room.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due this Friday. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Please stop and see Mrs. Loeffelholz or Mrs. Riley on or before Tuesday, January 21st if you have left any items in the women’s locker room. All lockers were cleaned out at the end of first semester. After January 21st, all items will be moved to the planning room.

Any 10th grader who didn't pick up their plan test results can pick them up in the guidance office.

STUDENTS: If you plan on participating in EARLY Graduation at the end of This semester, you MUST stop by the business office to finalize your records.

The applications for January 21 thru March 10th Driver Education are available in the Business Office Window or Guidance Office. The Business Office is currently accepting registration forms on a first come first serve basis; classes are filling up quickly.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due this Friday. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
January 27th ~ Iowa Central - 8:30

Friday, January 10, 2014

All 10th graders who took the plan test can report to the Auditorium to receive their results on Friday during A & D study time.

The Mock Trial informational meeting has once again been rescheduled. We will meet right after school today in the Social Studies LRC, room B 133. Please try to be there if you are interested.

NHS Students: You MUST have 15 hours of volunteer work completed and submitted by Tuesday, January 14th in order to be eligible for second semester activities...including recognition at graduation ceremony! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Fischer.

STUDENTS: If you plan on participating in EARLY Graduation at the end of This semester, you MUST stop by the business office to finalize your records.

The Interlude Dance will be on Saturday, January 11th from 8 p.m.-11p.m. in Nora Gym. Tickets are on sale now for $7 in the STUCO zone, Mr. Leytem’s room (B144) or Mrs. Anderson’s room (A219). Those attending the dance are eligible to win 1 of 2 $50 cash prizes and gift cards to the following restaurants – Happy Joe’s, Panera, Starbucks and Panchero’s . 100% of proceeds will be donated directly to a fellow RAM, Andrew Jones, to help with the purchase of a new wheelchair. Talk to a STUCO member if you have any questions. Let’s have fun and support a great cause. WEAR WHITE!

There has been a found Bike in Nora Gym please contact Ms. Loeffelholz.

The applications for January 21 thru March 10th Driver Education are available in the Business Office Window or Guidance Office. The Business Office is currently accepting registration forms on a first come first serve basis; classes are filling up quickly.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due January 17. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!

Thursday, January 09, 2014

The Mock Trial informational meeting has once again been rescheduled. We will meet right after school Friday in the Social Studies LRC, room B 133. Please try to be there if you are interested.

NHS Students: You MUST have 15 hours of volunteer work completed and submitted by Tuesday, January 14th in order to be eligible for second semester activities...including recognition at graduation ceremony! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Fischer.

STUDENTS: If you plan on participating in EARLY Graduation at the end of This semester, you MUST stop by the business office to finalize your records.

The Interlude Dance will be on Saturday, January 11th from 8 p.m.-11p.m. in Nora Gym. Tickets are on sale now for $7 in the STUCO zone, Mr. Leytem’s room (B144) or Mrs. Anderson’s room (A219). Those attending the dance are eligible to win 1 of 2 $50 cash prizes and gift cards to the following restaurants – Happy Joe’s, Panera, Starbucks and Panchero’s . 100% of proceeds will be donated directly to a fellow RAM, Andrew Jones, to help with the purchase of a new wheelchair. Talk to a STUCO member if you have any questions. Let’s have fun and support a great cause. WEAR WHITE!

There has been a found Bike in Nora Gym please contact Ms. Loeffelholz.

A reminder that Key Club will be meeting on Friday this week, at which time DCOM money is due and t-shirt orders should be picked up. You may have heard of our Threads of Hope table at the last basketball game. Half of those profits go back to the Philippines and half stays with the Key Club, so make sure to buy some bracelets for this great cause!

The applications for January 21 thru March 10th Driver Education are available in the Business Office Window or Guidance Office. The Business Office is currently accepting registration forms on a first come first serve basis; classes are filling up quickly.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due January 17. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!

Monday, January 06, 2014

ATTENTION STUDENTS: The Jule’s schedule/routes have changed. The New Schedule will begin Monday, January 6th. Please check the new schedule for your Route and Time.

Found Bike in Nora Gym please contact Ms. Loeffelholz.

MOCK TRIAL MEETING:  There will be a brief Mock Trial informational meeting Tuesday, January 7th right after school in the Social Studies LRC, Room B133. Anyone interested in joining the team should attend.

Wendy’s Community Day: The first Wednesday of each month at Wendy’s is Dubuque Senior Gay/Straight Alliance night. From the hours of 5 – 7 the Wendy’s on 16th and Kerper will donate 10% of all sales. This is a fantastic way to support Senior, the Gay/Straight Alliance and our Ram students. Stop in, grab a bite to eat and say hello. The next one is January 8th. Thank you in advance.

ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS! If you picked up a form for the Clarke Indoor Futsal League, please turn the form back into the Activities Office!!! Do NOT send it to Clarke! Thank you!!!

The applications for January 21 thru March 10th Driver Education are available in the Business Office Window or Guidance Office. The Business Office is currently accepting registration forms on a first come first serve basis; classes are filling up quickly.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due January 17. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!

Friday, January 03, 2014

Financial Aid Night: for 12th graders and their families - Find out more information about how to apply for financial aid for college and the types of financial assistance that might be available to you! Monday, January 6th, 6:30pm, Lamb-Hedeman Auditorium.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: As of January 1st the Jule’s schedule/routes have changed. The New Schedule will begin Monday, January 6th. Please check the new schedule for your Route and Time.

Mock Trial Meeting
There will be a brief Mock Trial informational meeting Tuesday, January 7th right after school in the Social Studies LRC, Room B133. Anyone interested in joining the team should attend.

Wendy’s Community Day: The first Wednesday of each month at Wendy’s is Dubuque Senior Gay/Straight Alliance night. From the hours of 5 – 7 the Wendy’s on 16th and Kerper will donate 10% of all sales. This is a fantastic way to support Senior, the Gay/Straight Alliance and our Ram students. Stop in, grab a bite to eat and say hello. The next one is January 8th. Thank you in advance.

ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS! If you picked up a form for the Clarke Indoor Futsal League, please turn the form back into the Activities Office!!! Do NOT send it to Clarke! Thank you!!!

Are you looking for extra help with your homework, studying for an upcoming test, or just need help getting organized, please stop into guidance to get connected with a student aid during your free time or before or after school.

The applications for January 21 thru March 10th Driver Education are available in the Business Office Window or Guidance Office. The Business Office is currently accepting registration forms on a first come first serve basis; classes are filling up quickly.

SENIORS! If you have not yet turned in your yearbook photo, the deadline is fast approaching. Photos are due January 17. They should be submitted electronically by emailing an attachment of the photo to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Remember, photos must be in full color. They should be vertical with enough space around your head to size appropriately in the yearbook. Arms and hands should be below your face. If you do not meet the requirements, a school photo will be used. Thanks for submitting your photo to the yearbook!