Dyer County High School

Daily Announcements Tuesday, November 5th ACT Additions Congratulations to the following students on their recent ACT accomplishments ACT Wall of Honor Jon Mark Castleman Additions to the Class of 2020 Benchmark Club Addison Colvin Felicity Lindberg Additions to the Class of 2021 Benchmark Club Emery Bevis Kaleb Petty Additions to the +3 Club Addison Colvin Kayla Lemons Additions to the +3 Club Anna Hall August Haynes Kelsey Sweat *If you have recently received any of the above accomplishments, but your name was not listed, please see Mrs. Sanders. Powderpuff Powderpuff 2019 has been moved to tomorrow, November 6th at 4:30 pm. We are expecting a lot of rainfall after midnight tomorrow and would not be able to play on the scheduled date of Nov. 7th. Admission is $5. Concessions will not be served. Student tickets will be on sale during break and lunch for $3. Student tickets will be $5 at the door. Senior Meeting There will be a mandatory senior meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 8:15 in the theater. All seniors will report to their 1st block class and will be released by an announcement to report to the theater. Football Dyer County High School will be hosting a first round TSSAA football playoff game on Friday, November 8. The Dyer County Choctaws will host Kirby High School Cougars. The game time is 7:00pm and the price of admission is $8.00. Come out and support the Choctaws in the first round of the state playoffs. GO CHOCTAWS!!! ACT The next ACT test will be given on Saturday, December 14. The registration deadline for this test is Friday, November 8. Students will register online at http://www.act.org/ Students please refer to your google classroom to see the incentives available for students who take the December test to this announcement. National Honor Society Dues for new members need to be paid by Friday, November 8th. Please see Mrs. White or Ms. Tickle for a form. Dual Enrollment & FAFSA Meeting There will be an informational meeting on Monday, November 11th at 5:30 for any student taking a Dual Enrollment course through DSCC next semester. This meeting will cover basic information about classes offered and financial aid for dual enrollment. There will also be some financial aid representatives available for seniors that still need help applying for the FAFSA. Orange Madness Orange Madness will be held at Dyer County High School on Tuesday, November 12th beginning at 5:30 PM. Admission is $3. Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Hey everyone! Please help us spread the word! Powderpuff 2019 has been moved to tomorrow, November 6th at 4:30 pm. We are expecting a lot of rainfall after midnight tomorrow and would not be able to play on the scheduled date of Nov. 7th. Please let your students know. Thanks in advance for all your help. :) Jill Powers

The boys XC team ran in the TSSAA state cross country meet today in Nashville. Congrats on a great season.

Daily Announcements Tuesday, October 29th Art Club Art Club will meet TODAY from 3 to 4:30 PM in Mrs. Sanderson’s room (4002). NHS National Honor Society applications are due tomorrow, October 30th. Please check google classroom for more information ASVAB All Sophomores and the Juniors/Seniors that signed up for the ASVAB will report to their 1st block class in the morning and be dismissed to the Theater for the test. The test will last until lunch tomorrow. FCA FCA will have a meeting on Thursday, October 31st at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Melissa Hart’s room (1003). Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net PRICES GO UP AFTER this Friday, NOVEMBER 1ST Fall Dance We will have a Fall Dance on November 1st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM in the Commons. Please see any Coed Cheerleader or Coed Coach to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5 and the dress is casual Out of school forms are available in Mrs. Wendi’s classroom (2005) or in the Front Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Monday, October 28th DCHS Band Congratulations to the DCHS Marching Band! For the last two Saturdays, they have traveled to Arkansas State University and Paragould High School to compete with over 38 other bands! They earned the following ratings: Superior Colorguard Superior Field Commander Superior Band Excellent Band In Class Awards They also earned the following distinctions: 2nd in Percussion 2nd in Band 1st in Colorguard 1st in Field Commander In division, they earned the highest visual score and the 2nd highest music score, as well as, earning the Small Division Reserve Grand Champion Fall Dance We will have a Fall Dance on November 1st from 9:00-11:00 PM in the Commons. Please see any Coed Cheerleader or Coed Coach to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5 and the dress is casual Out of school forms are available in Mrs. Wendi’s classroom (2005) or in the Front Office. ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. Juniors There will be a class meeting for all Juniors tomorrow, October 29th during 2nd block in the Theater. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS this Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and it is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to purchase a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net PRICES GO UP AFTER this Friday, NOVEMBER 1ST Soccer Conditioning Soccer conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams (room 2017). Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

This is the last week to order yearbooks at reduced price. Forms will be available at the concession stand during break and lunch. You can also order online at your bookforever.com

Congratulations to Sierra Alexander, our DCHS Most Valuable Choctaw!

Daily Announcements Thursday, October 24th Most Valuable Choctaw Ceremony Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Most Valuable Choctaw, Miss Sierra Alexander! Bowling Team The match against Munford for today has been canceled. Drama Club Play Come see the play today, tomorrow, or Saturday (October 24th, 25th, and 26th) in the Theatre beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are $5. FAFSA FRENZY FAFSA Frenzy will be held TONIGHT, October 24th from 5-7 PM in the Library. Students, please make sure to bring your Chromebook with you! For more information please refer to your google classroom or contact the College Advisor, Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office. Email: tiffanyrice@dcchoctaws.net ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st-Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st-Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. SENIORS The Balfour Rep. will be back tomorrow, October 25th during lunch to collect forms and money for graduation supplies and answer any questions you may have. Extra order forms are in the Front Office. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net PRICES GO UP AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

An extra special ‘thank you’ to Dyer County Transportation for all you do each and every day! Below are some photos of our Head Mechanic, Mr. Robert, with our Driver Ed students instructing how to change a tire. Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week!

Daily Announcements Wednesday, October 23rd Cross Country The Cross Country team competed in their regional meet yesterday. Congratulations to the Boys’ team for finishing as Regional Runner-Up and qualifying for the State Meet! Congratulations to the individual medalists as well! Guys: Joseph Spudville 14th Girls: Lilly Torrence 12th Addie Roberson 15th ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st-Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st-Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. FAFSA FRENZY FAFSA Frenzy will be held TOMORROW, October 24th from 5-7 PM in the Library. Students, please make sure to bring your Chromebook with you! For more information please refer to your google classroom or contact the College Advisor, Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office. Email: tiffanyrice@dcchoctaws.net Most Valuable Choctaw Ceremony We will have a school-wide assembly program Tomorrow, October 24th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM to recognize our Most Valuable Choctaw nominees. We will have several guests in our building for this ceremony. Students, please make sure to check your google classroom for more details. Drama Club Play Come see the play Tomorrow, Friday, or Saturday (October 24th, 25th, and 26th) in the Theatre beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are $5. SENIORS The Balfour Rep. will be back on Friday, October 25th during lunch to collect forms and money for graduation supplies and answer any questions you may have. Extra order forms are in the Front Office. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Dyer County XC boys are headed to state. Today the DC cross country team ran in their regional meet. The boys team finished regional runner up and qualified for the state meet in Nashville. Individual medalist are as follows Guys: Joseph Spudville 14th Girls: Lilly Torrence 12th Addie Roberson 15th

Daily Announcements Tuesday, October 22nd ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: that would like to know their score from the October 1st practice ACT test can see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. Powderpuff-November 7th TODAY is the last day to order your powder puff football t-shirts Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or Mrs. Lindsey Parker in the Library for more information. HOSA There will be a HOSA meeting today, October 22nd after school until 4 PM in room 3014. FCA Meeting Tomorrow, October 23rd 7:30 AM in Melissa Harts classroom (1003) Everyone is invited to attend! FAFSA FRENZY FAFSA Frenzy will be held Thursday, October 24th from 5-7 PM in the library. Students, please make sure to bring your chromebook with you! For more information please refer to your google classroom or contact the College Advisor, Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office. Email: tiffanyrice@dcchoctaws.net ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Monday, October 21st Powderpuff-November 7th The deadline to submit a powderpuff team is TODAY, October 21st. Be sure to get your team registered by the deadline. Information is in your grade’s google classroom. Order your powderpuff football t-shirts ASAP Buy a t-shirt to get in for FREE at the Powderpuff game! Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or see Mrs. Lindsey Parker in the Library for more information. Ellen Davies Rodgers/Zachariah Davies Scholarship DUE TOMORROW! HOSA There will be a HOSA meeting tomorrow, October 22nd after school until 4 PM in room 3014. FCA Meeting Wednesday, October 23rd 7:30 AM in Melissa Harts classroom (1003) Everyone is invited to attend! FAFSA FRENZY FAFSA Frenzy will be held Thursday, October 24th from 5-7 PM in the library. Students please make sure to bring your chromebook with you! ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Friday, October 18th National Honor Society If anyone was unable to attend the National Honor Society Informational Meeting yesterday, you will need to see Mrs. White or Mrs. Tickle TODAY, October 18th Powderpuff-November 7th The deadline to submit a powderpuff team is Monday, October 21st. Be sure to get your team registered by the deadline. Information is in your grade’s google classroom. If you would like to be a powderpuff cheerleader, sign up in your google classroom before TODAY, October 18th. Order your powderpuff football t-shirts ASAP Buy a t-shirt to get in for FREE at the Powderpuff game! Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or see Mrs. Lyndsey Parker for more information. HOSA There will be a HOSA meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd after school until 4 PM in room 3014 FAFSA FRENZY FAFSA frenzy will be Thursday, October 24th from 5-7 PM in the library. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is free and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Wednesday, October 16th P.I.N.S. Club The PINS club will be meeting TODAY, October 16th after school in room 1005 to work on posters and discuss Bullying Awareness Week! Reminders will be on google classroom and Team Reach. Report Cards Students will receive report cards in homeroom tomorrow, October 17th. Balfour: Cap/Gown & Graduation Order The Balfour Representative will be at DCHS tomorrow, October 17th during lunch for the purpose of assisting students with their graduation supply order. Please bring a deposit and order form to order. Balfour will accept cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards. Please make checks payable to Balfour. Powderpuff If you would like to be a powderpuff cheerleader, sign up in your google classroom before Friday, October 17th. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is free and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Powderpuff 2019 Powderpuff Football will be held on November 7th! Information about forming teams can be found in your Google Classroom! See Mrs. Jill Powers for any questions. Order your powderpuff football t-shirts today for the November 7th game. Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or see Mrs. Lyndsey Parker for more information. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Tuesday, October 15th PSAT The PSAT test will take place tomorrow, October 16th for the 10th and 11th grade students that registered. Please make sure to report directly to the Theater when the bell rings for 1st block. Please bring a #2 pencil and calculator. Art Club Art Club will meet today, October 15th from 3 to 4:30 PM P.I.N.S. Club The PINS club will be meeting tomorrow, October 16th after school in Room 1005 to work on posters and discuss Bullying Awareness Week! Reminders will be posted on your google classroom and Team Reach. Balfour: Cap/Gown & Graduation Order The Balfour Representative will be at DCHS on Thursday, October 17th during lunch for the purpose of assisting students with their graduation supply order. Please bring deposit and order form to order. Balfour will accept: cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards. Please make checks payable to Balfour. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is free and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Powderpuff 2019 Powderpuff Football will be held on November 7th! Information about forming teams can be found in your Google Classroom! See Mrs. Jill Powers for any questions. Order your powderpuff football t-shirts today for the November 7th game. Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or see Mrs. Lyndsey Parker for more information. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

The Dyer County cross country team ran in the Martin Westview meet today. The girls team had 3 runners finish in the top 15. Individual medalist for the girls team are as follows: 7th Lilly Torrence 9th Addie Roberson 13th Sydney Finley

Daily Announcements Monday, October 14th TnAchieves Meeting There will be a TnAchieves meeting TODAY at 2:15 in the Theater for seniors. This is the initial meeting to pass out the handbooks and inform students about the details of the Tennessee Promise scholarship. PSAT The PSAT test will take place this Wednesday, October 16th for the 10th and 11th grade students that registered. Students will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th during 2nd block in the Commons to pre-bubble. Art Club Art Club will meet tomorrow, October 15th from 3 to 4:30 PM P.I.N.S. Club The PINS club will be meeting this Wednesday, October 16th after school in room 1005 to work on posters and discuss bullying Awareness Week! Reminders will be on google classroom and Team Reach. Balfour: Cap/Gown & Graduation Order The Balfour Representative will be at DCHS on Thursday, October 17th during lunch for the purpose of assisting students with their graduation supply order. Please bring deposit and order form to order. Balfour will accept: cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards. Please make checks payable to Balfour. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS on Wednesday, October 30th. The test is free and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net Powderpuff 2019 Powderpuff Football will be held on November 7th! Information about forming teams can be found in your Google Classroom! See Mrs. Jill Powers for any questions. Order your powderpuff football t-shirts today for the November 7th game. Short sleeves are $15 Long sleeves are $20 See your google classroom or see Mrs. Lyndsey Parker for more information. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

The Dyer County Cross Country team ran in the Best of the West meet today at Obion County High School. Individual medalist were Girls race 5th Lilly Torrence 8th Addie Roberson 9th Sydney Finley Guys race 18th Joseph Spudville

John Uitendaal and Southern Dutchman Insurance presented the book containing all the works from Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn- A Dutchman recognized as "Old Master" Painter and Inventor of Modern Etching to the Dyer County High School Art Department. He presented the gift on the October 4, 2019 the 350th year since the passing of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This day is also recognized as DCHS Homecoming Day.