Friday, March 6, 2015

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

Our final performances of “Julia Caesar” run today at 3:00 and 7:00—all seats only $5—come check it out!  (Run Friday)

Jostens will be here Wednesday, March 11^th, during lunch, by the office, delivering graduation announcement boxes.  Jostens will also accept class ring and graduation orders at this time.

Attention Volleyball players:  open gyms will start next week in the big gym!  They will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm – 5pm beginning March 10 thru the end of the school year.  For more info check the volleyball website or see Coach Wallace in the bookkeeper’s office.

Seniors if you are planning on attending TMCC, the Career Center is hosting the second TMCC Accuplacer testing on Wednesday, March 11^th at 1:15 pm. Please stop by the Career Center and sign up to reserve your seat. Plan on testing for two hours.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

                                                              

Thursday, March 5, 2015

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “a” DaY

Jostens will be here Wednesday, March 11^th, during lunch, by the office, delivering graduation announcement boxes.  Jostens will also accept class ring and graduation orders at this time.

Thank you to everyone who came last night to Opening Night of “Julia Caesar!”  We have another show tonight at 7:00, and then two shows on Friday, at 3:00 and 7:00.  All seats are just $5 at the door!  Don’t miss it!    (run Thursday)   

Seniors if you are planning on attending TMCC, the Career Center is hosting the second TMCC Accuplacer testing on Wednesday, March 11^th at 1:15 pm. Please stop by the Career Center and sign up to reserve your seat. Plan on testing for two hours.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

                                                              

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

HSPE

High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) are scheduled for March 2^nd  -5^th, and will begin at 8:00 a.m. on each day. The HSPE will be offered in Math, Reading, Writing & Science to any 11th & 12th grade students who have not already passed. Rosters and testing rooms will be posted Wednesday outside the counseling office.

·       Wednesday, March 4^th -- Writing

·       Thursday, March 5^th  – SCIENCE  (3hr Delayed Start/Classes begin at 11:15)

All 10^th graders will be taking the End of Course Exam in Science on Thursday, March 5^th from 8-11:15. Room assignments will be posted outside the counseling office on Friday.

3hr delay is only for 9^th graders and any 11^th and 12^th graders that have passed the science proficiency exam. All 10^th graders are required to be here to test.

Seniors if you are planning on attending TMCC, the Career Center is hosting the second TMCC Accuplacer testing on Wednesday, March 11^th at 1:15 pm. Please stop by the Career Center and sign up to reserve your seat. Plan on testing for two hours.

Attention students during the week of March 2^nd through March 6^th the library will be closed all day for testing.  This also includes lunch and I.C.  Please return or renew your books before or after school.  You will not be allowed in the library during testing.  Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Girls Basketball Banquet is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.  Varsity and JV bring a dessert, Freshmen bring drinks.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 231.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

                                                              

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is aN “a” DaY

HSPE

High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) are scheduled for March 2^nd  -5^th, and will begin at 8:00 a.m. on each day. The HSPE will be offered in Math, Reading, Writing & Science to any 11th & 12th grade students who have not already passed. Rosters and testing rooms will be posted Wednesday outside the counseling office.

·       Monday, March 2^nd   – MATH 

·       Tuesday, March 3^rd   – READING

·       Wednesday, March 4^th -- Writing

·       Thursday, March 5^th  – SCIENCE  (3hr Delayed Start/Classes begin at 11:15)

Sophomores:

All 10^th graders will be taking the End of Course Exam in Science on Thursday, March 5^th from 8-11:15. Room assignments will be posted outside the counseling office on Friday.

3hr delay is only for 9^th graders and any 11^th and 12^th graders that have passed the science proficiency exam. All 10^th graders are required to be here to test.

Attention students during the week of March 2^nd through March 6^th the library will be closed all day for testing.  This also includes lunch and I.C.  Please return or renew your books before or after school.  You will not be allowed in the library during testing.  Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Girls Basketball Banquet is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.  Varsity and JV bring a dessert, Freshmen bring drinks.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 231.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

                                                              

Friday, February 27, 2014

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is an “A” DaY

Attention students during the week of March 2^nd through March 6^th the library will be closed all day for testing.  This also includes lunch and I.C.  Please return or renew your books before or after school.  You will not be allowed in the library during testing.  Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Girls Basketball Banquet is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.  Varsity and JV bring a dessert, Freshmen bring drinks.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 231.

The Literary Club is meeting on Friday of this week in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Members, please bring your lunch and be on time.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

Seniors:  Don’t forget -  The deadline is February 27 for baby pictures for the senior video.  The correct email for the baby picture submission is:  drhsbabypic@damonteranchhs.com

Only digital versions of pictures will be accepted.  Parents can make a picture digital at Walmart for about $5.00

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Run Friday 2/27-

Do you want some yummy pancakes? Do you want to support the freshman class? Every Monday before school the Freshman Class will be selling pancakes for $2 a plate! Come and enjoy!

Damonte students, as we roll into spring I’d like to give you the latest testing update:

·       High school proficiency exams are the first week of March.  The 2^nd-5^th.  Testing starts at 8am.  Math, Reading, Science and Writing tests are being given to 11^th and 12^th grade students who have not already passed.  Look outside the counselors’ office for your name and testing room number.

·       On Thursday March 5^th of the same week, there is a 3 hour delay.  All 10^th graders and any juniors and seniors who have not already passed will be taking the science proficiency on Thursday at 8am.

·       Lastly, any remaining balance due for AP testing fees are due ASAP!   See the bookkeeper to pay those AP fees today.

STUDENTS- Please remind your parent to complete online registration for their students, as soon as possible.  The can go to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal and click on the message in the inbox.  Thank you.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

                                                             

Open for all Damonte Ranch Students- GlobalNevada and the Reno Sunrise Rotary Club is sponsoring a Global Gala Essay Contest. Award is $500.00 Deadline is February 27^th. Stop by the Career Center for additional information.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

Girls Basketball Banquet is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.  Varsity and JV bring a dessert, Freshmen bring drinks.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 231.

The Literary Club is meeting on Friday of this week in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Members, please bring your lunch and be on time.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

Seniors:  Don’t forget -  The deadline is February 27 for baby pictures for the senior video.  The correct email for the baby picture submission is:  drhsbabypic@damonteranchhs.com

Only digital versions of pictures will be accepted.  Parents can make a picture digital at Walmart for about $5.00

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Damonte students, as we roll into spring I’d like to give you the latest testing update:

·       High school proficiency exams are the first week of March.  The 2^nd-5^th.  Testing starts at 8am.  Math, Reading, Science and Writing tests are being given to 11^th and 12^th grade students who have not already passed.  Look outside the counselors’ office for your name and testing room number.

·       On Thursday March 5^th of the same week, there is a 3 hour delay.  All 10^th graders and any juniors and seniors who have not already passed will be taking the science proficiency on Thursday at 8am.

·       Lastly, any remaining balance due for AP testing fees are due ASAP!   See the bookkeeper to pay those AP fees today.

STUDENTS- Please remind your parent to complete online registration for their students, as soon as possible.  The can go to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal and click on the message in the inbox.  Thank you.

Please remember that students should bring a note to the attendance office, from their parents, if they need to leave school early for an appointment.  Parents may also sign out their students in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN OFFICE AIDE?  The Office is seeking responsible students for next year.  Please see Mrs. Kenyon in the Office for more information.  Thank you.

                                                            

Open for all Damonte Ranch Students- GlobalNevada and the Reno Sunrise Rotary Club is sponsoring a Global Gala Essay Contest. Award is $500.00 Deadline is February 27^th. Stop by the Career Center for additional information.

Run Friday 2/27-

Do you want some yummy pancakes? Do you want to support the freshman class? Every Monday before school the Freshman Class will be selling pancakes for $2 a plate! Come and enjoy!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is an “a” DaY

The Literary Club is meeting on Friday of this week in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Members, please bring your lunch and be on time.

Hoof Notes is seeking writers to submit to the literary magazine.  If you have a piece and it fits into the category of poetry, prose or short story, dramatic literature, nonfiction or like to draw or design things, submit your work.  Pick up a submission form from Ms. Servilican in room 214 or from your English classroom.  As it said in Lemony Snicket, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.”  Submit your work now! 

STUDENTS- Please remind your parent to complete online registration for their students, as soon as possible.  The can go to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal and click on the message in the inbox.  Thank you.

The halls of Damonte Ranch High School teem with winners.  Our latest winner is Wes Banghart, who won the authentic Tom Brady New England Patriots jersey currently on display in the main hallway.  This fantastic give-away, sponsored by the Damonte Ranch Yearbook, is just one of many reasons why our school is a winning school.  Keep winning, and buy your yearbook.  Prices go up on March 1 if we have any left to sell, so buy your yearbook now from the bookkeeper or from www.yearbookforever.com.

FROM WCSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch during spring break, April 6-9.  This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18.  The cost is $94.  For more information, pick up a flier at your school's counselors office or call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

The International Club invites you to join us Wednesday at lunch in room 232, where we will be learning about Mexico!  Come one, come all!

Students:  Please remember to bring a note from your parents, if you need to leave early for an appointment.  They may also sign you out in the office.  Thank you from the attendance office.

Damonte students, as we roll into spring I’d like to give you the latest testing update:

·       High school proficiency exams are the first week of March.  The 2^nd-5^th.  Testing starts at 8am.  Math, Reading, Science and Writing tests are being given to 11^th and 12^th grade students who have not already passed.  Look outside the counselors’ office for your name and testing room number.

·       On Thursday March 5^th of the same week, there is a 3 hour delay.  All 10^th graders and any juniors and seniors who have not already passed will be taking the science proficiency on Thursday at 8am.

·       Lastly, any remaining balance due for AP testing fees are due ASAP!   See the bookkeeper to pay those AP fees today.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN OFFICE AIDE?  The Office is seeking responsible students for next year.  Please see Mrs. Kenyon in the Office for more information.  Thank you.

Seniors:  Don’t forget -  The deadline is February 27 for baby pictures for the senior video.  The correct email for the baby picture submission is:  drhsbabypic@damonteranchhs.com

Only digital versions of pictures will be accepted.  Parents can make a picture digital at Walmart for about $5.00

                                                            

Open for all Damonte Ranch Students- GlobalNevada and the Reno Sunrise Rotary Club is sponsoring a Global Gala Essay Contest. Award is $500.00 Deadline is February 27^th. Stop by the Career Center for additional information.

Run Friday 2/27-

Do you want some yummy pancakes? Do you want to support the freshman class? Every Monday before school the Freshman Class will be selling pancakes for $2 a plate! Come and enjoy!