Thunderings from DHHS

DHHS is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week with a different activity each day, including short videos illustrating the dangers of substance abuse, student pledges against drug and alcohol use, and a poster contest among the art students. One video showed students the danger of driving while distracted by texting, a danger as serious as DUI. Yesterday saw students and staff lining up to make blood donation to the Red Cross Blood Drive. In an assembly arranged by AP History teacher Chris Cannon, students were able to listen to Stephen Nasser, author of “My Brother’s Voice” (Wordpress), relate his childhood experiences as a concentration camp survivor in Hungary during WWII on Monday. The presentation gave students a moving glimpse into the horrors of the Holocaust. On a lighter note, on Thursday, the juniors will show their creativity in a Halloween assembly, featuring dancing, singing, and a few surprises for the audience. Congratulations to our football team for their win against Hurricane, securing a place in region playoffs, and to our volleyball team, which heads to state competition at UVU on Friday. Our swimmers will compete at the Cedar Invitational on Friday.

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The first quarter came to an end before the long weekend, and term grades will be posted on Power School and handed out at school Thursday, Oct. 22. As the second quarter begins this week, please encourage your student to begin the new term with renewed effort and commitment to their learning. UBSCT retakes for juniors and seniors who need to pass one or more of the math, reading or writing sections will take place Oct. 20-22. Please help your student to be ready for the assessments. Congratulations to Alexis Williams, who took a first place in her category at the Shakespearean competition in Cedar City, winning a $1,000 scholarship. And congratulations also to our tennis team, who battled to their second straight tennis championship at State, and to our golf team, who finished in third place at State. Last week was Utah Schools Principal Appreciation Week, and we joined with schools across the state in recognizing the importance of school leadership. We honored the contribution of our principal, Ray Brooks, and our two vice principals, Rob Goulding and Dana McConnell, and thanked them for their time and effort in support of the students and staff of DHHS.

Thunderings from DHHS

This week is Principal Appreciation Week, and we join with schools across the country in recognizing the importance of school leadership. We honor the contribution of our principal, Ray Brooks, and our two vice principals, Rob Goulding and Dana McConnell, and thank them for their time and effort in support of the students and staff of DHHS. The first quarter comes to an end on Thursday, with term grades being posted on Power School and handed out at school mid-week following the four-day quarter break. The second quarter begins when school resumes on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Please encourage your student to begin the new quarter with renewed effort and commitment to their learning. UBSCT retakes for juniors and seniors who need to pass one or more of the math, reading or writing sections will take place Oct. 20-22. Please help your student to be ready for the assessments. Congratulations to Alexis Williams, who took first place at last week's Shakespearean competition, winning a $1,000 scholarship. And congratulations also to our tennis team, who battled to their second straight tennis championship at State, and to our golf team, who finished in third place at State.

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It is amazing how quickly the first quarter is coming to a close, Oct. 15. We look to our parent partners to encourage their students to a successful first term by using Power School to check progress on final assignments and upcoming exam dates. Please also encourage students needing to retake the UBSCT, Oct. 20-22, to attend preparation sessions in math, reading and writing during lunch on Tuesday-Thursday. For more information, contact Mr. Beck in the counseling office or English teacher Mrs. Neville. This week is Sadies Dance week, with selection of royalty occurring a bit differently this year. Candidates are earning points by completing short school service projects and collecting donations for care packages for military deployed overseas. Royalty will be announced at today’s assembly. The talented cast and crew of the musical production “Bye Bye Birdie” are rehearsing daily for their opening on the DHHS stage in November. Be sure to enjoy the performance, which runs Nov. 19-21 and 23. Our choir presents their fall concert tonight at 6 p.m. Our first-place golf team competes at state this week. Congratulations to our fall season athletes, who continue to boost Thunder pride with their wins.

Thunderings from DHHS

The end of the first quarter, Oct. 15, is approaching rapidly, and we encourage parents to keep aware of their students' progress. Parents and students can access assignments and class information at www.dhthunder.org. Click on the linked staff directory, the teacher’s name, and the class. Parents and students can go to Power School online and check assignment completion and grades, as well as view scores for the STAR reading assessment, the state end of level tests (CRT), the UBSCT and ACT results. A passing score for the math, reading, and writing sections of the UBSCT is 160. To help prepare students to pass the test, UBSCT remediation classes are starting this week and will be held at lunch on Tuesday-Thursday for the three weeks prior to the test on Oct. 20-22. For more information, contact Mr. Beck in the counseling office. Students are encouraged to enter this year's PTSA Reflections Contest in art, 3-D art, photography, literature, music, film/video, dance and theatre. Entries should express the theme, "Beauty Is …" and are due by Oct. 21. Entry forms are available in the office. For more information, contact Jean Jones, 628-4102. Please also check and pay school fees online at myschoolfees.com.

Thunderings from DHHS

Homecoming week, capped by a formal dance on Saturday, provided many "Magic Moments" for students to remember. Thanks to those who made the week a success and to the community for participating in the annual tailgate party before the football game on Friday. Although the varsity team came up a little short of points, the JV team took a 39-0 win over Dixie. Girls' tennis, soccer, volleyball, boys' golf and cross country continue a successful season, with swimming about to begin. Students are encouraged to enter this year's PTSA Reflections Contest in art, 3-D art, photography, literature, music, film/video, dance and theatre. Entries should express the theme, "Beauty Is …" and are due by Oct. 21. Entry forms are available in the office. For more information, contact Jean Jones, 628-4102. In a move to help teachers monitor student achievement and keep parents informed of their students' progress, the school district revised Power School to now include assessment scores for all our students, accessed with the student's Power School password. Parents and students can go to the online site and view scores for the STAR reading assessment, the state end of level tests (CRT), the UBSCT and ACT results.

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Thunder spirit is in the air at DHHS this week as we celebrate Homecoming. Students and faculty are enjoying a number of activities planned by this year's Exec Council, from Monday's Powder Puff football game between junior and senior girls and a lunchtime barbecue to a pie-eating contest and "car smash." The Homecoming assembly is Wednesday, and a tailgate party for the community will take place at 5 p.m. before Friday's big game against Dixie at 7 p.m. Please come and be part of the Thunder tradition. The Homecoming dance, with the theme "This Magic Moment," is Saturday at Stephen Wade Auto. Our other sports teams continue to top the competition. Boys' golf took region, and girls' tennis won the St. George tournament, beating Skyline for the title. Girls' soccer, volleyball, and JV football continue to bring home wins. In an academic note, please be aware that midterms will be handed out Wednesday at the end of period 4 to be taken home to parents. The first issue of this year's Thunderstruck, the school "newzine," will be handed out to students on Friday and available on the school Web site. When paying school fees, please pay online at myschoolfees.com.