DKHS Weekly Newsletter

Educator Highlights!

Introducing Ms. Bronkhorst!

My name is Anna Bronkhorst, and I am thrilled to be returning for my third year as a member of the English department, where I teach 9th and 11th Grade English. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Oakland University in English- Secondary Education and a concentration in American Studies. Because of that background, teaching English 11 is a highlight of my day for two main reasons: American Literature is my primary area of expertise, and it explores universal human themes like resilience, ambition, and identity through classic literary works.

What I enjoy most about teaching English is creating a space where students learn to bridge the gap between page and reality, discovering how the themes within fictional worlds reflect the world around them.

Beyond the classroom, my life at DKHS is delightfully busy. I serve as the advisor for both Student Council and Yearbook, and I am deeply involved in our athletics program as the head coach for High School Girls Flag Football as well as Middle School Volleyball and Basketball.

When I step away from the books and the court, you will almost always find me outdoors embracing nature in every season alongside my Golden Retriever, Nelli. I look forward to exploring new stories, perspectives, and ideas alongside my students this year! Go Panthers!

Important Dates to Note!

Upcoming Events!

October 21- Apple Crunch Day in all buildings
October 22- GVSU visit at DKHS
October 21- JV Home Volleyball SAC Tri @ 5 pm
October 22- College Information Night at DKHS 6:00 pm
October 23- End of 1st Marking Period
October 23- Football Home Game vs. South Haven- SENIOR NIGHT
October 27- JV/V Home Volleyball vs Climax Scotts 5:30 pm
October 30- Trunk or Treat 5:30- 7 pm at DKES

Amazing Homecoming Game Pics from Ashly Goldsworthy Wilson!

Jason May & Regan Foreman

Brandon Nieuwenhuis & Peyton Danks

Lane Steele & Lindie Wiessner

Blake Mellen & Laana Hooker

Joao Zanin Parron & Cora Morris

Tucker Tack & Audrie Adams

King and Queen- Mendan Phillips & Brynlee Babbit- Smith

Voter Registration Drive at DKHS!

This week at DKHS, Mr. VanHoose and Mrs. Guthrie supported students as they held a voter registration drive on October 14th for 11th and 12th grade students! Students had the opportunity to register to vote early for the upcoming elections!

Bethany Butchbaker, Riley Perley, Mendan Phillips & Travis Mosqueda

Harper Dailey, Allison Davis & Anna Ferguson

Kristina Koan

Allied Health Update!

Our Allied Health students are hitting the ground running this school year! They’ve already tackled essential healthcare fundamentals, including proper hand hygiene, putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE), and bloodborne pathogen safety. To top it off, students have officially earned their American Heart Association First Aid certifications!

We are also incredibly grateful to the DKEF for funding our recent grant! Students have been hard at work unboxing and organizing new equipment to build a realistic, hands-on simulation lab. Check out our HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) members putting their skills to the test with manual blood pressure checks—and a special thank you to Mr. Bucska for being such a great sport as our mock patient!