DKHS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

So many highlights this week as our kids are showing a wide range of skills and sharing their talents as we strive for success in many areas. Students representing us at the SAC League level, as well as the MHSAA in sports and leadership, and the State FFA competition level to name a few. Today's post has some important reminders, highlights from events, and some recognition for kids we have that are making a difference. You will also see some classroom notes from a few teachers who have shared what is happening in their classrooms.

Look for pictures throughout this bulletin to see some of our kids who are Doing A Job!!!!

• We hosted our annual Veterans Assembly and honored a full house of vets and their families. Our kids from all 3 levels always make me proud as they are polite, respectful, and welcoming to our honored guests. The band, and vocal soloists Aaliyah Culver, Maci Osborne, Maggie Martin, and Eric Belka along with the Elementary choir crushed it!! Shout Out to Mrs. Knight and Ms. Martin who do a great job of organizing and putting on this event.

• The theatre production of Aladdin was outstanding. I was so impressed with the quality of costumes, backdrops, and student performances. Thanks to Mrs. Guthrie for stepping in earlier in the fall to supervise this and kudos to the kids for their teamwork and efforts in putting on such a good show.

• The High School Mental Health Ambassadors have been active in preparing the new Student Wellness Room. Painting is almost done, with some throw rugs, furniture, and resources ready to be placed in the room. This space will be used in a variety of ways to support students and their mental health needs. Our SEB lessons along with Community Circles are helping build relationships and give kids some tools to manage their emotions and support others. We are seeing many examples of kids living out these lessons.

• Congratulations to Evelynn Courneya for her outstanding performance at the Regional Farm Bureau Discussion Meet this week. Competing against 19 other top FFA students, Evelynn showcased her knowledge and skills, earning an impressive 4th-place finish. Her achievement has secured her position as the region's alternate to the state competition! Well done, Evelynn—your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!

• We wrapped up fall athletics and kicked off winter sports tryouts.

• Aubrey Yarger took first in diving at the Regional Championship Meet at Otsego and now heads to the State Finals at Oakland University. Many others had Personal Records at that meet including Maggie Martin and Alysin Coleman.

• Landon Madden had the best DK-Cross Country finish EVER at the State Finals at MIS Speedway.

• The first-ever girls' wrestling team will be competing this winter. We have had female wrestlers before but this year they have their own schedule of events.

• The winter version of the Community Pep Rally is on Nov 21 at 6 PM in the HS gym. Come out and meet our winter coaches and athletes and help us build on the positive community we have here at DKS!!!

• From Mr. Cannell: In Senior English, the students are nearing the end of a unit focused on writing.

We started the year with a pretest where they shared their school experience

in an essay. Then, they took a look at Common App and chose one of the questions from the essay part of the application to write about. Finally, this week they are putting together a research paper. We went into Xello and did some reflection on some of the lessons, made business cards, and conducted some extra research about a few career options. I'm excited to see what they produce.

• From Ms. Hebenstreit: Some Ag Science kids took 5 of our chickens to an FFA contest at the slaughterhouse in Fowlerville to see that part of the process. The rest of the chickens have been delivered for processing also.

• We have started conversations with staff to see how we could get creative with our AEP time to help improve scores, close some gaps, and set our kids up for even greater success on SAT and other assessments.

• We will be having an assembly presentation from The Michigan Cyber Security Initiative on December 2. This is connected to the OKAY 2 SAY organization and challenges kids to take a stand for student safety around all the issues connected to technology and student mental health.

This week’s Hogie’s Heroes are Jordan Glasgow, who went above and beyond to show some compassion and concern for a friend and made a difference, and the student-athletes who represented Delton at the MHSAA Leadership Summit in Lansing. Those leaders are Brynlee Babbitt-Smith, Jillian Brandli, Madison Muskovin, Sophie Ferris, Lindie Wiessner, Keegan Hill, Mason Ferris, and Easton Reynolds.

What a magical show!

DK Theater Arts Company put on a fun performance of Aladdin last weekend! The community appreciated the show, and the kids enjoyed bringing the magic to life.

Thank you to the parents and family members who helped with food and costuming. It was appreciated!

Barry County Cares has launched its Holiday Adoption Program. If your family is in need this holiday season, signups are in the Delton District Library until November 27th! If you wish to adopt a household, please contact Barry County Cares (269)948-9555.

Echo Valley Tubing and Tobogganing is hiring for the 2024-2025 Season.

Echo Valley is located at 8495 E H Avenue, in Kalamazoo.

Echo Valley employs students from ages 14 and up.

Pay is $14.00 an hour

Work responsibilities: Working in the lodge, helping customers with tubes and tobogganing, putting tubes on "rope" to bring up the hill. Working in the Lodge serving clients small snacks.

Hours: Weather permitting, Echo Valley is open on

Saturday 10 AM to 6PM

Sunday 12PM - 6 pm

During School Breaks, Echo Valley is also open, weather permitting

Attached please find the:

1. Blank Job Application

2. W-4 Form

3. Work Permit

These need to be filled out by the student, signed by the parent/guardian and the high school principal.

Please send the completed documents to: Cary@Stirkrealtygroup.com or mail to:

UAW Local 220 Scholarship

Description/ Qualifying Criteria: Scholarships awarded to graduating seniors from Barry, Branch, Calhoun and Eaton Counties who will be attending a trade school, community college and/or a four-year institution. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, leadership skills, involvement in the community and extracurricular activities. Preference may be given to applicants related to UAW members and/or retirees. Transcripts and scores are requested, but not necessarily a determining factor. Students who receive this scholarship may apply for further support in subsequent years.

Essay Question: Why have you chosen to go into your particular field of study? What goals and objectives have you set for yourself regarding college study and pursuit of a career? Please provide any relation(s) to UAW members or retirees.

Recommendation Letters: Two required- one from a recent school educator/administrator and one from an adult member of the community, preferable an employer (not a family member).

Financial Criteria: Yes, complete the financial information portion of the online application and upload the first page only of your FAFSA Student Aid Report.

Application Process: Complete the online application found on the Marshall Community Foundation website: marshallcf.org/receive/scholarships/apply/. This is a new process, so please contact the Foundation for assistance or with any questions you may have.

Deadline: March 1

Contact: Marshall Community Foundation 269.781.2273, e-mail: info@marshallcf.org, website: www.marshallcf.org

Rolland J. and Dorothea R. Face Family Christian Ministry Service College Scholarship

Description/ Qualifying Criteria: Scholarships awarded to students who have received Jesus

Christ as his/her Savior and are in good standing as a member of a local Christian church.

Applicants must be pursuing a career as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ or other full time

ministry and show proof of enrollment to the following Christian colleges: Cornerstone University,

Springfield Bible Baptist College, Moody Bible Institute, Northland Baptist College, Pensacola

Christian College and/or any additional Christian colleges approved by the committee. Preference

may be given to applicants with associations to Calhoun County, Mich. and the surrounding area.

Financial information is requested, but not necessarily a determining factor. Students who receive

this scholarship are encouraged to apply for further support in subsequent years.

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Essay Questions: 1) When did you become a Christian and how did that take place? 2) Why have

you chosen to pursue an education in Christian Ministry?

Essay Question for Previous Recipients: 1) How have your most recent classes or experiences

influenced your faith and your desire to pursue an education in Christian Ministry?

Recommendation Letters: Two required- one from your pastor and one from a mentor (not a

family member).

Financial Criteria: Yes, complete the financial information portion of the online application

and upload the first page only of your FAFSA Student Aid Report.

Application Process: Complete the online application found on the Marshall Community

Foundation website: marshallcf.org/receive/scholarships/apply/. This is a new process, so please

contact the Foundation for assistance or with any questions you may have.

Deadline: March 1

Contact: Marshall Community Foundation 269.781.2273, e-mail: info@marshallcf.org website:

www.marshallcf.org

The Delton Athletic Boosters were asked to take over the Hometown Christmas 5K. We have partnered with the DK Track and Cross Country coaches to turn this into a fundraiser for their teams. We are so excited about this event, and even more excited about the start of raising funds for a new timing system to bring more events to DK! If you're interested in sponsoring this event please see the sponsorship flyer attached otherwise lace up those running shoes and meet us at registration Dec 14 at 10am! Thank you for your continued support of our DK student athletes.

There will be a Student Council meeting Thursday, November 21, at 7:30am in Miss Dinda's classroom as we finalize the game plan for the Community Pep Rally.

See you there!

On Friday, Nov. 8, DK Schools welcomed the community and veterams to a wonderful event put on by Mrs. Sara Knight and the DKHS Band. Ms. Margaret Martin let the elementary students in patriotic songs to honor our veterans. This is always a wonderful event and we look forward to it every year.

Congratulations to Evelynn Courneya for her outstanding performance at the Regional Farm Bureau Discussion Meet yesterday! Competing against 19 other top FFA students, Evelynn showcased her knowledge and skills, earning an impressive 4th place finish. Her achievement has secured her position as the region's alternate to the state competition! Well done, Evelynn—your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!