Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Wednesday, March 6th


STUDENT NEWS

 If you have not ordered a yearbook, now is the time to do so!  Ordering closes at 11:59pm on March 31, 2019.  Books are $50 and can be purchased online through the student payment portal or by going directly to the business office during school hours.  The business office can accept cash or check.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Jackman in E45. 

Last Wednesday, National Honor Society members hosted their annual Man Pageant competition in which Shane Arnold, Ben Cook, Jack Fisher, Nick Kubitz, Sam Noel, Connor Sindt, Jacob Sindt, Jared Weber, and Evan Wille showcased their style, humor, talent, and quick thinking skills - all for the benefit of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society!  In the end, Nick Kubitz was crowned the winner and the group raised $700.00 for animal care at the shelter!  Thank you to all who attended!

Juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher - please be sure to visit Mrs. Fischer if you were not able to attend last week's meeting about the NHS selection process.  Candidate information forms need to be returned by Friday either to Mrs. Fischer in B234 or Mrs. Ruden in the AP Office.

Congratulations goes out to all of the DSHS Jazz Band students on a very strong performance this past weekend at the NEIBA Jazz Festival.  Their scores put them in the top echelon of bands for the day and well into a divisional I rating. Outstanding soloists were Ted Kruse on Trumpet, Adam Kramer and Matt Lemire on Tenor Sax.  Congratulations to all on a job well done!

 NICC is now accepting registration for driver's education sessions that begin in March and June.  Registration must be done through NICC.  Please stop by the Business Office or the Counseling Center for information on how to register with NICC.


STUCO ZONE

University of Iowa-ROTC Scholarship Resources
Tuesday, April 9 during Support Time in School Counseling Office

Senior’s Got Talent is coming up Thursday March 14th!  Tickets will be $3 for students and $5 for adults.  The Art Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. outside of the auditorium and the Talent Show will be at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Art can be submitted and brought into the STUCO room during 5th period up until March 11th. 

COUNSELORS OFFICE

From the Counseling Office:


Attention all Junior Boys:  Application s are now available for this years Boys State at Camp Dodge-Johnston, Iowa June 9th -14th, 2019. 

Iowa American Legion Hawkeye Boys State is a weeklong “hands-On” experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Iowa government.  Through the Boys State objective of “learning by doing”, young men will learn more about city, county and state government in one week during summer break. 

You have to be able to attend the entire week in June.  If this interests you, please stop by the School Counseling Office to pick up an application.  The completed application is Due TODAY Wednesday March 6th, by 2:30 pm.  No late application s will be accepted. 
If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence in the School Counseling Office. 

•ACT Workshop is BACK! And we are hoping not to cancel any one of these dates!!  Please meet us and Jason Derby to make sure you are best prepared for your upcoming ACT testing in April, June or July 6:30pm in B149 on these dates:
                
       March 12 English
                  March 14 Math
                  March 19 Reading
                  March 21 Science
                  April 9 and 11 Review


Students of this year’s Graduating class.   

This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 20th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  We have a variety of scholarships (Memorial, Community/School, and Specific College Sponsored) that are available for our Senior High graduating students in the class of 2019.   

Applications were emailed to your parents last week.  If you did not see that email, please stop by The School Counseling Office to have an application sent to your email address.  There will be a sign up sheet that you will need to put your name and email address.  Mrs. Lawrence will then send you the electronic application to complete. 

You will need to fill out our application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Wednesday March 20th, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.  

Students – are you going out for a Spring Sport?  If so, get signed up now in the Activities Office to make sure you have all of the required paperwork that is needed.  Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and Men’s soccer starts on March 11th.  Women’s Soccer starts on March 18th.  Get signed up TODAY!!



University of Iowa-ROTC Scholarship Resources
Tuesday, April 9 during Support Time in School Counseling Office


ACTIVITIES

There will be a Men’s Soccer meeting on Friday, March 8th at 2:50pm in the Cafeteria.  Come meet the new coaches and find out more about our men’s soccer program!

There will be a Women’s Tennis meeting on Monday, March 18th @ 6:00pm in the STUCO Room. 

The Dubuque Bulldogs Lacrosse club is hosting a free clinic this Sunday-March 10 from 2-4 at the University of Dubuque in the Veterans Indoor practice facility.  Students interested in learning more about the Dubuque club are welcome to attend, learn about the game, and participate in 3 on 3 games. 

Students – are you going out for a Spring Sport?  If so, get signed up now in the Activities Office to make sure you have all of the required paperwork that is needed.  Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and Men’s soccer starts on March 11th.  Women’s Soccer starts on March 18th.  Get signed up TODAY!!


JOBS

Mercy One is looking for a dietary assistant – 12-18 hours weekly. 4-7pm.  Must be 16 – no experience needed.  $12 per hour.   Great hours and place to work!

White Front Seed and Feed is looking for a hard working person to fill a part time position.  No night and 15 to 20 hours a week.  Must be 16yrs to apply.  If interested stop in the counseling office for application.