Monday, September 14, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, SEPTEMEBER 14, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is an “A” DAY

 

The first dance is coming. It's almost here! 
So very exciting - the first of the year! 
On September 19th...we want you to come. 
From 8 to 11; let's have some fun! 
It's 12 dollars presale, 15 at the door.
By the end of the night, you'll be begging for more. 
You can go by yourself, or go as a pair!
Either way...we'll see you there!

(To be run september 7th-10^th)

 

Hey Damonte are your looking for an opportunity to volunteer? The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure needs lots of helpers. The race is October 4 at the GSR. Information how how to get involved and volunteer go to www.komennorthnv.org or call 775-355-7311.

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Come to this year’s first meeting of the Asian Club today at noon in room 108.  Learn about all things Asian: culture, cuisine, history, and more.  You do not need to be Asian to attend, but if you are, please come and share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.

 

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF LAW? THERE IS A POSITION OPEN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE A JUDICIAL INTERN AT THE WASHOE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION BUT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT FAMILY LAW AND WORK AROUND LAWYERS AND JUDGES. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SAMPLE THIS TYPE OF CAREER! FOR CONTACT INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE MS. AIKIN IN THE CAREER CENTER.  Run through 9/18

 

Damonte Ranch High School is looking to start a new chess club!  All who are interested should join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch is Mrs. Crowley's room: room 114.   Come make some new friends and have fun while improving your skills.

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Friday, September 11, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMEBER 11, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is a “B” DAY

 

The first dance is coming. It's almost here! 
So very exciting - the first of the year! 
On September 19th...we want you to come. 
From 8 to 11; let's have some fun! 
It's 12 dollars presale, 15 at the door.
By the end of the night, you'll be begging for more. 
You can go by yourself, or go as a pair!
Either way...we'll see you there!

(To be run september 7th-10^th)

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Come to this year’s first meeting of the Asian Club Monday at noon in room 108.  Learn about all things Asian: culture, cuisine, history, and more.  You do not need to be Asian to attend, but if you are, please come and share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.

 

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF LAW? THERE IS A POSITION OPEN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE A JUDICIAL INTERN AT THE WASHOE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION BUT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT FAMILY LAW AND WORK AROUND LAWYERS AND JUDGES. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SAMPLE THIS TYPE OF CAREER! FOR CONTACT INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE MS. AIKIN IN THE CAREER CENTER.

 

Damonte Ranch High School is looking to start a new chess club!  All who are interested should join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch is Mrs. Crowley's room: room 114.   Come make some new friends and have fun while improving your skills.

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, SEPTMEBER 10, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is aN “a” DAY

 

The first dance is coming. It's almost here! 
So very exciting - the first of the year! 
On September 19th...we want you to come. 
From 8 to 11; let's have some fun! 
It's 12 dollars presale, 15 at the door.
By the end of the night, you'll be begging for more. 
You can go by yourself, or go as a pair!
Either way...we'll see you there!

(To be run september 7th-10^th)

 

Damonte Ranch High School is looking to start a new chess club!  All who are interested should join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch is Mrs. Crowley's room: room 114.   Come make some new friends and have fun while improving your skills.

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

There will be a Black Student Union meeting for all interested students in room 211 at lunch on Thursday, Sept. 10.  Please come if you are interested in joining this group. Room 211 Thursday, September 10^th at lunch.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTMEBER 9, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is a “B” DAY

 

The first dance is coming. It's almost here! 
So very exciting - the first of the year! 
On September 19th...we want you to come. 
From 8 to 11; let's have some fun! 
It's 12 dollars presale, 15 at the door.
By the end of the night, you'll be begging for more. 
You can go by yourself, or go as a pair!
Either way...we'll see you there!

(To be run september 7th-10^th)

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

There will be a Black Student Union meeting for all interested students in room 211 at lunch on Thursday, Sept. 10.  Please come if you are interested in joining this group. Room 211 Thursday, September 10^th at lunch.

 

All girls interested in open gym for girls basketball, please see Coach Shepard room 144, Coach Schmidt in room 231 or coach Snyder in PE.  The first one will be held on Wednesday, September 9^th from 2:00-3:00.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, SEPTMEBER 8, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is aN “A” DAY

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

There will be a Black Student Union meeting for all interested students in room 211 at lunch on Thursday, Sept. 10.  Please come if you are interested in joining this group. Room 211 Thursday, September 10^th at lunch.

 

There will be a Mock Trial meeting for students interested in joining on Tuesday, September 8^th at lunch in room M-5.

 

All girls interested in open gym for girls basketball, please see Coach Shepard room 144, Coach Schmidt in room 231 or coach Snyder in PE.  The first one will be held on Wednesday, September 9^th from 2:00-3:00.

 

Coffee Fundraiser!

Ms. Daker’s CLS class is once again selling coffee, tea and hot Chocolate for $1.00. Stop by room 106 to order your coffee before school or throughout the day.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Friday, September 4, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, SEPTMEBER 4, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is a “b” DAY

 

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON Monday, September 7, 2015, in observance of Labor Day.

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

There will be a Black Student Union meeting for all interested students in room 211 at lunch on Thursday, Sept. 10.  Please come if you are interested in joining this group. Room 211 Thursday, September 10^th at lunch.

 

There will be a Mock Trial meeting for students interested in joining on Tuesday, September 8^th at lunch in room M-5.

 

All girls interested in open gym for girls basketball, please see Coach Shepard room 144, Coach Schmidt in room 231 or coach Snyder in PE.  The first one will be held on Wednesday, September 9^th from 2:00-3:00.

 

Coffee Fundraiser!

Ms. Daker’s CLS class is once again selling coffee, tea and hot Chocolate for $1.00. Stop by room 106 to order your coffee before school or throughout the day.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTMEBER 2, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is a “B” DAY

 

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON Monday, September 7, 2015, in observance of Labor Day.

 

Hey Class of 2016, who’s ready for a great senior year?! We have our first Senior class meeting coming up on Wednesday, September 2^nd in the theater, and we have some important information to go over! We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

Class of 2016, who’s ready for Senior Sunrise?  It will be held at the football stadium this Friday starting at 6 am.  Dress warm and bring blankets, as well as anything else that you’d like to do with your friends.  Food will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Run August 31-September 2

 

Attention sophomores!  There will be a class meeting tomorrow, September 3rd, in the Theatre during lunch!  We will be raffling off pizza at the end of the meeting.  We’ll see you there!   Run September 2:

 

 Boys that are not playing a fall sport, there are open gym workouts from after school to 5:15, Monday-Thursday. Hope to see you there!

 

Coffee Fundraiser!

Ms. Daker’s CLS class is once again selling coffee, tea and hot Chocolate for $1.00. Stop by room 106 to order your coffee before school or throughout the day.

 

Students – If you purchased a Student Activity Fee but it is not showing on your ID card, please take your receipt and your ID to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center to have your ID re-printed.  Please see the bookkeeper if you need a copy of your receipt.

 

Hola, amigos!  Hispanic Club invites all the students to its first meeting.  Hispanic Club is one of the most popular clubs of our school.  We will meet on Thursdays in Room 232, and you can always bring your lunch with you!  You will learn what activities the club did last year and we will plan for this year.  Cinco de Mayo, Valentine's Day, Halloween for local kids, clean-ups, charity for Christmas, a variety of fundraising events plus TRIPS to the Six Flags.... Would you like to participate?  Come and bring your friends to Room 232 on Thursday September 3, 2015.  We are so excited to see you there!

 

Boys soccer team plays McQueen on Wednesday.  JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm here at Damonte. Come out and support the soccer team.  Run through 9/2

 

Attention Seniors…. You need to take your Senior Portraits at the Life Touch studio located on Patriot to be included in the Yearbook!!! Contact them through lifetouch.com and make an appointment today!  Run through 9/3

The art club will be meeting every Thursday after school, in room 144, beginning Thursday, September 3^rd.

Seniors please come to the Career Center to receive your “off campus” sticker. Remember if you choose to stay on campus and use the library or Career Center you must sign in and stay.

 

Attention DRHS Mustangs if you did not receive your “activities” icon on your ID I hope to be able to reprint it prior to the first home game on September 3^rd and 4^th. If not you’ll need to provide proof by way of a receipt that you paid the fee.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015