The Weekly Update

During the months of February and March, members of the Dutch Fork High School Key Club volunteered during late-start Wednesdays to assist with car rider lines at some of the elementary schools in our area. Students were greeted at H.E. Corley, Ballentine, Oak Pointe, and River Springs Elementary Schools.

A Dutch Fork High School alumnus assisted in recovering the Artemis II crew after the recent moon mission. Please click here to view an article by Kaila Page, Reporter with WIS10.

(Image Credit: WIS10)

Congratulations to DFHS Senior Zakkary Matadobra for being the 2026 recipient of the Hobey Baker High School Character Award. This award is given to a high school hockey player who embodies the Hobey Baker spirit of excellence, humility, character, and a love for the game that lifts others higher. Zakkary was presented this award at the Carolina Hurricanes home game on April 4. Zakkary has been playing for four years on Columbia Fusion, a high school club hockey team.

Welcome back, fellow stargazers! The splashdown of the "Integrity" capsule, the final stage of the Artemis II Mission, occurred last weekend. It was an exciting time for the nation and space enthusiasts in general.

Mr. Cameron witnessed this event on television from New York while attending the North American Astronomy Forum and Space Expo over the break. It was an incredible experience that allowed for contacts with various scientists performing cutting-edge research on exoplanets, sunspots, the heliosphere, and other topics. Several of these scientists expressed an interest in involving DFHS in their research.

The program also provided the opportunity to perform Solar Observing. Although the trip was long and tiring, it was a tremendous plus for the Astronomy classes at DFHS.

Keep looking up!

Congratulations to the Unit SC-921 Raider Team for their impressive showing at the Emerald High School Raider competition! Our cadets demonstrated elite teamwork and perseverance, bringing home multiple trophies and proudly representing Dutch Fork High School.

Our DFHS JROTC Marksmanship Team took aim at the American Legion Tournament this past Saturday. We are incredibly proud to announce they secured 2nd place in a hard-fought competition!

Please join the Visual Arts Department in the Media Center on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 5pm to 6:30pm for our annual Student Art Show! This juried exhibit will showcase student works from the 25-26 school year. We will have various awards, snacks and plenty of art- from ceramics and collage to drawing and painting, mixed media, and printmaking! This is a wonderful opportunity to rest your mind and appreciate the vast artistic talent within our school. Bring your family and bring your friends; all are welcome to come and celebrate the arts!

Missed out on spring break adventures this year? Don't worry- your next getaway is calling!

We're excited to announce our Spring Break trip to Greece next year, and it just got even better!

Updated itinerary:

• No cruise- more time to truly explore!
• Extra island experiences (because one is never enough)
• More opportunities to soak in Greece's rich history, culture, and beautiful scenery

Whether it's strolling through ancient ruins, enjoying breathtaking views, or making unforgettable memories with friends, this trip is shaping up to be Greece-lightful!

Join us to learn more about the new and improved itinerary- you won't want to myth out on this opportunity!

Click THIS LINK TO RSVP!

Info Meeting: Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30pm

VIRTUAL Interest Meeting- MUST RSVP to receive the meeting link!

DFHS offers free SAT/ACT prep sessions for all students after school from 3:45-4:30, and no advanced sign-up is needed. A few upcoming session dates are listed below. For a complete calendar of session dates as well as many resources, please join our Google Classroom using the link below (or the code d4tivlj). We hope to see you soon!

Google Classroom Link:

https://classroom.google.com/c/MzA5NjM3MjEwMDY5?cjc=d4ti5lj

Session Calendar:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-Ygc_YMYKTmifuFdalQ76F_ud4wxOXFYkuEsA0wuwg/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming Sessions:

Math (Room 351): Monday, March 23 and Monday, April 27
English (Room 340): Wednesday, March 25 and Wednesday, April 22

The Class of 2026 Senior Walk is currently scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at 8:30am (Individual schools may have slight time variations). During Senior Walks, seniors visit their past elementary schools in their cap and gown to celebrate how far they have come and to inspire our future Silver Foxes.

Students participating in Senior Walk should only visit an elementary school they attended. If a student attended more than one District 5 elementary school, then they can choose either of those schools to visit for Senior Walk.

The district has requested that seniors RSVP using the link below. Please complete the form by Wednesday, May 13, so that schools can plan accordingly.

Senior Walk RSVP Form

Please check Google Classroom for updated information about specific schools as it becomes available.

Senior Celebration- Save the Date!

Parents and students of the Class of 2026: are you interested in purchasing a Class of 2026 Graduation Yard sign? Please visit VIPdecals.com to place your order. See the flyer below for more information. The deadline for the first order is April 17. All sales are final. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Erin Rivers at earivers@lexrich5.org.

1. DFHS is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave during lunch.
2. Students should wear IDs at all times.
3. No cell phone or cell phone accessories, including headphones, Air Pods, earbuds, etc., are allowed from 8:20 - 3:40 each school day.
4. No head coverings are allowed in the building.

**Submissions for the weekly newsletter should be sent to cdorr@lexrich5.org by noon each Thursday.