With the StuCo Fun Day on FRIDAY, we are going to have our Christmas meal on THURSDAY & spaghetti on FRIDAY for this week. Get that work turned in, your bills paid up AND your locker cleaned out so that you can take part!
FCA for tomorrow morning (Thu, 12/18) has been postponed until Sem 2.
MISSING WORK, MAPS/STARS tests & bills must be completed / paid up to take part in StuCo Fun Day on Fri, 12/19/25. Check PowerSchool!
Reminder - 2 PM dismissal on Friday!
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from Rising Stars afternoon class! 🎄🎅🏼💜

🎉 STU-CO FUN DAY IS FINALLY HERE! 🎉
📅 Friday, December 19th
Hot cocoa bar ☕ Games 🎮 Christmas Movies 🎬 Dodgeball 🏐 Cookie decorating 🍪 Quiz Bowl 🧠 & MORE!
Also, don't miss the Ramen Noodle Cookoff at 10:30AM in the DHS Gym. Who will take home the winner's trophy? Staff or Seniors? Join us in person or watch live here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Hard work deserves a celebration— Students, get ready to relax, laugh, and have some fun with friends! Let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌🎄
📅 Friday, December 19th
Hot cocoa bar ☕ Games 🎮 Christmas Movies 🎬 Dodgeball 🏐 Cookie decorating 🍪 Quiz Bowl 🧠 & MORE!
Also, don't miss the Ramen Noodle Cookoff at 10:30AM in the DHS Gym. Who will take home the winner's trophy? Staff or Seniors? Join us in person or watch live here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Hard work deserves a celebration— Students, get ready to relax, laugh, and have some fun with friends! Let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌🎄

Happy Holidays from Rising Stars morning class! 🎅🏼🎄💜

🌟 GOOD LUCK AT DISTRICT LDEs! 🌟
Today, 45 Deshler FFA members in grades 7-12 are headed to Seward, NE, to compete in the District Leadership Development Events held at Concordia University! Students who place in the top 3 in the district will qualify for State! 💙💛
From Prepared & Extemporaneous Speaking to Parliamentary Procedure and Employment Skills, these events showcase leadership, communication, and decision-making skills that prepare students for success far beyond high school.
Go represent Deshler FFA with confidence and pride—best of luck to all competitors! 🌾🐄
Today, 45 Deshler FFA members in grades 7-12 are headed to Seward, NE, to compete in the District Leadership Development Events held at Concordia University! Students who place in the top 3 in the district will qualify for State! 💙💛
From Prepared & Extemporaneous Speaking to Parliamentary Procedure and Employment Skills, these events showcase leadership, communication, and decision-making skills that prepare students for success far beyond high school.
Go represent Deshler FFA with confidence and pride—best of luck to all competitors! 🌾🐄

Thank you to the Cooper Foundation and congrats to the DPS electric car team! This group was the recipient of the foundation's grant for $2,000 -- which they will put towards a generator for the program. Would you like to donate to this program? Contact Sam Hoops or Dana Epley!

The first and second graders went over to Parkview Haven this morning for their service project! They delivered Christmas cards they made to the residents, sang some Christmas songs, shared Christmas jokes, and created a really long paper chain that they were very proud of!



Christmas bells are jingling at DPS!
Don't forget it is a 2 pm dismissal on Friday!







Poinsettia Clearance!
We have several poinsettias left:
--2 pink-$18 each
--Several reds ($10 or $5 depending on quality)
Email Mrs. Kroeger at Juliana.kroeger@deshlerdragons.org if you're interested.



Congratulations to our 3rd-12th graders that met their AR goal for the 2nd quarter...we appreciate you taking the extra time to help us reach our school improvement goal of reading AND bettering yourself as a reader!

Congrats to Xavier Pierce! Pierce got 2nd at the Bob Oliver Invite at Meridian where he won 4 matches and lost 1, setting his record at 14-3.
Carlee wrestles again on Thursday at Fairbury while the boys go to Oakland-Craig and Wisner-Pilger this weekend!
Carlee wrestles again on Thursday at Fairbury while the boys go to Oakland-Craig and Wisner-Pilger this weekend!

The remaining FFA Candy, Meats, and Cheeses are for sale. Please email Mrs. Kroeger at juliana.kroeger@deshlerdragons.org to purchase. They will be sold on a first-come first serve basis.
Meat:
1-Appetite Delight Gift Box (Cheddar Cheese Block, Cheddar, Bacon Cold Pack Cheese, Colby Cheese Block, Colby-Jack Cheese Block, 2 Summer Sausage) ($34)
1-3's Company (Colby-Jack Cheese Block, Summer Sausage, and Colby-Jack Cheese) ($24)
2-16oz Summer Sausage ($20 each)
2-Tender Steak Strips ($19 each)
1-Premium Pepped Jerky ($16)
1-Cherry Maple Elk Bites ($16)
1-Teriyaki Snack Sticks ($19)
1-Smokehouse Variety Pack Snack Sticks ($20)
Cheese:
1-Cheddar Jalapeno Cold Pack ($14)
1-Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack ($14)
1-Cheddar Bacon Cold Pack ($14)
Candy/Snacks:
2-Milk Chocolate Caramel Owls ($15 each)
1-Pecanbacks ($16)
1-Cashewbacks ($16)
2-Milk Chocolate Caramel Apples ($15 each)
1-Dark Chocolate Caramels with Sea Salt ($15)
1-Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins ($15)
2-Gourmet Caramel Corn ($16 each)
1-Whole Cashews ($20)
1-Peanut Brittle ($14)
1-Chocolate Covered Peanuts ($17)
Meat:
1-Appetite Delight Gift Box (Cheddar Cheese Block, Cheddar, Bacon Cold Pack Cheese, Colby Cheese Block, Colby-Jack Cheese Block, 2 Summer Sausage) ($34)
1-3's Company (Colby-Jack Cheese Block, Summer Sausage, and Colby-Jack Cheese) ($24)
2-16oz Summer Sausage ($20 each)
2-Tender Steak Strips ($19 each)
1-Premium Pepped Jerky ($16)
1-Cherry Maple Elk Bites ($16)
1-Teriyaki Snack Sticks ($19)
1-Smokehouse Variety Pack Snack Sticks ($20)
Cheese:
1-Cheddar Jalapeno Cold Pack ($14)
1-Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack ($14)
1-Cheddar Bacon Cold Pack ($14)
Candy/Snacks:
2-Milk Chocolate Caramel Owls ($15 each)
1-Pecanbacks ($16)
1-Cashewbacks ($16)
2-Milk Chocolate Caramel Apples ($15 each)
1-Dark Chocolate Caramels with Sea Salt ($15)
1-Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins ($15)
2-Gourmet Caramel Corn ($16 each)
1-Whole Cashews ($20)
1-Peanut Brittle ($14)
1-Chocolate Covered Peanuts ($17)




GAME DAY!
Our junior high girls are heading to Red Cloud today to play the Red Cloud Warriors. Good luck, Lady Dragons!
⏰4:00 PM — A Team, then 2 Quarters of B
📍 Red Cloud High School
🎥 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@rctv5341/streams
#GoDragons! 💜💛🔥
Our junior high girls are heading to Red Cloud today to play the Red Cloud Warriors. Good luck, Lady Dragons!
⏰4:00 PM — A Team, then 2 Quarters of B
📍 Red Cloud High School
🎥 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@rctv5341/streams
#GoDragons! 💜💛🔥

The DPS One Act cast and crew would love to have you join them Monday night!

Congratulations to the electric car team! They are the recipients of a $2000 Cooper Foundation Grant and are planning to purchase a generator for the team. Thank you to the foundation & good luck to the team this year!
There will be a group photo on Thursday at 12:45 PM in the HS lobby with Coach Sam Hoops and his team, alongside Rebecca Stengel, who is presenting the check.
There will be a group photo on Thursday at 12:45 PM in the HS lobby with Coach Sam Hoops and his team, alongside Rebecca Stengel, who is presenting the check.

Final Week!
📚MON: AR deadline ; JH GBB game moved to 4 PM; One Act at 7 PM
💰Bills paid off - incl. lunch bills!
🚫No missing work + eligible → STU CO FUN DAY on Friday!
Finishing up MAPS testing this week!
You still have time to donate to Fun Day at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AE2AA3FDC16-53987992-student#/
Read more at: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
📚MON: AR deadline ; JH GBB game moved to 4 PM; One Act at 7 PM
💰Bills paid off - incl. lunch bills!
🚫No missing work + eligible → STU CO FUN DAY on Friday!
Finishing up MAPS testing this week!
You still have time to donate to Fun Day at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AE2AA3FDC16-53987992-student#/
Read more at: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS




💜🐲💛Good luck, wrestlers, at your meets in Crete and Meridian! Your Dragon family is rooting for you! 💜🐲💛
Streaming Link (Crete): https://striv.tv/channel/crete/
Streaming Link (Meridian): https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/ne/?S=meridianmustangs
#GoDragons
Streaming Link (Crete): https://striv.tv/channel/crete/
Streaming Link (Meridian): https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/ne/?S=meridianmustangs
#GoDragons

GAME DAY!
It’s a full day of hoops TODAY in Deshler, NE, as our Dragons take on the Wymore–Southern Raiders! Don't miss the meal deal hosted by the Class of 2030 as well as Parents' Night! Details and streaming link below:
🏀 Schedule:
⏰2:00 PM — Girls JV (1 quarter)
⏰(Approx) 2:30 PM — Boys JV (4 quarters)
⏰(Approx) 3:30 PM — Parents Night
⏰4:00 PM — Girls Varsity
⏰(Approx) 5:00 PM — Boys Parents Night
⏰5:30 PM — Boys Varsity
📍 Deshler High School Gym
🎥 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Let’s get after it, Dragons! 💜💛🔥
It’s a full day of hoops TODAY in Deshler, NE, as our Dragons take on the Wymore–Southern Raiders! Don't miss the meal deal hosted by the Class of 2030 as well as Parents' Night! Details and streaming link below:
🏀 Schedule:
⏰2:00 PM — Girls JV (1 quarter)
⏰(Approx) 2:30 PM — Boys JV (4 quarters)
⏰(Approx) 3:30 PM — Parents Night
⏰4:00 PM — Girls Varsity
⏰(Approx) 5:00 PM — Boys Parents Night
⏰5:30 PM — Boys Varsity
📍 Deshler High School Gym
🎥 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Let’s get after it, Dragons! 💜💛🔥

Good luck, wrestlers, at your meet in Wood River!
Streaming Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoh2-GnGE2zJ7qxkKKYAe3w/live
#GoDragons

