More kudos to our kids this week: to Kaytlyn Davies, named 2009-10 FFA state secretary at the state of Utah FFA convention at USU last weekend; to Trent Taylor and Alexis Williams, winners of humorous and dramatic monologues at the state drama competition at DHHS April 17-18; to boys' soccer, undefeated in Region 9 play; and to boys' tennis, also in first place in region. Support the DHHS track team by participating in the first Thunderstruck 5K run and one-mile youth run, May 9 at DHHS. Pre-race registration is $15. For more information, contact Dace Goulding, goulding4@hotmail.com or call 705-3718. We invite you to enjoy our choirs at the region choir festival today at Hurricane High School. End-of-level testing in English, Math and Science continues through April, and we appreciate parents' efforts to make sure students are in attendance at school during this time. Mid-term grades will be sent home tomorrow. Seniors expecting to graduate must pay all fees and fines and submit all school work by May 8. On Friday, we'll hold our student body officer election assembly, and next week, we celebrate our first annual Thunder Week, culminating in Thunder Day games and activities on Friday, May 1.

Thank you to those who took part in our first annual scholarship fundraising dinner last week. Money raised will go to provide college scholarships for DHHS students. Don’t miss the region concert band performance at PVHS tonight and the region choir festival at Hurricane High School on April 22. DHHS will be the scene for State Drama competition, April 17-18, and we need judges for plays and individual acts. No drama experience is necessary. Contact Mr. Eaton at DHHS if interested. We congratulate our regional award-winning drama students good luck – break a leg! The band and new color guard team are selling stadium blankets as a fundraiser. Blankets are vinyl outside and fold into a seat cushion. Each is embroidered with the Thunder logo and sells for $30. Stop by DHHS and get yours now. Support the DHHS track team by participating in the first Thunderstruck 5K run and one-mile youth run, May 9 at DHHS. Pre-race registration is $15. For more information, contact Dace Goulding, goulding4@hotmail.com or call 705-3718. End-of-level achievement testing in English, Math, and Science continues through April. Please help your student to be in attendance at school and at his or her best during this time.

Come support our first annual scholarship fundraising dinner, tonight at 6:30 in the commons; $10 for dinner (or donate what you wish), semi-formal dress requested. Money raised goes to provide college scholarships for DHHS students. RSVP to 674-0885, Ext. 132. Congratulations to our Region Sterling Scholar Runners-up: Kaytlyn Davies, Agricultural Science; Rachel Newby, Art; Alexis Weeks, Dance; and Kelsey Clayton, Business. Congratulations also to our girls’ golf team, which is undefeated! DHHS will be the scene for State Drama competition, April 17-18, and we need judges for plays and individual acts. No drama experience is necessary. Contact Mr. Eaton at DHHS if interested. The band and new color guard team are selling stadium blankets as a fundraiser. Blankets are vinyl outside and fold into a seat cushion. Each is embroidered with the Thunder logo and sells for $30. Stop by DHHS and get yours now. Two reminders for parents: This Friday will be a “snow-day” makeup; students will be out at noon; buses will leave at 1 p.m. Also, please help your student to be at his or her best for end-of-level testing of achievement in English, math and science. Testing begins this week and continues through April.

Congratulations go to many students this week. Mckinzie Madsen took first place in Interior Design at State FCCLA competition, March 25-26, and will compete at nationals in Nashville, Tenn., in July. Congratulations also to our eight orchestra students who won superior ratings at region solo and ensemble, March 24-25, qualifying for state festival: Dayci Patterson, Cassidy Jones, Jenna Miller, Kat Jack, Kelsee Speakman, Missy Roberts, Teri Ryerson, and Lexi Cain. Congratulations to our drama students, whose play took first place at Region Drama, March 27, and to our Sterling Scholars, competing tomorrow at region: Sam Poulton, Thomas Betar, Dawson Flake, Dylan Topalian, Jessica Smith, Ian Burgess, Fita Brown, Teisha Bennion, Amy Tomsen, Kaytlynn Davies, Kelsey Clayton, Rachel Newby, and Alexis Weeks. Finally, congratulations to State History Fair winner Brian Jones, who also won a $2,000 scholarship from Energy Solutions Foundation. DHHS cheer tryouts are Friday, April 3, at 4 p.m. in the gym. Come watch the fun, $3 admission; and see La Ragelles Dance Team perform, April 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., $5. Spring sports teams continue to provide exciting play. Check the school calendar at www.dhthunder.org for game dates and times.

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.

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.

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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.