Friday, April 21, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Northwest Invitational on April 15 had some amazing performances at the track and field met at McQueen which resulted in…

a Win for the Boys and Second place for the lady Mustangs!

 

·         Adonis Williams set the standard for the shot put in Nevada. His throw of 56 feet, 3 inches, is the best in the state so far this season.

·         Cassidy Osborne-Butler from Damonte won the girls shot (44-11.5) and discus)124-10).

·         Aric Turner Set two school school records,  9:33.8 in the 3000 Meters and 4:15.55 in the 1500 Meters           

·         Erin Moyer, Damonte Ranch senior, looked comfortable in winning the girls 3000 in 10:46.57 , setting a new School record by 22 seconds! She also set a new Personal record in the 1500/ 5:02.28

·         Carley Legenbauer is by far the fastest Freshman in the state with very impressive times in the 3000 and 1500 meters!

·         Bryson Toles, from Damonte, won the boys 200 in 22.37.

·         Colton McGuire from Damonte won the 300 hurdles in 42.20

·         Jacob Iveson a Senior at Damonte set a Personal best of 50.63 in the 400 meters and set a time that Qualified him for the Meet of Champions in a couple weeks.

·         Robby Garlock from Damonte won the boys long jump at 21-5.

 

·         Damonte won the boys team with 148.25 points, ahead of McQueen at 102.

McQueen won the girls team title with 98.5 points barely ahead of Damonte at 92.

 

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

 

Attention seniors!  Do you sing, dance, or have another special talent?  Show it off at the senior assembly!  Auditions will be held at lunch on Wednesday, April 19th and Friday, April 21st.  Sign up outside of Room 101 or with Ms. Kenyon in the office.  Performances can be up to 2 minutes long.  Now’s your time to shine and represent the Class of 2017!   Run Dates: 4/17 - 4/21 (day of)

 

Thursday, April 20, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Northwest Invitational on April 15 had some amazing performances at the track and field met at McQueen which resulted in…

a Win for the Boys and Second place for the lady Mustangs!

 

·         Adonis Williams set the standard for the shot put in Nevada. His throw of 56 feet, 3 inches, is the best in the state so far this season.

·         Cassidy Osborne-Butler from Damonte won the girls shot (44-11.5) and discus)124-10).

·         Aric Turner Set two school school records,  9:33.8 in the 3000 Meters and 4:15.55 in the 1500 Meters           

·         Erin Moyer, Damonte Ranch senior, looked comfortable in winning the girls 3000 in 10:46.57 , setting a new School record by 22 seconds! She also set a new Personal record in the 1500/ 5:02.28

·         Carley Legenbauer is by far the fastest Freshman in the state with very impressive times in the 3000 and 1500 meters!

·         Bryson Toles, from Damonte, won the boys 200 in 22.37.

·         Colton McGuire from Damonte won the 300 hurdles in 42.20

·         Jacob Iveson a Senior at Damonte set a Personal best of 50.63 in the 400 meters and set a time that Qualified him for the Meet of Champions in a couple weeks.

·         Robby Garlock from Damonte won the boys long jump at 21-5.

 

·         Damonte won the boys team with 148.25 points, ahead of McQueen at 102.

McQueen won the girls team title with 98.5 points barely ahead of Damonte at 92.

 

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

 

Attention seniors!  Do you sing, dance, or have another special talent?  Show it off at the senior assembly!  Auditions will be held at lunch on Wednesday, April 19th and Friday, April 21st.  Sign up outside of Room 101 or with Ms. Kenyon in the office.  Performances can be up to 2 minutes long.  Now’s your time to shine and represent the Class of 2017!   Run Dates: 4/17 - 4/21 (day of)

 

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Northwest Invitational on April 15 had some amazing performances at the track and field met at McQueen which resulted in…

a Win for the Boys and Second place for the lady Mustangs!

 

·         Adonis Williams set the standard for the shot put in Nevada. His throw of 56 feet, 3 inches, is the best in the state so far this season.

·         Cassidy Osborne-Butler from Damonte won the girls shot (44-11.5) and discus)124-10).

·         Aric Turner Set two school school records,  9:33.8 in the 3000 Meters and 4:15.55 in the 1500 Meters           

·         Erin Moyer, Damonte Ranch senior, looked comfortable in winning the girls 3000 in 10:46.57 , setting a new School record by 22 seconds! She also set a new Personal record in the 1500/ 5:02.28

·         Carley Legenbauer is by far the fastest Freshman in the state with very impressive times in the 3000 and 1500 meters!

·         Bryson Toles, from Damonte, won the boys 200 in 22.37.

·         Colton McGuire from Damonte won the 300 hurdles in 42.20

·         Jacob Iveson a Senior at Damonte set a Personal best of 50.63 in the 400 meters and set a time that Qualified him for the Meet of Champions in a couple weeks.

·         Robby Garlock from Damonte won the boys long jump at 21-5.

 

·         Damonte won the boys team with 148.25 points, ahead of McQueen at 102.

McQueen won the girls team title with 98.5 points barely ahead of Damonte at 92.

 

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

 

Attention seniors!  Do you sing, dance, or have another special talent?  Show it off at the senior assembly!  Auditions will be held at lunch on Wednesday, April 19th and Friday, April 21st.  Sign up outside of Room 101 or with Ms. Kenyon in the office.  Performances can be up to 2 minutes long.  Now’s your time to shine and represent the Class of 2017!   Run Dates: 4/17 - 4/21 (day of)

 

It’s here! It’s here!  Come out TODAY and get your lunch

from the Washoe Noshery Food Truck near the stadium.

Choose from hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon

cheeseburger or veggie burger!  Announcement for Wednesday, April 19, 2017

 

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Northwest Invitational on April 15 had some amazing performances at the track and field met at McQueen which resulted in…

a Win for the Boys and Second place for the lady Mustangs!

 

·         Adonis Williams set the standard for the shot put in Nevada. His throw of 56 feet, 3 inches, is the best in the state so far this season.

·         Cassidy Osborne-Butler from Damonte won the girls shot (44-11.5) and discus)124-10).

·         Aric Turner Set two school school records,  9:33.8 in the 3000 Meters and 4:15.55 in the 1500 Meters           

·         Erin Moyer, Damonte Ranch senior, looked comfortable in winning the girls 3000 in 10:46.57 , setting a new School record by 22 seconds! She also set a new Personal record in the 1500/ 5:02.28

·         Carley Legenbauer is by far the fastest Freshman in the state with very impressive times in the 3000 and 1500 meters!

·         Bryson Toles, from Damonte, won the boys 200 in 22.37.

·         Colton McGuire from Damonte won the 300 hurdles in 42.20

·         Jacob Iveson a Senior at Damonte set a Personal best of 50.63 in the 400 meters and set a time that Qualified him for the Meet of Champions in a couple weeks.

·         Robby Garlock from Damonte won the boys long jump at 21-5.

 

·         Damonte won the boys team with 148.25 points, ahead of McQueen at 102.

 

McQueen won the girls team title with 98.5 points barely ahead of Damonte at 92.

 

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

 

Attention seniors!  Do you sing, dance, or have another special talent?  Show it off at the senior assembly!  Auditions will be held at lunch on Wednesday, April 19th and Friday, April 21st.  Sign up outside of Room 101 or with Ms. Kenyon in the office.  Performances can be up to 2 minutes long.  Now’s your time to shine and represent the Class of 2017!   Run Dates: 4/17 - 4/21 (day of)

 

 

Come out WEDNESDAY and get a new type of school

breakfast and lunch from the Washoe Noshery Food Truck

near the stadium.  Breakfast will be French toast or a maple

bacon whole-grain donut.  Lunch will be burgers!  Choose

from a hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger or

veggie burger.  The Noshery will accept free/reduced, cash

or MySchoolBucks.  Announcement for April 17-18, 2017

 

Thursday, April 13, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

ATTENTION SENIORS-Are you interested in participating in your Graduation?  Music Tryouts will be Friday, April 14, at 4:15 in the Band Room.  Sign up at Mrs. Kenyon’s desk in the office.

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can  also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

The speech and debate team travelled to Douglas this last weekend to compete in the regional tournament. Congratulations to these students who may advance to Nationals:

Ryan Regier - National Qualifier Lincoln Douglas Debate, National Qualifier Informative Speaking, 5th place Congressional Debate

Jennifer Whitbeck - National Alternate Lincoln Douglas Debate, 6th place Congressional Debate

Kobe Kitson - National Alternate Original Oratory

Jade Whitbeck - 4th place Congressional Debate

If you're interested in joining the debate team, contact us at

damontedebate@gmail.com

 

Be sure to purchase your yearbook!  Prices go up again soon and they are selling out fast.  Don’t miss out on the memories in your 2016-2017 yearbook!  To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or go to the bookkeepers office to pay.

 

Come try delicious breakfast and lunch items from the Washoe Noshery Food Truck next Wednesday.  The truck will

accept free/reduced, cash or MySchoolBucks.  Prices are

$1.75 for breakfast, $2.85 for lunch, and $2.25 for a lunch

entrée.  Many a la carte items will be available for sale.

Breakfast will be French toast or a maple bacon whole-grain

donut.  Lunch will be burgers!  Choose from a hamburger,

cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger or veggie burger.  Announcement for April 10-14, 2017 (Daily)

 

Good news!  The week of April 10^th is Half Off Library Fines Week!!  If you have a late fee, come into the Library and pay half – we’ll delete the other half.  This applies to Library fines only – not textbooks.  It also only applies to late fines – not lost book fines.  This is a super easy and affordable way to get those pesky fines off your plate.  See you soon!  (Run until April 14)

 

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 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.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS-  (Please read twice per week)

 

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.

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Attention Mustangs who attended prom this year! If you bought photos from LifeTouch at the prom, they will be available to pick up in the counselor's hallway during lunch on April 11th and 12th. After that, photos will be available to pick up in room 101, during IC.  Please run on April 11^th and 12^th.

 

Which dinosaur has the widest vocabulary?  A thesaurus rex!  Now that we have your attention, remember to submit your writing whether it be poetry, short story, nonfiction, a song, a dramatic piece, artwork or photography to Hoof Notes.  Go online to HoofNotesdrhs@gmail.com or submit your work in the envelopes in the English classrooms, in the library or on the bulletin board by the theater.  You can  also drop off your submissions to Room 214.  Submit your work now for a chance to have it published and awarded.  We’ve moved our deadline to mid-May.  We need more entries to have a book this year! 

 

The speech and debate team travelled to Douglas this last weekend to compete in the regional tournament. Congratulations to these students who may advance to Nationals:

Ryan Regier - National Qualifier Lincoln Douglas Debate, National Qualifier Informative Speaking, 5th place Congressional Debate

Jennifer Whitbeck - National Alternate Lincoln Douglas Debate, 6th place Congressional Debate

Kobe Kitson - National Alternate Original Oratory

Jade Whitbeck - 4th place Congressional Debate

If you're interested in joining the debate team, contact us at

damontedebate@gmail.com

 

Be sure to purchase your yearbook!  Prices go up again soon and they are selling out fast.  Don’t miss out on the memories in your 2016-2017 yearbook!  To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or go to the bookkeepers office to pay.

 

Come try delicious breakfast and lunch items from the Washoe Noshery Food Truck next Wednesday.  The truck will

accept free/reduced, cash or MySchoolBucks.  Prices are

$1.75 for breakfast, $2.85 for lunch, and $2.25 for a lunch

entrée.  Many a la carte items will be available for sale.

Breakfast will be French toast or a maple bacon whole-grain

donut.  Lunch will be burgers!  Choose from a hamburger,

cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger or veggie burger.  Announcement for April 10-14, 2017 (Daily)

 

Good news!  The week of April 10^th is Half Off Library Fines Week!!  If you have a late fee, come into the Library and pay half – we’ll delete the other half.  This applies to Library fines only – not textbooks.  It also only applies to late fines – not lost book fines.  This is a super easy and affordable way to get those pesky fines off your plate.  See you soon!  (Run until April 14)

 

Attention Seniors- Interested in participating in your Graduation?  Music Tryouts will be Wednesday, April 12,

at 4:15 in the Band Room.  Sign up with Mrs. Kenyon in the office.

 

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 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.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS-  (Please read twice per week)

 

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.