DHS Weekly Announcements

• Tues, Oct. 27th - Panorama Student Perception Survey
• Wed, Oct. 28th - NMSQT & SAT tests @ DHS, 8:00-10:00am
• Fri, Oct. 30th - Community Blood Drive @ DHS - 9:00-1:30.
• Mon, Nov. 2nd - No School - Teacher Inservice
• Mon, Nov. 9th - Booster Club Meeting - 6:00pm (rescheduled from Oct. 26)
• Fri, Nov. 20th - Deadline to submit SENIOR pics to the yearbook.
• Dec 20th is the late fee/last deadline, price increases $20
• November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
• December 14-18 - Finals Week. All Semester 1 grades are final and stored

• Mon, Oct. 26th - Univ of Wyoming - 9:30-10:00, room A-1
• Tues, Oct. 27 - Colorado Mesa Univ - 1:00-2:00, room A-1
• Fri, Oct. 30th - Fort Lewis College - 9:00-9:30, room A-1

Congratulations to Senior Trenten Summers for qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet which will take place in Colorado Springs on Saturday, October 31st.

This week we look forward to recognizing students in all grades who are nominated by our staff members for displaying our Social Contract trait of 'Desiring Success.'

We would like to extend a special thank you to the DHS Alumni Association and Vista Ford Delta for their donations to support our incentive and recognition program. Previously funding for our incentive and recognition efforts had come from several grants, but those grants are no longer available so we are grateful to be able to continue this due to these types of generous donations.

Pictured above, DHS Alumni Association Director Dwayne Bush and Vista Ford Delta Finance Director JT Torres present checks to DHS staff members Holly Teyler-Crowder and Renee Cronenberg at a recent volleyball game.

Did you know the DHS Life Skills classes have an open restaurant every Thursday for the DHS Staff and invited community members. This is something that Mrs. Bond's Life Skills students have been doing for over ten years. This past summer new industrial kitchen equipment was installed which has allowed them to improve their production time and expand their menu. Students create the menu for the week, search for recipes, shop for ingredients, prep and serve the food, as well as manage the finances just as any normal restaurant would do. It truly is an incredible learning opportunity for these students. We want to thank Mrs. Bond and each of our paraprofessionals for providing this outstanding opportunity for our students.

Last week there were several days where our telephone system was inoperable. Our technology department has worked diligently to restore service, but the issue is beyond their control. If you call and are unable to get through, the best way to reach us is via email. For attendance related matters please send an email to jeannette.sanchez@deltaschools.com. A full staff directory is available at https://dhs.deltaschools.com/en-US/staff.

The Panorama Student Perception Survey will be administered to all DHS students on Tuesday, October 27th. This is a survey that we have administered for the last 10+ years and it helps us gain valuable insight into the perception of our school and our teachers from students' perspectives. To view the complete list of questions, click here.

As we pass the halfway point in the semester it is important that students continue to work hard and keep track of grades. If students are struggling with a specific class they are encouraged to reach out to their teachers for support. Many of our teachers are available before or after school or during lunch to meet with students to provide additional support.

Math tutoring is also available during both lunches on Tuesday and Thursday with retired teacher, Mr. Richard Hypio. Students can drop in as needed and no appointment is necessary.

Students in Mrs. Parkerson's class get extra help during lunch.

The Vitalant bus will be parked in the DHS student parking on Friday, October 30th from 9:00-1:30. All members of the public are invited to donate and should preregister here. Students must bring the Parent Permission Form with them in order to donate.

• “One-Stop-Shop” - checklist & planning tool for parents. This is a great compilation of important resources that might be worth bookmarking for reference throughout the year.

• Jostens.com - cap & gown, announcements, class rings, etc.

• Local Scholarship Information - Scholarship listings are updated weekly.

• Senior Refrigerator Poster - Important Dates & Deadlines

We want to congratulate and thank our fall sports student-athletes, coaches, and families on successful seasons. Here is a brief update on each of our programs.

Last week our Cross Country teams competed at the 3A Region 1 Meet that was held in Aspen. Senior Trenten Summers qualified for the State Meet which will take place on Saturday, October 31st in Colorado Springs.

Our Soccer team completed their regular season last week and now they await the CHSAA 3A State Tournament bracket that will be released this week. They will play in the first round on Wednesday, 10/28.

Our volleyball team is entering the final week of the regular season. Their post season will begin with the regional tournaments on November 6th or 7th.

Our football team has completed the regular season and earned the 2A Western Slope League Championship and will now compete in the CHSAA 2A State Football Tournament. They will receive a bye in the first round and will host a game in the round of 16 on November 6th or 7th.

The Panther Pride Marching Band qualified for the 2A State Tournament in Pueblo and will perform on Monday, October 26th. Stay tuned next week for updates on how they did.

The first official day of winter sports are as follows:

• Girls Swimming - Monday, November 9th
• Boys and Girls Basketball - Monday, November 16th
• Boys & Girls Wrestling - Monday, November 16th

Note: Optional offseason open gym, mat, and pool time may take place prior to these start dates.

In order to be eligible to practice, all student-athletes must complete the following steps:

• Physical Examination on file in the office - valid for one year from completion date
• Registration Form - only needs to be completed once per school year
• Turn in $140 pay to play fee

Several of our athletic events are broadcast or streamed. You can find more information at the following links:

• Live stream: NFHS Network (subscription required).
• Radio: Stormy Sports Net (Free).

We would like to extend a thank you to each of our Booster Club Sponsors.

This week we extend a special thank you to Vista Ford for their support of our school!