Tuesday, January 31, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

We want to review the procedure all students should be following when feeling ill at school.  Students need to tell their teacher when they are feeling ill, and then report to the health office where they can call home as needed.  Students should not to call or text parents on their cell phones from class to pick them up.  Thank you.

 

All boys interested in playing golf this Spring there is a mandatory meeting in Coach Magrum’s room, 107, at lunch on Tuesday February 7^th.  Please see coach Magrum in 107 or coach Guzman in 119 if you have any questions. 

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

This past weekend, all three of the DRHS cheer teams traveled to California for a regional competition, and all three teams qualified for Nationals.  The Freshman cheer team scored first in their division, the JV cheer team scored second in their division, and the Varsity cheer team scored first in their division.  We are very proud of the performances of all three teams and all their hard work!  They will be competing this Saturday at Spanish Springs High School for a local competition, and they would love to have students come and support them!  The Freshman team competes at 1pm, JV competes at 1:30, and Varsity competes at 2:20.  Go Mustangs!

 

Attention everyone, please stop by the tables located outside the corral to pick up your lost and found items. Anything left at the end of the school day, Friday, February 3^rd, will be thrown out! Don’t miss out!

 

TMCC Community Education Driver’s Education class, which costs $99, fulfills the 30-hour classroom requirement. Parents are responsible for the 50 hours behind-the-wheel component. These classes fill quickly. If the class you want is full, look for another that has space available. Register now at http://bit.ly/TMCCDriversEd or call 829-9010.

 

Last weekend, our debate team traveled to Galena to compete in a tournament. Congratulations to:

Ryan Regier - 1st place speech, 3rd place debate, 1st place speaker points debate

Kobe Kitson - 2nd debate, 3rd place speaker points debate

Jade Whitbeck - 2nd place speaker points debate

Jennifer Whitbeck - 2nd place speech

David Barrientos - 4th place speech

Cannon Drew - 5th place speech

(Please run until Thursday, February 2^nd)

 

 

 

 

STUDENT VIEWPOINT SURVEY 2017-Take a survey at www.studentvp.com/washoe to win Beats Headphones or a $100 Amazon Gift Card!   (Run through Feb 14)

 

(hashtag) #freenachos

(hashtag)  #zerounexcused

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS-  (Please read twice per week)

 

ATTENTION SENIORS OF Italian decent (wholly/partially)

Scholarships are available in the following categories:

·       Academic Awards for high school seniors

·       Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for high school seniors for the summer of 2017

DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2017

http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply

 

Attention Female Seniors who are interested in the Sciences-check out the link below to apply for a $500.00 scholarship.

http://www.dronethusiast.com/drone-scholarship/

 

Soroptimist International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 14^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen Scholarship for $1,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 15^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Attention Seniors who attended Marvin Moss elementary school…the Marvin Moss PTA Scholarship is now open for you to apply. There are four $500.00 scholarships. Deadline is March 17^th. Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the application.

 

WEA-Washoe Education Association Scholarships are now open and the deadline is March 17^th.

*The Michael Landsberry Memorial scholarship for $1,000

*The Ernie Johnson Vocational Scholarship for $1,000

*The Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship for $1,000

*The Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship for $1,000

*The Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship for $2,000.

Please stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application(s)

 

P.E.O. Scholarships for High School Girls…The P.E.O. sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization.  The Nevada Chapter will be awarding three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each.  Deadline is March 18^th.  Stop by the Career Center for more information and a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Nevada Jiffy Lube Teen Drive Scholarship Program is still accepting applications.  $3,000 Overall Scholarship Award

Deadline is March 22^nd

Apply to:

http://www.yourturn2apply.com/nevada.htm

 

Attention Seniors who attended Pleasant Valley Elementary School- The PVES PTA scholarship is now open and the deadline is April 4^th. Stop by the Career Center to get a hard copy of the scholarship.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- DDES PTA is offering two $500.00 scholarships. Deadline is April 14^th. Stop by the Career Center to pick up a hard copy of the application.

 

Northern Nevada Women’s Golf Association scholarship for up to $2,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is April 15^th. Please go to NNWGA.org and click on Juniors.  Scroll to the bottom and print out the application.  Also please see your coach.