From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 29, March 31, 2022
School News You Can Use
Three things you need to know:
  1. Next week's schedule: Monday - LS day, Tuesday - 78 day, Wednesday - 56 Day, Thursday - 34 day, Friday - 12 day
  2. The state-required PSAT and SAT tests for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take place on Wednesday, April 13 (and extended testing for select students on Thursday, April 14). Please see the Message from the Principal and your email for more details.
  3. The Academic Challenge Team, Indoor Track and Field, Coach Winiecki, and a DHS Alum have been pretty successful these past few weeks...plus a special viewing of Moana! Check out the Student Life section for all the details.
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS staff, students, and families, 

I hope that you had a wonderful Spring Break. We are in the final stretch of the school year - an incredibly busy stretch of the year. In addition to the day-to-day academic and extracurriculars, we have a number of special events and days coming up. With that in mind, please see my note below about SAT and PSAT testing and the schedule for classes that week.

Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
SAT and PSAT Testing (Week of April 11-15)

All students and families should have received an email detailing the schedule for SAT and PSAT testing the week of April 11-15.

The schedule for that week is:
  • Monday - 100 day
  • Tuesday - 100 day
  • Wednesday - No classes; Testing for freshmen (PSAT), sophomores (PSAT), and juniors (SAT)
  • Thursday - No classes; Testing continues for select students (students will know if they have extended testing on Thursday); Optional Teacher Office Hours from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m
  • Friday - No School (Holiday)

Please see your email for additional details about testing for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Happening Next Week
April 4 - April 8

Monday: LS day
Tuesday: 78 day
Wednesday: 56 day
Thursday: 34 day
Friday: 12 day
Counseling Corner
Learn the Signs of Suicide and How to ACT
Signs of Suicide
  • Major changes in behavior
  • Sounding really down or helpless
  • Talking about suicide
  • Sleeping more or less
  • Increased anger or agitation
  • Increased anger or agitation
  • Withdrawal from family or friends

If you are having concerns about your student, reach out to their pediatrician or school counselor.
  • Most people thinking about suicide are struggling with a mental health condition like depression.
  • With professional help, people begin to feel much better.

Teach your student to find a trusted adult to talk to. 
To help, make a list of trusted adults: think about family members, friends’ parents, teachers and others.


How to ACT
  • Acknowledge concerns about their emotions or a friends’ reaction.
  • Care by listening and taking their emotions seriously.
  • Tell make yourself available as a safe person.
Student Life
Musical Theatre Winnetka Program Presents Moana Jr.
Congratulations to Jaden Johnson for his performance in Moana Jr. with the Musical Theatre Winnetka (Wednesday Cast).

Tickets for the viewing virtually are still available until Wednesday, April 20 @ 7:00 pm.  
Front row, left to right: Gabriella Rodriguez, Madeline Trella, Aish Kuzhiyil, Will Ballis, Samantha Gass, and Noah Meyerhoff.
Back row: Emma Gassman, Yaokai Yang, Danny Guller, Varun Goel, Tim Nagel, Ty Galasinski, and Yijia Wang.
Not pictured: Jonah Simon and Coach Marty Esgar
Deerfield High School Academic Challenge Team Sectional Champions
Deerfield High School Academic Challenge Team finished in first place at the Sectional Tournament among 12 teams competing. The highest possible team score is 500 points. The top 5 teams were:

Deerfield 487.79
New Trier 482. 60
Stevenson 482.23
Buffalo Grove 458.62
Evanston 431. 29

Individual Award Winners for Deerfield:
  • Yaokai Yang - 1st place in Computer Science
  • Samantha Gass - 1st place in English
  • Tim Nagel - 2nd place in Biology
  • Yijia Wang - 2nd place in Computer Science
  • Noah Meyerhoff - 2nd place in English
  • Ty Galasinski - 3rd place in Engineering Graphics
  • Varun Goel - 3rd place in Math
  • Danny Guller - 3rd place in Math

Congratulations and best of luck to the team as they move on to the State Championship!
2022 CSL North Varsity Indoor Conference Champions
Congratulations to the Boys Indoor Track & Field team for earning the 2022 CSL North Varsity Indoor Track and Field Conference Championship!

Deerfield qualified Eric Lakemaker (800m), Josh Pirogovsky (Shot Put) and the 4x800m Relay (Evan Morris, Lucas Moskovitz, Cole Bernstein, Ryan Bernstein, Eric Lakemaker) for the 3A Illinois Top Times Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Indoor Track & Field 4x800m Team Championship Runner-Up
Congratulations to the 4x800m relay for taking 2nd place with a time of 8:04.35 at the 3A Illinois Top Times Indoor Track and Field Championships!
Coach Steve Winiecki Inducted into Illinois Football Coaches HOF
Congratulations to Coach Steve Winiecki on his induction into the Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame!
DHS Alum ('15), Chris Douglas, 5th in World in 60m Hurdles
Chris Douglas, DHS 2015 Graduate, took 5th place in the 60m hurdles at the World Indoor Championships.

While at DHS, Douglas was a 300m hurdles champ for the IHSA state competition. He went on to compete at the University of Iowa earning the Big Ten Championship in 400m hurdles, in addition to numerous other accolades in NCAA competition.
Parent/Guardian Group News
Collection Drive for the Lake County Haven - Girls Water Polo
Attend the Girls Water Polo tournament on April 1 and 2 and donate items for a good cause! See the flyer (left) for the Shelter Spring Wish List.
FREE DHS Theatrix Improv Show
Love improv comedy? Want to see some of the funniest folks at DHS make up a show based on your suggestions? Come check out this year's Theatrix show on Friday, April 1st - April Fool's Day! It's free! 7:00 in the Studio Theater!
District News
Changes to SHIELD Testing Days and Hours Begin the Week of April 4
Please see this message for more information about upcoming changes to SHIELD testing days and times.