Tuesday, April 12, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Wanted:  Reliable, motivated people needed to answer phones, make deliveries and perform interesting office duties in a friendly, fast-paced work environment.  This could be the job for you!  Please see Mrs. Kenyon in the office if you would like to apply to become an office aide for next year. 

Congratulations to the Speech and Debate for their success at the Districts tournament at Reno High School this last weekend. Congratulations to:
Ryan Regier, 2nd place and National Qualifier in Informational Speech
Jade and Jennifer Whitbeck, 4th place and National Alternates in PF Debate
Jade Whitbeck, 2nd place and National Alternate in Congressional Debate
Kobe Kitson, Finalist in Speech
And congratulations to all debate team members who came and competed at this high stakes tournament.
And from the debate team, thank you to Mrs. Aikin and Amini for leading the team in our success this year.

Hey Damonte! Make sure you come cheer for your favorite players during the ping pong tournament this week in the gym at lunch. Mr. Kaplan, Mr. Schneider, and Ms. Aiken have been practicing to beat your fellow students, so make sure you bring the herd. Players, see the poster in the counselor's hallway to check your bracket.

 

Beautiful Ireland, England, and Scotland are calling out for you to visit---don’t wait for the adventure of a lifetime.  Please come by Mr. Kaplan’s room (206) any time before or after school or Monday & Thursday at lunch for more information.   (Run through 4/15)

 

Good morning!  The Washoe County School Police Department is NOW accepting applications for next year’s Police Explorers Program.  This class is offered on Monday evenings at 6 PM.  At the end of each semester, students who have successfully completed the requirements will earn half of a credit through the supplemental credit office.  The School Police Explorer Program is combined with the Reno Police Explorers Program.   A few topics this program covers include: The History of Law Enforcement, radio traffic, case law, building searches, traffic stops, drug laws and ride along opportunities. 

 

Posters have been hung up in all the High Schools.  There is a barcode located on the lower right corner that will direct students to an online application.  Informational handouts are also available in the Corral.  There are eligibility for enrollment requirements along a commitment to complete 35 hours of community service per semester.  Students are given the opportunity to work with other local agencies throughout the semester to help complete their community service hours.   Have a Great Day Damonte!

 

Seniors attending the Grad Night Disneyland Trip, our departure time will be 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Damonte Ranch High School.  Please be in the DRHS front parking lot no later than 7:30 pm for bag check.  Thank you.

Monday, April 11, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS An “A” DAY

 

Beautiful Ireland, England, and Scotland are calling out for you to visit---don’t wait for the adventure of a lifetime.  Please come by Mr. Kaplan’s room (206) any time before or after school or Monday & Thursday at lunch for more information.   (Run through 4/15)

 

Good morning!  The Washoe County School Police Department is NOW accepting applications for next year’s Police Explorers Program.  This class is offered on Monday evenings at 6 PM.  At the end of each semester, students who have successfully completed the requirements will earn half of a credit through the supplemental credit office.  The School Police Explorer Program is combined with the Reno Police Explorers Program.   A few topics this program covers include: The History of Law Enforcement, radio traffic, case law, building searches, traffic stops, drug laws and ride along opportunities. 

 

Posters have been hung up in all the High Schools.  There is a barcode located on the lower right corner that will direct students to an online application.  Informational handouts are also available in the Corral.  There are eligibility for enrollment requirements along a commitment to complete 35 hours of community service per semester.  Students are given the opportunity to work with other local agencies throughout the semester to help complete their community service hours.   Have a Great Day Damonte!

 

Seniors attending the Grad Night Disneyland Trip, our departure time will be 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Damonte Ranch High School.  Please be in the DRHS front parking lot no later than 7:30 pm for bag check.  Thank you.

Friday, April 8, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Beautiful Ireland, England, and Scotland are calling out for you to visit---don’t wait for the adventure of a lifetime.  Please come by Mr. Kaplan’s room (206) any time before or after school or Monday & Thursday at lunch for more information.   (Run through 4/15)

 

Good morning!  The Washoe County School Police Department is NOW accepting applications for next year’s Police Explorers Program.  This class is offered on Monday evenings at 6 PM.  At the end of each semester, students who have successfully completed the requirements will earn half of a credit through the supplemental credit office.  The School Police Explorer Program is combined with the Reno Police Explorers Program.   A few topics this program covers include: The History of Law Enforcement, radio traffic, case law, building searches, traffic stops, drug laws and ride along opportunities. 

 

Posters have been hung up in all the High Schools.  There is a barcode located on the lower right corner that will direct students to an online application.  Informational handouts are also available in the Corral.  There are eligibility for enrollment requirements along a commitment to complete 35 hours of community service per semester.  Students are given the opportunity to work with other local agencies throughout the semester to help complete their community service hours.   Have a Great Day Damonte!

 

Seniors attending the Grad Night Disneyland Trip, our departure time will be 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Damonte Ranch High School.  Please be in the DRHS front parking lot no later than 7:30 pm for bag check.  Thank you.

The Damonte Ranch Lunch Choir is looking for a beat boxer/vocal percussionist for the 2016-17 school year.  Do you beat box?  Talk to Ms. Tibben for more info.  (4/4-4/8)

 

Attention seniors if you are interested in trying out for a musical performance for graduation the date is now April 8^th at 2:30 in the band room. Please stop by the career center to sign up.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS An “A” DAY

 

Beautiful Ireland, England, and Scotland are calling out for you to visit---don’t wait for the adventure of a lifetime.  Please come by Mr. Kaplan’s room (206) any time before or after school or Monday & Thursday at lunch for more information.   (Run through 4/15)

 

Good morning!  The Washoe County School Police Department is NOW accepting applications for next year’s Police Explorers Program.  This class is offered on Monday evenings at 6 PM.  At the end of each semester, students who have successfully completed the requirements will earn half of a credit through the supplemental credit office.  The School Police Explorer Program is combined with the Reno Police Explorers Program.   A few topics this program covers include: The History of Law Enforcement, radio traffic, case law, building searches, traffic stops, drug laws and ride along opportunities. 

 

Posters have been hung up in all the High Schools.  There is a barcode located on the lower right corner that will direct students to an online application.  Informational handouts are also available in the Corral.  There are eligibility for enrollment requirements along a commitment to complete 35 hours of community service per semester.  Students are given the opportunity to work with other local agencies throughout the semester to help complete their community service hours.   Have a Great Day Damonte!

 

Seniors attending the Grad Night Disneyland Trip, our departure time will be 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Damonte Ranch High School.  Please be in the DRHS front parking lot no later than 7:30 pm for bag check.  Thank you.

The Damonte Ranch Lunch Choir is looking for a beat boxer/vocal percussionist for the 2016-17 school year.  Do you beat box?  Talk to Ms. Tibben for more info.  (4/4-4/8)

 

Attention seniors if you are interested in trying out for a musical performance for graduation the date is now April 8^th at 2:30 in the band room. Please stop by the career center to sign up.

Monday, April 4, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

Seniors attending the Grad Night Disneyland Trip, our departure time will be 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016, from Damonte Ranch High School.  Please be in the DRHS front parking lot no later than 7:30 pm for bag check.  Thank you.

The Damonte Ranch Lunch Choir is looking for a beat boxer/vocal percussionist for the 2016-17 school year.  Do you beat box?  Talk to Ms. Tibben for more info.  (4/4-4/8)

 

Attention seniors if you are interested in trying out for a musical performance for graduation the date is now April 8^th at 2:30 in the band room. Please stop by the career center to sign up.

Friday, March 18, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS An “A” DAY

 

SPRING BREAK – March 21 – April 1, 2016

 

Come support the Best Buddies club by taking a guess at how many jelly beans are in the jar!!  A great start to your Spring Break and Easter fun by indulging in your prize of the jelly beans.  Only .50 cents per guess!  Come see our table at lunch today.

 

Keep Calm and Ping Pong!

It’s time for DR’s Ping Pong Tournament brought to you by the National Honors Society.

Sign-ups are this week in the counselor’s hallway at lunch.

The cost is $7 for singles and $10 dollars for doubles.

The tournament will be held in the small gym at lunch April 11^th – April 15^th.

Prizes will be given to a singles winner as well as the doubles winners.

Bring your friends for support!

Do you have the makings of a Ping-Pong champion?

 

Attention all students and staff, time is running out!  Stop by the corral today, before noon, to claim lost and found items before they are donated!  Don’t wait, act now!

Over spring break, TMCC is offering classes in Driver’s Ed, archery, improv acting, fencing, creative writing, rock climbing, volleyball, and more.  Visit camps.tmcc.edu or pick up a flyer in the office for more info.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “b” DAY

 

SPRING BREAK – March 21 – April 1, 2016

 

Keep Calm and Ping Pong!

It’s time for DR’s Ping Pong Tournament brought to you by the National Honors Society.

Sign-ups are this week in the counselor’s hallway at lunch.

The cost is $7 for singles and $10 dollars for doubles.

The tournament will be held in the small gym at lunch April 11^th – April 15^th.

Prizes will be given to a singles winner as well as the doubles winners.

Bring your friends for support!

Do you have the makings of a Ping-Pong champion?

 

Attention all students and staff, time is running out!  Stop by the corral today, before noon, to claim lost and found items before they are donated!  Don’t wait, act now!

 

The State Thespian Conference was a huge success for PAC Drama, with 100% of our student performers earning Superior or Excellent ratings—a terrific feat considering it was also our largest group in attendance ever! 

 

Qualifying for the International Thespian Festival in June are the following 14 students:

Anna Engel, Short Film

Katie Hughes, Solo Musical Theatre

Heather Renner, Solo Musical Theatre

Lauren Pretlove, Monologues

Luke Allen, Monologues

Maggie Regier, Monologues

Gianna DeTomaso, Hannah Eckert, Summer Mather, Carolena McGrapth, Addi Osentoski, Sarah Strang, Ilyana Hobson, Tessa Parker, Group Scene

 

Congrats to actors in our Group Scene, who were selected to showcase their performance of “The Serpent” in front of the entire delegation!  Also, give a pat on the back to Ilyana Hobson for being elected to next year’s Student Thespian Officer Board!

 

Finally, we’re proud to share that Mr. Hearn was named Nevada’s Theatre Educator of the Year for 2015-2016! 

 

BSU will be taking orders for t-shirts that say “I proudly support BSU” March 14-18 in front of the counseling office.  If you’d like one of these, please come by and check them out!”  (3/9 through 3/17)

Over spring break, TMCC is offering classes in Driver’s Ed, archery, improv acting, fencing, creative writing, rock climbing, volleyball, and more.  Visit camps.tmcc.edu or pick up a flyer in the office for more info.