DHS Principal Newsletter - September 28, 2023

From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson

School Year 23-24 - Issue 8: September 28, 2023

School News You Can Use

Things you need to know:

Next Week's Schedule: HOMECOMING WEEK - Monday - Cycle LS; Tuesday - Cycle 78; Wednesday - Cycle 56; Thursday - Special schedule: Cycle 34; Friday - Special Pep Rally Schedule: Cycle 12
DHS has been formally recognized as an Illinois Democracy School!
DHS fall athletics playoffs are starting off this week with golf. Wishing all the best to our student-athletes!

Message from the Principal

Dear DHS staff, students, and families,

I am proud to share that DHS has been formally recognized as an Illinois Democracy School! Illinois Democracy Schools are high schools recognized for school-wide commitment to promoting civic learning by all students, focusing on fostering participatory citizenship and emphasizing the fundamental ideals and principles of our constitutional democracy relating to essential questions facing our republic. Since 2006, over 90 schools have successfully completed a school-wide civic assessment and been recognized as Illinois Democracy Schools. Congratulations to Lisa Allen (team lead) and the DHS team for going through this incredible process to recognize our amazing school. With that said, thank you to ALL staff, students, and families for making this possible!

On another celebratory note, next week is Homecoming week! We look forward to celebrating DHS at the numerous activities and events throughout the week. Check out the dress-up days and the pep rally schedule below.

Sincerely,

Dr. Anderson

Happening Next Week

Click the link below for the 23-24 cycle calendar (subject to changes.)

Cycle Calendar

Schedule for October 2-6

Monday - Cycle LS

Tuesday - Cycle 78

Wednesday - Cycle 56

Thursday - Cycle 34

Friday - Special Pep Rally Schedule Cycle 12

**Use this link to add the cycle days to your google calendar! Add this calendar.

Counseling Corner

Mental Health America

Free, confidential, anonymous screening tools are available at mhascreening.org for youth and parents/guardians who are concerned about their mental health. After taking a screen, results are provided along with tips for next steps.

Student Life

Boys' Golf Playoffs

Congratulations to our boys' golf team on a great season. Special congratulations to Hunter Whitney and Owen Moskovitz on their advancement to the IHSA Sectionals!

Warrior Words

Warrior Words is weekly news regarding activites, athletics, and much more! Warrior Words is read weekly in homeroom. Parents and students can also access by navigating to the DHS website or by clicking the link below.

Warrior Words

Parent/Guardian Organizations

Deerfield Parent Network (DPN)

Deerfield Parent Network, in partnership with Districts 113, 109 and 112, is pleased to announce Julie Lythcott-Haim’s presentation, “How to Raise Successful Kids” on November 30th at 7:30 pm at Deerfield High School’s Auditorium. Julie Lythcott-Haim is the New York Times best selling author of “How to Raise an Adult''. Drawing on research; conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers; and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean, Julie Lythcott-Haims highlights the ways in which over-parenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. Mark your calendars - this is sure to be a great program! While walk-ins are always welcome, DPN is asking that you RSVP for planning purposes.

To RSVP Click Here