Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Thunderings from DHHS



We began the second quarter this week and have a slew of exciting events, activities, and learning opportunities in store for students.

Our automotive program was recently approved for certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) after rigorous evaluation of the DHHS program. Certification assures graduates will be employable entry-level technicians.

Culinary Arts students gave faculty another taste of their talents by planning, preparing and catering a delicious staff luncheon yesterday. The students will prepare a luncheon for the visiting school accreditation committee in November.

Japanese Club, Creative Writing and Language Arts students wrote letters to military service personnel serving overseas, to arrive in time for the holidays. It was touching to see the students’ enthusiasm for the project in their support of our troops.

Our debate team headed today to their next tournament at Foothill High in Las Vegas. Debate coach Mr. Eaton is still looking for volunteers to help judge at events.

Desert Hills basketball players and coaches will lead Wednesday evening fundamentals and Saturday morning games in Jr. Thunder Basketball Instructional League during November and December for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Registration is $40 after Oct. 22 Contact Coach Allred. Registration forms are available in the main office. Read the school newspaper online at dhthunder.org.

Pictured above: Auto shop students make repairs on donated vehicles during class. The DHHS auto shop program recently achieved national ASE certification.

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