Friday, February 28, 2020

Monday, March 2nd


Do you have what it takes to CHEER on your RAMS??  If so, you’ll want to try out for the RAMS Cheerleading Squad. 
There will be a MANDATORY Parent/Student Meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in Nora Gym.  Clinics will be March 23-25th from 6:00-9:00pm with the final tryouts on March 27th at 5:00pm.  If you have questions, Please stop by the Activities Office. 

The following sports teams will be having pre-season meetings on the following dates:
Men’s Tennis – March 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Men’s Soccer – Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Women’s Soccer – Monday, March 9th at 5:15 pm in the Cafeteria

Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.
In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted



COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH INSIDE OF THE GUIDANCE OFFICE


March 2nd               Support Time           Kirkwood Community College

March 4th                Support Time          Luther College

March 10th              Support Time          Western Illinois University

March 11th               Support Time          Iowa State University

March 11th               Support Time          St. Ambrose University

March 23rd              Support Time          Concordia University

March 24th              Support Time          NICC

March 25th              Support Time          Mount Mercy University

March 31st              Support Time          Southern Illinois University

April 7th                  Support Time          Simpson College



Thursday, February 27, 2020

Friday, February 28th


 STUDENT NEWS

Today during Advisory Time, Academic Awards will be given to students who have met the academic requirements.  Please make sure to Acknowledge and Congratulate these students because their diligence and hard work has paid off! 

The students receiving these awards have maintained a 3.5 GPA or better for the last two consecutive semesters.

Congratulations, Students for receiving this distinguished honor!

Do you have what it takes to CHEER on your RAMS??  If so, you’ll want to try out for the RAMS Cheerleading Squad. 
There will be a MANDATORY Parent/Student Meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in Nora Gym.  Clinics will be March 23-25th from 6:00-9:00pm with the final tryouts on March 27th at 5:00pm.  If you have questions, Please stop by the Activities Office. 



The following sports teams will be having pre-season meetings on the following dates:
Men’s Tennis – March 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Men’s Soccer – Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Women’s Soccer – Monday, March 9th at 5:15 pm in the Cafeteria

Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.
In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted


Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Thursday, February 27th


STUDENT NEWS
Cheerleading Squad:  Do you have what it takes to CHEER on your RAMS??  If so, you’ll want to try out for the RAMS Cheerleading Squad. 
There will be a MANDATORY Parent/Student Meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in Nora Gym.  Clinics will be March 23-25th from 6:00-9:00pm with the final tryouts on March 27th at 5:00pm.  If you have questions, Please stop by the Activities Office. 

The following sports teams will be having pre-season meetings on the following dates:
Men’s Tennis – March 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Men’s Soccer – Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Women’s Soccer – Monday, March 9th at 5:15 pm in the Cafeteria

Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.
In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Wednesday, February 26th

STUDENT NEWS


The following sports teams will be having pre-season meetings on the following dates:

Men’s Tennis – March 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria

Men’s Soccer – Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria

Women’s Soccer – Monday, March 9th at 5:15 pm in the Cafeteria

Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.

In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.

Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020

This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020.  

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence.  No late applications will be accepted

Monday, February 24, 2020

Tuesday, February 25th


STUDENT NEWS
For any students in the Talent Show, the tech rehearsal is tonight from 4-6pm in the auditorium. 
Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.
In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Boys Tennis:  There will be a boys tennis parent/athlete informational meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria about the upcoming season.  Please plan on attending if going out for boys tennis.

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!



Thursday, February 20, 2020

Monday, February 24th

STUDENT NEWS

Congratulations to both of our teams that competed in the Tristate Area Battle of the Books on Thursday.  Both teams qualified for the final round, and the Novel Ideas took 1st place and are Tristate Area Battle of the Books champions!
Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.
In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Boys Tennis:  There will be a boys tennis parent/athlete informational meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria about the upcoming season.  Please plan on attending if going out for boys tennis.

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Wednesday, February 19th


STUDENT NEWS

Attention All Senior Students:  If you plan to take a Physical Education Athletic Exemption for the 2020-2021 school year, you need to complete an exemption form.  These forms are available in the Counseling Office.

In order to receive a physical education exemption at Dubuque Community Schools, students must be involved in TWO SPORTS.
Please complete and return these forms to the Counseling as soon as possible.  If an exemption form is not turned in, a PE Class will be added to our schedule

Are you grades feeling the winter blues?  Then come to F.A.S.T. (Friday Academic Support Time).   We have tutors for all subject areas.  It is also a great opportunity to get work completed and quizzes/tests caught up.  Come join us every Friday!  F.A.S.T. is located in the Library from 7:30-8:15am.  

Boys Tennis:  There will be a boys tennis parent/athlete informational meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria about the upcoming season.  Please plan on attending if going out for boys tennis.

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!



Friday, February 14, 2020

Monday, February 17th


STUDENT NEWS

Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.


Any girl interested in going out for golf, there will be an informational meeting on TODAY, February 17 during support time in the health room C-93. Please schedule yourself in flextime manager for Monday. Golf will start in the middle of March. If you cannot attend the meeting, please stop and see Mr. Felderman.

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.


Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Friday, February 14th


STUDENT NEWS

This Saturday is the Snowcoming Dance!!

Tickets for the Senior High School Students can be purchased Today and Tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.

Only Senior High School students can purchase a ticket at the dance Saturday night. 

TICKETS ARE NOT FOR SALE DURING CLASS TIME !!!


Attention:  Students in the graduating Class of 2020
This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  

We will 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 2020. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you will need to complete an application that was emailed to you (at your school email address) and your parents on Monday February 10th, 2020.  Please fill out the application form electronically and electronically submit the completed PDF application to Mrs. Lawrence at llawrence@dbqschools.org by Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please stop by The School Counseling Office to talk with Mrs. Lawrence. 
No late applications will be accepted

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.


Any girl interested in going out for golf, there will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 17 during support time in the health room C-93. Please schedule yourself in flextime manager for Monday. Golf will start in the middle of March. If you cannot attend the meeting, please stop and see Mr. Felderman.

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.

Mandatory CPR Training
Attention all 11th and 12th grade students.  Please make sure to check your Flex Time Schedules.  All 11th grade and 12th grade students have been assigned to attend a CPR Session sometime in February or March.  These sessions will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during your Support Time.  This is a graduation requirement and you must attend all 3 days.  If you have received a CPR Certification during your High School Career, you may bring a copy of your CPR Certification to Kim Strang in the Registrar Office.  This certification will exempt you from taking the CPR Course during Support Time.

Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!



Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Thursday, February 13th


STUDENT NEWS


Any girl interested in going out for golf, there will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 17 during support time in the health room C-93. Please schedule yourself in flextime manager for Monday. Golf will start in the middle of March. If you cannot attend the meeting, please stop and see Mr. Felderman.

If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.

The Trapshooting Team will be having an informational meeting on Thursday, February 13th at 4:00 in the Student Council room for any student interested in joining the trapshooting team.  If you’re unable to attend, email Mr. Miller at cmiller@dbqschools.org for information. 


If you like doing science experiments, testing your knowledge of chemistry and are looking for scholarship opportunities, you should consider joining Chemistry Olympics. See Mr. Gates in room B-242 for more information.

Mandatory CPR Training
Attention all 11th and 12th grade students.  Please make sure to check your Flex Time Schedules.  All 11th grade and 12th grade students have been assigned to attend a CPR Session sometime in February or March.  These sessions will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during your Support Time.  This is a graduation requirement and you must attend all 3 days.  If you have received a CPR Certification during your High School Career, you may bring a copy of your CPR Certification to Kim Strang in the Registrar Office.  This certification will exempt you from taking the CPR Course during Support Time.

Students – are you thinking of going out for Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, or Women’s Golf?   If you are, go to the Activities Office to get signed up today!  Men’s and Women’s Track starts on February 16th (that’s coming up soon!).  Even if you’re currently in a sport, you can sign up for a spring sport. Don’t wait until the last minute – get signed up today!!