Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Fourth quarter classes began yesterday, and we look forward to another exciting, productive quarter at DHHS. Our spring sports teams are already achieving exciting wins. Please come cheer on the teams. Check the school calendar at www.dhthunder.org for game dates and times. In fine arts, Canyon View hosts region vocal solo and ensemble competition today, and our drama students showcase their talents at region competition at Hurricane High Thursday and Friday. Coming up in mid-April is end-of-level testing of sophomores and juniors to assess student achievement. A reminder about the dress code: As the weather warms, be sure shorts, skirts, and tops are in compliance. Parents are invited to PTSA parent night Thursday at 7. The topic will be cell phone use liability.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Spring is stirring, and so are things at DHHS. Baseball, softball, soccer and tennis matchups are in full swing. For game dates and times, check the school calendar online at www.dhthunder.org. In fine arts, members of our orchestra will compete at region instrumental solo and ensemble today at Dixie High. Tomorrow, we will host the Special Education Road Show performance, 6 – 9 p.m. The community is invited to both events. A reminder to parents about the dress code: As the weather warms, be sure shorts, skirts, and tops are in compliance. The third quarter ends March 13, followed by a much-anticipated spring break. Fourth quarter classes begin on Tuesday, March 24. We thank parents and the community for your continued support of our school.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Thunderings

Our Jazz Band performs tonight at the Region Jazz Festival at SCHS. Thursday, our Sterling Scholars will be honored at the district recognition program, 7 p.m. at SCHS. Our debate team heads to WSU on Friday for state finals, where several members of the team will compete. Mark your calendars for a special performance by Country legend Jim Owen with the DHHS Jazz Band, a fundraiser for our Fine Arts Department, Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. and Monday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Baseball, softball, soccer and tennis matchups begin Monday, March 9, with baseball hosting Enterprise at 4 p.m. and softball on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Tennis hosts Cedar, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Our Concert Choir will perform on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. Finally, congratulations to sophomore Brian Jones, whose historical paper took first at the Southwest Regional History Fair and will advance to state level competition April 23. The third quarter ends March 13, followed by spring break.