From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson

School Year 23-24; Issued on April 18, 2024

Things you need to know:

• Next Week's Schedule (April 22-26): Monday: LS Day; Tuesday: 78 day; Wednesday: 56 day; Thursday: 34 day; Friday: 12 day
• Check out the Parent/Guardian Organization section for details about the Arts Alive community event this weekend, PTO Senior Lawn Signs, Prom After Party, and upcoming DPN event.

Dear DHS staff, students, and families,

In 2016, Andrew Devedjian (DHS Class of 2017), created Genocide Commenoration day, in conjunction with the DHS Social Studies Department, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Since then, a student committee is formed to plan yearly events to commemorate the lives of those lost to genocide, those who survived, upstanders, and rescuers. 

This year marked the the fourth year in which DHS hosted an all-District Genocide Commemoration Day. At DHS, classes were assigned to one or more of the keynote sessions, and then students had options to build out the rest of their individual schedules, following their interests through the Learn, Remember and Take Action components of the programming.

A very special thank you to our GCD students and sponsors, Ms. Antonakos and Dr. Lysenko for organizing this very powerful event. Special thanks also to the District 113 Foundation and the Deerfield High School PTO for the generous grants they have provided to support this special day. 

Together, may we continue to remember, learn and take action to fight against hate in all forms. For more information about and from GCD please go to the DHS GCD webpage.

Week of April 22-26

• Monday - LS day
• Tuesday - 78 day
• Wednesday - 56 day
• Thursday - 34 day
• Friday - 12 day

PROM AFTER PARTY

SENIORS/SENIOR PARENTS…SIGN UP AND SUPPORT THE PROM AFTER PARTY! After the formal prom ends, the buses will bring all seniors and their dates to the Sachs Center to keep the party going! The After Party is a substance-free, late night celebration for DHS seniors and their prom dates. Seniors not attending prom are also welcome. This event is FREE FOR ALL SENIORS & DATES! Attendees check in and remain at the celebration until 2:45am. Here’s what to do next:

1. REGISTER to attend the After Party by filling out the waiver (parents, please do this even if your Senior is 18)
2. DONATE to help fund this great event ($50-$100 suggested donation for Senior families) **donations are tax-deductible charitable contributions
3. FOLLOW the After Party Facebook page for information and updates
4. Become a CORPORATE SPONSOR if you own or run a business
5. Donate a RAFFLE prize - sports tickets, retail gift cards, dorm accessories or other fun items students will enjoy!
6. VOLUNTEER to help set up and/or supervise the After Party

We can’t wait for another fantastic After Prom Party - and we could not do it without YOU! Visit our website to learn even more about the After Party. And, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jessica Berger at dhstheafterparty@gmail.com.

PTO: LAWN SIGNS FOR SALE CLASS OF 2024

Dear Senior Families,

Looking for a special way to celebrate your senior’s graduation? The DHS PTO is pleased to offer Senior graduation lawn signs for purchase. These signs are available for purchase only from the DHS PTO on our website www.dhspto.org under "For Sale".

There are two sign options available to order: 1)  a general/non-customized Class of 2024 Congrats (DHS) sign for $20.00 or 2) create your own customized Class of 2024 Congrats (DHS) sign with your graduate's first name for $22.00. Your lawn sign will be delivered to DHS in early May. We will then notify via PTO email the date and time students may pick up their sign at DHS. 

HOW TO ORDER:

1. Go to www.dhspto.org
2. Go to "For Sale" on top of home page (sign in option) and select either Custom or Non-custom lawn sign.
3. Add your selection to your cart and process credit card payment. 
4. If you ordered a custom lawn sign, you must complete the google form link attached on the "For Sale Custom Sign" or on our home page, to include your student's name as you wish it to appear on the sign.

* Lawn signs will be available from now until the end of the day on April 23rd. Only form of payment is credit on our website (no Zelle payments accepted.) Membership not required to purchase. 

* If you don't have a login please select "nonparent" sale item. If you have an account and have not signed in this year, update your profile prior to purchase.

Deerfield Parent Network

"Parenting a Smooth Transition to Deerfield High School" April 30, 2024 7:30 pm, DHS Cafe 8th Grade Parents



PARENTS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS get the inside scoop about the transition from 8th grade to DHS from current DHS students, a freshman teacher, a guidance counselor, a parent and Brian Verisario, Student Activities Director. This program is invaluable in easing the worries for parents who are new to DHS.