Wednesday, April 30, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/30/2008

Week 33 Day 155

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Students not fulfilling assigned detention or community service will receive OSS or will start the next school year w/those disciplines. 

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma or go on the class trip!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

Students:  If any of you do not want your names released to the University of Wyoming or the United States Navy, please let Mrs. Dampman know in the Guidance Office.

Students:  SUMMER JOB OPENING at the Extension Office with Mrs. Jennifer Barker.  Duties are varied, but some computer knowledge would be helpful.  Please contact Jennifer at 358-2417 for more details.  Pay is $8 per hour.

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.  It is 20 dollars and prizes will be awarded for age and weight divisions.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Volleyball players please remember to turn in info sheet to Mrs. Rhoades asap.  If you lost yours you can find one on Mrs. Rhoades Wiki page. 

There will be a brief volleyball meeting after school in Mrs. Rhoades room on May 14. 

The DHS Short Film Festival will be held at The Gathering Place on Friday,  May 2nd at 6:00 PM.  The festival will feature 10 short films, 10 min. or less each in length produced by the independent video production class.  The event is free of charge.  Come see some local talent.

Thought for the day:   The only medicine for suffering, crime, and all the other woes of  mankind, is wisdom.  ---Thomas Henry Huxley

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/29/2008

Week 33 Day 154

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma or go on the class trip!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

Students:  If any of you do not want your names released to the University of Wyoming or the United States Navy, please let Mrs. Dampman know in the Guidance Office.

Students:  SUMMER JOB OPENING at the Extension Office with Mrs. Jennifer Barker.  Duties are varied, but some computer knowledge would be helpful.  Please contact Jennifer at 358-2417 for more details.

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Volleyball players please remember to turn in info sheet to Mrs. Rhoades asap.  If you lost yours you can find one on Mrs. Rhoades Wiki page. 

There will be a brief volleyball meeting after school in Mrs. Rhoades room on May 14. 

Thought for the day:   No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind.  ---George E Woodbury

Monday, April 28, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/28/2008

Week 33 Day 153

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

The Prom photographer will be here 4/28 to set up his display w/prices sheets and options.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning.  ---James Russell Lowell

Friday, April 25, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/25/2008

Week 32 Day 152

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

The Prom photographer will be here 4/28 to set up his display w/prices sheets and options.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.

Anyone interested in participating with D.A.Y. spring projects beginning April 25^th.  Please call cANDO @ 358-2000

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   Diamonds are only chunks of coal, that stuck to their jobs, you see.  ---Minnie Richard Smith

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year                                        
Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Thursday, April 24, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/24/2008

Week 32 Day 151

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

The Prom photographer will be here 4/28 to set up his display w/prices sheets and options.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.

Student Council meeting Today 5th hour

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   You have not lived a perfect day even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you.  ---Ruth Smeltzer

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year                                        
Thursday, April 24th          sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                 English 10 Classes

                                                    
Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/23/2008

Week 32 Day 150

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13^th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12^th. 

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

The Prom photographer will be here 4/28 to set up his display w/prices sheets and options.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   Character is the architecture of the being.  ---Louise Nevelson

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year                                        
Thursday, April 24th          sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                 English 10 Classes

                                                    
Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as Sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/22/2008

Week 32 Day 149

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!!.

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

There will be a short meeting on Tuesday, April 22, in Mr. Erickson’s room at 3:30 for all boys planning on playing basketball next year.  All boys interested in playing basketball next year should be at this meeting!

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball  games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?  ---Vincent Van Gogh

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year                                        

Tuesday, April 22nd             juniors pre-enroll in the English computer lab during American             
                                                       Government classes

Tuesday, April 22nd              Parents and current Sophomores are invited to a 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                       meeting in the DHS Media Center to hear of opportunities as jr’s

Thursday, April 24th          sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                 English 10 Classes

                                                     

Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as Sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Monday, April 21, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/21/2008

Week 32 Day 148

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!!.

Seniors:  Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!!  Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

All current NHS members need to see Ms. Bila sometime today.

Seniors attending the University of Wyoming:
Summer Orientation program
Online registration and payment is encouraged at www.uwyo.edu/orientation
See Guidance if you have questions!
Sessions are filling up quickly so register ASAP.

There will be a short meeting on Tuesday, April 22, in Mr. Erickson’s room at 3:30 for all boys planning on playing basketball next year.  All boys interested in playing basketball next year should be at this meeting!

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

Any girl wanting to play volleyball next fall who didn’t get a packet yet, the information can be printed off of Mrs.  Rhoades’ WIKI page.

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball  games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.  –George Bernard Shaw

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year

Monday, April 21st              Parents and current Juniors are invited to a 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. meeting                                         in the DHS Media Center to hear of opportunities as Seniors

                                                      

Tuesday, April 22nd              juniors pre-enroll in the English computer lab during American             
                                                       Government classes

Tuesday, April 22nd              Parents and current Sophomores are invited to a 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                        meeting in the DHS Media Center to hear of opportunities as jr’s

Thursday, April 24th           sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                  English 10 Classes

                                                     

Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as Sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Friday, April 18

BEARCNEWs

4/18/2008

Week 31 Day 147

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23^rd!!.

Seniors:  The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April.  Please see Guidance for more details.

Seniors:  Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!!  Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Seniors attending the University of Wyoming:
Summer Orientation program
Online registration and payment is encouraged at www.uwyo.edu/orientation
See Guidance if you have questions!
Sessions are filling up quickly so register ASAP.

There will be a short meeting on Tuesday, April 22, in Mr. Erickson’s room at 3:30 for all boys planning on playing basketball next year.  All boys interested in playing basketball next year should be at this meeting!

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

Any girl wanting to play volleyball next fall who didn’t get a packet yet, the information can be printed off of Mrs.  Rhoades’ WIKI page.

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball  games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

***JUNIOR PREVIEW DAY
   Saturday, April 19, 2008
   South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
   Register today at www.GoToMines.com/jr

***JOB OPENINGS
    Summer employment:  Wyoming State Fairgrounds (Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture)
                                      Call 358-2398 for Tyler or Vicki, or stop by In Person
    Safeway:  Now hiring for all store positions
                   358-3446, or stop by and ask for Ronda or DeDe

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

Alpine Inn looking for 6-10 guys to help move furniture Sat. and maybe Sunday.  Please call Wendy @ 358-4780.  Pay is $10 per hour. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   We are rich only through what we give; and poor only through what we refuse and keep.  ---Annie Sophie Swetchine

Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year

Monday, April 21st              Parents and current Juniors are invited to a 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. meeting                                         in the DHS Media Center to hear of opportunities as Seniors

                                                      

Tuesday, April 22nd              juniors pre-enroll in the English computer lab during American             
                                                       Government classes

Tuesday, April 22nd              Parents and current Sophomores are invited to a 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                        meeting in the DHS Media Center to hear of opportunities as jr’s

Thursday, April 24th           Sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                  English 10 Classes

                                                     

Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current Freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as Sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                Freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning

Thursday, April 17, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/17/2008

Week 31 Day 146

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Found:  Cell Phone  the week of 4/7.  Please come to office to identify.

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

Last Chance for purchasing Prom Tickets during lunches—is today .   As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by april 23^rd!!.

Seniors:  The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April.  Please see Guidance for more details.

Seniors:  Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!!  Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

The junior class and/or prom committee is selling "Pig Out for Prom" raffle tickets for a chance to win half a hog with the processing fees included.  Each ticket is a $1 donation.  Proceeds go to the Junior Class for prom and future class expenses.

Seniors attending the University of Wyoming:
Summer Orientation program
Online registration and payment is encouraged at www.uwyo.edu/orientation
See Guidance if you have questions!
Sessions are filling up quickly so register ASAP.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

***JUNIOR PREVIEW DAY
   Saturday, April 19, 2008
   South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
   Register today at www.GoToMines.com/jr

***JOB OPENINGS
    Summer employment:  Wyoming State Fairgrounds (Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture)
                                      Call 358-2398 for Tyler or Vicki, or stop by In Person
    Safeway:  Now hiring for all store positions
                   358-3446, or stop by and ask for Ronda or DeDe

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Thought for the day:   Great men are rarely isolated mountain peaks; they are the summits of ranges.  –T.W. Higginson

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/16/2008

Week 31 Day 145

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Found:  Cell Phone and IPOD the week of 4/7.  Please come to office to identify.

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

The wrestling banquet will be Tuesday April 15th - see Mr. Bath for details.

Last Chance for purchasing Prom Tickets during lunches—buy your tickets before 4/17.   As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples. 

Seniors:  The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April.  Please see Guidance for more details.

Seniors:  Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!!  Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

The junior class and/or prom committee is selling "Pig Out for Prom" raffle tickets for a chance to win half a hog with the processing fees included.  Each ticket is a $1 donation.  Proceeds go to the Junior Class for prom and future class expenses.

Seniors attending the University of Wyoming:
Summer Orientation program
Online registration and payment is encouraged at www.uwyo.edu/orientation
See Guidance if you have questions!
Sessions are filling up quickly so register ASAP.

***JUNIOR PREVIEW DAY
   Saturday, April 19, 2008
   South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
   Register today at www.GoToMines.com/jr

***JOB OPENINGS
    Summer employment:  Wyoming State Fairgrounds (Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture)
                                      Call 358-2398 for Tyler or Vicki, or stop by In Person
    Safeway:  Now hiring for all store positions
                   358-3446, or stop by and ask for Ronda or DeDe

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

Thought for the day:   Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; see what they sought.  ---Matsuo Basho

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/15/2008

Week 31 Day 144

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Seniors:  Please turn in your senior picture to the Douglas Budget ASAP for the senior edition.

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

The wrestling banquet will be Tuesday April 15th - see Mr. Bath for details.

Last Chance for purchasing Prom Tickets during lunches—buy your tickets before 4/17.   As of April 28^th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples. 

Seniors:  The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April.  Please see Guidance for more details.

All girls who want to play Volleyball next fall please stop by Mrs. Rhoades room after school on Monday, April 14th for an informational packet.

Seniors:  Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!!  Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

B.E.A.T. Students:
There will be a meeting during B lunch on Monday, April 14th, Business Department Classroom.  This time, please bring your own lunch with you.  New t-shirts will be distributed plus a couple agenda items will be discussed.

The junior class and/or prom committee is selling "Pig Out for Prom" raffle tickets for a chance to win half a hog with the processing fees included.  Each ticket is a $1 donation.  Proceeds go to the Junior Class for prom and future class expenses.

Thought for the day:   When we cannot find contentment in ourselves it is useless to seek it elsewhere.  ---La Rochefoucauld

Monday, April 14, 2008

BEARCatNEWS
4/14/2008
Week 31 Day 143

Grades Due: Q4 Midterm 4/23
S2 Grades 5/30

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom: You must be academically eligible to attend Prom. Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible. If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher. After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business. No loitering will be tolerated.

Seniors: Please turn in your senior picture to the Douglas Budget ASAP for the senior edition.

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd? The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction. If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office. All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th. Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

The wrestling banquet will be Tuesday April 15th - see Mr. Bath for details.

Last Chance for purchasing Prom Tickets during lunches—buy your tickets before 4/16. As of April 28th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.

Seniors: The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April. Please see Guidance for more details.

All girls who want to play Volleyball next fall please stop by Mrs. Rhoades room after school on Monday, April 14th for an informational packet.

Seniors: Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!! Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

B.E.A.T. Students:
There will be a meeting during B lunch on Monday, April 14th, Business Department Classroom. This time, please bring your own lunch with you. New t-shirts will be distributed plus a couple agenda items will be discussed.

Thought for the day: The distance doesn’t matter; it is only the first step that is difficult. ---Marquise Du Deffand

Friday, April 11, 2008

BEARCATNEWS
4/11/2008
Week 30 Day 142

Grades Due: Q4 Midterm 4/23
S2 Grades 5/30


Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom: You must be academically eligible to attend Prom. Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible. If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher. After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business. No loitering will be tolerated.

Seniors: Please turn in your senior picture to the Douglas Budget ASAP for the senior edition.

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd? The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction. If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office. All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th. Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Student Council is selling Personalized Window Clings (decals). Each decal is $10.00 and you may chose from a variety of pictures as well as your own wording. Please see Mrs. Seeds or a student council member for more information.

The wrestling banquet will be Tuesday April 15th - see Mr. Bath for details.

The deadlines for the Dennis Rogers Memorial Scholarship and the Moose Lodge Scholarship are extended until April 15th. Please see the Guidance Office if interested.

The Junior Class Prom will be held May 3rd at the Ft. Reno building on the state fairgrounds. Tickets are $20 for a single and $35 for a couple. Please make sure you are eligible to attend before buying tickets. The photographer will be here April 28th with price and package info. Thank you to all of the juniors who have done such a wonderful job of raising money this year. Thankfully, the rumors about the dance being in the back gym and tickets being $50 each are not true… but they could have been!

Seniors: The application deadline for the Shane Shatto Memorial Scholarship and the Casey Uhlich Memorial Scholarship has been extended until the end of April. Please see Guidance for more details.

All girls who want to play Volleyball next fall please stop by Mrs. Rhoades room after school on Monday, April 14th for an informational packet.

Seniors: Be sure to pick up your graduation packets in the office!! Also, remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Staff: Please excuse all juniors to the auditorium on Friday, April 11th, 1:00 p.m. At that time, the counselors will do an interpretation of the ACT results. As you recall, this was mandated by the state of Wyoming, and we want the juniors to understand the whole test, including their scores as well as the career options.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY!!!
For students 16 years of age or older: general construction work including setting fence posts in the mountains, maintaining shops, buildings, etc. Transportation is provided. Pay is $10.00 per hour. Looking for young people who are hard working, dependable, motivated, and willing to work this summer. Contact Andy Henson at 358-2708, or see the Guidance Office for more details!

B.E.A.T. Students:
There will be a meeting during B lunch on Monday, April 14th, Business Department Classroom. This time, please bring your own lunch with you. New t-shirts will be distributed plus a couple agenda items will be discussed.

Mesa Theatre needs workers. Fri., Sat., and Sun., 7-10 hours per week. Pay is $5.85/hr. Call Tammy Barry at 359-1064 if interested.

Thought for the day: What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? ---George Eliot

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

BEARCNEWS

4/8/2008

Week 30 Day 140

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30

       
                                           
                   

Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Seniors:  Please turn in your senior picture to the Douglas Budget ASAP for the senior edition.

SENIORS:
A new scholarship has just arrived:  It is called the Dennis K. Rogers Memorial Scholarship and is for seniors pursuing a career in an agricultural or mechanical field.  Please pick up an application in Guidance.  Deadline:  April 15, 2008, to Guidance.

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

Student Council is selling Personalized Window Clings (decals).  Each decal is $10.00 and you may chose from a variety of pictures as well as your own wording.  Please see Mrs. Seeds or a student council member for more information.

The deadlines for the Dennis Rogers Memorial Scholarship and the Moose Lodge Scholarship are extended until April 15th.  Please see the Guidance Office if interested.

SCHEDULE FOR TESTING (Rosters with student names will be posted):
Juniors:            Tuesday, April 8th          MATH             ONLINE/Paper & Pencil
                              Wednesday, April 9th    WRITING       ALL ONLINE
                             Thursday, April 10th      SCIENCE       ONLINE/Paper & Pencil

Make-up testing:  April 11th, 14th, 15th, 16^th

Prom tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 9th during all lunches.  Tickets will be sold thru Friday, April 11th.  The cost is $20 for a single and $35 for a couple.—Remember you must be academically eligible to attend prom.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY!!!
For students 16 years of age or older:  general construction work including setting fence posts in the mountains, maintaining shops, buildings, etc.  Transportation is provided.  Pay is $10.00 per hour.  Looking for young people who are hard working, dependable, motivated, and willing to work this summer.  Contact Andy Henson at 358-2708, or see the Guidance Office for more details!

Thought for the day:   You are responsible for your life.  You can’t keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction…life is really about moving on.  ---Oprah Winfrey