From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson

School Year 23-24; Issued on March 7, 2024

School News You Can Use

Things you need to know:

Next Week's Schedule (March 11-15): Monday - Half Day Schedule (EB starts at 12:00), Tuesday - revised 78 day (10:00 a.m. start), Wednesday - 56 day, Thursday - 34 day, Friday - 12 day
Important Bus Transportation News: The Ride 360 app is being retired on May 1, 2024. Families must download the new app, My Ride K-12, to access transportation information. See the District News section for details.

Message from the Principal

Dear DHS staff, students, and families,

Spring Break is just two weeks away! Until then, we are busy with classes, activity, athletics and the performing arts. Check out our upcoming events this week and next week in order to support our students.

Please note the special schedules next week Monday and Tuesday, as detailed below. Thank you for flexibility as we implement the state-required Illinois Science Assessment. Best wishes to our juniors on this test!

Sincerely,

Principal Kathryn Anderson

Happening Next Week

Week of March 11-15

Monday - Half Day Schedule (Juniors take Illinois Science Assessment in the morning)
Tuesday - Revised 78 Schedule
Wednesday - 56 day
Thursday - 34 day
Friday - 12 day

Cycle Calendar 23-24

Details for March 11 & 12

Monday, March 11 is a half day of student attendance with EB classes starting at 12:00p.m. and 1st period starting at 1:05p.m. The half day schedule allows juniors to take the state required Illinois Science Assessment during the morning hours. Juniors and families have received additional details.

Tuesday, March 12 is a revised cycle 78 day with the school day starting at 10:00 a.m. with homeroom. The revised schedule allows time for certain juniors to complete their Illinois Science Assessment.

When ALL students start their school day with homeroom, students in grades 9-11 will use the time to prepare their chromebook or personal laptop device for the digital PSAT/SAT which is scheduled for this April. Students should be sure that their devices are fully charged for homeroom. Additional details will be shared with students next week.

Student Life

Robotics State Competition

The DHS Robotics Team, CogChamps, competed at State this past weekend. Not only did the team compete in final alliances, but were also named the 23-24 Design Award Winner. Congratulations to this amazing team!

eSports Winter Season & State Competition

Congratulations to the DHS eSports upon the completion of their season.

For Fortnite, two teams competed: Chase Pontikes & Brady Knustsen and Braeden Bubser & Hayden Meyers. Braeden and Hayden qualified for the state tournament where they finished in 33rd place out of 50 teams.

The players on the Smash Bros. Ultimate team were John Hetz, John Healy, Steven Hetz, Alex Peiser, Pleroma Han, Alex Frank. Aubree Nitzki, and Max Kudlowitz. John Hetz and John Healy finished the regular season in the top 64, qualifying them for the state tournament. John Hetz finished in the top 32 and John Healy finished in the top 16.

Congratulations to the team, state competitors, and coaches!

DECA State

Congratulations to DECA state competitors and international qualifiers!

Papers

Finance Operations Research: Jonah Eisenberg - Andrew Kluge - Max Feinberg (1st place)

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research - Jonah Hyman - Nathan Stepankovskiy (3rd place)

Integrated Marketing Campaign Service - Josh Koyfman - Charlie Marks - Jay Noren (2nd place)

Buying and Merchandising Operations Research - Grace Stadelmann - Zhen Luo (2nd place)

Role Plays

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Jacob Park (3rd place)

Business Finance Series - Olivia Fisz (1st place)

Marketing Communication Series: Blair Deutsch (2nd place)

Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series - Josh Duby (1st place)

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series-Josh Koyfman (1st place)

Travel and Tourism Team Decision Series- Grace Stadelmann - Zhen Luo(2nd place)

Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Series- Jonah Hyman - Nathan Stepankovskiy (3rd place)

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

CELEBRATE YOUR FAVORITE DCOMPS OR CREW MEMBER ON THEIR UPCOMING SHOW!

Show your favorite dancer, crew or staff member, etc. how amazing they are with a SHOUT-OUT!

SHOUT-OUTS are $20 each and can be purchased via our store until April 5, 2024. Please click HER E for more details.

SHOUT-OUTS will be available via QR Code in the show program as well as on TV screens and other media associated with the show.

Show ticket information coming soon.

Fine Arts yard signs are on sale until March 20,2024!

Click HERE to purchase!

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CHOIR

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FINE ARTS

ORCHESTRA

THEATRE

Use the link below to learn more about

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

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DHS PTO College Scholarship Fund

DPN & the DHS CCRC Presents An Insider's Guide to Being An Upperclassman

March 19th, 7:30 pm (*NEW TIME), DHS Auditorium

Deerfield Parent Network, in partnership with the DHS Postsecondary Team, is pleased to announce "An Insider's Guide to Being an Upperclassman" on Tuesday, March 19th at *New Time 7:30pm in the DHS Auditorium. This informative program is designed to equip parents and their students with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges of junior year. The panel-style program will feature the DHS postsecondary team, a college admission representative and DHS Seniors, who will be ready to answer your questions in an informal setting. This is a can't miss program for all parents and students, but is best for sophomore students, parents, and families.

District News

D113 Transportation: NEW APP

This spring, the Ride 360 app that Township High School District 113 uses to provide our families with student transportation information will be retired as of May 1st, 2024, and an updated app will now be available to all users. This new app, My Ride K-12, is currently in the Apple and Android app stores. You will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will carry over into My Ride K-12. Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com.

If you have not already done so, please download the application as it will continue to be used by our transportation department to share student route assignments and send out notifications as needed.

Below is a link for directions on how to register and download the My K-12 app.

My K-12 App Registration Directions