DAMONTE
RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017
PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE
TODAY IS A “B” DAY
HEARING & VISION SCREENING FOR ALL 10TH
GRADERS is Thursday,
March 2nd. If you wear glasses,
please remember to bring them with you that day.
ACT TESTING-Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Juniors only, no school for non-testing students.
Attention Seniors who have applied and
been accepted to TMCC…Damonte is hosting
the Accuplacer testing Thursday, March 2nd starting at 2 pm. Please make sure to stop by the Career Center
to sign up. Limited to 24 students this
first testing.
Attention
Damonte! Prom is only a week away. If you would like to bring a guest from
another school or an underclassmen, you can find a guess pass in the corral. Today is the final day to turn in your guest
passes. They will not be accepted after
2:30 this afternoon. Tickets will be
sold at lunch until March 3rd for $50 in the counselor's hallway. Only a limited amount remain! See you on March 4th, from 8 to 11pm to
uncover the mystery of prom. Follow your
dreams and Discover Prom! (Air February 26)
Are
you attending the Prom? Ally’s Prom Closet is opening soon. This is an
organization that helps students with dresses, shoes, jewelry, and accessories.
If you need help with prom, see your counselor for more details.
ATTENTION
SENIORS who have been accepted to UNR…Please bring your acceptance letter to the Career
Center on Wednesday March 1st during lunch. Justin Bouldt, our UNR
rep., will be providing Port of Subs sandwiches and tee shirts to those
incoming UNR Freshmen. Also, there will be a representative from NevadaTeach to
answers question about the STEM teaching program at UNR.
KIDS
University at UNR is looking for high school volunteers to help us with camp
this summer! KIDS University is a 7-week summer camp for kids in 2nd-8th
grade that is held on the UNR campus each summer. We offer a variety of
educational classes in the mornings followed by recreational activities in the
afternoons. Camp dates will be June 12-July 28, 2017. Camp hours
are 7:30am-5:30pm. We ask that volunteers commit to at least 3 weeks
during the summer. Hours can be flexible.
Visit
this link for the KIDS U Junior Counselor application: http://kidsu.unr.edu/pdf/instructors/Jr%20Counselor%20Application%202017.pdf
Applications are due by 5pm on Monday,
April 24.
Junior counselor interviews will be
scheduled on Saturday, April 29.
Please
visit our website for more information about the KIDS University program.
http://kidsu.unr.edu/
Hey Lady
Mustangs, softball tryouts are
right around the corner. Tryouts will
begin Monday, February 27th at 3:30 pm. Start conditioning and getting ready for the
new season today. Be sure to register online for a
spring sport and have your updated physicals/health forms. Come out and have fun
playing softball and make memories that will last a lifetime! (Run until
Monday, February 27th.)
ATTENTION
SENIORS!!
The
following is information on how to submit your baby picture for the senior
video… The baby pictures is placed next to the student’s graduation picture in
the video. All pictures are due electronically only by March 17th.
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.
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SCHOLARSHIPS- (Please
read twice per week)
Seniors: The 2017 United Federal
Credit Union Scholarship program is now opened for applications. Deadline is
March 31st. Stop by the Career Center for an application or go to https://unitedfcu.com/scholarship.
***Please note that applicants must be active members of the
United Federal Credit Union to be eligible.
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
Attention Female Seniors who are interested in
the Sciences-check out the link below to apply for a $500.00 scholarship.
Soroptimist
International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open. Application Deadline is March 14th.
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 15th.
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 17th. 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 17th.
*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 18th. 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 22nd
Apply to:
ATTENTION SENIORS: Greater Nevada Credit Union has established a
total of 20 $2,000 scholarships to applicants who are members of Greater Nevada
or the child of a GN member.
DEADLINE: March 31st
Attention
Seniors who attended Pleasant Valley Elementary School- The PVES PTA
scholarship is now open and the deadline is April 4th. 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 14th.
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 15th.
Please go to NNWGA.org and click on Juniors. Scroll to the bottom and print out the
application. Also please see your coach.
