Thursday, May 29, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/29/2008

              Week 37 Day 175

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

Student Announcements

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. 

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Thought for the day:  A problem well stated is a problem half solved.  ---Charles F Kettering

Have a super summer!!

Wednesday, May 28,2008

BEARCNEWS

5/28/2008

              Week 37 Day 174

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

Student Announcements

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. 

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Thought for the day:  Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.  --- Johann Wolfgang Von Goeth

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/27/2008

              Week 37 Day 173

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                                   

Student Announcements

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. 

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

There is no more student check out of books.  All books are due Friday May 23.  Fines need to be paid upon checkout.

There will be a mandatory Close-up meeting at 7:45 on Tuesday, 5/27 concerning summer fund raising.

Thought for the day:  The music that can deepest reach, and cure all ills, is cordial speech.  ---Ralph Waldo Emerson

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Friday, May 23, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/23/2008

Week 36 Day 172

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                                   

Student Announcements

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. 

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

There is no more student check out of books.  All books are due Friday May 23.  Fines need to be paid upon checkout.

Upcoming seniors:  Please see Kelly in the office for your locker selection before 5/22.

Boys planning to play summer basketball:  There will be practice next Tues. Wed. in the front gym at 3:45.

Thought for the day:  People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.  ---Abigail Van Buren

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Thursday, May 22, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/22/2008

Week 36 Day 171

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                                   

Student Announcements

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. 

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

There will be a brief sign-up meeting for all boys and girls interested in running cross country this fall....immediately after school on Thursday in the commons.

There will be a football meeting for all boys planning to play football in the fall on Thursday, after school in the upper aud.

Any upcoming Junior and Senior students taking concurrent credit classes next year:
For College English Composition, Literature:   Must have an 18 or higher score on the English part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA         

For concurrent Trig, Stats, College Algebra, Chem II:   Must have a 23 or higher on the Math part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA

If these ACT requirements are not met, you need to take a COMPASS test at EWC.  Sign up sheets are in the Guidance Office.  The dates are May 20 and 21 after school.  If you are unable to make either of those dates, please contact EWC to set up a private appointment on another day.  There are test prep materials online.  The fee for the COMPASS is $15.00.  Please contact the Guidance Office or EWC if you have questions.

There is no more student check out of books.  All books are due Friday May 23.  Fines need to be paid upon checkout.

Upcoming seniors:  Please see Kelly in the office for your locker selection before 5/22.

Boys planning to play summer basketball:  There will be practice next Tues. Wed. in the front gym at 3:45. 

Thought for the day:  Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.  ---Johann Wolfgang V on Goethe

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/21/2008

Week 36 Day 170

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                                   

Student Announcements

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. 

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

Girls/Boys Swim Team Meeting:  There will be a boys and girls swim team meeting Wednesday after school in the Rec. Center Lobby with Coach Wass.

There will be a football meeting for all boys planning to play football in the fall on Thursday, after school in the upper aud.

Any upcoming Junior and Senior students taking concurrent credit classes next year:
For College English Composition, Literature:   Must have an 18 or higher score on the English part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA         

For concurrent Trig, Stats, College Algebra, Chem II:   Must have a 23 or higher on the Math part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA

If these ACT requirements are not met, you need to take a COMPASS test at EWC.  Sign up sheets are in the Guidance Office.  The dates are May 20 and 21 after school.  If you are unable to make either of those dates, please contact EWC to set up a private appointment on another day.  There are test prep materials online.  The fee for the COMPASS is $15.00.  Please contact the Guidance Office or EWC if you have questions.

There will be a track awards banquet on Wednesday at Washington park.  Stop by Mr. Gamble’s room for information on what to bring.

There is no more student check out of books.  All books are due Friday May 23.  Fines need to be paid upon checkout.

Upcoming seniors:  Please see Kelly in the office for your locker selection before 5/22.
 
Thought for the day:  Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen.  Keep in the sunlight.  ---Benjamin Franklin

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/20/2008

Week 36 Day 169

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

Reminder:  Today at noon is the deadline for class officer sign-ups. 
Any upcoming Junior and Senior students taking concurrent credit classes next year:
For College English Composition, Literature:   Must have an 18 or higher score on the English part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA         

For concurrent Trig, Stats, College Algebra, Chem II:   Must have a 23 or higher on the Math part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA

If these ACT requirements are not met, you need to take a COMPASS test at EWC.  Sign up sheets are in the Guidance Office.  The dates are May 20 and 21 after school.  If you are unable to make either of those dates, please contact EWC to set up a private appointment on another day.  There are test prep materials online.  The fee for the COMPASS is $15.00.  Please contact the Guidance Office or EWC if you have questions.

Track Check In will be today after school.  There will be a track awards banquet on Wednesday at Washington park.  Stop by Mr. Gamble’s room for information on what to bring.

Upcoming seniors:  Please see Kelly in the office for your locker selection before 5/22.
 
Thought for the day:  He too serves a purpose who only stands and cheers.  –Henry Adams

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Monday, May 19, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/19/2008

Week 36 Day 168

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  Students ages 15 and up:  R & G Aircraft Service, along with Converse County Airport, has a need for workers on weekends and sporadically throughout the week in the summertime.  Duties include fueling airplanes, cleaning, maintenance on the property, painting, weed eating, etc.  Please contact Barb or Steve at 358-3527.  Pay ranges from $8-10 per hour depending on if you work for Conv. Co airport or R & G Aircraft.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18– There will be a dance from 9:00 - 11:30 PM for all High School students in the back gym of the rec center..  cost is $2.00 for underclassmen seniors are free.  11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!! 

Any upcoming Junior and Senior students taking concurrent credit classes next year:
For College English Composition, Literature:   Must have an 18 or higher score on the English part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA         

For concurrent Trig, Stats, College Algebra, Chem II:   Must have a 23 or higher on the Math part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA

If these ACT requirements are not met, you need to take a COMPASS test at EWC.  Sign up sheets are in the Guidance Office.  The dates are May 20 and 21 after school.  If you are unable to make either of those dates, please contact EWC to set up a private appointment on another day.  There are test prep materials online.  The fee for the COMPASS is $15.00.  Please contact the Guidance Office or EWC if you have questions.

 
Thought for the day:  A man is not finished when he is defeated.  He is finished when he quits.  ---Richard M. Nixon

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Friday, May 16, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/16/2008

Week 35 Day 167

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  Students ages 15 and up:  R & G Aircraft Service, along with Converse County Airport, has a need for workers on weekends and sporadically throughout the week in the summertime.  Duties include fueling airplanes, cleaning, maintenance on the property, painting, weed eating, etc.  Please contact Barb or Steve at 358-3527.  Pay ranges from $8-10 per hour depending on if you work for Conv. Co airport or R & G Aircraft.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18–  There will be a dance from 9:00 - 11:30 PM for all High School students in the back gym of the rec center..  cost is $2.00 for underclassmen seniors are free.  11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!! 

Any upcoming Junior and Senior students taking concurrent credit classes next year:
For College English Composition, Literature:   Must have an 18 or higher score on the English part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA         

For concurrent Trig, Stats, College Algebra, Chem II:   Must have a 23 or higher on the Math part of the ACT, and a 3.0 GPA

If these ACT requirements are not met, you need to take a COMPASS test at EWC.  Sign up sheets are in the Guidance Office.  The dates are May 20 and 21 after school.  If you are unable to make either of those dates, please contact EWC to set up a private appointment on another day.  There are test prep materials online.  The fee for the COMPASS is $15.00.  Please contact the Guidance Office or EWC if you have questions.

 
Thought for the day:  By compassion we make others’ misery our own, and so, by relieving them, we relieve ourselves also.  ---Thomas Browne

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Thursday, May 15, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/15/2008

Week 35 Day 166

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

EWC will buy back college books until school is out at EWC.

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

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.

Students:  Summer job openings continue to be listed on the bulletin board by Mr. Dutcher's office.  Newest one includes having a driver's license and working as a general laborer for Mr. Mark Nicol at CNM Plumbing.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  Students ages 15 and up:  R & G Aircraft Service, along with Converse County Airport, has a need for workers on weekends and sporadically throughout the week in the summertime.  Duties include fueling airplanes, cleaning, maintenance on the property, painting, weedeating, etc.  Please contact Barb or Steve at 358-3527.  Pay rangesfrom $8-10 per hour depending on if you work for Conv. Co airport or R & G Aircraft.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18–  There will be a dance from 9:00 - 11:30 PM for all High School students in the back gym of the rec center..  cost is $2.00 for underclassmen seniors are free.  11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!  

Thought for the day:  The very society of joy redoubles it, so that, while it lights upon my friend, it rebounds upon myself, and the brighter his candle burns, the more easily will it light mine.  ---Robert South

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Wedesday, May 14, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/14/2008

Week 35 Day 165

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

Any student who is planning on attending summer school please stop by the guidance office and pick up an application

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21. 

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.

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

Students:  Summer job openings continue to be listed on the bulletin board by Mr. Dutcher's office.  Newest one includes having a driver's license and working as a general laborer for Mr. Mark Nicol at CNM Plumbing.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18–  There will be a dance from 9:00 - 11:30 PM for all High School students in the back gym of the rec center..  cost is $2.00 for underclassmen seniors are free.  11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!  

Thought for the day:  To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.  ---John Churton Collins

2008

2nd Semester Finals Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st – Finals for English and Health

Thursday, May 22nd – As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Drivers Ed. (English and Health if 2 days are needed)

Friday, May 23rd – Makeup for Wednesday and Thursday finals

Tuesday, May 27^th--Finals for Math, Science and Social Studies, as needed for Tech Prep, Industrial Arts

Wednesday, May 28th – Math, Science and Social Studies if 2 days are needed (Makeup Finals for all areas)

Thursday, May 29th– (Early Out) Student Checkout Day

Checkout Sheets will be given to 1^st hour teachers on Thursday, May 29th.  If you are not planning on giving a final exam, make sure you have graded activities up to Thursday, May 29th.  If you give a final, you still could have additional assignments up to Thursday also.  Students will only be allowed to check out of classes during the hour they have the class.  It is also important to keep the students in the classroom for the entire hour on the days before Thursday May 29th. 

Locker Checkout last day (May 29th) after attendance1^st hour, release the students to their lockers.  After lockers are cleaned out, students will go to each of their teachers to have their sign out sheet completed. 

7^th hour teachers need to collect their checkout sheets and return to Kelly
Teachers keep track of fines and book fees....turn in to Bev
Prior checkout dates will need administrative approval
Grades will be withheld until all fines and fees are paid.
Students still in the building after 10:00 will need to stay in the commons
Checkout sheets will be given out Thursday and we may have request to have some students checkout before that day. 

***Students who meet the required percentage level to not take finals will have some snacks and games in the commons.  We will be handing out more information when the time gets closer…

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/13/2008

Week 35 Day 164

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

DHS Student Council is preparing for the upcoming Student Body Officer elections and student class officer elections.  The sign up sheet for student body is located in the office; the DEADLINE to sign up for Student Body Elections is Tuesday, May 13th.  No late sign ups will be accepted.  Student Body elections will be televised and voted on Thursday May 15th.  In order to run for Student Body President you must have served one year on student council.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21.  Freshmen receiving the open campus pass must have a parent signature on it.  If you want to turn in your unused open campus pass in trade for the free lunch please see Kelly in the office this week.  Students receiving the free lunch pass please see Kelly in the office this week for your lunch choice.

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.

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

Students:  Summer job openings continue to be listed on the bulletin board by Mr. Dutcher's office.  Newest one includes having a driver's license and working as a general laborer for Mr. Mark Nicol at CNM Plumbing.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18–  There will be a dance from 9:00 - 11:30 PM for all High School students in the back gym of the rec center..  cost is $2.00 for underclassmen seniors are free.  11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!  

Thought for the day:  The music that can deepest reach, and cure all ill, is cordial speech.  ---Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, May 12, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/12/2008

Week 35 Day 163

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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. 

All Freshmen interested in the Congressional Award program need to return their signed registration sheets to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the Rec center lobby.  Tryouts will be 5/21, 22, 23.

DHS Student Council is preparing for the upcoming Student Body Officer elections and student class officer elections.  The sign up sheet for student body is located in the office; the DEADLINE to sign up for Student Body Elections is Tuesday, May 13th.  No late sign ups will be accepted.  Student Body elections will be televised and voted on Thursday May 15th.  In order to run for Student Body President you must have served one year on student council.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21.  Freshmen receiving the open campus pass must have a parent signature on it.  If you want to turn in your unused open campus pass in trade for the free lunch please see Kelly in the office this week.  Students receiving the free lunch pass please see Kelly in the office this week for your lunch choice.

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.

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

Students:  Summer job openings continue to be listed on the bulletin board by Mr. Dutcher's office.  Newest one includes having a driver's license and working as a general laborer for Mr. Mark Nicol at CNM Plumbing.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18 from 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  open to all students
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!   Back gym in the rec center.

Thought for the day:  I celebrate myself, and sing myself, and what I assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging tome as good as belongs to you.  ---Wal

Friday, May 9, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/9/2008

Week 34 Day 162

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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!

All Freshmen interested in the Congressional Award program need to return their signed registration sheets to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

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

Registration for the June 10th ACT is due by Friday, May 9th.  Go to actstudent.org to register and look at test prep information.

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the high school commons area.

DHS Student Council is preparing for the upcoming Student Body Officer elections and student class officer elections.  The sign up sheet for student body is located in the office; the DEADLINE to sign up for Student Body Elections is Tuesday, May 13th.  No late sign ups will be accepted.  Student Body elections will be televised and voted on Thursday May 15th.  In order to run for Student Body President you must have served one year on student council.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

Any graduating seniors or college students with Masonic affiliation (DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, etc.) need to be aware that there are currently scholarship applications in the Guidance Office from the Grand Chapter of Wyoming Order of the Eastern Star.  Deadline is June 15th!

1. Football Players get shoe order forms and Camp forms to Becky Pexton ASAP

2. Coach Rhoades had two football jerseys taken out of the equipment room.  It is both the blue and the white jersey for number 61.  These jerseys’s can be returned with no questions asked plus a $25 reward.

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21.  Freshmen receiving the open campus pass must have a parent signature on it.  If you want to turn in your unused open campus pass in trade for the free lunch please see Kelly in the office this week.  Students receiving the free lunch pass please see Kelly in the office this week for your lunch choice.

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. 

Students:  Summer job openings continue to be listed on the bulletin board by Mr. Dutcher's office.  Newest one includes having a driver's license and working as a general laborer for Mr. Mark Nicol at CNM Plumbing.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Volleyball players who are selling raffle tickets need to have them all sold by the morning of May 10^th.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder senior sendoff 5/18 from 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  open to all students
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!   Back gym in the rec center.

Thought for the day:  The more you try to be interested in other people, the more you find out about yourself.  ---Thea Astley

Thursday, May 8, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/8/2008

Week 34 Day 161

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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!

All Freshmen interested in the Congressional Award program need to return their signed registration sheets to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

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

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

Registration for the June 10th ACT is due by Friday, May 9th.  Go to actstudent.org to register and look at test prep information.

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the high school commons area.

DHS Student Council is preparing for the upcoming Student Body Officer elections and student class officer elections.  The sign up sheet for student body is located in the office; the DEADLINE to sign up for Student Body Elections is Tuesday, May 13th.  No late sign ups will be accepted.  Student Body elections will be televised and voted on Thursday May 15th.  In order to run for Student Body President you must have served one year on student council.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

1. Football Players get shoe order forms and Camp forms to Becky Pexton ASAP

2. Coach Rhoades had two football jerseys taken out of the equipment room.  It is both the blue and the white jersey for number 61.  These jerseys’s can be returned with no questions asked plus a $25 reward.

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21.  Freshmen receiving the open campus pass must have a parent signature on it.  If you want to turn in your unused open campus pass in trade for the free lunch please see Kelly in the office this week.  Students receiving the free lunch pass please see Kelly in the office this week for your lunch choice.

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. 

ALL NATURAL HELPERS:
Please report to the fireplace in the Commons during BREAK on Thursday, May 8th, for a brief meeting.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Volleyball players who are selling raffle tickets need to have them all sold by the morning of May 10^th.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Reminder Senior sendoff 5/18 from 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  open to all students
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. Seniors Only!!   Back gym in the rec center.

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

Wednesday, April 7, 2008

BEARCNEWS

5/7/2008

Week 34 Day 160

Grades Due:   S2 Grades 5/30

                                                   
                   

Student Announcements

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!

All Freshmen interested in the Congressional Award program need to return their signed registration sheets to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

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

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

Students and Parents:  New financial aid/scholarship opportunities have just been listed on the DHS Guidance Office Wiki page.  Please contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions.

Several summer job opportunities have been posted on the bulletin board outside Officer Dutcher's room.  Check them out if you are wondering what to do this summer!

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.

Anyone interested in cheerleading sign-up in the guidance office—there will be a cheer meeting Tuesday, May 20^th, in the high school commons area.

DHS Student Council is preparing for the upcoming Student Body Officer elections and student class officer elections.  The sign up sheet for student body is located in the office; the DEADLINE to sign up for Student Body Elections is Tuesday, May 13th.  No late sign ups will be accepted.  Student Body elections will be televised and voted on Thursday May 15th.  In order to run for Student Body President you must have served one year on student council.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds.

Students interested in running for a student class office, sign up sheets are in the office.  Deadline for student class offices is Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - No late sign ups will be accepted.  Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st during class meetings.  Any questions please see Mrs. Seeds

1. Football Players get shoe order forms and Camp forms to Becky Pexton ASAP

2. Coach Rhoades had two football jerseys taken out of the equipment room.  It is both the blue and the white jersey for number 61.  These jersey's can be returned with no questions asked plus a $25 reward.

Freshman lunch incentive will be held on 5/21.  Freshmen receiving the open campus pass must have a parent signature on it.  If you want to turn in your unused open campus pass in trade for the free lunch please see Kelly in the office this week.  Students receiving the free lunch pass please see Kelly in the office this week for your lunch choice.

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. 

ALL NATURAL HELPERS:
Please report to the fireplace in the Commons during BREAK on Thursday, May 8th, for a brief meeting.

JOB POSSIBILITY:  Anyone going into the field of nursing:  an elderly lady needs a bit of extra help at her house. The wage would be around $8.00 per hour.  Contact Marilyn Caskey at 358-2451 if interested.

Volleyball players who are selling raffle tickets need to have them all sold by the morning of May 10^th.

Anyone interested in the Cadet program through the Fire Dept. please contact Kerry Shatto at Radio Shack or stop by the Fire Dept. You must be 16-18 years old.

Thought for the day:  Dreams have as much influence as actions.  Stephane Mallarme