From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 35, May 12, 2022
School News You Can Use
Things you need to know:
  1. Next week's schedule: Monday - LS day; Tuesday - 78 day; Wednesday - 56 day w/ early release; Thursday - 34 day; Friday - 12 day
  2. Check out our Academics and Student Life section for this week's staff and student recognitions!
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS staff, students, and families, 

With just a week left of classes for our freshmen-juniors, we are in the home stretch! Please be mindful that next Wednesday we have an early release schedule (linked below and on the school website) so that our students and staff involved in the Class of 2022 graduation are able to get to Ravinia in a timely manner.


Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
Happening Next Week
May 23 - May 27

Monday: LS day
Tuesday: 78 day
Wednesday: 56 day w/ early release @ 2:49 (for graduation)
Thursday: 34 day
Friday: 12 day
Academics
Traci Flowers Receives IACAC's Inclusion, Access and Success Service Award
Congratulations to Traci Flowers for receiving the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)'s Inclusion, Access and Success Service Award. This award was inaugurated in 2015, to recognize members who have been instrumental in making postsecondary educational opportunities available to historically underrepresented students.
Student Life
Student-Athletes Medal at Special Olympics Track Meet
Congratulations to student-athletes and coaches who participated in the Special Olympics Illinois Region B Spring Games on Sunday at Prospect High School.

Our students won medals in their events (runs, walks, and tennis ball throws), and our peer coaches supported them the whole way! 

Athlete Events:
Valentina Balvanera: 10 m walk & tennis ball throw  
Jaden Johnson: 50 m run & tennis ball throw 
Tia Velkme: 25 m walk & 50 m run
Jonah Weiner: 10 m walk & 50 m run 

Student Coaches: Ainsley Battle, Ethan Grafman, Addison Hooker, Paige Humphrey, and Emily Willens.
Ina Pan & Talia Field - Badminton State Qualifiers
Congratulations to Ina Pan and Talia Field (alternate) for qualifying for the Badminton State Competition!
Sam Morris & Paul Vigder - Boys Gymnastics State Qualifiers
Congratulations to Sam Morris (Floor/Pommel Horse/Vault/Parallel Bars) and Paul Vigder (Still Rings) for qualifying for the Boys Gymnastics State Competition!
Boys JV and Varsity Tennis CSL North Conference Champions
Congratulations to our Boys JV and Varsity Tennis teams for earning the 2022 CSL North Conference Championship!
Boys Track and Field - CSL North Conference Champions
Congratulations to our Boys Track and Field team for earning the 2022 CSL North Conference Championship!
Parent/Guardian Organizations
DHS Athletic Booster Club Seeks Volunteers for 2022-2023 School Year
The DHS Athletic Booster Club is looking to fill the position of our Membership Chair for the 2022/2023 School Year. In addition, we are looking for a Co-Chair for Warrior Wear (Spirit Wear) and a Co-Chair for Advertising for the 2022/2023 School Year. Lastly, we are now looking for Sports Representatives for Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons. This is a fantastic way to support your student-athlete as they begin their High School experience.

For more information contact Larry Letwat at larryletwat@gmail.com or at 312-320-6029.

Feel Free to visit the website to learn more about this organization at https://www.d113boosters.org/
Community News
2022 Deerfield Farmer's Market
Mark your calendars for opening day of the 2022 Deerfield Farmers Market season on Saturday, June 11! The market will be taking place at its new permanent location on Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue every Saturday morning, June 11 through October 15, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Deerfield Farmers Market will feature over 30 local vendors every week—offering a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, specialty products, prepared foods and more. In addition, a full schedule of planned live musical performances, kids’ activities, civic group participation, and special events is set to make this season the best one yet!

There is truly something for everyone at the Deerfield Farmers Market where the promise of “food, friends, and fun” is delivered every week. Come join in on Saturday mornings to celebrate a Deerfield tradition, explore the market, support local producers, and be a part of the fun!

For more information, visit http://www.deerfield.il.us/301/Farmers-Market.