Wednesday, March 9, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Attention seniors who would like to purchase the panoramic photo.  You can get an order form in the office, career center, or from Ms. Meyer in room 130.  Don’t miss out on the chance to have your senior class documented forever!

 

Jostens will be here, WeDNESday, March 15th, during lunch, set-up by the office, delivering graduation announcements.  Jostens will also accept graduation and class ring orders.  If you have any questions, please stop and see Jostens during lunch.

 

Attention Seniors who have applied and been accepted to TMCC. Damonte will host a 2^nd opportunity to take the Accuplacer Placement Test on Wednesday April 26^th starting at 2 PM. You will need to be in your seat by 1:40 PM as we will be begin promptly at 2 PM. Please stop by the Career Center to sign up and reserve your spot.

 

 

Konichiwa!  Asian Club is back!  We are meeting Wednesdays at lunch in Room 116.  Join us and get ready to unleash your inner Asian.

 

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/

 

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

 

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 31^st. 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.

 

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 attend Brown Elementary School stop by the Career Center to pick up a hard copy of the scholarship application. The deadline is Monday April 3^rd for one $500.00 award.

 

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.