From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 19, January 13, 2022
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Three things you need to know:
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Next week's schedule: Monday - No School (Holiday); Tuesday - No School (Institute Day); Wednesday - 78 day; Thursday - 56 day; Friday - 34 day w/ extended homeroom
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Seniors and families, please read the latest CCRC Senior Newsletter for important post-secondary updates. See the Counseling Corner section for more details.
- Due to the holiday on Monday, January 17, SHIELD testing will be available during a modified timeframe (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.).
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear DHS staff, students, and families,
The Second Semester begins next week with a shortened schedule. Please recall that we do not have school on Monday and Tuesday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Staff Institute Day, respectively. I hope that you have a wonderful, long weekend!
Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
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January 17-21
Monday: No School (Holiday)
Tuesday: No School (Institute Day)
Wednesday: 78 day
Thursday: 56 day
Friday: 34 day w/ extended homeroom
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Semester 2 Study Hall Changes |
Beginning January 19, 2022 (Second Semester), there will be some slight modifications for study hall attendance. While every student with a free period is still assigned a study hall, students will now be able to check-in at any one of the following locations:
- Designated Study Hall location* (on your schedule)
- Library
- ARC
- Makerspace
*The designated study hall location will serve as a quiet space for students to study (individually or in small groups) and receive tutoring and support from our study hall staff members - the room # of your designated study hall can be found on each student's 2nd-semester schedule.
Attendance Procedures
For each of the locations listed above, students will need to scan their ID upon entering the space. Student attendance will automatically be taken for the time and location that they sign in. If a student decides to use the library, ARC, or Makerspace during their study hall period, they DO NOT need to check-in at their designated study hall location before going to these spaces.
Students with New Schedules & Exemption from Study Hall
Students who have new schedules for Semester 2 and now have 1st or 3rd (3rd on 12 days) or 8th or 6th (6th on 78 days), should have their parent/guardian fill out our Study Hall Exemption Form to provide consent to arrive "late" to school or leave "early" rather than attend study hall. Students do not need to fill out the form again if their schedule has not changed and they filled it out earlier this year.
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Important Information for Seniors from the Post-Secondary Counseling Team |
Seniors and families should be sure to read the latest CCRC Senior Newsletter for important post-secondary updates.
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DHS Scholarships are now live! These scholarships are provided by various individuals, families, and partners in our community.
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Midyear (semester one) transcripts will be ready to send on February 7th. If colleges require a midyear transcript, request it to be sent through Parchment.
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FAFSA is a graduation requirement in Illinois. Click here for the CCRC financial aid webpage.
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Interested students, attend the Chicago Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 18th from 5-7:30 pm or Saturday, January 29th from 12-3 pm.
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Coach Steve Winiecki Selected for the IHSFCA Hall of Fame |
Congratulations to Coach Steve Winiecki for his selection to the 2022 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This past fall was Coach Winiecki's 23rd season as Head Football Coach at Deerfield High School. Coach Winiecki also served 4 seasons as Varsity Defensive Coordinator before becoming the Head Coach. |
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Lexi Kerstein, Girls Basketball, Earns 1000th Point |
Congratulations to Lexi Kerstein, Junior, on scoring 1000th point versus Rolling Meadows over Winter Break at the Morton College Holiday Tournament. |
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Updated Guidance from IDPH/ISBE |
At 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, schools received updated public health guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Please watch for a message later today from the District 113 Coordinator of COVID Response with more information regarding the update including activities and athletics. |
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Parent/Guardian Group News |
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DHS Athletic Booster Club Seeks Volunteers for 2022/2023 School Year
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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. In addition, we are always looking for Sports Representatives for Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons. This is a fantastic way to support your student-athlete at DHS!
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All students currently participating in extracurriculars, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to complete SHIELD testing until further notice.
Due to the holiday on Monday, January 17, SHIELD testing hours will be from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the A-deck hallway. Thursdays hours will be from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the A-deck hallway.
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Apply to be a District 113 Substitute Teacher! |
Like many school districts, District 113 needs more substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please check out the information on our website to begin the application process!
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