Tuesday, February 14, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON Monday, February 20, 2017, in observance of President’s Day.

 

Students & Staff:  Don’t miss the upcoming production of Hiroshima:  Crucible of Light, playing this week right here at Damonte Ranch PAC Drama.  This production incorporates history, mythology, puppetry, dance, and parody as it chronicles the work behind the first atomic bomb and its effect on all of humanity.  The play is at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and is also at 3:00 on Friday—stay after school with your friends to catch this moving production.  Tickets are available in advance from Mr. Hearn or Mrs. Kenyon, or available at the door—check out the posters in the main hall for more information!

 

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 2^nd-8^th 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/

 

Explore, wonder, and DISCOVER the excitement of prom!  Buy your pre-sold tickets February 21st-March 3rd for $45 in the counselor's hallway.  On the very first day of selling, Tuesday the 21st, there will be a line selling tickets for seniors ONLY.  This time ensures all seniors to have the opportunity to score their tickets ahead of time.  This will be the only day there will be a separate line for seniors!  Due to the capacity of the Discovery Museum, there will be a limited number of tickets being sold.  Tickets will only be sold to upperclassmen.  If you would like to bring a guest from another school you must fill out a guest pass which are found in the corral.  Guest passes are available until February 26 and are due no later 2:30pm.  Discover prom with us on March 4th!  (Run February 13 – 17)

 

This Friday, show off your guitar hero skills right outside the student store for just one dollar.  You can play or just watch your friends.  Also if you buy a Damonte Ranch High School Hat, hoodie, or backpack at the student store you will get one free game.  Remember, all student store proceeds benefit scholarships.  Remember this Friday in front of the student store, See you at the student store!   (Run 13-17)

Hey Lady Mustangs, softball tryouts are right around the corner.  Tryouts will begin Monday, February 27^th 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 17^th.

Email baby picture along with your students name to drhsbabypic@damonteranchhs.com

 

 

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 15, 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

 

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.

 

 

 Like Amazon? You could win a $100 card by taking a survey at www.studentvp.com/washoe.

 (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:  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 31^st

Hard copy of the application is in the Career Center or you can go to www.gncu.org

 

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.