Wednesday, December 10, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/10/08
WEEK 16 DAY 74

Grades Due:
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


Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak this Friday - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

If you are interested in ref-ing 5th & 6th Grade Basketball stop by the Rec Center Office to sign up.  Pay is $13 a game.

Student Council members remember to be working on the "BIG GIVE".  Class Money Holders please see Mrs. Seeds TODAY to pick up your money.  The deadline is Thursday, December 11 @ 4:00!  Remember this is the season for giving!

There will be an opportunity to take the ASVAB test on January 8th at 8:15 in the upper aud. Please stop in the guidance office to sign up.

FBLA:  Remember to pay your dues ($20) by Thursday or you will not be able to get your FBLA t-shirt this year. 

Students taking the ACT this Saturday:  Please report to the MEDIA CENTER at DHS no later than 7:45 a.m.  PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION!  Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.  No food/drink is permissible in the testing location.   Bring an approved calculator.  Pencils will be provided.  Eat a nutritious breakfast. 

Thought for the day:  The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.  ---Walter Bagehot

Monday, December 8, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/8/08
WEEK 16 DAY 72

Grades Due:
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


Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak this Friday - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 5th and 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

Seniors and Parents:  There will be a Family Fun Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Commons area.  Supper will be provided, compliments of EWC's Gear-Up program.  Topics covered will include the FAFSA, merit and need based scholarships, national and regional and state scholarships, new federal programs, etc.  There will also be door prizes and great give-aways.  Come for a FUN and INFORMATIVE evening at DHS in cooperation with EWC.  Please call the DHS Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions.

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

If you are interested in ref-ing 5th & 6th Grade Basketball stop by the Rec Center Office to sign up.  Pay is $13 a game.

FROM the DHS Guidance Office, especially for seniors and Parents:
Please be aware that the Guidance Office Wiki pages have been updated.  New scholarship information is posted and needs to be checked regularly.  This site can be accessed through the Student Start Page at www.ccsd1.k12.wy.us        Please contact the Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions or difficulty accessing this site.

SENIORS:  New Scholarship
The National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a $1,000 scholarship for any school, anywhere.  The deadline is January 1, 2009.  Criteria include:  possession of a current hunting license, and agreement to become a member of this federation at no cost.  See Guidance for the application packet!

Thought for the day:  Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.  ---Thomas Jefferson

Friday, December 5, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/8/08
WEEK 16 DAY 72

Grades Due:
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


Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak this Friday - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 5th and 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

Seniors and Parents:  There will be a Family Fun Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Commons area.  Supper will be provided, compliments of EWC's Gear-Up program.  Topics covered will include the FAFSA, merit and need based scholarships, national and regional and state scholarships, new federal programs, etc.  There will also be door prizes and great give-aways.  Come for a FUN and INFORMATIVE evening at DHS in cooperation with EWC.  Please call the DHS Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions.

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

If you are interested in ref-ing 5th & 6th Grade Basketball stop by the Rec Center Office to sign up.  Pay is $13 a game.

FROM the DHS Guidance Office, especially for seniors and Parents:
Please be aware that the Guidance Office Wiki pages have been updated.  New scholarship information is posted and needs to be checked regularly.  This site can be accessed through the Student Start Page at www.ccsd1.k12.wy.us        Please contact the Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions or difficulty accessing this site.

SENIORS:  New Scholarship
The National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a $1,000 scholarship for any school, anywhere.  The deadline is January 1, 2009.  Criteria include:  possession of a current hunting license, and agreement to become a member of this federation at no cost.  See Guidance for the application packet!

Thought for the day:  Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.  ---Thomas Jefferson

Thursday, December 4, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/4/08
WEEK 15 DAY 70

Grades Due:
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


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

One of our students has misplaced a book from the Public Library, entitled CHOSEN.  If anyone finds this book, please return it to either the main office or the Guidance Office.

Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak this Friday - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 5th and 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

Seniors and Parents:  There will be a Family Fun Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Commons area.  Supper will be provided, compliments of EWC's Gear-Up program.  Topics covered will include the FAFSA, merit and need based scholarships, national and regional and state scholarships, new federal programs, etc.  There will also be door prizes and great give-aways.  Come for a FUN and INFORMATIVE evening at DHS in cooperation with EWC.  Please call the DHS Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions.

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

Student Council meeting Thursday, December 4th during 5th hour in Mr. Sutphin's room.  Please see Mrs. Seeds if you are unable to attend.

Students:  Private 1st Class Marc Stinson will be here on Thursday, Dec. 4th, over the lunch hours in the Commons.  Please welcome him and get to know more about the Army!  He graduated from DHS last year!

If you are interested in ref-ing 5th & 6th Grade Basketball stop by the Rec Center Office to sign up.  Pay is $13 a game.

Students:  Please be aware of another ACT test prep resource called "March2Success".  This is a gift from the United States Army, and is designed to help students in grades 8-12 improve their skills in math, science, and English.  Take a better look at:  www.march2success.com

Thought for the day:  He loves his country best who strives to make it best.  ---Robert G Ingersoll

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/3/08
WEEK 15 DAY 69

Grades Due:
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


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

Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 5th and 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

Seniors and Parents:  There will be a Family Fun Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Commons area.  Supper will be provided, compliments of EWC's Gear-Up program.  Topics covered will include the FAFSA, merit and need based scholarships, national and regional and state scholarships, new federal programs, etc.  There will also be door prizes and great give-aways.  Come for a FUN and INFORMATIVE evening at DHS in cooperation with EWC.  Please call the DHS Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions.

Junior Class:  There will be a Prom Committee meeting Thursday, December 4th at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. McGahan's room.

DHS Dance Team Practice starts today, Wednesday, Dec. 3 @ DIS gym.

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

Students:  Private 1st Class Marc Stinson will be here on Thursday, Dec. 4th, over the lunch hours in the Commons.  Please welcome him and get to know more about the Army!  He graduated from DHS last year!

Thought for the day:  A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.  ---John F Kennedy

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 December 2008 14:01        

Monday, December 1, 2008

BEARCAT NEWS
12/1/08
WEEK 15 DAY 67

Grades Due:
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


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

Senior pictures for the yearbook are being accepted by Mr. Sieg.  Please turn in your senior pictures by December 12.

Jostens will be here on 12/2 during lunches to take any orders from seniors who have yet to order caps and gowns.  PLEASE be sure to meet with them if you have not ordered your cap and gown!!

A Casper College admissions counselor will be at DHS on Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 in the media center. She will be helping seniors complete the admission process to Casper College. To sign up for a time slot, please stop in the guidance office.

Yarn and Yak - come learn to knit or crochet and make great gifts or items to keep!  Sign up with Nurse Jean.  It will be held during Friday school in the Home Ec. Room Dec. 5th and 12th.   Supplies provided for learning or bring your own, if you already know how come join us!

Any student wishing to help Jill’s Dance School w/a dance recital please contact her at 358-0525.

Seniors and Parents:  There will be a Family Fun Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Commons area.  Supper will be provided, compliments of EWC's Gear-Up program.  Topics covered will include the FAFSA, merit and need based scholarships, national and regional and state scholarships, new federal programs, etc.  There will also be door prizes and great give-aways.  Come for a FUN and INFORMATIVE evening at DHS in cooperation with EWC.  Please call the DHS Guidance Office at 358-2975 if you have any questions.

Freshmen:  If you are interested in the Rocky Mountain Academic Talent Search, please let the Guidance Office know.

JUNIORS:  Discover Scholarships (10 at $30,000 each)…may be used for any type of post high school education or training, certification, licensing, 2 or 4-year trade and tech schools, or 2 and 4-year colleges.  Criteria include minimum GPA of 2.75 plus community service, leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.  Apply online at www.applyists.net DEADLINE:  Jan. 31

Seniors:
Northwest Community College, Powell, WY
Monday, December 1, 2008:  Scholarship Day….You do not need to be present to be eligible for scholarships; however, you do need to complete an online admission/scholarship application prior to Dec. 1.

Thought for the day:  The essence of being human is being able to direct your own life.  ---Stephen R Covey








First Semester Finals Schedule
2008

Monday, Dec. 15th– As needed finals in Fine Arts, PE, Health, Drivers Ed.

Tuesday, Dec. 16th– As needed finals in Tech Prep, Math, Science, English

Wednesday, Dec. 17th– As needed finals in Social Studies, Industrial Arts (Math, English, Science if 2 days are needed)

Thursday, Dec. 18th– Schedule Changes and work in the guidance area, finals makeup if needed

Friday, Dec. 19th– Makeup Finals