Monday, March 2, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

Our Blood drive is Wednesday, March 4^th.  Don’t forget to pick up your pass to get out of class if you’ve scheduled an appointment.  You can get those at lunch in counselors’ hallway or from Mrs. Norton in room 226.  If you are giving blood, please be sure to eat a good dinner Tuesday night and a hearty breakfast on Wednesday morning.  It’s going to be a GREAT DAY!

A Return to Neverland Jr./Sr. Prom tickets are still on sale at lunch or you can buy them from the Bookkeeper.  The final day to buy tickets is Friday.  There will be no ticket sales at the door.  Guest Pass Applications are due to the Corral by Wednesday.  This week is Prom Spirit week. 

Monday – Return to Neverland- Dress in your most comfortable clothes just like Wendy, John, and Michael did when they returned to Neverland.

Tuesday- Lost Boys – Dress like when you were younger, when you didn’t want to grow up!

Wednesday- E vs. Visco day – Dress like your favorite trend. Either E or Visco

Thursday- Pirate Day – Dress like your favorite pirate:  Captain Hook

Friday- “Croc”odile Day - Wear your crocs and green

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 2 positions available for 2 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position One-Starting at 6:45 or 7:00 am

Position Two-Starting 7:00 am

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run through 3/6/20

 

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information form.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Friday, February 28, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

It's not too late to sign up for our blood drive on March 4th.  We will have a table set up at lunch in the counselor’s hallway.  If you have already signed up, please come by during lunch and get your hall pass and permission slip (if 16).  If lunch doesn't work, then stop by Mrs. Norton's room- 226.

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 2 positions available for 2 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position One-Starting at 6:45 or 7:00 am

Position Two-Starting 7:00 am

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run through 3/6/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.  (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Thursday, February 27, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

 

Attention Seniors—your panorama picture has been rescheduled for TODAY at lunch.  You will be released from your 5th period classes 5 minutes before the lunch bell to take your picture at the start of lunch.  If you would like to purchase the photo, please pick an order form from your English Teacher or from the front office.

 

this week we are celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week-  

Thursday- wear "rainbow" colors- we are inclusive.

Friday- wear blue and green- we are all a part of the "herd"

It's not too late to sign up for our blood drive on March 4th.  We will have a table set up at lunch in the counselor’s hallway.  If you have already signed up, please come by during lunch and get your hall pass and permission slip (if 16).  If lunch doesn't work, then stop by Mrs. Norton's room- 226.

The Damonte Speech & Debate Team had their last regular season tournament in Spring Creek this past weekend and cleaned up on awards:  

 

David Barrientos - 1st place Lincoln Douglas debate, 4th top LD speaker, 2nd place Senior Informative

Kaylee Nguyen - 5th place Senior Informative, 3rd place Public Forum debate, 2nd top PF speaker

Mathew Petersen - 3rd place Novice Storytelling

Maranda Templeton - 3rd place Novice Informative, 3rd place Public Forum debate

Marina Vallejo - 2nd place Novice Informative

 

Damonte Ranch TEAM for the season:

 

First Place Small Schools (based on size of team, not size of school)

Second Place Informative (against ALL other northern schools)

Second Place Impromptu (against ALL other northern schools)

 

Our next tournament is STATE in Las Vegas in March.  

 

If you are interested in learning more about Damonte's Speech & Debate team, email damontedebate@gmail.com

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 2 positions available for 2 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position One-Starting at 6:45 or 7:00 am

Position Two-Starting 7:00 am

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run through 3/6/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.  (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

 

Attention Seniors—your panorama picture has been rescheduled for this Thursday (tomorrow) at lunch.  You will be released from your 5th period classes 5 minutes before the lunch bell to take your picture at the start of lunch.  If you would like to purchase the photo, please pick an order form from your English Teacher or from the front office.

 

this week we are celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week-  

Wednesday- wear "pink"- and "come and sit by me"

Thursday- wear "rainbow" colors- we are inclusive.

Friday- wear blue and green- we are all a part of the "herd"

It's not too late to sign up for our blood drive on March 4th.  We will have a table set up at lunch in the counselor’s hallway.  If you have already signed up, please come by during lunch and get your hall pass and permission slip (if 16).  If lunch doesn't work, then stop by Mrs. Norton's room- 226.

The Damonte Speech & Debate Team had their last regular season tournament in Spring Creek this past weekend and cleaned up on awards:  

 

David Barrientos - 1st place Lincoln Douglas debate, 4th top LD speaker, 2nd place Senior Informative

Kaylee Nguyen - 5th place Senior Informative, 3rd place Public Forum debate, 2nd top PF speaker

Mathew Petersen - 3rd place Novice Storytelling

Maranda Templeton - 3rd place Novice Informative, 3rd place Public Forum debate

Marina Vallejo - 2nd place Novice Informative

 

Damonte Ranch TEAM for the season:

 

First Place Small Schools (based on size of team, not size of school)

Second Place Informative (against ALL other northern schools)

Second Place Impromptu (against ALL other northern schools)

 

Our next tournament is STATE in Las Vegas in March.  

 

If you are interested in learning more about Damonte's Speech & Debate team, email damontedebate@gmail.com

 

Need a new sweatshirt?  Maybe just a Rice Krispie Treat?  How about some Dippin Dots?  Swing by the student store at lunch and check out all of the awesome snacks, drinks and swag that we have for you!

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.  (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Run through 2/28/20)

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Monday, February 24, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

 

Congratulations to the girls ski team for qualifying as a team for the State championship that will take place Feb 26^th and 27^th and Mt. Rose.

Individual qualifiers for the boys were: Noah Kintchingham, Liam Littleton, Bennett McBain and Issac Goldman

 

we are celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week- 

To celebrate we will be having "Spirit dress up days" 

Wednesday- wear "pink"- and "come and sit by me"

Thursday- wear "rainbow" colors- we are inclusive.

Friday- wear blue and green- we are all a part of the "herd"

 

Need a new sweatshirt?  Maybe just a Rice Krispie Treat?  How about some Dippin Dots?  Swing by the student store at lunch and check out all of the awesome snacks, drinks and swag that we have for you!

 

ALL 11^TH Grade students will participate in the Nevada statewide ACT with Writing on Tuesday, February 25.     12^th Grade students who have not previously taken and received a valid score on the ACT with Writing will also participate.  Non-testing students are excused from school for the full day on February 25^th.  Regular bus schedules will be in effect for testing students.

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Jostens will be here today (February 24^th), delivering graduation announcement boxes, by the office, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon.  If you have not ordered your cap and gown and announcements, please order with Jostens during lunch.

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.

 

“We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Please announce starting February 18^th)

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Friday, February 21, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

 

Congratulations to the girls ski team for qualifying as a team for the State championship that will take place Feb 26^th and 27^th and Mt. Rose.

Individual qualifiers for the boys were: Noah Kintchingham, Liam Littleton, Bennett McBain and Issac Goldman

 

Next week we are celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week- 

To celebrate we will be having "Spirit dress up days" 

On Monday- wear "yellow" and say "yellow" to someone you don't know

 

Damonte Ranch JV and Varsity Cheer attended the USA Spirit National on February 14-15.  JV finished/tied for 6th in a very tough division that was only .50 points separating all 10 teams.  Varsity Cheer competed against 16 teams in their division on day 1 and qualified for day 2 by making the top 35% of the competing teams.  Varsity went into day two siting in 4th place and behind by .30 of a point.  The team rallied together to put on the best performance all season HIT a zero-deduction performance and added 2.5 points to their score.  Varsity Cheer has now won 1st place National Championship title for the third year in a row.  

 

Need a new sweatshirt?  Maybe just a Rice Krispie Treat?  How about some Dippin Dots?  Swing by the student store at lunch and check out all of the awesome snacks, drinks and swag that we have for you!

 

ALL 11^TH Grade students will participate in the Nevada statewide ACT with Writing on Tuesday, February 25.     12^th Grade students who have not previously taken and received a valid score on the ACT with Writing will also participate.  Non-testing students are excused from school for the full day on February 25^th.  Regular bus schedules will be in effect for testing students.

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Jostens will be here on Monday, February 24^th, delivering graduation announcement boxes, by the office, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon. If you have not ordered your cap and gown and announcements, please order with Jostens during lunch.

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.

 

“We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Please announce starting February 18^th)

 

 

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, February 22nd from 12-4 pm.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office. 

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.