- Deerfield Parent Network is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Prom After Party for the Deerfield High School Senior class! Parents of ALL DHS students, please consider "paying it forward” and supporting this event! Opportunities to support After Party are listed below!
- Support the District 113 Education Foundation while Honoring an Educator
- Prom and graduation can be tempting times for teens to drink. Check out local parents' tips to keep them safe.
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PTO - What YOU need to know.
- So much is happening with DHS Athletics, check out some upcoming home events. And mark your calendar, next Booster Club meeting on Tuesday, May 14th!
- Friends celebrates the Class of 2024!
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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:
**Donations are tax-deductible charitable contributions
Donate a RAFFLE prize - sports tickets, retail gift cards, dorm accessories or other fun items seniors might enjoy!
VOLUNTEER to set up and/or supervise the After Party (multiple time slots will be available)
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.
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ATTENTION PARENTS OF DHS FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS’ PROM AFTER PARTY!!
The DHS Prom After Party is a donation-based, FREE party for Seniors and their dates to attend after their actual prom. This year’s party will take place on May 18th from 11:30 pm-2:45am at the Sachs Center. We need the help of our entire community to make this SAFE, substance-free, and fun-filled night happen!
Please consider “paying it forward” with both monetary and time donations in the following ways. The hope is that when your students are Seniors, other DHS families will do the same for them!
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN: Donate $10 and volunteer to help set up or supervise the After Party
PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES: Donate $15 and volunteer to help set up or supervise the After Party
PARENTS OF JUNIORS: Donate $20 and volunteer to help set up or supervise the After Party
PARENTS OF SENIORS: Donate $50-$100 and volunteer and register to attend the After Party by filling out the waiver (parents, please do this even if your Senior is 18)
**donations are tax-deductible charitable contributions
Also, if you run or own a business and are willing to donate raffle prizes or become a Corporate Sponsor, we would greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance for your generous contributions so we can keep this initiative going year after year!!
Visit our website to learn even more about the After Party.
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DHS FINE ARTS MAY HIGHLIGHTS…
Celebrating the Class of 2024!
Friends of the Arts Senior Scholarship Winners!
Oliver Fischer-Rohde
William Love
Ryan Siegal
Thank you to all the students who applied -
your accomplishments are astounding!
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Congrats to the Fine Arts Award Winners at the
Illinois High School Art Exhibition
Sade Muscarella
BEST in SHOW - Mixed/Alternative Media
Jonah Beldon
Silver Medal in Graphic Design
Nolan Fettner
5th place Honorable Mention Ribbon in Photography
Isabella McCreedy
5th place Honorable Mention Ribbon in Pottery
IHSMTA (IL HS Musical Theatre Awards)
Congratulations to Juliana Canastra
Nominee for Best Performer in an Actress Role
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UPCOMING MAY EVENTS
Spring Show: Alice by Heart
May 1-4, 7:30pm, Studio Theatre
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May Fine Arts Final Concerts & Award Nights!
Orchestra 5/8
Band 5/10
Choral 5/15
Theater 5/24
Looking for a meaningful and long-lasting Graduation gift? Leave a Legacy by dedicating a seat in the new PAC (Performing Arts Center)
**Seats purchased after 4/15 will be installed in the fall of 2024!
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT IN 2023-2024!
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
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Upcoming PTO
Bake Sale, Wednesday, May 1, Cafeteria
Bakers needed, contact allisonsuhowatsky@yahoo.com
Teacher Appreciation Week:
Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Monday, May 6
For staff, hosted by DHS PTO hospitality
Staff Appreciation Snack Bar, Thursday, May 9
For staff, hosted by DHS PTO hospitality
Bakers needed, contact PresidentDHSPTO@gmail.com
DHS PTO Meeting, Monday, May 9, 7-9pm
DHS CCRC
Open to the DHS Community
Senior Tribute Cards
Purchase online at DHSPTO.org - sale closes 5/15
Lawn Signs
More info with the date for Senior law sign pickup to follow - the sale has ended
We are always looking for volunteers! Please get involved! Email PresidentDHSPTO@gmail.com for more information about open positions on the PTO.
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There is a lot happening in and around DHS this Spring!
And the weather is starting to look good, so grab the family or a friend and head out to Adams Field, the baseball fields, the softball field, tennis courts or back 40 to cheer on the Warriors!
This Saturday, DHS is hosting the “DHS Invitational” where 17 schools will compete in field and track events. It’s a must-see event for sports enthusiasts and DHS fans. Field events start @ 9am. Track events start @ 11am.
Or if you enjoy the indoors, we’ve got girls badminton, boys gymnastics, boys volleyball, girls water polo and boys water polo matches to check out.
May is also an exciting time for the Booster Club because we start working with new volunteers and transitioning committee positions to interested parents and community members. To learn more about the volunteer positions available, please attend our last meeting of the school year on Tuesday, May 14th. Meetings are typically one hour at DHS in room A100. Everyone is welcome to join the meeting! It's a great starting point for families of incoming freshman to learn more and ask questions. There are so many ways to support DHS Athletics through your involvement in the booster club and a truly fantastic way to support your student-athlete(s).
This time of year is also the perfect opportunity to thank three of our incredible vendors. We couldn’t do what we do without these companies who have supported us for many years.
Alphagraphics Northbrook, 847-317-9001, helps with our printed materials, Booster Club keyfobs, design and creative services and many other important communications projects. Thank you, Dan Sher, Deerfield family.
ARLA Graphics, Deerfield, 847-470-0005, helps create and print our 36 different yard signs, three times a year and does it really fast. Thank you, Lee Bendersky, Deerfield family.
Done Deal Promotions, 847-324-1900, helps design, print and deliver all of our Warrior Spirit Wear. And we do a lot with a lot of options to keep up with the trends and styles our student-athletes, coaches and families love.
Thank you, Verne Reich.
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And another huge THANK YOU to our
Community Partner – Endeavor Health!
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“Have you heard? NorthShore University Health System is now Endeavor Health. As Illinois’ third largest health system, Endeavor Health delivers world-class care with empathy and compassion. At the Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, our team of sports specialists includes primary care sports medicine, and pediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine surgeons - all of whom are fellowship - and specialty-trained.
These experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes of all ages, including pediatric sports injuries, as well as nonsports-related injuries and musculoskeletal care. Our primary care sports medicine team cares for medical issues affecting young athletes, such as concussions, sports physicals, injury prevention, counseling, nutritional concerns and overtraining. If treatment requires surgical care, pediatric and sports medicine surgeons treat injuries, including torn ligaments, tendons and fractures, using the latest minimally invasive techniques. This same team also covers our Orthopaedic & Spine Immediate Care sites, which means musculoskeletal experts are treating pediatric patients even in acute situations.
Your best health—and Warriors athletes’ best health—is our endeavor.”
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Temptation for teens to drink alcohol can be higher at events like prom and graduation. To help them have an amazing time while also keeping them safe, DHS parents, local businesses and school staff all come together to offer them DPN's absolutely incredible After Party. That said, a handful of teens may try to sneak some alcohol into their festivities before, after or even during these events. To help you navigate this, CTAD's parent committee compiled these resources for you.
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Be aware of what teens can use to conceal alcohol and drugs. You know best when your teen/tween is trying to hide something. If you have concerns but can’t quite put your finger on what it is, this video of a mock teen’s bedroom might provide some insight. It shows examples of what might be hiding in plain sight – how common items (deodorant, hair brushes, batteries, etc.) can be used to hide things. While the video may seem overwhelming, keep in mind that most teens are drug-free and don’t have any of these items.
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Communicate with your teen. Ask what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol or drugs. They make better choices when they have a plan. CTAD's age-appropriate talking tips has suggestions on how to get that conversation started with teens as well as younger students.
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Communicate with other parents. When you're hosting a party, email guests' parents ahead of time using this sample email to lay the ground rules, reinforce expectations and give peace of mind to other parents. When your teen attends a party, consider advice from local parents in CTAD's Teen Parties: Tips for Parents resource.
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Let your favorite educator and staff members know they have made a difference in your students' lives by Honoring An Educator through a donation to the District 113 Education Foundation. When you Honor An Educator, a letter with your personal message, along with a $5.00 Starbucks gift card will be sent to your favorite teacher(s) and or staff member(s).
Honor An Educator is especially a wonderful way for graduating seniors to thank the educators who inspired them or wrote college recommendation letters this past year. For more information, please visit our website at www.district113foundation.org.
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