Daily Announcements
November 2, 2018
Today is the last day to register for the December ACT test. Students must register online @ actstudent.org. Students, if you think you qualify for an ACT voucher please see Ms. Natalie in the Guidance Office. For any questions, please contact:
nataliemedling@dcchoctaws.net
Reminder: School picture orders are due on Monday!
Congratulations to Isabella Trasolini and Cayden Stafford for being selected as Wendy’s Heisman High School Finalists! Cayden was also selected to move on to the next level of the competition, qualifying as a State Finalist! The Wendy’s High School Heisman program selects the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors who share Wendy’s values of giving back to their communities, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field. We are very proud of Isabella and Cayden and would like to wish Cayden good luck in the next round of competition!
There will be a mandatory Service club meeting Tuesday, November 6th after school in the commons. Please see a club sponsor for missed information! For more information, please contact Hilary Norrid or Mrs. Wright:
Hilarynorrid@dcchoctaws.net laurawright@dcchoctaws.net
We will have a representative from TCAT-Newbern visit DCHS on Tuesday, November 6th to help seniors to apply to TCAT. The representative will be set up in the library all day to answer any questions from interested students.
ASVAB testing will be conducted on November 7th for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. This test is a great resource for students that are interested in measuring their developed abilities while also predicting future academic and occupational success. The sign up list is in the Guidance Office. All students will go to first block class and then be dismissed to the Theater by the office. The test is proctored by the local Army Recruiters but the results could be used by any service, however students will not incur any obligation to serve. ASVAB results and interpretation will be available by early next semester. For any questions, please contact the JROTC instructors:
NickeyCantrell@dcchoctaws.net or
jameslacy@dcchoctaws.net
A representative from UT-Knoxville will be here Thursday, November 8th during lunch to answer any questions about the college-going process for any interested students.
Seniors: Dyersburg State is offering a “Learning How to Succeed” college course at DCHS in the spring semester during 1st block on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To be eligible, students can not have missed more than 6 days of school or have any discipline incidents higher than a detention during this semester . This class will be FREE for students that have NOT ALREADY used any Dual Enrollment funds. If you are interested, please fill out the form on your google classroom. This class will be filled on first come, first serve basis. Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Ray for more information:
Jenniferray@dcchoctaws.net
Seniors: UTM will be offering a Psych 101 course at DCHS in the spring semester on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays during 5th block. To be eligible, students can not have missed more than 6 days of school or have any discipline incidents higher than a detention during this semester . This class will be FREE for students on their 4th Dual Enrollment grant. If you are interested, please fill out the form on your google classroom. Please contact Mrs. Ray for more information:
Jenniferray@dcchoctaws.net
Yearbooks are still on sale. You can order before school or at break in the concession stand; you can also order online at yearbookforever.com. For any questions, please contact the Yearbook Sponsor, Mr. Hooper:
danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net
Any junior or senior student that is not currently taking a Dual Enrollment course through DSCC, but are planning to take a Dual Enrollment course next spring need to see Mrs. Willa McCall asap to fill out an application. For any questions, please contact:
WillaMcCall@dcchoctaws.net
Seniors: If you have not had your senior meeting with Ms. Natalie in Guidance, please make an appointment in your Class of 2019 Google Classroom. Please remember to get permission from your teacher. For any questions, please contact Natalie Medling:
nataliemedling@dcchoctaws.net
Boy’s Soccer conditioning will begin November 13th, 14th, and 15th from 3:30-5pm. Students must bring a current sports physical in order to participate. For any questions, please contact Coach Williams:
Codywilliams@dcchoctaws.net
Any student interested in taking AP Computer Science Principles next semester needs to stop by the the Guidance Office asap.
A reminder that the PBIS store is open in the library on Monday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons. Download the PBIS Student Rewards App to check your point balance and store inventory. If you haven't received your PBIS ID card please see your 1st period teacher, they can report needed cards to the library.
Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!