Wed/Thu/Fri of THIS WK at 7:30 AM: Meet in the gym to learn cheers for tryouts next week! We are hoping to have tryouts on Wed, 4/6 at 7:30 AM, but we are awaiting responses from the judge(s). Thank you to Mrs. O'Neal for taking this on - along with Laura Tuma. GO DRAGONS!
Chloe is our Senior of the Week. She takes a challenging caseload, is kind to those around her, & has an unmatched work ethic that will no doubt help her to accomplish many things in life. We wish you nothing but the best - thank you for your dedication & words of advice, Chloe!
Congrats to the 2022 DPS Prom Queen Brenna Dubbert, King Zach Ludington, Prince Gavin Nash and Princess Bryn Kniep! John Baylor was the Prom speaker and the junior/senior parents hosted a fun, carnival-themed Post Prom…now it is time to rest up for the week!
Kindergarten students ended their space unit by making marshmallow constellations and edible rockets!
Please see our updated needs list. Donated items go directly to students. Your support is greatly appreciated.
https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/page/student-needs-list
Only 8 more wks & the year is done...stay on top of your work! Prom begins at 5 PM at the nursing home (PORCH ONLY) & NSCAS testing starts next wk for 8th gr. Commy Clean Up Day is FRI & list of supplies has been shared with students. Read more at https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Yesterday we took a field trip to the Spring Creek Model Train store! Mrs. Deb showed us around the store and explained to us what is needed to design a train layout. At the end of the tour, the kids were able to create their own track and drive trains on it. A child quoted, "This was amazing!" Thank you so much Mike and Deb for letting us visit!
REMINDER TO STUDENTS WHO TOOK DUAL CREDIT CLASSES: A 1098-T Tuition Statement is used to help figure education credits and could offer up to $2,000 in qualified education expenses paid when filing your tax return. Check your email or download the form on the SCC/CCC website.
Congratulations to our NCPA Academic All State for the winter edition: BB - Jayden, Allie, Gavin, and Jacilyne and for Speech - Kira and Ava. Read more at: https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/awards/2021-2022WinterNCPAWinners.pdf. We are proud to call you Dragons!
Shout out to our staff retiring. Mrs. Maschmann is currently teaching 7-12 Social Studies, Mr. Rickstrew - ag/ind'l arts, & Mrs. Kroll - 1st gr. We will feature their retirement plans, along with who will attempt to fill their shoes, very soon! Thank you for a job well done!
Sgt. Major Dean Reicks visited juniors, Current Events & the Kinder classes on Wed, Mar 23rd. He spoke on WW II battle, explained how veterans give their lives twice, and spoke about how to "agree to disagree" along with respect. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Major Reicks!
Track order forms are now going to be due Friday. If you’d like track apparel, please turn in your forms to Mrs.Parks.
DHHS - Behavioral Health is creating the next suicide prevention plan. DHHS is looking for youth, parents of 12-19 yr olds, middle aged men, and those in ag to take part in a 60-90 min virtual grp. Sign up here: https://thekimfoundation.org/get-involved/2022-focus-groups/
The DPS high school quiz bowl team is small but mighty! Congrats to the Dragons on finishing 7th out of the 12 teams in the Lawrence/Nelson Invite today. Next up: ESU #5 Meet at the SCC Learning Center in Hebron on Monday, starting at 1 pm. Come out and watch them compete!
FCA wants to congratulate our track team on a job well done at Concordia! FCA has purchased yellow headbands for our track and golf team members, and we will be providing the athletes with a purple Gatorade each time they have a PR for this season in track or golf. Go Dragons!
The Young Dragons (5th and 6th grade band), JH and Pep Band, and the Show Choir put on a great Spring Concert tonight at DPS. Great job to our music students who performed tonight!
No track meets this week...but theThayer Central Invite is scheduled for next Thu, Mar 31st, beginning at 10:30 AM. The schedule is attached here AND also located on the daily bulletin at https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS. Good luck to the Dragons!
Little Blue NRD in Davenport is seeking a seasonal employee for tree planting, rec/building maintenance & more from Apr - Aug (flexible). Must have a driver's license. Hours are 8-4:30, pay is $11 to $13 per hour. Visit https://littlebluenrd.org/about/employment if interested.
What better way to start a Monday morning than learning about adjectives with popcorn!
Senior of the Week: Landon Schoneweis. Landon may not know what the future holds, but one thing we know for sure...he will do well! He can talk to anyone and always has a witty joke to share! Thank you for the upbeat attitude you have brought to Deshler High School, Landon!
