Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Congratulations to the new National Honor Society officers: Aaron Locher (president), Andrew Grawe (vice president), Jameel Kelley (secretary), and Sam Pfab (communications specialist)! With 4 great leaders and 98 top-notch members, NHS is sure to do many great things in the year to come!

Ram Women’s Track and Field: Congratulations to the following ladies who competed in last weekend’s Iowa State Track Meet:

Carolyn Davis, Marissa Boleyn, Hannah Cook, Grace Gudenkauf, Kortney Lightfoot, Katie Kramer, Jamila Johnson, and Emma Sass.

The Ram placed in following events:

2nd in the State Grace Gudenkauf in the High Jump
5th in the State Grace Gudenkauf in the Long Jump
9th in the State in Shuttle Hurdle Relay
13th in the State in the Sprint Medley Relay
14th in the State in the 4 X 200 Relay
16th in the State in the 4 X 100 Relay.

Congratulations to our Men's track team for a strong performance over the weekend at the state meet in Des Moines.

State qualifiers included: Jameel Kelley, Tony Osterkamp, Austin Heiderscheit, Mark Whalen, Landon Kraus, Collin Seymour, Brad Ware, Jacob Osterberger, Lee Bonifas, Preston Kizer, and DeAngelo Jackson. Carter Bauer, Damarcus Johnson, Shane Sweeney, Ty Kloft and Noah Bullock also came to Des Moines as alternates.

Place winners include Collin Seymour, who finished 7th in the 400m low hurdles with a time of 55.55 seconds, and DeAngelo Jackson, who won the long jump. DeAngelo's leap of 22'8.25" was the longest jump in class 4A all season and the second longest jump in school history. DeAngelo is also the first long jump state champion in school history. Great Job Rams.

All girl's wellness lockers must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 28th at the end of the day. All unclaimed items will be donated. All locks must be turned in or a $5 fee will be charged to your student account for the missing lock. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Riley.

ATTENTION WELLNESS STUDENTS: All Underclassmen NEED to keep their Heart Monitor Straps for next school year. Again…all underclassmen, you need to keep your Heart Monitor Straps for next school year.

Men’s Soccer summer workout information is available in the Activities Office. Stop by and pick up a flier about weight training and open field for Men’s soccer.

MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY: All men interested in participating in cross-country next fall need to attend an informational meeting in D-153, Coach Kilgore's room TODAY at 2:40.

Attention ALL ATHLETES

If you currently have items in a sports locker and your season is over, you NEED to clean your lockers out BEFORE May 28th. Boys, if you were given a lock from the Activities Office, these need to be returned to the Activities Office – if they are not, you will be charged for it.

ALL lockers need to be cleaned out. NO ONE is to be using a locker over the summer. The custodians will be cleaning out anything left in lockers once all spring seasons are over and any items left in lockers will be donated.

Again – if your season is over, your sports lockers NEED to be cleaned out BEFORE May 28th. Thank You!

Juniors intending to take AP Literature next year but missed the meeting need to see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

ATHLETES

If you received a letter from the Activities Office about retaking the IMPACT CONCUSSION TEST – you NEED to retake it! Please show up on the date that you are scheduled for on your letter. If you are unable to attend the date scheduled for you, there is a make-up date, but you NEED to let Mrs. Woodward know in the Activities Office. The IMPACT Concussion Test is ONLY good for two years. The reason you have received a letter and need to retake the test is because your two years is up and you will not be able to practice or participate in any fall sports next year until you retake it. There will only be LIMITED times to take it next fall. So – get it taken care of NOW while you can!

All girl's wellness lockers must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 28th at the end of the day. All unclaimed items will be donated. All locks must be turned in or a $5 fee will be charged to your student account for the missing lock. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Riley.

ATTENTION WELLNESS STUDENTS: All Underclassmen NEED to keep their Heart Monitor Straps for next school year. Again…all underclassmen, you need to keep your Heart Monitor Straps for next school year.

Men’s Soccer summer workout information is available in the Activities Office. Stop by and pick up a flier about weight training and open field for Men’s soccer.

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS WHO WERE OUT FOR TRACK THIS YEAR!!

If you have not turned in your track uniforms or equipment – you need to turn them in TODAY at 2:20 in the Indoor Track. Please DO NOT turn them in to the Activities Office. This will be your last chance to get anything turned in so you don’t get charged for it. Thank you!

MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY: All men interested in participating in cross-country next fall need to attend an informational meeting in D-153, Coach Kilgore's room on Wednesday May 27 at 2:40.

Attention Students, ONLY students who have purchased a Junior Lot Sticker should be moving into the Senior Lot. These students will be allowed to move up on a first come, first serve opportunity and MUST Park within the Yellow Lines.

Dubuque Senior Girl’s Cross-Country: Attention all returning Cross-Country runners and all new runners interested in joining the RAMS Cross-Country team in 2015: There will be an informational meeting TODAY at 2:30p.m. in Coach Fischer’s room (D159). At this meeting, we will review our summer training plan organize our plans for the Luther Running Camp. If you have questions or conflicts see Coach Fischer.

Attention ALL ATHLETES

If you currently have items in a sports locker and your season is over, you NEED to clean your lockers out BEFORE May 28th. Boys, if you were given a lock from the Activities Office, these need to be returned to the Activities Office – if they are not, you will be charged for it.

ALL lockers need to be cleaned out. NO ONE is to be using a locker over the summer. The custodians will be cleaning out anything left in lockers once all spring seasons are over and any items left in lockers will be donated.

Again – if your season is over, your sports lockers NEED to be cleaned out BEFORE May 28th. Thank You!

Juniors intending to take AP Literature next year but missed the meeting need to see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

Carlos O'Kelly's is now hiring hosts and servers. Applicants must be 16 years old to host, 18 years old to serve. Apply on line at CarlosOKellysCareers.com

The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone is anxious to clean out their lockers, but not so quick….we have several days left. The custodial staff has provided tall Yellow trash cans for you to use to help keep our school and halls clean. Again, PLEASE use the tall Yellow trash cans when cleaning out your lockers! Thank You!!

Sisters of St. Francis on Windsor Avenue is looking for Dietary Aides which is a part time position – great hours and pays $10.10 per hour. Must be at least 15 yrs. old. Hours run from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.

State Farm Insurance is looking for summer employee to answer phones, file documents, assists clients, and do general clerical work. Must be 16.

Andersen Windows is looking for fulltime employees on all shifts! MUST BE 18. Benefits include insurance and vacation. Great job if you are not going to college or if you want to earn $ to pay for college.

Check out all the job opportunities in guidance and on the bulletin board outside of guidance.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

ATHLETES

If you received a letter from the Activities Office about retaking the IMPACT CONCUSSION TEST – you NEED to retake it! Please show up on the date that you are scheduled for on your letter. If you are unable to attend the date scheduled for you, there is a make-up date, but you NEED to let Mrs. Woodward know in the Activities Office. The IMPACT Concussion Test is ONLY good for two years. The reason you have received a letter and need to retake the test is because your two years is up and you will not be able to practice or participate in any fall sports next year until you retake it. There will only be LIMITED times to take it next fall. So – get it taken care of NOW while you can!

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS WHO WERE OUT FOR TRACK THIS YEAR!!

If you have not turned in your track uniforms or equipment – you need to turn them in TUESDAY, MAY 26th at 2:20 in the Indoor Track. Please DO NOT turn them in to the Activities Office. This will be your last chance to get anything turned in so you don’t get charged for it. Thank you!

MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY: All men interested in participating in cross-country next fall need to attend an informational meeting in D-153, Coach Kilgore's room on Wednesday May 27 at 2:40.

Attention Students, ONLY students who have purchased a Junior Lot Sticker should be moving into the Senior Lot. These students will be allowed to move up on a first come, first serve opportunity and MUST Park within the Yellow Lines.

Dubuque Senior Girl’s Cross-Country: Attention all returning Cross-Country runners and all new runners interested in joining the RAMS Cross-Country team in 2015: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday May 26th at 2:30p.m. in Coach Fischer’s room (D159). At this meeting, we will review our summer training plan organize our plans for the Luther Running Camp. If you have questions or conflicts see Coach Fischer.

Attention ALL ATHLETES

If you currently have items in a sports locker and your season is over, you NEED to clean your lockers out. Boys, if you were given a lock from the Activities Office, these need to be returned to the Activities Office – if they are not, you will be charged for it.

ALL lockers need to be cleaned out. NO ONE is to be using a locker over the summer. The custodians will be cleaning out anything left in lockers once all spring seasons are over and any items left in lockers will be donated.

Again – if your season is over, your sports lockers NEED to be cleaned out.

Thank You!

Juniors intending to take AP Literature next year but missed the meeting need to see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

If you ordered AND paid for a Dance Marathon T-Shirt they are now in. Stop by B143 to get your t-shirt from Mr. Miller either before or after school any day this week.

You guys thought you were off the hook, but now it is your turn! Make sure any library books or textbooks you have are turned by Friday May 22nd. You are responsible for these books and will start next year with a fine if they are not returned! If you are not sure which books you still have out, please stop by the library, book room, or check destiny.dbqschools.org

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS

Juniors the sign up for the Parking Lot Lottery for next year’s Senior Lot has started. If you are interested in parking in the upper lot for next year, please stop by and sign-up in the Attendance Office to register for the lottery drawing. Juniors, the last day to sign up is this Friday, May 22nd !

The lottery parking winners will be posted on May 26th outside of the AP’s Office and the cafeteria for any student winning the lottery. You will be able to purchase your sticker at registration on August 18th & 19th, 2015.

Carlos O'Kelly's is now hiring hosts and servers. Applicants must be 16 years old to host, 18 years old to serve. Apply on line at CarlosOKellysCareers.com

The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone is anxious to clean out their lockers, but not so quick….we have several days left. The custodial staff has provided tall Yellow trash cans for you to use to help keep our school and halls clean. Again, PLEASE use the tall Yellow trash cans when cleaning out your lockers! Thank You!!

A meeting for next year's AP Composition students will be held in the library on TODAY, May 21st at 2:30. Students will receive their summer reading books and information. A second meeting will be held in A-226 on Friday, May 22nd at 8:15 if you are unable to make the first meeting.

“Any student planning on taking AP Psychology next year needs to attend one of the meeting for summer reading: will be Friday, May 22nd at 8:10, in Mrs. Wessels’ room, B138.”

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.

Sisters of St. Francis on Windsor Avenue is looking for Dietary Aides which is a part time position – great hours and pays $10.10 per hour. Must be at least 15 yrs. old. Hours run from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.

State Farm Insurance is looking for summer employee to answer phones, file documents, assists clients, and do general clerical work. Must be 16.

Andersen Windows is looking for fulltime employees on all shifts! MUST BE 18. Benefits include insurance and vacation. Great job if you are not going to college or if you want to earn $ to pay for college.

Check out all the job opportunities in guidance and on the bulletin board outside of guidance.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

RAMS WRESTLING: There will be an informational meeting held TODAY, Tuesday May 19th right after School in Wrestling Room. Everyone planning to wrestle next year needs to attend.

Dubuque Senior Girl’s Cross-Country: Attention all returning Cross-Country runners and all new runners interested in joining the RAMS Cross-Country team in 2015: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday May 26th at 2:30p.m. in Coach Fischer’s room (D159). At this meeting, we will review our summer training plan organize our plans for the Luther Running Camp. If you have questions or conflicts see Coach Fischer.

If you ordered AND paid for a Dance Marathon T-Shirt they are now in. Stop by B143 to get your t-shirt from Mr. Miller either before or after school any day this week.

Seniors- Did you take care of your books last week? If not, your account is not cleared yet! You want to walk, right? So get the books turned in! If you are not sure, stop by the library, book room, or check destiny.dbqschools.org

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS

Next week we will be signing up for a Parking Lot Lottery for next year’s Senior Lot. If you are interested in parking in the upper lot for next year, please stop by and sign-up in the Attendance Office on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd to register for the lottery drawing.

The lottery parking winners will be posted on May 26th outside of the AP’s Office and the cafeteria for any student winning the lottery. You will be able to purchase your sticker at registration on August 18th & 19th, 2015.

The Men’s Swim Team will meet Wednesday May, 20 after school in the cafeteria. All returning swimmers and any interested new swimmers should plan to attend. We will discuss off-season workout opportunities as well as the upcoming season. If you cannot attend please see coach Huff in room B142 before or after school.

The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone is anxious to clean out their lockers, but not so quick….we have several days left. The custodial staff has provided tall Yellow trash cans for you to use to help keep our school/halls clean. Again, PLEASE use the tall Yellow trash cans when cleaning out your lockers! Thank You!!

Attention Seniors: The Senior High School Alumni Association would like to get your email address so you can receive the Alumni Newsletter! Please stop by the Main Office to add your name and email to the list.

If you are signed up to take AP Chemistry in the 2015-16 school year, please plan on attending a meeting TONIGHT after school at 2:30pm in room B-241 to pick up summer reading materials. If you unable to attend one of the sessions, please stop by B241 and see Mr. Gates for materials.

A meeting for next year's AP Composition students will be held in the library on Thursday, May 21st at 2:30. Students will receive their summer reading books and information. A second meeting will be held in A-226 on Friday, May 22nd at 8:15 if you are unable to make the first meeting.

“Any student planning on taking AP Psychology next year needs to attend one of the meetings for summer reading: Thursday, May 21st at 7:10 OR Friday, May 22nd at 8:10, in Mrs. Wessels’ room, B138.”

If you are signed up to take AP US History in the 2015-16 school year, please plan on attending one of the following meetings to pick up summer reading materials. Meeting options are: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:10 or 2:30 Or Wednesday, May 20 at 2:30​

All meeting options will be held in B139. If you unable to attend one of the sessions, please stop by B139 and see Mrs. Weiland for materials.

All juniors signed up to take AP Literature next year need to attend an informational meeting in Library, on Tuesday May 19th at 2:30. Summer reading material will be distributed at this meeting, so it is crucial that you attend.

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 19th at 7:10 Akins - Everett

May 20th at 7:10 Fishel – Lucy

May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.


Sisters of St. Francis on Windsor Avenue is looking for Dietary Aides which is a part time position – great hours and pays $10.10 per hour. Must be at least 15 yrs. old. Hours run from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.

State Farm Insurance is looking for summer employee to answer phones, file documents, assists clients, and do general clerical work. Must be 16.

Andersen Windows is looking for fulltime employees on all shifts! MUST BE 18. Benefits include insurance and vacation. Great job if you are not going to college or if you want to earn $ to pay for college.

Check out all the job opportunities in guidance and on the bulletin board outside of guidance.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Renaissance Students, TODAY is the final day to sign up to exempt a test! Students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See you teacher TODAY to sign up, deadline is the end of the day!

Women’s Track: Coach Murphy will be collecting equipment Monday May 18th starting at 1:45 in the INDOOR track. DO NOT bring any equipment to the Activities Office.

If you ordered AND paid for a Dance Marathon T-Shirt they are now in. Stop by B143 to get your t-shirt from Mr. Miller either before or after school any day this week.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS

Next week we will be signing up for a Parking Lot Lottery for next year’s Senior Lot. If you are interested in parking in the upper lot for next year, please stop by and sign-up in the Attendance Office on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd to register for the lottery drawing.

The lottery parking winners will be posted on May 26th outside of the AP’s Office and the cafeteria for any student winning the lottery. You will be able to purchase your sticker at registration on August 18th & 19th, 2015.

Attention Football Players

For anyone wanting to play football next fall, there will be a short informational meeting on Monday May 18th in Nora Gym at 2:30 pm. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Coach Ploessl.

The Men’s Swim Team will meet Wednesday May, 20 after school in the cafeteria. All returning swimmers and any interested new swimmers should plan to attend. We will discuss off-season workout opportunities as well as the upcoming season. If you cannot attend please see coach Huff in room B142 before or after school.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month... Park and Rec/Leisure Services will have a table outside of the Cafeteria today with Resources.

Sophomores and Juniors...your leadership skills are needed at the Freshman Respect Retreat next school year. If you are interested in being a student leader for the Freshman Respect Retreat next fall, please see Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Brokus to sign up.

Attention Seniors:

The Senior High School Alumni Association would like to get your email address so you can receive the Alumni Newsletter! Please stop by the Main Office to add your name and email to the list.

If you are signed up to take AP Chemistry in the 2015-16 school year, please plan on attending a meeting Monday after school at 2:30pm in room B-241 to pick up summer reading materials.

If you unable to attend one of the sessions, please stop by B241 and see Mr. Gates for materials.

A meeting for next year's AP Composition students will be held in the library on Thursday, May 21st at 2:30. Students will receive their summer reading books and information. A second meeting will be held in A-226 on Friday, May 22nd at 8:15 if you are unable to make the first meeting.

“Any student planning on taking AP Psychology next year needs to attend one of the meetings for summer reading: Thursday, May 21st at 7:10 OR Friday, May 22nd at 8:10, in Mrs. Wessels’ room, B138.”

If you are signed up to take AP US History in the 2015-16 school year, please plan on attending one of the following meetings to pick up summer reading materials.

Meeting options are:

Tuesday, May 19 at 7:10 or 2:30

Or Wednesday, May 20 at 2:30​

All meeting options will be held in B139. If you unable to attend one of the sessions, please stop by B139 and see Mrs. Weiland for materials.

Seniors- Your account needs to be clear prior to graduation. This includes having all of your library books and textbooks turned in by Monday 5/18. If you are not sure what you still have out, stop by the library, book room, or check destiny.dbqschools.org

All juniors signed up to take AP Literature next year need to attend an informational meeting in Library, on Tuesday May 19th at 2:30. Summer reading material will be distributed at this meeting, so it is crucial that you attend.

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 19th at 7:10 Akins - Everett

May 20th at 7:10 Fishel – Lucy

May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.

New job openings include: UPS and Betty Jane Candies in Warren Plaza - Hy-Vee on Locust, Theisen’s, Burger King on JFK and Hartig’s in Asbury Square. Stop in the businesses for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

On Thursday May 7th IJAG students attended the Career Development Conference in Des Moines. They brought home the gold medal for their banner and Alex Stoddard brought home the silver medal for Math101. Congratulations to the following students for bringing home the gold medal , Deshawn Drummond, Kejuan Montley, Katrice Richards, Brianna Cleveland, Teresa Thoma, Sami Selesky, Hunter Duster, Callie Waterman, Kevin Wortley, and Alex Stoddard. Also, Thank You Mr. Connolly’s class and Mr. Jenson for putting the nail in the coffin.

Sophomores and Juniors...your leadership skills are needed at the Freshman Respect Retreat next school year. If you are interested in being a student leader for the Freshman Respect Retreat next fall, please see Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Brokus to sign up.

Attention Seniors:

The Senior High School Alumni Association would like to get your email address so you can receive the Alumni Newsletter! Please stop by the Main Office to add your name and email to the list.

A meeting for next year's AP Composition students will be held in the library on Thursday, May 21st at 2:30. Students will receive their summer reading books and information. A second meeting will be held in A-226 on Friday, May 22nd at 8:15 if you are unable to make the first meeting.

“Any student planning on taking AP Psychology next year needs to attend one of the meetings for summer reading:

Thursday, May 21st at 7:10 OR Friday, May 22nd at 8:10, in Mrs. Wessels’ room, B138.”

If you are signed up to take AP US History in the 2015-16 school year, please plan on attending one of the following meetings to pick up summer reading materials.

Meeting options are:  Tuesday, May 19 at 7:10 or 2:30  Or Wednesday, May 20 at 2:30​

All meeting options will be held in B139. If you unable to attend one of the sessions, please stop by B139 and see Mrs. Weiland for materials.

Seniors- Your account needs to be clear prior to graduation. This includes having all of your library books and textbooks turned in by Monday 5/18. If you are not sure what you still have out, stop by the library, book room, or check destiny.dbqschools.org

All juniors signed up to take AP Literature next year need to attend an informational meeting in Library, on Tuesday May 19th at 2:30. Summer reading material will be distributed at this meeting, so it is crucial that you attend.

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 19th at 7:10 Akins - Everett

May 20th at 7:10 Fishel – Lucy

May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.

New job openings include: UPS and Betty Jane Candies in Warren Plaza - Hy-Vee on Locust, Theisen’s, Burger King on JFK and Hartig’s in Asbury Square. Stop in the businesses for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Renaissance Students, Test Exemption Sign UP has begun! The final day to sign up is May 17th 2015. To exempt students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See your teacher to sign up by May 17th.

Monday, May 11, 2015

The Ram Men's Track and Field Team competed well last night in the M.V.C. valley division conference championship last night.  Top place winners in the sophomore division include...

2nd place to Tony Osterkamp in the high jump

1st place to Jonny Massman in the discus with a throw of 119'-11"

and 1st place to Will Whalen in the two mile with a time of 10:34.29

Top performers in the varsity division include

Jameel Kelley, 3rd place in the shot put.

2nd place to the shuttle hurdle relay team of Collin Seymour, Landon Kraus, Brad Ware and Jacob Osterberger, breaking their own school record with a time of 58.99 seconds.

2nd place in the 400 m low hurdles to Collin Seymour. His time of 55.46 puts him ahead of Tim Dolson for 5th place in school history

Finally, DeAngelo Jackson earned a conference championship with a long jump of 22' 1.5". The leap also bumps DeAngelo to 2nd place in school history.

Great job Rams.

Ram Women’s Track

Congratulations the Ram Women’s Track Team on their fine efforts in last nights MVC Conference Meet. The Varsity finished 6th and the Junior Varsity finished 3rd as a team. The Rams were led by Grace Gudenkauf who was the Rams only Conference Champion. Grace won the Long Jump and High Jump.

Other Medal winners for the Rams were the Shuttle Hurdle Relay team, the 4 X 200 Relay teams. Team members were Katie Kramer, Kortney Lightfoot, Caroyln Davis, Stevie Lambe, Emma Sass, and Jamila Johnson. Great Job Ram Women’s Track.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month NAMI And The Multi-Cultural Canter will have tables outside of the Cafeteria today with resources

Congratulations to the following students on being elected to the 2015-2016 Student Council.

President:   Emma Akins

Vice President:   Francis Mihm

Secretary:   Caroline Woodward

Treasurer:   Collin Sindt

Sophomore Representatives:   

Sophie Mozena

Isaac Current Giere

Ellie Akins

Mike Grant

Lauren Connolly

Conner Ariss


Junior Representatives:

Max Steinhauser

Jack Kemp

Brendan Howe

Jessica Tompkins

Maggie Burns

Emily Hirsch



Senior Representatives:

Alex Tath

Sam Pfab

Josie Martin

Aaron Locher

Jenna Viertel


Thanks to all the students who chose to run. It was a great race!

Seniors- Your account needs to be clear prior to graduation. This includes having all of your library books and textbooks turned in by Monday 5/18. If you are not sure what you still have out, stop by the library, book room, or check destiny.dbqschools.org

All juniors signed up to take AP Literature next year need to attend an informational meeting in Library, on Tuesday May 19th at 2:30.

Summer reading material will be distributed at this meeting, so it is crucial that you attend.

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 19th at 7:10 Akins - Everett

May 20th at 7:10 Fishel – Lucy

May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.

Attention Seniors:

The Senior High School Alumni Association would like to get your email address so you can receive the Alumni Newsletter! Please stop by the Main Office to add your name and email to the list.


EXPLORE PROGRAM

Computer Science Exploring Program Kick-Off: Monday, May 11th, 2015 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Loras College (Hoffman Hall, 1600 Alta Vista St.) Through this program, students will earn about computer science and programming. Gain hands-on experience from Loras professors and advanced computer science students to design and program a computer game and app. Stop by Guidance for More information. ​

New job openings include: UPS and Betty Jane Candies in Warren Plaza - HyVee on Locust, Theisen’s, Burger King on JFK and Hartig’s in Asbury Square. Stop in the businesses for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Renaissance Students, Test Exemption Sign UP has begun! The final day to sign up is May 17th 2015. To exempt students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See your teacher to sign up by May 17th.

If you are going out for Softball-please stop in the Activities Office to sign up today – Don’t wait until the day of practice starts! Even if you are currently in a Spring sport, you can sign up now. Again – if you are going out for Softball – Stop in the Activities Office to sign up today!

Softball practice starts on Monday, May 11th

Thursday, May 7, 2015

A.P. World History: Students who have registered to take A.P World History during the 2015-16 school year should attend an informational meeting in B140 at 7:10 on one of the following dates.

May 19th at 7:10 Akins - Everett

May 20th at 7:10 Fishel – Lucy
May 21st at 7:10 Markus – Zuccaro

At this time, students will receive their summer reading assignments.

Attention Seniors:

The Senior High School Alumni Association would like to get your email address so you can receive the Alumni Newsletter! Please stop by the Main Office to add your name and email to the list.

Attention Senior students who were AP Testing on May 5, 2015 please stop by the AP Office for Your opportunity to vote for this years Prom King & Queen. These votes will be accepted no later than Today and you will need your student I.D. to vote. ​

EXPLORE PROGRAM

Computer Science Exploring Program Kick-Off: Monday, May 11th, 2015 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Loras College (Hoffman Hall, 1600 Alta Vista St.) Through this program, students will earn about computer science and programming. Gain hands-on experience from Loras professors and advanced computer science students to design and program a computer game and app. Stop by Guidance for More information. ​

Women’s Swim and Dive Meeting: There will be a women’s swim and dive meeting TODAY at 2:30 in Coach Huff’s room B142. This meeting is for all returning swimmers and divers and anyone interested in swimming or diving in the fall. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Coach Huff before or after school in room B142.

Andersen Window on Kerper is looking for full-time employees on 2nd shift - must be 18.

Taco Bell, Burger King, Theisen’s are searching for part-time workers. Check out bulletin board by guidance and stop in for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Sophomores and Juniors, If you are interested in assisting with the Freshman Respect Retreat next school year, there will be an informational meeting in the Senior auditorium on TODAY during A and D study times. If you have questions, see Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Brokus. We would love to see you there.

Renaissance Students, Test Exemption Sign UP has begun! The final day to sign up is May 17th 2015. To exempt students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See your teacher to sign up by May 17th.

Members of the Senior High School Baseball Team that will be graduating this spring are eligible for a $500 Scott Althoff Memorial Scholarship. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Fleming in Room A211. Applications must be returned to Mr. Fleming by tomorrow, May 8.

Juniors and Seniors….

Prom will be May 9th from 9:00-12:00 at the Grand River Center. Tickets sales are in the Business Office. With a Red Renaissance, tickets will be $10.00, a Blue Renaissance tickets are $12.00 and all other tickets are $15.00 each. Please remember that all Senior High School students must have their school ID….if you have lost your school ID, You need to purchase a new ID in the Business Office first.... a new ID is $5.00. All guests must, MUST have a picture ID. Guests WILL NOT be allowed into the dance without a picture ID.

PROM Ticket purchases end at the end of the day TODAY if you are bringing a Non-Senior guest and tomorrow at noon for Senior Students.

If you are going out for Softball-please stop in the Activities Office to sign up today – Don’t wait until the day of practice starts! Even if you are currently in a Spring sport, you can sign up now. Again – if you are going out for Softball – Stop in the Activities Office to sign up today!

Softball practice starts on May 11th

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Senior Men’s Basketball

Congratulations to the Senior Men’s Basketball team on Winning the Sophomore and Varsity divisions in Loras League yesterday. The Sophomores defeated Wahlert in the Championship. Varsity defeated Cascade, Hempstead and finally Beckman in the Championship. Great Job!!

The Senior Girls golf team placed 4th in yesterday’s 14 team Super Meet.

Maddie Hawkins fired a 75 to place first individually and led the Rams to their 4th place finish. Following Maddie was Emma Noel with an 87 followed closely by Jessie Westhof's 88. The final scorer for senior was Morgan Petersen with a 113.

Yesterday's round will be combined with this Monday's round to determine the Conference Champs. Senior is currently in 2nd place in the Valley division. Good Luck to all of the girls this Monday.

"Celebrate the end of the school year with Spanish, German and French Clubs Today, May 6th. The Clubs are hosting an International Desert Making Contest. Make an international dessert to enter into the contest. First place wins a cash prize! Come join us for dessert-tasting and games tonight right after school in the cafeteria. Bring $1 or enter a dessert. See you there!"

Attention Senior students who were AP Testing on May 5, 2015 please stop by the AP Office for Your opportunity to vote for this years Prom King & Queen. These votes will be accepted no later than Thursday May 7, 2015 and you will need your student I.D. to vote. ​

EXPLORE PROGRAM

Computer Science Exploring Program Kick-Off: Monday, May 11th, 2015 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Loras College (Hoffman Hall, 1600 Alta Vista St.) Through this program, students will earn about computer science and programming. Gain hands-on experience from Loras professors and advanced computer science students to design and program a computer game and app. Stop by Guidance for More information. ​

Women’s Swim and Dive Meeting: There will be a women’s swim and dive meeting tomorrow, May 7 at 2:30 in Coach Huff’s room B142. This meeting is for all returning swimmers and divers and anyone interested in swimming or diving in the fall. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Coach Huff before or after school in room B142.

Andersen Window on Kerper is looking for full-time employees on 2nd shift - must be 18.

Taco Bell, Burger King, Theisen’s are searching for part-time workers. Check out bulletin board by guidance and stop in for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Sophomores and Juniors, If you are interested in assisting with the Freshman Respect Retreat next school year, there will be an informational meeting in the Senior auditorium on Thursday, May 7th during A and D study times. If you have questions, see Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Brokus. We would love to see you there.

Renaissance Students, Test Exemption Sign UP has begun! The final day to sign up is May 17th 2015. To exempt students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See your teacher to sign up by May 17th.

Members of the Senior High School Baseball Team that will be graduating this spring are eligible for a $500 Scott Althoff Memorial Scholarship. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Fleming in Room A211. Applications must be returned to Mr. Fleming by Friday, May 8.

Juniors and Seniors….

Prom will be May 9th from 9:00-12:00 at the Grand River Center. Tickets sales are in the Business Office. With a Red Renaissance, tickets will be $10.00, a Blue Renaissance tickets are $12.00 and all other tickets are $15.00 each. Please remember that all Senior High School students must have their school ID….if you have lost your school ID, You need to purchase a new ID in the Business Office first.... a new ID is $5.00. All guests must, MUST have a picture ID. Guests WILL NOT be allowed into the dance without a picture ID.

PROM Ticket purchases end at the end of the day Thursday if you are bringing a Non-Senior guest and Friday at noon for Senior Students.

If you are going out for Softball-please stop in the Activities Office to sign up today – Don’t wait until the day of practice starts! Even if you are currently in a Spring sport, you can sign up now. Again – if you are going out for Softball – Stop in the Activities Office to sign up today!

Softball practice starts on May 11th

Monday, May 4, 2015

The Women’s golf team has had a very busy week.

Starting the week with a 2nd place finish at a triangular at Timberline. Leading the RAMs as the meet medalist was Maddie Hawkins with a 44, followed by Emma Noel with a 46, Jessie Westhof with a 52 and Morgan Petersen with a 67.

The RAMS returned to Timberline on Tuesday for the 18-hole Bobcat Invite where they finished in 4th place out of 8 teams. Again Maddie Hawkins lead the team and finished as the meet medalist with a score of 81, following her up was Emma Noel who finished in 8th place individually by shooting a 93. Also scoring for the RAMS was Jessie Westhof with a 105 and Kristin Michel with a 123.

Last night the girls participated in and won a triangular held in Cedar Rapids. Meet and Team medalist Maddie Hawkins lead the way for the RAMs by shooting a 42, following her up was Emma Noel with a 44, and Jessie Westhof and Claire Siegert finished the scoring for the RAMs by shooting 51.

The girls currently hold a 16-10 record, which they hope to improve on Monday at the Super Meet.

Women’s Swim and Dive Meeting: There will be a women’s swim and dive meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 2:30 in Coach Huff’s room B142. This meeting is for all returning swimmers and divers and anyone interested in swimming or diving in the fall. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Coach Huff before or after school in room B142.

Andersen Window on Kerper is looking for full-time employees on 2nd shift - must be 18.  Taco Bell, Burger King, Theisen’s are searching for part-time workers. Check out bulletin board by guidance and stop in for more info.

Students have you lost keys, a phone or special jewelry at some point is year? Please stop by the AP Office to identify your items during your FREE PERIOD OR STUDY TIME. These items are kept separate from the usual lost and found items. THANK YOU!

Sophomores and Juniors, If you are interested in assisting with the Freshman Respect Retreat next school year, there will be an informational meeting in the Senior auditorium on Thursday, May 7th during A and D study times. If you have questions, see Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Brokus. We would love to see you there.

Attention Seniors!   There is a mandatory Senior Class meeting on tomorow May 5th during 5th period A or D study time in the Auditorium. Important information will be shared about graduation, finishing your senior year and planning for life after graduation. You will also vote for PROM king and queen. REMEMBER, seniors should come to the meeting during THEIR A or D study time. See you soon!

Renaissance Students, Test Exemption Sign UP has begun! The final day to sign up is May 17th 2015. To exempt students must have a Red or Blue Renaissance stamp, an A in the class they which to exempt and no more than four absences in that class. See your teacher to sign up by May 17th.

Members of the Senior High School Baseball Team that will be graduating this spring are eligible for a $500 Scott Althoff Memorial Scholarship. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Fleming in Room A211. Applications must be returned to Mr. Fleming by Friday, May 8.

Juniors and Seniors….
Prom will be May 9th from 9:00-12:00 at the Grand River Center. Tickets sales are in the Business Office. With a Red Renaissance, tickets will be $10.00, a Blue Renaissance tickets are $12.00 and all other tickets are $15.00 each. Please remember that all Senior High School students must have their school ID….if you have lost your school ID, You need to purchase a new ID in the Business Office first.... a new ID is $5.00. All guests must, MUST have a picture ID. Guests WILL NOT be allowed into the dance without a picture ID.

PROM Ticket purchases end at the end of the day Thursday if you are bringing a Non-Senior guest and Friday at noon for Senior Students.

If you are going out for Baseball or Softball-please stop in the Activities Office to sign up today – Don’t wait until the day of practice starts! Even if you are currently in a Spring sport, you can sign up now. Again – if you are going out for Baseball or Softball – Stop in the Activities Office to sign up today!

Baseball practice starts TODAY
Softball practice starts on May 11th