From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 30, April 7, 2022
School News You Can Use
Two things you need to know:
  1. Next week's schedule: Monday - 100 day; Tuesday - 100 day; Wednesday - PSAT & SAT Testing for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors (No Classes); Thursday - PSAT & SAT Testing continues for select testers & office hours from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (no classes); Friday - no school
  2. Find PSAT & SAT Testing Day Details (arrival time, dismissal, etc.) under the Happening Next Week section.
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS staff, students, and families, 

Next week is our PSAT and SAT testing week. Please be sure to review the testing schedule for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Seniors do not have testing or classes on these days. Please note that teacher office hours will be available from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Best of luck to our test takers!


Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
Happening Next Week
April 11 - April 15

Monday: 100 day
Tuesday: 100 day
Wednesday: PSAT & SAT testing
Thursday: PSAT & SAT testing continues; office hours from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Friday: No Schools
PSAT & SAT Testing Day Details
Wednesday, April 13
  • Seniors: Seniors do not have school on this day.
  • Arrival Time: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors should arrive at school for testing between 7:30 - 7:45 a.m.
  • Testing Locations: Testing room locations will be clearly posted at the Main Entrance and East Entrance.
  • Dismissal: Students will be dismissed after their respective test. The standard PSAT 8/9 (freshmen) will end at approximately 11:00 -11:30 a.m. The standard PSAT 10 (sophomores) will end at approximately 11:30-12:00 p.m. The standard SAT will end at approximately 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Times will vary for those testing with College Board-approved accommodations.
  • No Classes: There are no classes for any students on Wednesday, April 13.

Thursday, April 14
  • Test Takers: Students with specific accommodations will be testing over 2 days (those students will receive a separate email). Students who are finishing their tests should plan to arrive at school between 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Testing room locations will remain the same as April 13. They will also remain posted in the same locations (see above). Students will be dismissed after their respective test if testing over a 2-day period.
  • No Classes: There are no classes on April 14 due to testing.
  • Office Hours: Teachers will hold office hours from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Counseling Corner
How Are You Feeling?
If you want to check in with your own mental health or someone you care about, you can take this free, online behavioral health screener (brought to you by MindWise Innovations.)
Student Life
Dance Company presents This I Believe
Join us for Dance Company's presentation, This I Believe, which begins tonight. Show dates are April 7, 8 & 9 at 7:30. See the link below to purchase tickets.

Company members include:

Freshmen: Mia Barnett, Sofia Bellagamba, Jessica Ebroon, Elly Fields,
 Sasha Gagerman, Lily Goldman, Riley Greenfield, Izzy Guidara, Talia Helfand, Casey Reicin, Avery Richter, Jordan Schaefer, Rebecca Steinberg, Ava Van Every, Sarah Ward & Mia Zaban 

Sophomores: Jami Abrams, Sarah Atlas, Sadie Chodash, Chloe Cohan, Emily Colwell, Ellie Fagan, Jayne Frey, Ryan Geake, Naomi Guon, Kaila Passmore, Maya Passmore, Ella Riback, Elianna Ripstein, Ava Stolberg, Kate Winicour & Tori Yoblon 

Juniors: Jordan Agay, Reese Berke, Lindsay Sorman, Sammy Erlich, Layla Fisher, Emma Goldman, Morgan Kay, Leia Kliska, Cate Miller, Bella Moros, Lily Rubin, Emma Sachs, Lola Schwab, Izzy Siegel, Claudia Trajgiel, 
Annali Wainer & Carol Yao 

Seniors: Stephanie Brody, Kylie Cohen, Sydney Feinberg, Sabrina Fleishman, Jilly Fradin, Angie Lofland, Ashley Markle, Elana Passmore, Jessie Peck, Emma Radis, Julia Schwaeber, Lily Tcath, Abigail Winner & Amanda Wolf  
District News
Changes to SHIELD Testing Days and Hours Begin the Week of April 4
Please see this message for more information about changes to SHIELD testing days and times.