From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 34, April 29, 2021
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Three things you need to know:
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Next week's schedule: Monday: Asynchronous, Remote. Tuesday-Friday: Full-Day, In-Person/Remote Cycle Days 78-12.
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Class of 2021 Updates: New Class of 2021 Senior Celebration event on Monday, May 17th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Also, a reminder about the Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 27th at 5:00 p.m.
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Schedule update for the last week of school (freshmen, sophomores, and juniors) - due to the vaccination clinic there is a slight change to the schedule during the last week of school.
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear DHS Staff, Students, and Families,
Next Monday marks the beginning of our final month of the 2020-2021 school year! It is truly remarkable to think about the position we were in just a year ago - and the numerous twists and turns we took to get where we are today. Tomorrow's vaccination clinic is just another step in the right direction to resume normal operations per the Restore Illinois reopening plan. As a reminder, tomorrow is a synchronous, remote learning day, so that we may accommodate students and their parents/guardians throughout the day. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding as we take this important step to protect our school community.
On a final note, next week also marks the beginning of Advanced Placement testing. Good luck to all of our students taking these exams! You've got this!
Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
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Week of Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7 |
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Monday: Asynchronous, Remote
Tuesday - Friday: Full-day, in-person classes; cycle 78 through 12 days.
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The Class of 2021 Graduation will be held at Adams field at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27th. (The average DHS ceremony length is 90 minutes). The rain date is tentatively planned for Friday, May 28th at TBD time (weather dependant). Graduating seniors have received details about tickets, which are limited to parents/guardians. Additional details will be shared with seniors and their families in the coming weeks.
We will continue to post all information sent to senior families on our webpage, which you can find here.
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Seniors Last Day of School - Monday, May 17th |
On Monday, May 17th, all seniors (remote and in-person) are invited to attend the Class of 2021 Senior Celebration event from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the courtyard and student cafeteria. During this time, we will distribute caps and gowns, graduation tickets, awards & honors, freshmen advisory letters, and much more.
In addition, we want to celebrate your post-secondary plans! Be sure to wear your gear for next year (college, sports, military, GAP year, vocational and more!) and stop by for a yummy cupcake.
**Seniors, if you were unable to attend the Senior Sunset event, you can pick up your Class of 2021 yard sign in the front lobby. Otherwise, signs not picked up will be distributed at the Senior Celebration event.
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Schedule Update:
Last Week of School
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As a reminder, we will not have a traditional final exam week for the end of the second semester. Rather, each period (except EB) will meet just once during the final week of school. Due to the vaccination clinic, we needed to update the periods meeting on each day. Please see the google doc below for details. |
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Course Change Request Form |
Although we are still navigating the remainder of the current school year, we are also planning ahead to the next school year. You received a message in early April with important details regarding study halls and course change requests. With the second round deadline on May 3rd, we are resharing the form for making course change requests. If your request is approved, you will receive an email. If your request is not approved, you will remain on the waitlist. |
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Becky Shamberg Named 2021 Semi-Finalist for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program |
The program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the country’s most distinguished graduating seniors. Up to 161 students are chosen annually from among outstanding seniors to become U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. A total of 621 semifinalists have been selected from across the country. These semifinalists form the pool from which the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be chosen.
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All-State Athletic Honors |
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who have earned all-state athletic honors this school year:
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Apollos Burcham - Boys Swimming & Diving (200 & 400 Free Relay)
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Patrick Carow - Boys Swimming & Diving (200 & 400 Free Relay)
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Zayne Danielewicz - Boys Swimming & Diving (Diving)
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Nick Hansen - Boys Swimming & Diving (200 & 400 Free Relay)
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Lexi Kerstein - Girls Basketball
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Boris Panduleu - Boys Swimming & Diving (200 Free Relay)
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Dawid Turos - Boys Swimming & Diving (400 Free Relay)
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Writing a Stand-Out College Essay |
Calling all Juniors! Are you thinking about working on your college essay this summer? On Monday, May 3, the ARC will host an introductory virtual presentation on how to write a great essay. Learn what college admissions officers are looking for, review sample essays, and discover how to tackle and address the Common App and Coalition App prompts. For questions, contact Lori Harris at [email protected].
Three separate sessions will be offered:
11:05-11:40, 11:40-12:20 and 12:20-1:00
No need to sign up ahead of time! Join the session that works best for you by clicking on the link below.
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April 26
- Senior Wills due May 1
- Human Rights Club meeting info
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Spring Play, Lost Girl, tickets on sale
- NSLAC Student Leadership Board applications
- Order school supplies for next year through the Deerfield Coalition
April 28 (excluding repeats from April 26)
- Reminder about student drop-off and pick-up
- Earthworks celebrates Arbor Day
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