Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Student Safety ~From the Corral   Damonte Ranch High School is committed to school safety.  If your student hears about a possible threat or impending school incident, please have them immediately report it to school administration to ensure school staff is aware of it.  Please tell your student to refrain from posting the information on social media, as this creates rumors and panic.  Remember, your student’s responsible actions can help keep students safe and they can remain anonymous.    The WCSD provides video surveillance on school campus’ as well as on each school bus to help keep students safe.          Schools are required to practice a monthly emergency drill.  The best way for students to help during an emergency is to be where they are expected to be and follow the emergency procedures they practice.  Monthly, DRHS practices one of the following drills:   ·         Fire Evacuation Drills teach students how to appropriately evacuate the building and where to report to. ·         A Code Yellow, securing perimeter doors, is utilized to prevent the occurrence of a major incident when conditions indicate a higher than normal threat level is present NEAR campus. ·         A Code Red lockdown is utilized when an actual crisis situation or impending threat has occurred on school campus (or across the street/near campus). ·         A Code Blue is utilized for a medical emergency.  A trained Code Blue team responds to medical emergencies. Students have already practiced a fire drill, earthquake drill, code red drill and a code blue drill this school year.  Safety is always our primary concern!

 

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “b” DAY

 

FALL BREAK – october 7-11, 2019

 

Hey there Mustangs-This year’s yearbook has been selling fast.  With only 200 left, you should get yours before they are sold out.  Go to Walsworth.com, bring money to the bookkeeper, or scan the barcodes on the posters with your phone’s camera and it’ll take you to the site. 

Yearbook-It’s Fire!

 

Hello, This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors.  Do you speak a world language other than English? Are you interested in taking the AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on October 16^th and the deadline to register is October 14^th.  Please come on Monday, September 30^th during lunch time, in room 234, for more information or email Mrs. Hernández at c.hernandezchavez@washoeschools.net.

 

Pre-SEASON WRESTLING PRACTICE will start on September 30.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3-4:30 pm, in the Wrestling Room.

 

Damonte Ranch will host an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB testing on Thursday October 3^rd, 2019. Sign up in the Career Center if you are interested.

 

There will be a meeting on Friday October 4^th at lunch in room 144 for students interested in becoming members of the National ART Honor Society. The nationally recognized organization provides opportunities to showcase your art skills, give back to the community, and practice leadership skills. Membership is open to students who have completed at least one year of art with a B or higher. Come to room 144 to find out more!

 

Monday, September 30, 2019

Student Safety ~From the Corral   Damonte Ranch High School is committed to school safety.  If your student hears about a possible threat or impending school incident, please have them immediately report it to school administration to ensure school staff is aware of it.  Please tell your student to refrain from posting the information on social media, as this creates rumors and panic.  Remember, your student’s responsible actions can help keep students safe and they can remain anonymous.    The WCSD provides video surveillance on school campus’ as well as on each school bus to help keep students safe.          Schools are required to practice a monthly emergency drill.  The best way for students to help during an emergency is to be where they are expected to be and follow the emergency procedures they practice.  Monthly, DRHS practices one of the following drills:   ·         Fire Evacuation Drills teach students how to appropriately evacuate the building and where to report to. ·         A Code Yellow, securing perimeter doors, is utilized to prevent the occurrence of a major incident when conditions indicate a higher than normal threat level is present NEAR campus. ·         A Code Red lockdown is utilized when an actual crisis situation or impending threat has occurred on school campus (or across the street/near campus). ·         A Code Blue is utilized for a medical emergency.  A trained Code Blue team responds to medical emergencies. Students have already practiced a fire drill, earthquake drill, code red drill and a code blue drill this school year.  Safety is always our primary concern!

 

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Hey there Mustangs-This year’s yearbook has been selling fast. With only 200 left, you should get yours before they are sold out. Go to Walsworth.com, bring money to the bookkeeper, or scan the barcodes on the posters with your phone’s camera and it’ll take you to the site. 

Yearbook-It’s Fire!

 

Hello, This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors.  Do you speak a world language other than English? Are you interested in taking the AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on October 16^th and the deadline to register is October 14^th.  Please come on Monday, September 30^th during lunch time, in room 234, for more information or email Mrs. Hernández at c.hernandezchavez@washoeschools.net.

 

Pre-SEASON WRESTLING PRACTICE will start on September 30.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3-4:30 pm, in the Wrestling Room.

 

Damonte Ranch will host an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB testing on Thursday October 3^rd, 2019. Sign up in the Career Center if you are interested.

 

There will be a meeting on Friday October 4^th at lunch in room 144 for students interested in becoming members of the National ART Honor Society. The nationally recognized organization provides opportunities to showcase your art skills, give back to the community, and practice leadership skills. Membership is open to students who have completed at least one year of art with a B or higher. Come to room 144 to find out more!

 

Friday, September 27, 2019

Student Safety ~From the Corral   Damonte Ranch High School is committed to school safety.  If your student hears about a possible threat or impending school incident, please have them immediately report it to school administration to ensure school staff is aware of it.  Please tell your student to refrain from posting the information on social media, as this creates rumors and panic.  Remember, your student’s responsible actions can help keep students safe and they can remain anonymous.    The WCSD provides video surveillance on school campus’ as well as on each school bus to help keep students safe.          Schools are required to practice a monthly emergency drill.  The best way for students to help during an emergency is to be where they are expected to be and follow the emergency procedures they practice.  Monthly, DRHS practices one of the following drills:   ·         Fire Evacuation Drills teach students how to appropriately evacuate the building and where to report to. ·         A Code Yellow, securing perimeter doors, is utilized to prevent the occurrence of a major incident when conditions indicate a higher than normal threat level is present NEAR campus. ·         A Code Red lockdown is utilized when an actual crisis situation or impending threat has occurred on school campus (or across the street/near campus). ·         A Code Blue is utilized for a medical emergency.  A trained Code Blue team responds to medical emergencies. Students have already practiced a fire drill, earthquake drill, code red drill and a code blue drill this school year.  Safety is always our primary concern!

 

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Thank you to those who have already come to see our first fall production, Men on Boats!  We have more performances Friday at 3:00 and 7:00, and Saturday at 7:00!  Come check out this refreshing and comical view of the historical adventure surrounding the mapping of "new lands and waters" of the American West . . . played entirely by young women!  Tickets available at the Box Office outside the theatre one hour before showtimes!

 

Hey there Mustangs-This year’s yearbook has been selling fast. With only 200 left, you should get yours before they are sold out. Go to Walsworth.com, bring money to the bookkeeper, or scan the barcodes on the posters with your phone’s camera and it’ll take you to the site. 

Yearbook-It’s Fire!

 

Hello, This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors.  Do you speak a world language other than English? Are you interested in taking the AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on October 16^th and the deadline to register is October 14^th.  Please come on Monday, September 30^th during lunch time, in room 234, for more information or email Mrs. Hernández at c.hernandezchavez@washoeschools.net.

 

Pre-SEASON WRESTLING PRACTICE will start on September 30.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3-4:30 pm, in the Wrestling Room.

 

 

There will be a meeting on Friday October 4^th at lunch in room 144 for students interested in becoming members of the National ART Honor Society. The nationally recognized organization provides opportunities to showcase your art skills, give back to the community, and practice leadership skills. Membership is open to students who have completed at least one year of art with a B or higher. Come to room 144 to find out more!

 

This Friday, September 27^th Grandma Thiede’s Mac and Cheese with a green side salad will be available for a $3 donation to the Foods program.  They sell out quick so make sure you get there at the beginning of lunch.  Again, that is Grandma Thiede’s Mac and Cheese with a green side salad Friday, September 27^th.

 

Do you drive to school and park your car on campus??

Parking passes for the 2019- 2020 school year are here.  All student drivers are required to have a parking permit to park at school. Parking permit applications can be picked up in the Corral.  They are $5 and must be displayed on the vehicle in the front windshield.  When turning in your application make sure to bring your driver’s license to provide for verification.  Students can park in the north and south parking lots.  There is no student parking in the staff parking lots or by the mobile classrooms including zero period or after school.  Cars parked in any other lot will be notified and asked to move their car immediately.  The deadline for purchasing your student parking permit is September 27th of this year.

Any cars parked on campus after September 27th that do not have a parking permit may be towed at the owner’s expense. 

 

Damonte Ranch will host an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB testing on Thursday October 3^rd, 2019. Sign up in the Career Center if you are interested.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Student Safety ~From the Corral   Damonte Ranch High School is committed to school safety.  If your student hears about a possible threat or impending school incident, please have them immediately report it to school administration to ensure school staff is aware of it.  Please tell your student to refrain from posting the information on social media, as this creates rumors and panic.  Remember, your student’s responsible actions can help keep students safe and they can remain anonymous.    The WCSD provides video surveillance on school campus’ as well as on each school bus to help keep students safe.          Schools are required to practice a monthly emergency drill.  The best way for students to help during an emergency is to be where they are expected to be and follow the emergency procedures they practice.  Monthly, DRHS practices one of the following drills:   ·         Fire Evacuation Drills teach students how to appropriately evacuate the building and where to report to. ·         A Code Yellow, securing perimeter doors, is utilized to prevent the occurrence of a major incident when conditions indicate a higher than normal threat level is present NEAR campus. ·         A Code Red lockdown is utilized when an actual crisis situation or impending threat has occurred on school campus (or across the street/near campus). ·         A Code Blue is utilized for a medical emergency.  A trained Code Blue team responds to medical emergencies. Students have already practiced a fire drill, earthquake drill, code red drill and a code blue drill this school year.  Safety is always our primary concern!

 

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Hello, This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors.  Do you speak a world language other than English? Are you interested in taking the AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on October 16^th and the deadline to register is October 14^th.  Please come on Monday, September 30^th during lunch time, in room 234, for more information or email Mrs. Hernández at c.hernandezchavez@washoeschools.net.

Pre-SEASON WRESTLING PRACTICE will start on September 30.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3-4:30 pm, in the Wrestling Room.

 

Our first fall production runs this week!  Men on Boats is a comedy about . . . some men . . . on boats . . . mapping the Colorado River back in the day.  Only there are no men and no boats!  The show has a terrific cast of young women playing all the pioneering men’s roles, and the ferocious river scenes are all physical comedy!  Come check it out Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00, Friday at 3:00 and 7:00, and Saturday again at 7:00.  Tickets are $8 for students and staff.  Don’t miss out on the first show of the year!

 

There will be a meeting on Friday October 4^th at lunch in room 144 for students interested in becoming members of the National ART Honor Society. The nationally recognized organization provides opportunities to showcase your art skills, give back to the community, and practice leadership skills. Membership is open to students who have completed at least one year of art with a B or higher. Come to room 144 to find out more!

 

Congratulations to the Navy JROTC mustang battalion drill, color guard, academic, and athletic teams for receiving a first, second and third place trophies in this last weekend’s district wide drill meet at North Valleys.  And congratulations to Kyle Starrett for receiving first and second place medals in the individual drill categories.  Good job on your hard work and dedication!

 

The Damonte Speech & Debate Team

competed at Wooster over homecoming weekend, with David Barrientos taking first place in senior Impromptu, third place in senior Lincoln Douglas Debate, and placing 4th top Lincoln Douglas Speaker.  Kaylee Nguyen placed first in novice Impromptu, and both she and her partner, Maranda Templeton, were in the top 10 senior Public Forum debate speakers.  

 

It's not too late to join our winning team!  We meet on Thursdays after school in Room 208.  

 

Future Business Leaders of America is having their first meeting this Thursday, Sept 26th during lunch in room 145.  All students are welcome to join!  This club can help you develop leadership skills, professional speaking, and of course most importantly make new friends!   Once again, the first meeting is this Thursday during lunch in room 145.  See Mrs. Kazarian if you have any questions.

 

Brrr!  It’s getting chilly out there!  Swing by the student store and pick up an awesome Damonte sweatshirt for only $25 and your own Mustang earband for $10 and rep your school while looking good!

 

Hola amigos: Hispanic Club will have our second meeting in Mrs. Gutiérrez’s room, 232, during lunch on Thursday, September 26.  If you are interested in participating in some fun and social activities, come and check us out! Bring your lunch and of course a new friend. ¡Hasta pronto! (from 9/23/19 through 9/26/19)

 

This Friday, September 27^th Grandma Thiede’s Mac and Cheese with a green side salad will be available for a $3 donation to the Foods program.  They sell out quick so make sure you get there at the beginning of lunch.  Again, that is Grandma Thiede’s Mac and Cheese with a green side salad Friday, September 27^th.

 

Do you drive to school and park your car on campus??

Parking passes for the 2019- 2020 school year are here.  All student drivers are required to have a parking permit to park at school. Parking permit applications can be picked up in the Corral.  They are $5 and must be displayed on the vehicle in the front windshield.  When turning in your application make sure to bring your driver’s license to provide for verification.  Students can park in the north and south parking lots.  There is no student parking in the staff parking lots or by the mobile classrooms including zero period or after school.  Cars parked in any other lot will be notified and asked to move their car immediately.  The deadline for purchasing your student parking permit is September 27th of this year.

Any cars parked on campus after September 27th that do not have a parking permit may be towed at the owner’s expense. 

 

Damonte Ranch will host an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB testing on Thursday October 3^rd, 2019. Sign up in the Career Center if you are interested.