February 26,2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “A” DaY

Next week there is HSPE testing on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, March 3^rd-6^th, for 10th graders and any Junior or Senior who hasn't passed these proficiencies.  That means 8 am Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for testers and a delayed start Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for everyone else.  Class begins at 11:15 because of testing on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  Wednesday, March 5^th, is the writing proficiency for any junior or senior who hasn't already passed.  Looks like its testing week!  Eat a good breakfast and come prepared to succeed!

The Student Store is open daily during lunch and is now open after school every day except for Wednesdays.

If you thought the staff play was funny, prepare yourself for Mr. Mustang!  This male beauty pageant is full of mighty mustangs and laughs! It will happen THIS Friday at 8 p.m. in the theater, with a bake sale and a photo booth. Tickets are $9 right now in the counselor’s hallway at lunch or $12 at the door! See you there! 

Is law in your future?  If the law and civil rights appeals to you, and if you’d like a shot being part of a team that will argue before the Nevada Supreme Court this spring, then come to Room 108 after school this Thursday and learn about Law Day in Nevada 2014.

Do you like Starbucks?  Well, you are in luck because Damonte Ranch BSU will be raffling off two $25 Starbucks gift cards and a Starbucks gift bag.  Tickets are $1 each and will be sold during lunch.

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students through March 7. The results will be used to better understand student needs and incorporate the results into our cafeteria offerings.  You will be asked to complete this survey in the Career Center during your up-coming Course Registration.  Bring your survey receipt to the cafeteria and you will receive a free Nutri-Grain Bar for participating in the survey.  One randomly chosen participant will receive a 7” Kindle Fire HDX.  The direct link to the survey is:  www.studentvp.com/washoe.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Attention Seniors-The Rotary Club will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.  This scholarship is only opened to Damonte and Manogue students. There is an additional opportunity to go on and compete for a $2,500.  Please stop the Career Center to pick up the application.

 ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are two scholarships opportunities for you.  There is also the Michael Landsberry Scholarship for any student who attended Sparks Middle School.  Another scholarship is available for seniors of Hispanic descent who are interested in pursuing a career in education.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

To apply for a Tony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship you must have a GPA of 2.5.  Please stop by the Career Center to pick up your application.  Deadline is March 7^th.

Attention any seniors who attended Marvin Moss Elementary School…the Moss PTA is offering four $500 scholarships.  Please stop by the Career Center for the application.  Deadline is March 28^th.

A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch High School during spring break. This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $94. Classes will be Monday-Thursday, April 7-10, from 8 am to 3:30 pm.  Please call 829-9010 to register.

February 24, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “A” DaY

Mustangs! Do you like Princes? How about male beauty pageants? Well come on down to Mr. Mustang THIS Friday in the theater at 8 p.m.!  Tickets are $9 right now in the counselor’s hallway at lunch or $12 at the door!   Don't miss out on Mr. Mustang and the awesome bake sale!!

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students through March 7. The results will be used to better understand student needs and incorporate the results into our cafeteria offerings.  You will be asked to complete this survey in the Career Center during your up-coming Course Registration.  Bring your survey receipt to the cafeteria and you will receive a free Nutri-Grain Bar for participating in the survey.  One randomly chosen participant will receive a 7” Kindle Fire HDX.  The direct link to the survey is:  www.studentvp.com/washoe.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Attention Seniors-The Rotary Club will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.  This scholarship is only opened to Damonte and Manogue students. There is an additional opportunity to go on and compete for a $2,500.  Please stop the Career Center to pick up the application.

 ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are two scholarships opportunities for you.  There is also the Michael Landsberry Scholarship for any student who attended Sparks Middle School.  Another scholarship is available for seniors of Hispanic descent who are interested in pursuing a career in education.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

To apply for a Tony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship you must have a GPA of 2.5.  Please stop by the Career Center to pick up your application.  Deadline is March 7^th.

Attention any seniors who attended Marvin Moss Elementary School…the Moss PTA is offering four $500 scholarships.  Please stop by the Career Center for the application.  Deadline is March 28^th.

A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch High School during spring break. This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $94. Classes will be Monday-Thursday, April 7-10, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Please call 829-9010 to register.

February 21, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “b” DaY

Students and Teachers!  The annual Talent Show is TONIGHT in the Theatre!  Admission is $8 at the door for everyone, and your ticket includes one entry into a raffle held at the end of the evening for many prizes!  The Talent Show is always one of the most popular events on campus, and you won’t want to miss the terrific show we’ve got lined up this year.  Make sure you get the seat you want and show up early!  Tickets go on sale in the DRHS box office at 6:00 and the doors to the theatre open at 6:30.  All proceeds benefit the Drama Program, so come soak up the entertainment and support the arts at the same time! 

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students. The results will be used to better understand student needs and incorporate the results into our cafeteria offerings.  You will be asked to complete this survey in the Career Center during your up-coming Course Registration.  Bring your survey receipt to the cafeteria and you will receive a free Nutri-Grain Bar for participating in the survey.  One randomly chosen participant will receive a 7” Kindle Fire HDX.  The direct link to the survey is:  www.studentvp.com/washoe.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Track & Field Pre-Season Workouts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm-4:30 pm.  Meet at the Track.

If you have any questions, please see Coach Harrison, Coach Alian or Coach Woo.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are two scholarships opportunities for you.  There is also the Michael Landsberry Scholarship for any student who attended Sparks Middle School.  Another scholarship is available for seniors of Hispanic descent who are interested in pursuing a career in education.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

To apply for a Tony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship you must have a GPA of 2.5.  Please stop by the Career Center to pick up your application.  Deadline is March 7^th.

Attention any seniors who attended Marvin Moss Elementary School…the Moss PTA is offering four $500 scholarships.  Please stop by the Career Center for the application.  Deadline is March 28^th.

A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch High School during spring break. This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $94. Classes will be Monday-Thursday, April 7-10, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Please call 829-9010 to register.

February 20, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “a” DaY

Hey, Seniors!  If you haven’t submitted your “senior quote” for the yearbook, please do it now.  If we don’t have it by noon Thursday, your quote won’t make it into the yearbook.  So when you have a moment, please write down something profound so we can include it in the yearbook.  Then just drop it in the box marked “Senior Quotes” in the counseling office.

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students. The results will be used to better understand student needs and incorporate the results into our cafeteria offerings.  You will be asked to complete this survey in the Career Center during your up-coming Course Registration.  Bring your survey receipt to the cafeteria and you will receive a free Nutri-Grain Bar for participating in the survey.  One randomly chosen participant will receive a 7” Kindle Fire HDX.  The direct link to the survey is:  www.studentvp.com/washoe.

BSU is having a meeting on Thursday during IC in the Career Center.   Everyone is welcome!  Please attend during IC on Thursday, February 20 in the Career Center.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Track & Field Pre-Season Workouts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm-4:30 pm.  Meet at the Track.

If you have any questions, please see Coach Harrison, Coach Alian or Coach Woo.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are four scholarships opportunities for you.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

To apply for a Tony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship you must have a GPA of 2.5.  Please stop by the Career Center to pick up your application.  Deadline is March 7^th.

Attention any seniors who attended Marvin Moss Elementary School…the Moss PTA is offering four $500 scholarships.  Please stop by the Career Center for the application.  Deadline is March 28^th.

February 19, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

BSU is having a meeting on Thursday during IC in the Career Center.   Everyone is welcome!  Please attend during IC on Thursday, February 20 in the Career Center.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Track & Field Pre-Season Workouts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm-4:30 pm.  Meet at the Track.

If you have any questions, please see Coach Harrison, Coach Alian or Coach Woo.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are four scholarships opportunities for you.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

February 18, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “a” DaY

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Track & Field Pre-Season Workouts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm-4:30 pm.  Meet at the Track.

If you have any questions, please see Coach Harrison, Coach Alian or Coach Woo.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are four scholarships opportunities for you.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

February 14, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

There will be no school on Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

Hola amigos:  Battle of the sexes cupcakes are here and Hispanic club will be selling pink cupcakes for the girls and blue cupcakes for the boys for $1.00 each.  The gender that buys the most cupcakes today and tomorrow Friday during lunch in front of the Career Center will win 2 extra spirit points!  Go for it Mustangs!!!

The Damonte Ranch Orchestras will be selling baked goods in the counselors' hallway at lunch on today to raise money for their upcoming trip to UC: Davis.  Please support our wonderful Mustang Musicians by buying these delicious Valentine's Day treats!

The International Club will meet today at lunch in room 232.  See you there!

The Literary Club is meeting today at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  If you plan to participate, you must be at this meeting.  Remember, Friday, lunch, room 214!

The Literary Club is looking for writers!  We still need many poems, short stories, art work, photography, personal narratives and more.  Get a submission form from your English class, fill it out and drop it in the envelope, we’ll do the rest.  The end of March is the last month to submit any pieces of writing, so do it now. 

Do you love the Tumblr/Twitter Valentine’S day cards? They will be sold during lunch this whole week in the counselor’s hall for 50 cents, each one to comes with chocolate and they will delivered personally to the person of your choice, whether it be your girlfriend or boyfriend, close friends, or even you favorite teachers on Valentine’s day, get them before they're gone.

Track & Field Pre-Season Workouts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm-4:30 pm.  Meet at the Track.

If you have any questions, please see Coach Harrison, Coach Alian or Coach Woo.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are four scholarships opportunities for you.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.