DAMONTE
RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE
TODAY IS AN “A” DAY
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON Monday, February 20, 2017, in observance of
President’s Day.
The
DRHS cheer teams travelled to Las Vegas this weekend for another successful
competition. Freshmen scored first place, JV scored second place, and Varsity
scored first place. Congratulations to all three teams for great results!!
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 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/
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 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.
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 21st so hurry! To purchase go to
yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.
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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#freenachos
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#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
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.
