Wednesday, January 25, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Free Nachos!

That’s right, all students with perfect attendance-third quarter-will be invited to a Nacho Party hosted by Mrs. Hausauer.  The party will also include drawings for raffle prizes.   

 

The Damonte Ranch third quarter Perfect Attendance Competition is set to kick off on Monday, January 23^rd.  See hallway posters for more details.  The intention of this first ever Perfect Attendance Competition is to reward students who attend school.  Students who attend school are more successful and more likely to graduate.

 

Be here in order to get there.  Every day in school matters.

 

Attention Students and Staff!  It’s that time of year, time for Dancing With The Staff!  The show will take place this Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the theater.  Tickets are $8 per seat and arrive early for the best spot.  There will be a bake sale at intermission and your votes are needed to crown this year’s champion.  See you on Thursday!!

 

Attention Key Club Members:  Please plan on attending our meeting next Monday.  We will be having officer elections.  If you are interested in running for office, please contact Kira ASAP!  (no seniors, please)  (Run until Monday 1/30)

 

Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in a STEM career exploration seminar series.  The deadline has been extended.  Please stop by the Career Center for information flyers if you are interested.

 

Nevada Jiffy Lube Teen Drive Scholarship Program is still accepting applications.  $3,000 Overall Scholarship Award

Deadline is March 22^nd

Apply to:

http://www.yourturn2apply.com/nevada.htm

 

 

ATTENTION SENIORS OF Italian decent (wholly/partially)

Scholarships are available in the following categories:

·       Academic Awards for high school seniors

·       Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for high school seniors for the summer of 2017

DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2017

http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply

 

This past weekend, all three of the DRHS cheer teams traveled to California for a regional competition, and all three teams qualified for Nationals.  The Freshman cheer team scored first in their division, the JV cheer team scored second in their division, and the Varsity cheer team scored first in their division.  We are very proud of the performances of all three teams and all their hard work!  They will be competing this Saturday at Spanish Springs High School for a local competition, and they would love to have students come and support them!  The Freshman team competes at 1pm, JV competes at 1:30, and Varsity competes at 2:20.  Go Mustangs!

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

ATTENTION SENIOR GIRLS-

 

P.E.O. Scholarships for High School Girls…The P.E.O. sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization.  The Nevada Chapter will be awarding three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each.  Deadline is March 18^th.  Stop by the Career Center for more information and a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Soroptimist International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 14^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen Scholarship for $1,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 15^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

WEA-Washoe Education Association Scholarships are now open and the deadline is March 17^th.

*The Michael Landsberry Memorial scholarship for $1,000

*The Ernie Johnson Vocational Scholarship for $1,000

*The Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship for $1,000

*The Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship for $1,000

*The Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship for $2,000.

Please stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application(s)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, January 23, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Free Nachos!

That’s right, all students with perfect attendance-third quarter-will be invited to a Nacho Party hosted by Mrs. Hausauer.  The party will also include drawings for raffle prizes.   

 

The Damonte Ranch third quarter Perfect Attendance Competition is set to kick off on Monday, January 23^rd.  See hallway posters for more details.  The intention of this first ever Perfect Attendance Competition is to reward students who attend school.  Students who attend school are more successful and more likely to graduate.

 

Be here in order to get there.  Every day in school matters.

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

ATTENTION SENIOR GIRLS-

 

P.E.O. Scholarships for High School Girls…The P.E.O. sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization.  The Nevada Chapter will be awarding three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each.  Deadline is March 18^th.  Stop by the Career Center for more information and a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Soroptimist International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 14^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen Scholarship for $1,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 15^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

WEA-Washoe Education Association Scholarships are now open and the deadline is March 17^th.

*The Michael Landsberry Memorial scholarship for $1,000

*The Ernie Johnson Vocational Scholarship for $1,000

*The Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship for $1,000

*The Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship for $1,000

*The Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship for $2,000.

Please stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application(s)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, January 20, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

Free Nachos!

That’s right, all students with perfect attendance-third quarter-will be invited to a Nacho Party hosted by Mrs. Hausauer.  The party will also include drawings for raffle prizes.   

 

The Damonte Ranch third quarter Perfect Attendance Competition is set to kick off on Monday, January 23^rd.  See hallway posters for more details.  The intention of this first ever Perfect Attendance Competition is to reward students who attend school.  Students who attend school are more successful and more likely to graduate.

 

Be here in order to get there.  Every day in school matters.

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

ATTENTION SENIOR GIRLS-

 

P.E.O. Scholarships for High School Girls…The P.E.O. sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization.  The Nevada Chapter will be awarding three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each.  Deadline is March 18^th.  Stop by the Career Center for more information and a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Soroptimist International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 14^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen Scholarship for $1,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 15^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

WEA-Washoe Education Association Scholarships are now open and the deadline is March 17^th.

*The Michael Landsberry Memorial scholarship for $1,000

*The Ernie Johnson Vocational Scholarship for $1,000

*The Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship for $1,000

*The Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship for $1,000

*The Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship for $2,000.

Please stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application(s)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, January 19, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

DAMONTE. Be Nice. In celebration of Kindness week, Student Council is holding lunch activities that you are all encouraged to participate in. Going on throughout the whole week, Students may play Kindness Bingo by completing random acts of kindness found on BINGO cards that you can pick up at lunch in the counselors hall. Prizes will be awarded to those that complete a Kindness Bingo!

 

On Thursday, January 19th there will be a practice round of BLINK, a fast pace card game competition leading up to our final BLINK tournament on Friday January 20th. Every student can take their chance at battling a Student Council member in this game to win a slice of free pizza. That's right, free pizza for whoever can beat a student council member in BLINK. Bring your A- game this Friday in the counselor’s hall to enjoy a piece of pizza.

 

Take advantage of these lunch activities all week and remember, BE KIND!

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

BOYS SOCCER WILL BE HAVING A MEETING on Thursday, January 19, during lunch in Room 221.  If you are interested in playing soccer this upcoming fall, please attend this meeting.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

Auditions for The World Goes ‘Round are TODAY after school in the theatre—don’t miss out!  See you there!

 (Run Thurs, 1/19/17)

 

ATTENTION SENIOR GIRLS-

 

P.E.O. Scholarships for High School Girls…The P.E.O. sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization.  The Nevada Chapter will be awarding three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each.  Deadline is March 18^th.  Stop by the Career Center for more information and a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Soroptimist International of Reno Education Scholarship for $2,500 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 14^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen Scholarship for $1,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is March 15^th.  Stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application.

 

WEA-Washoe Education Association Scholarships are now open and the deadline is March 17^th.

*The Michael Landsberry Memorial scholarship for $1,000

*The Ernie Johnson Vocational Scholarship for $1,000

*The Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship for $1,000

*The Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship for $1,000

*The Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship for $2,000.

Please stop by the Career Center for a hard copy of the scholarship application(s)

 

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, January 18, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

DAMONTE. Be Nice. In celebration of Kindness week, Student Council is holding lunch activities that you are all encouraged to participate in. Going on throughout the whole week, Students may play Kindness Bingo by completing random acts of kindness found on BINGO cards that you can pick up at lunch in the counselors hall. Prizes will be awarded to those that complete a Kindness Bingo!

 

On Thursday, January 19th there will be a practice round of BLINK, a fast pace card game competition leading up to our final BLINK tournament on Friday January 20th. Every student can take their chance at battling a Student Council member in this game to win a slice of free pizza. That's right, free pizza for whoever can beat a student council member in BLINK. Bring your A- game this Friday in the counselors hall to enjoy a piece of pizza.

 

Take advantage of these lunch activities all week and remember, BE KIND!

 

NEW ATHLETIC ONLINE REGISTRATION SPRING SPORTS:  ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.REGISTERMYATHLETE.COM.  THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORKS WITH FIREFOX OR GOOGLE CHROME.  ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. DANIELS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BOYS GOLF

TRACK & FIELD, SWIM.  SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

 

BOYS SOCCER WILL BE HAVING A MEETING on Thursday, January 19, during lunch in Room 221.  If you are interested in playing soccer this upcoming fall, please attend this meeting.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

Auditions for the spring musical, The World Goes ‘Round, are tomorrow, January 19^th, after school in the theatre!  Make sure you pick up an audition form from outside the theatre door so you can get a parent to sign it before you audition!  Don’t miss out on this terrific musical review with songs like “All That Jazz,”  “New York, New York,” and “Cabaret!”  Come see more information about the show outside the theatre door, or ask Mr. Hearn about any questions you might have.  See you tomorrow!  (Run Wed, 1/18/17)

 

Jostens will be delivering class jewelry Wednesday, January 18^th, during lunch, located by the office. Jostens will also accept jewelry orders at this time.

 

Did you know that there are students who only graduate high school because of the positive impact of a Math Peer Tutor?  Do you like to help other people and make a difference in someone’s future?  Are you strong in math?  If so, the Math Department is looking for peer tutors for Algebra 1 and also for Alt Ed math classes, especially during period 5.   Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 in order to sign up.

 

 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program is accepting applications and is comprised of four individual scholarships including:

1.    RMHC/ASIA – Asian students increasing achievement

2.    RMHC/African American Future Achievers

3.    RMHC/HACER –Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources

4.    RMHC – Scholars

Please visit www.rmhc-reno.org to learn more.

Deadline is January 18^th.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: Don’t miss out on your 2016/2017 yearbook. They are selling out fast and prices go up February 21^st so hurry! To purchase go to yearbookforever.com or you can go to the bookkeeper’s office to pay.

If you have any questions email haley.meyer@washoeschools.net

 

Attention Students!  The Hoof Notes Literary Magazine is seeking interested people to, once again, have a literary magazine for this school year.  If you’re interested, please come to our first meeting on January 17 in Ms. Servilican’s room 214 at lunch.  We want to see if any of you are interested and also to come up with a new magazine for this school year.  If you don’t know about the literary magazine, come to the meeting and find out what it’s all about!  Hope to see you there!  (Run through 1/17/17)

 

Today is the last Audition Workshop where you can learn more about the spring musical, The World Goes ‘Round—come check it out!  It’s not likely that high schools get the opportunity to do shows like Chicago and Cabaret, but songs from those great shows are in our production, so come be a part of it!  Today in the theatre after school you’ll learn how to prepare your audition and what to expect—don’t miss it!  Auditions are on January 19^th after school in the theatre—don’t forget to pick up an audition form outside the theatre door ahead of time since it requires a parent signature.  (Tuesday, 1/17/17)

 

Jostens will be delivering class jewelry Wednesday, January 18^th, during lunch, located by the office. Jostens will also accept jewelry orders at this time.

 

Did you know that there are students who only graduate high school because of the positive impact of a Math Peer Tutor?  Do you like to help other people and make a difference in someone’s future?  Are you strong in math?  If so, the Math Department is looking for peer tutors for Algebra 1 and also for Alt Ed math classes, especially during period 5.   Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 in order to sign up.

 

 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program is accepting applications and is comprised of four individual scholarships including:

1.    RMHC/ASIA – Asian students increasing achievement

2.    RMHC/African American Future Achievers

3.    RMHC/HACER –Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources

4.    RMHC – Scholars

Please visit www.rmhc-reno.org to learn more.

Deadline is January 18^th.

 

What Drives You?

Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program- Congratulations to last year’s seniors 2015-16 as they submitted the most essays and we were awarded $500.00 to be placed in our scholarship account.

Please apply to this scholarship for this year!!  @ www.yourturn2apply.com

All you need is a 500 word essay about “what drives you”, your inner personal ambitions.