Thunderings from DHHS

Congratulations to DHHS drama, who competed at SUU last week. Ten students will go on to compete at state, April 16-17. Wednesday, choir members perform at region vocals at Snow Canyon, and Thursday, band members travel north to the state jazz competition. Our region champ cheerleaders will compete at state finals in Anaheim this weekend. Thank you to all who rolled up their sleeves and gave blood during Monday’s blood drive at DHHS. The Lady Lions are offering one $1,000 DSC scholarship from DHHS. The deadline is April 2. For more information, contact the Counseling Center. Come help girls softball in finishing the softball field fencing by bringing your car for a wash at DHHS, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5. Donations welcome. There will be a meeting for students interested in taking concurrent enrollment next fall, Tuesday, April 6, 6-7 p.m. in the counseling center. Call for more information. Juniors should take the June 12 ACT if they haven’t already taken the college entrance exam. Go to www.actstudent.org to register. Support your DHHS spring sports teams: softball, golf, track, soccer, tennis and baseball. Check our school Web site for game times and locations. Support DHHS by enjoying pizza from Hungry Howie’s on Mondays; 25% of proceeds are donated to the school.

Pictured: Mrs. Johnson's Culinary Arts students dished it out to the competition with their award-winning presentation during February's state contest.

Thunderings from DHHS

This week we welcomed back our students for the final term. We’re excited to be back in session and learning! Grades for the third quarter will be sent home tomorrow. This week is Green Week at DHHS: carpool Thursday and join us at lunch Friday to plant more than 100 flowers. Drama students perform one-act plays and dramatic and comedic monologues at region drama competition at SUU, Thursday and Friday. Experience March Mayhem in the Desert, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at DHHS. The event features basketball competitions between WCSD coaches and Impact of So. Utah and high school seniors vs. Team Raw, live music, food, prizes. Entrance donations: $5 for adults, $3 for students and $10 for families requested. Call Mr. Sharp of HOSA to make an appointment for Monday’s Blood Drive at DHHS. There will be a meeting for students interested in taking concurrent enrollment next year, Tuesday, April 6, 6-7 p.m. in the counseling center. Call for more information. Juniors should take the June 12 ACT if they haven’t already taken the college entrance exam. Go to www.actstudent.org to register. Support your DHHS spring sports teams: girls softball, track and golf and boys soccer, tennis and baseball.

Pictured: Seniors in Unified Studies enjoyed a field trip to Lytle Ranch in February. The program will give students a greater appreciation for and knowledge of the unique environment of Southern Utah.

Thunderings from DHHS

Spring is in the air, and so is anticipation for spring break. The third quarter ends Friday, with school resuming Tuesday, March 16 (an A day). Grades will be sent home March 17. Go online to dhthunder.org to find links to teacher Web sites for information and assignments. Also on the school Web site is a calendar of events, the spring sports schedule, a link to pay school fees and scholarship information. The deadline to register for the April 10 ACT is March 5. Juniors are encouraged to take the April 10 or June 12 ACT. Go to www.actstudent.org to register. Spring sports matchups begin this week for boys’ soccer, tennis and baseball. Come support the teams! The American Association of University Women is accepting scholarship applications from high school girls, due March 15, and the National Society of The Sons of Utah Pioneers is sponsoring a $500 scholarship to a senior, due March 16. Applications for these scholarships and more are available in the counseling center. Tonight, jazz band goes to Cedar High for the Region Jazz Band Festival. Drama students are preparing for region drama competition, March 18-19. The concert choir performs tonight at 7 p.m. in the DHHS auditorium.

Pictured: Congressman Jim Matheson visited Desert Hills, Feb. 18, and spoke to social studies students. Afterwards, he presented a flag flown over the Capitol to Alex Graf, whose birthday was the next day.

Thunderings from DHHS

Next week is the final week of the third quarter, with spring break following. Please check PowerSchool for your student’s progress in his or her classes. Contact teachers if you have questions. Boys State interviews are this week. Selections for Boys and Girls State will be made in mid-March. Boys basketball playoffs begin this week – good luck! The deadline to register for the April 10 ACT is March 5. Juniors are encouraged to take the April 10 or June 12 ACT. Go to www.actstudent.org to register. Juniors, seniors and parents: Come to DHHS tonight at 6:30 to learn about DSC scholarships and financial aid. Enjoy pizza and prizes! “Our Town,” performed by the DHHS drama department, is this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. We are collecting pop can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Salt Lake City, which provides a temporary home for families of children undergoing medical treatment. Please send your tabs to school or bring them to the main office. Remember, if you purchase pizza at Hungry Howie’s on Mondays, mention DHHS, and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to support our school.

Pictured: DHHS fans make the sign of the thunderbolt during a recent boys basketball game. The team goes into playoffs Thursday.

Thunderings from DHHS

Back from the three-day Presidents’ Day breather, we’re charging into the final three weeks of the third quarter, which ends on March 5. Students should be working full steam on projects and assignments. Please monitor PowerSchool to be aware of your student’s progress in his or her classes. Girls State interviews are this week, and preparations are underway for FBLA state conference, April 8-9. Girls’ and boys’ basketball state playoffs begin on Friday. Check our Web site for game times and locations and come see some exciting basketball action. We are collecting pop can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Salt Lake City, which provides a home away from home for families of children undergoing medical treatment. Please send your tabs to school or drop by the main office and deposit your tabs in the collection jar. Seniors and parents: Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., when DSC representatives will be at DHHS for Scholarship Night, with information on applying for financial aid and scholarships. Free pizza and T-shirts, too! Remember, if you purchase pizza at Hungry Howies on Mondays, mention DHHS, and the store will donate 25% of the proceeds to support our school.

Pictured: Mrs. Lowe’s sophomores use the Media Center writing lab to plan, research and write a research paper in English, one of four core essays students write during the school year.

Thunderings from DHHS

We’re thrilled at Desert Hills about our winter sports athletes’ excellence! Congratulations to our swimmers, wrestlers, and basketball teams! We wish boys’ basketball success at tonight’s game at Canyon View and on Friday at Hurricane High. Parents and friends, give your special valentine student a singing valentine and rose lollipop! For $3, our chamber choir members will deliver a valentine on Friday at DHHS and on Saturday to your special valentines in the community. Call the school for more information. We are collecting donations of both money and clothing for Haiti during lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please send your donations to DHHS. We’re looking for junior girls to represent our school at Girls State. This is a great opportunity for college credit and a chance to earn college scholarships. Sign up in the counseling office. If you purchase pizza at Hungry Howies, mention DHHS, and the store will donate 25% of the proceeds to support our school. Show your Thunder spirit and contact the finance office for your Thunder hoodies ($28), key chains ($9) to support cheer and Thunder sleeves in support of soccer ($6).

Pictured: The Thunder take on Canyon View at their home turf on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Next up is more exciting basketball play at Hurricane High on Friday, Feb. 12. Get your Thunderwear at DHHS and come show your spirit! Photo by Alyssa Owens.

Thunderings from DHHS

Today is the third quarter mid-term, and progress reports will be going home with students. Parents, please continue to access Power School (a link is provided on our web page) for upcoming assignments and to check your student’s progress. UBSCT testing for sophomores continues today and tomorrow. Please make sure your student is rested, prepared and in attendance. Registration for next year’ seniors takes place today and tomorrow. Check with the counseling office for further information. We are collecting donations of both money and clothing for Haiti during lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please send your donations to DHHS. Those interested in competing in Skills USA need to register this week. We’re also looking for junior girls to represent our school at Girls State. This is a great opportunity for college credit and a chance to earn college scholarships. Sign up in the counseling office. If you purchase pizza at Hungry Howies, mention DHHS, and the store will donate 25% of the proceeds to support our school. Show your Thunder spirit and contact the finance office for your Thunder hoodies ($28), key chains ($9) to support cheer and Thunder arm socks in support of soccer ($6).

Pictured: Band students were treated to a visit from professional musician Ron Verdi, who brought with him a display of rare and unique saxophones, including this contrabass saxophone. Only nine of these large instruments were ever produced. The low sound effects in the movie “Horton Hears a Who” were played by Verdi on his contrabass sax.