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!
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