Friday, October 31, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/31/08

WEEK 10 DAY 49

                                                                                                                         

GRADES DUE:       Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                           

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08                   S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                       Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                     S2 Grades-5/29/09

                                                                                                              

Student Announcements

                                                                                                           

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

Students:  Please watch for elementary students trying to cross the streets after school while leaving the parking lot.  PLEASE slow down!!

 

For anyone who took the ASVAB there will be an interpretation meeting with Sgt. Peterson from The Wyoming Army National Guard on Friday, October 31st at 1:30 in the upper aud.

 

Support your DHS Bearcats!  During lunch today buy a button to show your support for our football team.  You can get our previously made styles for $2 or personalize it for $3.  Personalized orders will be taken today and delivered on Friday.

 

National Honor Society will meet Wednesday, 11/5, at 11:30 in the upper aud for election of officers.

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Any girls interested in playing basketball and want the team shoes, please see Dena Christiansen in the Activities office.

 

All freshman and non-fall sport people interested in wrestling—there will be an optional practice Monday, 11/3, after school in the wrestling room.

 

SENIORS:  Monday, November 3rd, during all lunches, a college representative from Northwest Community College in Powell, WY, will be in the Commons to answer any questions you may have.

 

Jostens will be here to take orders for graduation announcements on Tuesday November 4^th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

Thought for the day:  Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.  ---Confucius

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/29/08

WEEK 10 DAY 47

                                                                                                                         

GRADES DUE:       Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                           

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08                   S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                       Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                     S2 Grades-5/29/09

                                                                                                              

Student Announcements

                                                                                                           

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

The CAT TRACKS is having a photo contest.  Anyone interested will need to have entries in by October 31^st.  The theme is life at DHS.  The prize is a McDonald’s gift card.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY:   Two hours a day, cleaning the grooming room at Smylie Animal Clinic-$8.00/hr-Call Jenny Mittleider at 358-3231

 

For anyone who took the ASVAB there will be an interpretation meeting with Sgt. Peterson from The Wyoming Army National Guard on Friday, October 31st at 1:30 in the upper aud.

 

Any senior or junior who plans to take the December 13th ACT may sign up for an ACT prep sessions in the Guidance Office. ACT prep sessions are held in the media center during SSR time.   Seniors get first choice to sign up in the Guidance Office!  You must be signed up to participate.

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

FBLA will meet Thursday, October 30, at 7:45 a.m. in Ms. Cripps room.

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Any girls interested in playing basketball and want the team shoes, please see Dena Christiansen in the Activities office.

 

Any freshmen boys interested in playing basketball—there will be a meeting in Coach Barker’s room Thursday, 10/30, immediately after school.

 

Fun Club Announcement: We are going to be "Bleeding Blue" at the first round of play-offs this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. vs Rawlins!  Don't forget to wear BLUE!

 

The following student council members owe $20.00 for their council shirts ASAP!

October 28, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/28/08

WEEK 10 DAY 46

 

GRADES DUE:       Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                           

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08                   S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                       Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                     S2 Grades-5/29/09

                                                                                                              

Student Announcements

                                                                                                           

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

The CAT TRACKS is having a photo contest.  Anyone interested will need to have entries in by October 31^st.  The theme is life at DHS.  The prize is a McDonald’s gift card.

 

JOB, JOB, JOB  Two hours a day, cleaning the grooming room at Smylie Animal Clinic-$8.00/hr-Call Jenny Mittleider at 358-3231

 

For anyone who took the ASVAB there will be an interpretation meeting with Sgt. Peterson from The Wyoming Army National Guard on Friday, October 31st at 1:30 in the upper aud.

 

Any senior or junior who plans to take the December 13th ACT may sign up for an ACT prep sessions in the Guidance Office. ACT prep sessions are held in the media center during SSR time.   Seniors get first choice to sign up in the Guidance Office!  You must be signed up to participate.

 

Attention seniors!  Jostens will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m. in the aud to meet regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Juniors: There will be a Prom Committee meeting Wednesday, October 29th at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. McGahan's room.  Any juniors who signed up to sell pizzas please attend the meeting as well. 

 

Any girls interested in playing basketball and want the team shoes, please see Dena Christianson in the Activities office-Coach Heny

 

Thought for the day:  If the world’s a vale of tears, smile, till rainbows span it! ---Lucy Larcom

Friday, October 24, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/24/08

WEEK 9 DAY 43

 

GRADES DUE:       Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                           

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08                   S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                       Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                     S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

Student pictures are in.  Please come in and pick up your pictures before or after school or during lunch.  Please DO NOT come in during class time.  ThanksJ

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Student Council Members need to pick up your shirts from Mrs. Seeds before Friday, October 24th or the price goes up to $20.00 per shirt.  See Mrs. Seeds with questions!

 

Students taking the ACT this Saturday, Oct. 25th:

Please report to the Back Gym between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m.  Approved calculators are permitted.  Please, no food or drink in the testing room.  Bring a heavy coat since it could be a bit cool in the gym.  Eat a nutritious breakfast.  Please see Guidance if you have any questions.

 

Any senior or junior who plans to take the December 13th ACT may sign up for an ACT prep sessions in the Guidance Office. ACT prep sessions are held in the media center during SSR time.   Seniors get first choice to sign up in the Guidance Office!  You must be signed up to participate.

 

Attention seniors!  Jostens will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m. in the aud to meet regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

There is a signup sheet in the office for any student wishing to ride the Spirit Bus to Wheatland Friday, 10/24.  You must have a signed permission slip to get on the bus.

 

Thought for the day:  The eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us.  If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses, nor fine furniture.  –Benjamin Franklin

Thursday, October 23, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/23/08

WEEK 9 DAY 43

 

GRADES DUE:       Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                           

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08                   S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                       Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                     S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

Student pictures are in.  Please come in and pick up your pictures before or after school or during lunch.  Please DO NOT come in during class time.  ThanksJ

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Student Council Members need to pick up your shirts from Mrs. Seeds before Friday, October 24th or the price goes up to $20.00 per shirt.  See Mrs. Seeds with questions!

 

Students taking the ACT this Saturday, Oct. 25th:

Please report to the Back Gym between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m.  Approved calculators are permitted.  Please, no food or drink in the testing room.  Bring a heavy coat since it could be a bit cool in the gym.  Eat a nutritious breakfast.  Please see Guidance if you have any questions.

 

Attention seniors!  Jostens will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:  Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.  Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

There is a signup sheet in the office for any student wishing to ride the Spirit Bus to Wheatland Friday 10/24.  You must have a signed permission slip to get on the bus.

 

Thought for the day:  The only thing necessary for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.  ---Edmund Burke

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/22/08

WEEK 9 DAY 42

 

GRADES DUE:    Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                       

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08               S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                   Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                 S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

Student pictures are in.  Please come in and pick up your pictures before or after school or during lunch.  Please DO NOT come in during class time.  ThanksJ

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Student Council meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd during 4th hour.  Members are excused at 11:15 to get lunch then please report to Mr. Sutphin's room.  If you have any questions or conflicts please see Mrs. Seeds.

 

Student Council Members - The Father Hubbard's food drive is Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:00.  Please meet in the back parking lot at the County Library at 5:45.  Bring warm clothes!

 

Student Council Members need to pick up your shirts from Mrs. Seeds before Friday, October 24th or the price goes up to $20.00 per shirt.  See Mrs. Seeds with questions!

 

Students taking the ACT this Saturday, Oct. 25th:

Please report to the Back Gym between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.  Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m.  Approved calculators are permitted.  Please, no food or drink in the testing room.  Bring a heavy coat since it could be a bit cool in the gym.  Eat a nutritious breakfast.  Please see Guidance if you have any questions.

 

Attention seniors!  Josten’s will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet w/seniors regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:  Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.  Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

There is a signup sheet in the office for any student wishing to ride the Spirit Bus to Wheatland Friday 10/24.  You must have a signed permission slip to get on the bus.

 

Thought for the day:  We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.  ---Marcel Proust

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/21/08

WEEK 9 DAY 41

 

GRADES DUE:    Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                       

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08               S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                   Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                 S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Congratulations to the Bearcat Marching Band on their superior rating at State Marching Band Festival.

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

 

Student pictures are in.  Please come in and pick up your pictures before or after school or during lunch.  Please DO NOT come in during class time.  ThanksJ

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Attention seniors!  Josten’s will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet w/seniors regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

There will be mandatory Close Up parent meeting in the HS Commons on Tuesday 10/21 at 7:00 PM.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:  Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.  Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

There is a signup sheet in the office for any student wishing to ride the Spirit Bus to Wheatland Friday 10/24.  You must have a signed permission slip to get on the bus.

 

Thought for the day:  Neither smiles nor frowns, neither good intentions nor harsh words, are a substitute for strength.  –John F Kennedy

Monday, October 20, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/20/08

WEEK 9 DAY 40

 

GRADES DUE:    Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                       

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08               S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                   Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                 S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Attention seniors!  Josten’s will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet w/seniors regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

There will be mandatory Close Up parent meeting in the HS Commons on Tuesday 10/21 at 7:00 PM.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:

Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.

Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

The Fun Club is calling for a "White Out" at the game vs Buffalo this Friday night at 7:00.  Everyone wear WHITE to the game and show support for your Bearcats!

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Thought for the day:  Plans are nothing; planning is everything.  Dwight D Eisenhower

Friday, October 17, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/17/08

WEEK 8 DAY 39

 

GRADES DUE:    Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                       

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08               S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                   Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                 S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Attention seniors!  Josten’s will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet w/seniors regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

There will be mandatory Close Up parent meeting in the HS Commons on Tuesday 10/21 at 7:00 PM.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:

Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.

Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

The Fun Club is calling for a "White Out" at the game vs Buffalo this Friday night at 7:00.  Everyone wear WHITE to the game and show support for your Bearcats!

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP.  See Guidance!!!

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Thought for the day:  A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after awhile he knows something.  ---Wilson Mizner

Thursday, October 16, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/16/08

WEEK 8 DAY 38

 

GRADES DUE:    Q1 Grades-10/31/08                                       

                                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08               S1 Grades- 12/19/08

                                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09                   Q3 Grades-3/13/09

                                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09                 S2 Grades-5/29/09

 

Student Announcements

 

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

 

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

 

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up a picture packet from the office—payment is due when pictures are taken.

 

Attention Seniors!  Josten’s will be here 10/29 at 9:00 a.m.  in the aud to meet w/seniors regarding caps and gowns. 

 

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

 

There will be mandatory Close Up parent meeting in the HS Commons on Tuesday 10/21 at 7:00 PM.

 

STARR Scholarship from Michigan State University:

Only for Wyoming students!!  Full support (tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study, books, personal computer, and other items.  Deadline:  Dec 1, Applications available in guidance.

Representatives from MSU will be in Casper, WY, on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel.   Reservations need to be made by October 21.  Contact Ben Brown at 517-355-8332 or visit www.admissions.msu.edu/STARR.asp

 

The Fun Club is calling for a "White Out" at the game vs Buffalo this Friday night at 7:00.  Everyone wear WHITE to the game and show support for your Bearcats!

 

If you signed up to play on a High School Racquetball League, schedules are at the Rec Lobby Desk. 

 

Any senior interested in playing Division 1 or 2 sports at the collegiate level needs to be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse asap.  See Guidance!!!

 

Gear -Up is meeting this Thursday, October 16th during 7th hour in the upper aud.

 

A UW admissions rep will be here at DHS on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 1:00 for Early Admission Day. Stop in the Guidance Office and sign up for a 15 minute appointment. The admissions rep. will be in the media center to meet with students. You will need to bring a completed UW application, a transcript, and $40.00 for the application fee. 

 

Thought for the day:  A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after awhile he knows something.  ---Wilson Mizner

 

Thursday, October 9, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/9/08

WEEK 7 DAY 32

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Found:  Jump drive—check in office

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Juniors:  There is still room to take the PSAT test on Wednesday, Oct. 15…cost is $13.00, payable to DHS and turned in to the Guidance by the end of this week, preferably…

Juniors and Seniors:  If you would still like to sign up for the ASVAB test on Wednesday, Oct. 15, please do so in Guidance.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

A tutoring program is starting for all interested DHS students. Starting October 14th there will be a tutor available in the media center on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

REMINDER:  BEAT students who plan on volunteering to assist with the Special Olympics activities on Oct. 16 and 17 needs to have their permission slips returned to the Guidance Office ASAP!!!

National Honor Society members please meet Wednesday 10/8 in the upper aud at 11:30.

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  and of all glad words of prose or rhyme, the gladdest are,  “act while there yet is time.”  ---Franklin P Adams

*Homecoming 2008*

Thursday, October 9^th –
Volleyball Challenge - 4, 5 & 6 (DHS Rec Center)
Bonfire after Volleyball Games (DHS Parking lot)

Friday, October 10^th – Spirit Day
Royalty Crowning Ceremony @ 9:30 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Pep Assembly @ 10 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Parade @ 1:30 PM (Beginning @ DHS Student Parking Lot)
Football Game @ 7 PM
Dance after the Football Game - Midnight (DHS Back Gym)

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/8/08

WEEK 7 DAY 31

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Found:  Jump drive—check in office

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Juniors:  There is still room to take the PSAT test on Wednesday, Oct. 15…cost is $13.00, payable to DHS and turned in to the Guidance by the end of this

             week, preferably…

Juniors and Seniors:  If you would still like to sign up for the ASVAB test on Wednesday, Oct. 15, please do so in Guidance.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

REMINDER:  BEAT students who plan on volunteering to assist with the Special Olympics activities on Oct. 16 and 17 needs to have their permission slips returned to the Guidance Office ASAP!!!

SKILLS USA will meet Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the welding classroom.

National Honor Society members please meet Wednesday 10/8 in the upper aud at 11:30.

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  One can never pay in gratitude, one can only pay “in kind” somewhere else in life.  ---Anne Morrow Lindbergh

*Homecoming 2008*

Wednesday, October 8^th –
Movie Night @ 7:30 PM (DHS Back Parking Lot)

Thursday, October 9^th – Twin Day
CCSD #1 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
        - CCSD#1 Staff Wear Pink
Volleyball Challenge - 4, 5 & 6 (DHS Rec Center)
Bonfire after Volleyball Games (DHS Parking lot)

Friday, October 10^th – Spirit Day
Royalty Crowning Ceremony @ 9:30 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Pep Assembly @ 10 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Parade @ 1:30 PM (Beginning @ DHS Student Parking Lot)
Football Game @ 7 PM
Dance after the Football Game - Midnight (DHS Back Gym)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/7/08

WEEK 7 DAY 30

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Found:  Jump drive—check in office

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

REMINDER:  BEAT students who plan on volunteering to assist with the Special Olympics activities on Oct. 16 and 17 needs to have their permission slips returned to the Guidance Office ASAP!!!

National Honor Society members please meet Wednesday 10/8 in the upper aud at 11:30.

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.  ---Woodrow Wilson

*Homecoming 2008*

Tuesday, October 7^th –
Scavenger Hunt @ 7 PM (HS Commons)

Wednesday, October 8^th – Era Day
DHS Reading Day @ DPS
Movie Night @ 7:30 PM (DHS Back Parking Lot)

Thursday, October 9^th – Twin Day
CCSD #1 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
        - CCSD#1 Staff Wear Pink
Volleyball Challenge - 4, 5 & 6 (DHS Rec Center)
Bonfire after Volleyball Games (DHS Parking lot)

Friday, October 10^th – Spirit Day
Royalty Crowning Ceremony @ 9:30 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Pep Assembly @ 10 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Parade @ 1:30 PM (Beginning @ DHS Student Parking Lot)
Football Game @ 7 PM
Dance after the Football Game - Midnight (DHS Back Gym)

Monday, October 6, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/6/08

WEEK 7 DAY 29

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08         S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Found:  Jump drive—check in office

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

Junior Class is having a chili feed for the home football game this Friday to raise money for prom.  The suggested donation price is $5.00.  Please share this information with your family, and bring your appetites.  GO BEARCATS!

Special Olympics student volunteers:  Permission slips are due to the Guidance Office by Monday, Oct. 6.

National Honor Society members please meet Wednesday 10/8 in the upper aud at 11:30.

The bus for FBLA Fall Leadership Conference will leave at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.  The bus will return sometime between 4:45 and 5:30, depending on how long the awards ceremony lasts.  If you missed the meeting this week, you need to see Ms. Cripps sometime on Friday for a copy of the dress code and conference instructions.

Student Council Meeting Monday, October 6th during 5th hour in Mr. Sutphin's room.  Very important that all student council members attend!!

Student Council shirts are ready - shirts cost $15.00 each please pay Mrs. Seeds ASAP.

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  No limits are set to the ascent of man, and to each and everyone the highest stands open.  Here it is only your personal choice that decides.  ---Martin Buber

*Homecoming 2008*

Tuesday, October 7^th – Gender Swap Day
Voting for King and Queen - A, B & C Lunch
Scavenger Hunt @ 7 PM (HS Commons)

Wednesday, October 8^th – Era Day
DHS Reading Day @ DPS
Movie Night @ 7:30 PM (DHS Back Parking Lot)

Thursday, October 9^th – Twin Day
CCSD #1 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
        - CCSD#1 Staff Wear Pink
Volleyball Challenge - 4, 5 & 6 (DHS Rec Center)
Bonfire after Volleyball Games (DHS Parking lot)

Friday, October 10^th – Spirit Day
Royalty Crowning Ceremony @ 9:30 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Pep Assembly @ 10 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Parade @ 1:30 PM (Beginning @ DHS Student Parking Lot)
Football Game @ 7 PM
Dance after the Football Game - Midnight (DHS Back Gym)

Friday, October 3, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/3/08

WEEK 6 DAY 28

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

K2TV will be here on Friday at the Douglas Bearcats vs Lander Tigers football game.  They are looking for their "FAN OF THE WEEK".  Who ever is selected as the fan of the week will be featured on their news cast.  Please come to the game decked out as the biggest bearcat fan.

Please congratulate Richelle Hughes, Carolyn Smylie, Tricia Jensen, and Athena Cook for their participation in Destination Imagination Global Finals 2008 at the University of Tennessee this past May!

Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

Junior Class is having a chili feed for the home football game this Friday to raise money for prom.  The suggested donation price is $5.00.  Please share this information with your family, and bring your appetites.  GO BEARCATS!

Special Olympics student volunteers:  Permission slips are due to the Guidance Office by Monday, Oct. 6.

Council Meeting Monday, October 6th during 5th hour in Mr. Sutphin's room.  Very important that all student council members attend!!

Student Council shirts are ready - shirts cost $15.00 each please pay Mrs. Seeds ASAP.

Signs up for all Homecoming week activities will begin today during lunches - If you have any questions please see a student council member or talk to Mrs. Seeds.  Sign ups will continue through next week and will be located in Mrs. Seeds' room.

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Any Junior/Senior interested in attending Technology Day at the Eastern Wyoming College campus in Torrington on November 6th can go to the EWC website at ewc.wy.edu and register. If you have questions, stop in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim, we attain unity only through variety.  Differences must be integrated, not annihilated, nor absorbed.   ---Mary Parker Follett

*Homecoming 2008*

Monday, October 6^th – Hawaiian Day
Bicycle Poker Run @ 6 PM (DHS Back Parking Lot)
        Co-Sponsored by DHS Fun Club J

Tuesday, October 7^th – Gender Swap Day
Voting for King and Queen - A, B & C Lunch
Scavenger Hunt @ 7 PM (HS Commons)

Wednesday, October 8^th – Era Day
DHS Reading Day @ DPS
Movie Night @ 7:30 PM (DHS Back Parking Lot)

Thursday, October 9^th – Twin Day
CCSD #1 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
        - CCSD#1 Staff Wear Pink
Volleyball Challenge - 4, 5 & 6 (DHS Rec Center)
Bonfire after Volleyball Games (DHS Parking lot)

Friday, October 10^th – Spirit Day
Royalty Crowning Ceremony @ 9:30 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Pep Assembly @ 10 AM (DHS Auditorium)
Parade @ 1:30 PM (Beginning @ DHS Student Parking Lot)
Football Game @ 7 PM
Dance after the Football Game - Midnight (DHS Back Gym)

Thursday, October 2, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/2/08

WEEK 6 DAY 27

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

Junior Class is having a chili feed for the home football game this Friday to raise money for prom.  The suggested donation price is $5.00.  Please share this information with your family, and bring your appetites.  GO BEARCATS!

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Thought for the day:  The more the marble wastes, the more the statue grows.  ---Michelangelo Buonarroti

Thursday, October 2, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/2/08

WEEK 6 DAY 27

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

Junior Class is having a chili feed for the home football game this Friday to raise money for prom.  The suggested donation price is $5.00.  Please share this information with your family, and bring your appetites.  GO BEARCATS!

We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price!  The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536.  Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm.  The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you.  If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment.  Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10.  The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19^th, 2008.   If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.

Thought for the day:  The more the marble wastes, the more the statue grows.  ---Michelangelo Buonarroti

Wedensday, October 1, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS

10/1/08

WEEK 6 DAY 26

GRADES DUE:        Q1 Grades-10/31/08
                   Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
                   Q3 Midterms-2/5/09           Q3 Grades-3/13/09
                   Q4 Midterms-4/24/09          S2 Grades-5/29/09

Student Announcements

Congratulations to Douglas Bearcat Men Golfers for their state championship!!

Anyone interested in participated in Gear-Up please plan to attend a meeting on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 in the upper auditorium during lunches.

Seniors:  Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.

For B.E.A.T. students who volunteered to assist with Special Olympics:  There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, during your SSR time.  Those students will need to report to the upper aud.

Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.

Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB:  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery--------------For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out   more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE

PSAT:  Practice test for juniors for the SAT-----------------------------For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.

ACT:  Saturday, October 25th, back gym.

Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.

MENTORS:  Please meet in the upper aud (west side) during your respective SSR times on Wednesday, Oct. 1st.  This is to evaluate and plan.  Thank you!

The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.

Thought for the day:  If the things we believe are different than the things we do, there can no true happiness.  ---Dana Telford