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Dear DHS Community,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well and that you were able to enjoy some of the beautiful weather this week. In this edition we have information about Spirit week beginning tomorrow, a fan bus to Melrose to support our Football team and cheerleaders on friday night, information about our town wide unified basketball game on October 6 with an order form for t shirts that needs to be completed this week, locker, powerschool, athletics and theater announcements and much more! We are so excited for this school year! To our families celebrating Rosh Hashanah, we hope your celebration will filled with light and love.

As we look forward to the beginning of fall, we want to celebrate a fantastic first week back at Danvers High School. Most importantly, our students demonstrated an outstanding academic focus right out of the gate, getting acclimated to their classes and establishing great routines. Additionally, our students were exceptional in adapting to our updated cell phone policy, showing remarkable focus and positivity throughout the building all week. Beyond the classroom, it was a thrill to see the initial success of our athletic teams and the marching band’s impressive first performance of the season. DHS, it was a great week and certainly we have all we need right here to flourish.

Completing this first week reminded me of a story and a proverb that feel especially meaningful right now. A couple of years ago, during the NFL Combine, college quarterback Malik Willis was captured on a quick video—unbeknownst to him—opening his suitcase on a city street to give his own brand-new clothing to a homeless stranger. When the clip went viral and he was asked about it, he simply shared that his family and coaches taught him he was blessed, adding: "What I really need is around me and within me."

That moment reminds us that we already have what matters most, even in a world that incessantly pushes for faster, bigger, and "more," and often responds with frustration when expectations aren't met. What Mr. Willis demonstrated is that emotionally and as a community, what we have in front of us is more than enough if we let go of the noise and focus on what truly matters.

That philosophy hits home here at DHS. We truly believe that everything a student needs to grow, connect, and succeed is right here within our walls. We offer a wealth of opportunities, but if a student ever feels there is a club, sport, or activity missing that speaks to their passion, we want to hear about it! Please reach out to an administrator or staff member—we will do everything we can to support your interests and help bring new ideas to life.

Our history reflects continued success, and our future positions us as a lighthouse district—provided we remain dedicated to excellence, support the emotional well-being of our students and staff, and maintain the rigor that prepares our students for a bright future.

An Irish proverb shared with me years ago centers on this exact belief and should you choose to read it I hope it resonates in some way.

I Wish You Enough

This truth carries a simple lesson: to truly experience joy, we must also navigate challenges. If we only experience smooth sailing, we lose our appreciation for true happiness. The difficult moments help us cherish the good ones even more. That holds deeply true in education and extra-curriculars. There will be euphoric victories, but there will also be moments of struggle—a grade we didn't hope for, or playing time we didn't expect, amissed line, a person who break their hearts, or a program they were not accepted to. How we teach our students to accept and grow through those tough moments helps them realize that everything will be okay and their journey will take them to where they are supposed to go. Learning to navigate those hurdles, far more than a trophy for simply participating, creates the balance that helps us "have enough" long after high school.

Every day, I am blessed to see our Assistant Principals, Directors of Curriculum, Special Education and Athletics, Faculty, Staff, Team Chair, Instructional Assistants and Behavior Techs, Nurses, SRO, IT and Library Media Staff, Counselors, Coaches, Advisors, Food Service and DPW teams, Central Office, School Committee, Town Officials, First Responders, and community partners work tirelessly to ensure our students have everything they need. They help our students balance social-emotional well-being with the habits of mind necessary to become successful citizens. In their own way, they follow that same spirit of giving—offering their time, kindness, and support so our students can thrive. They deserve our deepest appreciation and gratitude.

May your week ahead be filled with enough of what we all need most—love, kindness, appreciation, and support

Alan

Alan Strauss

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Spirit Week at Danvers High School!

The Senior Class is organizing a HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK September 14 to September 18. All grades are invited and encouraged to participate in our SPIRIT DRESS DAYS. Participation is, of course, optional, and meant to encourage a little fun and togetherness within the school.

Monday, September 14: Pajama Day! All Grades: Mondays are Mondays… power up and wear your jammies to school!

Tuesday, September 15: Country/Club Day! Grades 9 and 11 -wear your best country fit… think flannel and overalls, denim and boots! Grades 10 and 12 -wear your best country club attire… pop those polo collars, tie that sweater around your shoulders, and make sure your pleats are pressed.

Wednesday, September 16: White Lies Day! All Grades: do you have an extra plain white T-shirt? Write a harmless, funny, or obviously false statement on it… example: “World History is my FAVORITE class!”

Thursday, September 17: Twin Day! All Grades… find a friend and channel your twin power, match your clothes with your besties!

Friday, September 18: Let’s Go Falcons! Blue and White Day! All Grades -Show your Inner Falcon, how much White and Blue can you style in your fit!

Friday Fan Bus! Friday, September 18: Support the Varsity Football Team as they take on Melrose in Melrose on Friday night at 7pm. Reserve your spot on the bus, pay for your bus ticket $5 (in person or on efunds -with the payment note “fan bus”), and pick up your permission slip during lunches Tuesday, September 15 to Friday, September 18. Students should arrive to DHS at 5:45 pm to board the bus and must return on the bus, expected return time 10pm.

Saturday, September 19 Homecoming Semi Formal Dance for Grades 12 and 11. Join us for a few hours in the Library Courtyard Saturday night (6:30-8:30pm). Dancing, light refreshments, and a good time to kick off the year! Please purchase tickets (25$) through e-funds, making the payment note, “homecoming dance.” Semi Formal Attire is encouraged. Again, this is a Junior/Senior event only- no guests!

NO Guests

Last year, many of you attended the community Unified Basketball game, and the IMPACT was resounding- for staff, students, and families! This year, the game is on October 6th at 4 p.m. at the DHS Fieldhouse. We invite you to attend as we aim to set a MA record with 1050 attendees. The theme this year is IMPACT!

Last year, we created shirts, and many hoped to wear them to the game, so we created an online store through Jaguar Printing here in town. See the link below to order! The final order date is Sept 16 so they arrive in time.

Shirt Preview - Danvers Unified Basketball Store Flyer.pdf

Order form - https://shop.jagwearapparel.com/danvers_unified_basketball/shop/home

We look forward to seeing as many of you and your families as we can on October 6th. More information to follow.

Have a fantastic year, and thank you for all you do every day - it matters, and your impact is monumental!

Parents and Guardians who are dropping off students between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30 A.M. should use the A-Wing drop off area marked with STUDENT DROP OFF AREA signs or the Cabot Street drop off area marked with STUDENT DROP OFF AREA signs. In order to promote increased safety, please DO NOT try to drop off students in the main entrance circle area or in the auditorium parking area when dropping off in the morning between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30 A.M.

Need help with your PowerSchool account? Please email powerschool@danvers.org for assistance with:

• Your PowerSchool credentials
• Resetting your password
• Students missing from your account

This will create a help desk ticket for our IT team.

Thank you!

Please see here for all things Athletics!

All music and theater events for the year can be found on the program's website: www.danversperformingarts.org/calendar. If you have any questions related to performing arts programming, contact Mr. Grover - alexandergrover@danvers.org

Please see here for important dates at DHS

Please see here for important information from our school nurses.

Below please find links to important forms and information. These are located on our website but hope this may assist you in locating them quickly.

AP Summer Work Codes

Cell Phone Policy

Connect with DPS

Falcon's Nest

Food Services

Health Services

SEPAC

Student Enrollment

School Choice

Summer Reading

Work Permits