Driver's Education Forms are now available in the Business Office for the next class which starts on October 26th. Classes will run through December 17th and are available in the morning before school or after school. Please stop by the Business Office for any questions!
FAST will be held this Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 in the Senior library. If you need help with a test/quiz, assignment, or a quiet place to study, please be at the cafeteria doors this Friday at 7:30 for FAST. Hope to see you there.
Students will NOT be allowed to bring backpacks into games at Nora Gym or Dalzell Field. Please leave those things in your vehicle or lockers. Bags will be taken and kept in the ticket office until the end of the contests. The best plan is to not bring them at all.
Attention, debaters! Our first practice will be held THURSDAY after school at 2:30. We will meet in A124 and practice will last until around 4pm. Remember that Thursday practices are mandatory. Anyone who was unable to attend the information meetings but wants to join is welcome to attend. See you there!
The Dubuque Senior Speech team will hold open auditions for the upcoming season Oct. 3-5. Visit dubuqueseniordrama.com now to sign up for an audition time and to fill out the audition form or see Mr. Dean in A209 or Mr.Ernzen in B237 for more details. Hope to see you there.
Looking for a career in Engineering and CAD
The JOHN DEERE EXPLORE PROGRAM IS FOR YOU
Program Begins in November and Space is Limited
Deadline to apply October 9th
Please stop by Guidance for more Information
Interested in Conservation and Wildlife Management???
This program is for you!!!
The Dubuque County Conservation Board is Sponsoring a Conservation and Wildlife Management Program!
Beginning October 13th at the Swiss Valley Nature Center
Space is Limited
Please See your School Counselor for More Information
Deadline to apply Friday October 9th!!
The Job Board outside of the guidance office has new job postings for students interested in part-time jobs: Check it out – AMC Theatres, McDonalds, Grandview Preschool, and Sundown will host a job fair on October 2nd.
Seniors: Be aware that counselors will begin to pull you in for individual conferences to make sure graduation requirements are being met and you have a plan for after graduation!! Also, College Application Week will be approaching the end of October!! Keep your eyes and ears open for information!
Homecoming 2015!!!!!!
The theme is: “All Around the World”
VOTING: Voting for the Homecoming King and Queen opens at NOON on Tuesday, September 29th and closes at NOON on October 6th.
SENIORS vote for Homecoming King and Queen by utilizing the link on the Dubuque Senior website or at [https://.eballot.votenet.com/dshs]https://.eballot.votenet.com/dshs
(the eballot does not respond well to CHROME, it is better to use Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari)
Window Painting
Saturday, October 3rd from 8-12. We provide the paint and brushes J Please contact Mr. Leytem at x5639 if you would like a window to paint. You will need to submit a sketch to Student Council for approval before you begin painting.
**Homecoming t-Shirts have been ordered and will be handed out on Friday October 2nd and Monday October 5th—from the StuCo Zone during 5th hour.**
Homecoming Dress-up Days
Monday- Dream Vacation
(mime, Egyptian, safari suits, surfer, Eskimo)
Tuesday- Earth Day
(trees, flowers, animals, sea creatures, The Lorax)
Wednesday- Class Distinction Olympic Rings
(freshman green, sophomores black, juniors blue, seniors red, staff yellow)
Thursday-Spirit Out—Show your Ram Spirit!!!
(red, white, and blue)
Homecoming Week Activities:
Monday:
Free Donuts in Cafeteria- October 5th 7-7:35am
Open Mic Night in the Courtyard 6pm
(free cookies and coffee from Rubix)
**We are still looking for people to participate in our courtyard Open Mic Night—Monday, October 5th—Please stop by Room B-138 if you would like to perform**
Tuesday:
Homecoming Movie Night at Mindframe Theaters 7pm
The movie this year is “UP”, please bring your Senior ID for admittance…(we are still looking for some chaperones)
Wednesday:
To Be Announced
Thursday:
The Homecoming Assembly at 11:00, with the parade following (1:30).
The usual parade route will be used…there is still time if you would like to enter a float. Stop by B138 to let us know.
Friday:
The Sophomore game begins at 5:00 with the Varsity game following.
Saturday:
The Homecoming Dance
8-11pm here in Nora Gym
Tickets are $10.00, and will be on sale Friday, October 2nd through Thursday, October 8th.
2015 Dubuque Senior H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Rick Arrington—Teacher & Coach
Martin Daack—Class of 1962
John Hearn—Teacher & Coach…and the pride of DSHS!!
Kathy (Brauer) Nank—Class of 1974
Susan (Winne) Powers—Class of 1973
Martin Daack—Class of 1962
John Hearn—Teacher & Coach…and the pride of DSHS!!
Kathy (Brauer) Nank—Class of 1974
Susan (Winne) Powers—Class of 1973
Todd Volkert—Class of 1988
And the 2015 Homecoming Court is…..
Guys: Girls:
Tucker Mai Elly Tebon
Collin Seymour Josephine Martin
Jacob Osterberger Kylie Goodman
Francis Mihm Kassidee Steve
Shane Sweeney Katie Kramer
Lee Bonifas Samantha Pfab
Augustine Zuccaro Jenna Viertel
COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE
October 1st 8:30a.m. Bradley University
10:15a.m. Wartburg
12:45p.m. Rockford University
October 6th 9:15a.m. University of Northern Iowa
October 12th 9:15a.m. Buena Vista University
October 13th 9:15a.m. Kirkwood
10:15a.m. Edgewood
12:45p.m. Upper Iowa
October 15th 9:15a.m. Simpson College
And the 2015 Homecoming Court is…..
Guys: Girls:
Tucker Mai Elly Tebon
Collin Seymour Josephine Martin
Jacob Osterberger Kylie Goodman
Francis Mihm Kassidee Steve
Shane Sweeney Katie Kramer
Lee Bonifas Samantha Pfab
Augustine Zuccaro Jenna Viertel
COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE
October 1st 8:30a.m. Bradley University
10:15a.m. Wartburg
12:45p.m. Rockford University
October 6th 9:15a.m. University of Northern Iowa
October 12th 9:15a.m. Buena Vista University
October 13th 9:15a.m. Kirkwood
10:15a.m. Edgewood
12:45p.m. Upper Iowa
October 15th 9:15a.m. Simpson College
