Thursday, February 20, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

 

To increase the safety and well being of our Damonte Ranch students, we a joining the efforts of other high schools in our district to have all student bathroom doors open during the school day. Due to the layout of our bathrooms, student privacy will not be jeopardized.

 

Need a new sweatshirt?  Maybe just a Rice Krispie Treat?  How about some Dippin Dots?  Swing by the student store at lunch and check out all of the awesome snacks, drinks and swag that we have for you!

 

ALL 11^TH Grade students will participate in the Nevada statewide ACT with Writing on Tuesday, February 25.     12^th Grade students who have not previously taken and received a valid score on the ACT with Writing will also participate.  Non-testing students are excused from school for the full day on February 25^th.  Regular bus schedules will be in effect for testing students.

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Jostens will be here on Monday, February 24^th, delivering graduation announcement boxes, by the office, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon. If you have not ordered your cap and gown and announcements, please order with Jostens during lunch.

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.

 

“We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Please announce starting February 18^th)

 

 

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, February 22nd from 12-4 pm.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office. 

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

 

To increase the safety and well being of our Damonte Ranch students, we a joining the efforts of other high schools in our district to have all student bathroom doors open during the school day. Due to the layout of our bathrooms, student privacy will not be jeopardized.

 

ALL 11^TH Grade students will participate in the Nevada statewide ACT with Writing on Tuesday, February 25.     12^th Grade students who have not previously taken and received a valid score on the ACT with Writing will also participate.  Non-testing students are excused from school for the full day on February 25^th.  Regular bus schedules will be in effect for testing students.

 

Attention Sophomores!  On Thursday morning we will be holding the vision and hearing screening for all Sophomores and any upperclassmen who have not had this done in high school.  If you wear glasses or contacts, please remember to wear them on Thursday so you pass your screening.   We will be calling Sophomores down to the library alphabetically, so please listen for your letter and come down at the designated time. 

Teachers, we thank you for your cooperation, and we plan to get the students back in class as quickly as possible.  On 2/18 and 2/19 please announce

 

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Jostens will be here on Monday, February 24^th, delivering graduation announcement boxes, by the office, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon. If you have not ordered your cap and gown and announcements, please order with Jostens during lunch.

 

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.

 

“We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Please announce starting February 18^th)

 

 

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, February 22nd from 12-4 pm.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office. 

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

 

Attention Sophomores!  On Thursday morning we will be holding the vision and hearing screening for all Sophomores and any upperclassmen who have not had this done in high school.  If you wear glasses or contacts, please remember to wear them on Thursday so you pass your screening.   We will be calling Sophomores down to the library alphabetically, so please listen for your letter and come down at the designated time. 

Teachers, we thank you for your cooperation, and we plan to get the students back in class as quickly as possible.  On 2/18 and 2/19 please announce

 

 

Blind Date With a Book is going strong!  Connect with that special someone – I mean book – and live happily ever after!  Stop in the library to choose a book to read and love from the display for your chance to win $50!  Yes, $50!!

 

Jostens will be here on Monday, February 24^th, delivering graduation announcement boxes, by the office, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon. If you have not ordered your cap and gown and announcements, please order with Jostens during lunch.

 

 

Need a little pocket money? The kitchen has 3 positions available for 3 reliable and dependable students to work. Pay is $8 per hour plus free meal for the shift/shifts worked, Monday thru Friday

 

Position one 6:45 or 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position 7:00 am and at Lunch

Position three Lunch only

 

Come see Mrs Taiya in the kitchen before or during breakfast for more info.  Please run starting Tuesday 2/18/20

 

Prom tickets are on sale for all juniors and seniors.  Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online  at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   Guest passes are available in the corral or hanging up in counselor hallway.

 

“We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

 

Hey class of 2020- It's not too late to sign up for Grad Night.  We have 23 more spaces on our bus.  See a flyer or Mrs. Norton for details.                   (Please announce starting February 18^th)

 

The results are in!  Your new elected student body officers for next year are:

President- Hope Franco

Vice President of Operations- Alysse Norton

Vice President of Activities- Aly Turner

Secretary- Sarah Morton

And Kieran Hollis has been appointed Treasurer.

Congratulations!

 

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, February 22nd from 12-4 pm.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office. 

 

*NOTE for the message below:  Please do not spell the name of the test letter by letter, AAPPL.  Could you please pronounce it as an "apple".  Thank you!

Hello,

This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors. Do you speak a world language other than English?  Are you interested in taking the (Pronounce “apple”) * AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on February 25^th and the deadline to register is February 20^th.  Please talk to Mrs. Hernandez in room 234 for more information.

 

Attention DRHS Juniors. Looking to boost your ACT score?  Can’t attend the ACT bootcamp?  Doorway to College will be conducting a ACT Test Prep Seminar on February 19^th & 20^th Wednesday and Thursday in the Career Center 3:00-5:30 PM.  Five hours of test prep for $95.00.  Post cards will be coming home soon or you can register @www.doorwaytocollege.com.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs...are you looking for community service hours?  On Friday, February 21st from 5pm-9pm Hidden Valley Elementary school is hosting a fundraiser.  This event is set up to allow parents and guardians of students at HVES the “night off” or a date night or whatever they choose and we will babysitting the students in the multi-purpose room at the school.  They are looking for students to help watch and play with the kids.  If you 're interested stop by the Career Center for the contact information.

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Friday, February 14, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

There will be no school on monday, february 17, 2020, observance of President’s Day.

The results are in!  Your new elected student body officers for next year are:

President- Hope Franco

Vice President of Operations- Alysse Norton

Vice President of Activities- Aly Turner

Secretary- Sarah Morton

And Kieran Hollis has been appointed Treasurer.

Congratulations!

 

There will be a Celebration of Life for Daniel Davis

Tamarack Junction Banquet Room

Sunday, February 16^th at 4 pm

 

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, February 22nd from 12-4 pm.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office. 

 

Donut Day is Back!

And in celebration of Valentine’s Day,

Today each customer in the Student Store will receive 1 FREE DONUT!

Get there right away – we ALWAYS run out!

    Prom tickets go on sale Thursday, February 13, for Seniors.  Seniors only will be able to buy tickets from Thursday until Monday the 17^th.  After that, tickets will be available for sale for ALL juniors and seniors. Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   (Run through February 17^th )

We want you- to run for class president, vice president, secretary or treasurer.  Do you want to make a difference for your school?  Help plan events for your class?  Join Student council!  Pick up a candidate packet today in the office or room 226. 

    “We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

Attention Students:

Spring Sports are starting soon.  Are you interested in playing Softball, Baseball, Girls/Boys Track, Girls/Boys Swim or Boys Golf?  You must register online at www.registermy athlete.com by February 14, 2020, DON’T DELAY!  This program only works with Firefox or Google Chrome.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office.

 

*NOTE for the message below:  Please do not spell the name of the test letter by letter, AAPPL.  Could you please pronounce it as an "apple".  Thank you!

Hello,

This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors. Do you speak a world language other than English?  Are you interested in taking the (Pronounce “apple”) * AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on February 25^th and the deadline to register is February 20^th.  Please talk to Mrs. Hernandez in room 234 for more information.

 

Attention DRHS Juniors. Looking to boost your ACT score?  Can’t attend the ACT bootcamp?  Doorway to College will be conducting a ACT Test Prep Seminar on February 19^th & 20^th Wednesday and Thursday in the Career Center 3:00-5:30 PM.  Five hours of test prep for $95.00.  Post cards will be coming home soon or you can register @www.doorwaytocollege.com.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs...are you looking for community service hours?  On Friday, February 21st from 5pm-9pm Hidden Valley Elementary school is hosting a fundraiser.  This event is set up to allow parents and guardians of students at HVES the “night off” or a date night or whatever they choose and we will babysitting the students in the multi-purpose room at the school.  They are looking for students to help watch and play with the kids.  If you 're interested stop by the Career Center for the contact information.

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Thursday, February 13, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is a “B” DAY

There will be no school on monday, february 17, 2020, observance of President’s Day.

Donut Day is Back!

And in celebration of Valentine’s Day,

This Friday each customer in the Student Store will receive 1 FREE DONUT!

Get there right away – we ALWAYS run out!

    Prom tickets go on sale Thursday, February 13, for Seniors.  Seniors only will be able to buy tickets from Thursday until Monday the 17^th.  After that, tickets will be available for sale for ALL juniors and seniors. Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple.  You can buy them at lunch OR online at www.washoeschools.net/drhs   (Run through the February 17^t)h

 

We want you- to run for class president, vice president, secretary or treasurer.  Do you want to make a difference for your school?  Help plan events for your class?  Join Student council!  Pick up a candidate packet today in the office or room 226. 

    “We bleed blue and green”!  March 4^th is our Blood drive.  Be a hero- Make an appointment to give blood and save 3 lives.  You must be 16 or older.  Look for sign up tables during lunch next week.  Those that give blood get a free t-shirt and $10 amazon gift card.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Norton in room 226.

Attention Students:

Spring Sports are starting soon.  Are you interested in playing Softball, Baseball, Girls/Boys Track, Girls/Boys Swim or Boys Golf?  You must register online at www.registermy athlete.com by February 13, 2020, DON’T DELAY!  This program only works with Firefox or Google Chrome.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office.

 

Attention Students: Valentine’s Day is coming up and Hispanic Club will be selling Valentine Grams at lunch these two weeks.  You can reach us in front of the Career Center to buy one and give someone a greeting for this day with a nice Valentine gram.  Please provide the second period room number for delivery.  Deliveries will be made on Friday, the 14^th at 2* (run from 2/4 through 2/13)

 

*NOTE for the message below:  Please do not spell the name of the test letter by letter, AAPPL.  Could you please pronounce it as an "apple".  Thank you!

Hello,

This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors. Do you speak a world language other than English?  Are you interested in taking the (Pronounce “apple”) * AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on February 25^th and the deadline to register is February 20^th.  Please talk to Mrs. Hernandez in room 234 for more information.

 

Attention DRHS Juniors. Looking to boost your ACT score?  Can’t attend the ACT bootcamp?  Doorway to College will be conducting a ACT Test Prep Seminar on February 19^th & 20^th Wednesday and Thursday in the Career Center 3:00-5:30 PM.  Five hours of test prep for $95.00.  Post cards will be coming home soon or you can register @www.doorwaytocollege.com.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs...are you looking for community service hours?  On Friday, February 21st from 5pm-9pm Hidden Valley Elementary school is hosting a fundraiser.  This event is set up to allow parents and guardians of students at HVES the “night off” or a date night or whatever they choose and we will babysitting the students in the multi-purpose room at the school.  They are looking for students to help watch and play with the kids.  If you 're interested stop by the Career Center for the contact information.

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY is aN “A” DAY

 

There will be no school on monday, february 17, 2020, observance of President’s Day.

 

Attention Students:

Spring Sports are starting soon.  Are you interested in playing Softball, Baseball, Girls/Boys Track, Girls/Boys Swim or Boys Golf?  Athletic Clearance is starting now.  You must register online at www.registermy athlete.com by February 12, 2020, DON’T DELAY!  This program only works with Firefox or Google Chrome.  If you have questions, please see Mrs. Daniels in the Main Office.

 

All boys interested in playing golf this spring, there will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, February 12 during lunch in room W250, Coach Adkins room.  Please see coach Magrum in E270 or Coach Adkins in W250, if you cannot attend the meeting.  (Run through next Wednesday, February 12^th)

 

Congratulations to Ilex Garcia and Chris Gonzalez who qualified for the State Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas next week.  Ilex was Regional Champion and Chris placed 3^rd.  Good Luck at State!

 

 

 

 

Hey Mustangs on Wednesday March 4^th Damonte will be hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, ASVAB.  This is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.  Sign up for this test is in the Career Center.

 

Attention Mustang Junior Girls…are you interested in attending Nevada Girls State?  Nevada Girls State is a week-long leadership program for outstanding young women who have just completed their Junior year in high school.  It is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary.  It is the week of June 21-27, 2020 and the application deadline is June 15, 2020.  For more information www.NevadaGirlsState.net.

 

Hey Mustangs-Are you between the ages of 15-17? There are two wonderful opportunities where you can be a part of an upcoming youth leadership program. The first is the Kenyan Youth Leadership Program, which takes place April 15^th-29^th and the Algerian Youth Leadership Program, which takes place June 15^th -July 8^th.  Deadline for both is February 16^th.  For more information, stop by the Career Center.

Apply at https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/american-youth-engagement/aylp.Fforor VEL

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Attention Juniors and Seniors- The WCSD Fall 2020 Internship Application will be open February 10^th thru April 13^th. Go to www.washoeschools.net/internships to complete the application.

 

Attention Students: Valentine’s Day is coming up and Hispanic Club will be selling Valentine Grams at lunch these two weeks.  You can reach us in front of the Career Center to buy one and give someone a greeting for this day with a nice Valentine gram.  Please provide the second period room number for delivery.  Deliveries will be made on Friday, the 14^th at 2* (run from 2/4 through 2/13)

 

*NOTE for the message below:  Please do not spell the name of the test letter by letter, AAPPL.  Could you please pronounce it as an "apple".  Thank you!

Hello,

This is Mrs. Hernández with an important message for Juniors and Seniors. Do you speak a world language other than English?  Are you interested in taking the (Pronounce “apple”) * AAPPL Exam and obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy on your High School Diploma?  The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.  DRHS will be offering the AAPPL Exam on February 25^th and the deadline to register is February 20^th.  Please talk to Mrs. Hernandez in room 234 for more information.

 

Attention Seniors who plan on attending TMCC in the Fall, Damonte will be hosting the first of three Accuplacer Testing’s in the Career Center. The first is Thursday, February 13^th at 1:30. Please stop by the Career Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 24 students at one testing. You will have needed to apply and been accepted to TMCC.

 

 

Attention DRHS Juniors. Looking to boost your ACT score?  Can’t attend the ACT bootcamp?  Doorway to College will be conducting a ACT Test Prep Seminar on February 19^th & 20^th Wednesday and Thursday in the Career Center 3:00-5:30 PM.  Five hours of test prep for $95.00.  Post cards will be coming home soon or you can register @www.doorwaytocollege.com.

 

 

**PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs...are you looking for community service hours?  On Friday, February 21st from 5pm-9pm Hidden Valley Elementary school is hosting a fundraiser.  This event is set up to allow parents and guardians of students at HVES the “night off” or a date night or whatever they choose and we will babysitting the students in the multi-purpose room at the school.  They are looking for students to help watch and play with the kids.  If you 're interested stop by the Career Center for the contact information.

 

Attention Damonte Ranch Mustangs…are you interested in exploring careers in the medical field? Please stop by the Career Center for the volunteer information from.  Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020 at 5 pm.