DHS Principal Newsletter

From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson

School Year 23-24; Issued on May 2, 2024

School News You Can Use

Things you need to know:

Next Week's Schedule (May 6-10): Monday: LS Day; Tuesday: 78 day; Wednesday: 56 day; Thursday: 34 day; Friday: 12 day
Check out details about Prom After Party and Honor an Educator from our community and parent/guardian organizations.

Message from the Principal

Dear DHS staff, students, and families,

Happy Jam for Justice day! We lucked out with great weather for a beautiful cause. Thank you to our students and staff who made this event possible. Of course, our seniors also had fun representing their future schools and plans. We are so proud of you!

Of course, more excitement is in store next week with the start of AP testing and the final week of classes for our seniors. The final countdown has truly begun. Best wishes to all of our students as we wrap up the school year!

Sincerely,

Principal Anderson

Happening Next Week

Week of May 6-10

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

Cycle Calendar 23-24

Student Life

Course Withdrawal Deadlines

Withdrawal deadlines: If you are considering a withdrawal from class, you need to first talk to your teacher. A student can withdraw from a class as long as the 5-credit minimum is maintained. Designated as a “W” on the transcript, students receive no credit for withdrawn classes, and withdrawn classes cannot be used as prerequisites for subsequent classes.The last day to withdraw a class for seniors is May 13. For grades 9-11, the last day to withdraw is May 24.

Student Life

Veronica Duba, State Champion, Health Knowledge Bowl Team

Congratulations to Veronica Duba, who won first place on the Health Knowledge Bowl Team at the SkillsUSA Illinois state competition this past weekend! Next up, Nationals! Best wishes, Vernonica!

eSports State Tournament

This weekend the eSports Super Smash Bros. Crew team competed in the IHSA State tournament. Despite facing tough competition, they demonstrated exceptional teamwork and individual talent, ultimately securing an impressive 7th place finish in the tournament. Congratulations to the team on their achievement!

If you know any of the following players, please congratulate them on representing DHS proudly.

Alex Frank

John Healy

John Hetz

Steven Hetz

Max Kudlowitz

Alex Peiser

Coaches Tiveron and Wise

Deerfield Film & TV Students Enter Regional Competitions; Earn Awards & Advance to Nationals

This past Friday, Deerfield Film & TV students competed against hundreds of students from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana in two major regional competitions: NATAS - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Chapter, Student Production Awards and MMEA - The Midwest Media Educators Association, 31st Annual High School High School Video Festival. Congratulations to our students and teacher, Brett Schwartz for earning the following awards!

NATAS Crystal Pillars

Crystal Pillar, Public Affairs/Community Service

Entry Title: "Dealing with Cancer"

Entrants: Micah Wolkenberg

Nominee, Crystal Pillar, Commercial

Entry Title: "TicTacs Commercial"

Entrants: Brooke Bernstein

Nominee, Crystal Pillar, Commercial

Entry Title: "Spotify Commercial"

Entrants: Ruby Levy

Nominee, Crystal Pillar, Short Form - Non-Fiction

Entry Title: "October 7th: The View from Israel"

Entrants: Talia Helfand

Nominee, Crystal Pillar, Short Form - Fiction

Entry Title: "ZOMBFF"

Entrants: Micah Wolkenberg, William Love

Nominee, Crystal Pillar, PSA

Entry Title: "#StopCyberBullying"

Entrants: Eden Guon

Crystal Pillar winners advance to the National Student Production Awards in the fall and are honored guests at the Silver Circle ceremony of Chicago/Midwest NATAS at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in downtown Chicago on this Friday, May 3rd.

MMEA Awards

Natural Audio News Package

2nd Place "Girls Bowling" - Eila Arkin

Please congratulate these students on these great achievements! Remember all these videos and more are available to view on the DHS-TV Vimeo Channel and the DHS Media website. Thanks for your support!

Warrior Words

Warrior Words is weekly news regarding activites, athletics, and much more! Warrior Words is read weekly in homeroom. Parents and students can also access by navigating to the DHS website or by clicking the link below.

Warrior Words

"The Help of My Friends" Song - Click Here

Parent/Guardian Organizations

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:

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

HONOR AN EDUCATOR

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. Your donation will help enhance the student experience at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools by fostering innovative programs and opportunities. A hand written card will be sent to notify the honoree of your generous donation. For every donation of $25 or more (per educator), a $5 Starbucks gift card will be sent to the honoree, along with the note. To learn more about the District 113 Education Foundation, please visit www.district113foundation.org.