Davis County High School

Mustang Pride Day is THIS Wednesday, April 10!! This is a day where DC high school students have the opportunity to give back to the community that gives so much to them by providing spring cleaning services. Several reminders to students: PLEASE be sure to dress appropriately! Wear clothes that are okay to get dirty and tennis shoes. Please, no nice clothes or flip flops/sandals. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen as the weather looks to be warm and sunny! Bring work gloves and/or rakes if you have them. However, equipment will be provided. Hot dogs, chips, water, and ice cream will be served in the HS cafeteria for lunch and students will be dismissed for the day at 12:30. Bus students may stay in the cafeteria for the afternoon if they need a place to wait for the bus. Early dismissal is only for HIGH SCHOOL students. Please direct any questions to the high school office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132.

DCHS Parents, There are concerns regarding the restrooms at the high school. Please know that restrooms have been and continue to be available to all students at the school in all buildings during the entire school day. Due to recent vandalism in the upstairs boys restroom and multiple accounts of inappropriate behavior, the upstairs restroom was closed for repairs. Maintenance has been completed and all restrooms are now open and available. As behavior continues to be addressed, please consider having a conversation with your high school student about being respectful to property and taking care of our building. After all, the building belongs to the students and is there to serve them. If students see, hear or know of information that can help the school administration identify and stop bully-like behavior or vandalism please encourage them to report the information to an adult at the high school. It remains a priority at DCHS to create and maintain an environment where students feel safe and can learn. We appreciate your support and help in being a part of shaping our young adults into great people.

SENIORS! There are two new American Legion Post #78 scholarships for those of you who have relatives who are veterans. Go to https://www.dcmustangs.com/o/davis-county-high-school/page/scholarships for printable application, or hard copies are available in the guidance office. Deadline for both is April 30.

SOPHOMORES! Don't forget!

IHSMA Solo & Ensemble Results 2024 Division I (Superior) Ratings Percussion Choir- Julia Hill, Noelle Hill, Alyssa Rudd, Darcy Wiegand, Ruelle Ricard, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus, Andres Sanchez. Saxophone Solo- Elexis Perry Saxophone Solo- Jace Cheney Percussion Solo- Ruella Ricardo French Horn Solo- Alexia Shively Trombone Solo- Aaron Cook Percussion Ensemble- Ruelle Ricardo, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus Saxophone Ensemble- Elexis Perry, Mary Luffy Percussion Solo- Saydee Westercamp Trombone Solo- Owen Klaus Saxophone Ensemble- Brandon Thordarson, Jace Cheney, Chad Stice Saxophone Solo- Mary Luffy Division II (Excellent) Ratings Clarinet Solo- Daphne Ikerd Piano Solo- Saydee Westercamp Flute Solo- Brooklyn Cockerham Trombone Solo- Alexia Shively Trombone Ensemble- Aaron Cook, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus Trombone Ensemble- Owen Klaus, Dagon Walker Arie Derby Division III (Good) Rating Mixed Woodwind Ensemble- Brooklyn Cockerham, Macie Campbell Comments Only Percussion Solo- Andres Sanchez Ruella Ricardo selected as the Outstanding Performer of the Day for her performance center! She is eligible to participate in an honors recital at Iowa State University in May.

Congratulations on placing at State FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)!! 4th Place, Business Ethics - Abby Warning, John Erp, Alyssa Rudd 4th Place, Computer Applications - John Erp

2024 DCHS Softball Coaches Clinic.

ISASP TESTING REMINDER! Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28. Students will NOT test on Wednesday. Students must arrive by **8AM** to begin the assessment. Testing will end by 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 9:58am. Be sure to see the attached schedule as the class periods will be different every day. Please feel free to contact the HS office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132 with any questions or concerns.

Congratulations to these seniors as they were recognized at the South Central Conference Top 5% Banquet on Tuesday evening! This banquet honors the top 5% in every SCC school for the academic achievement of their graduating senior class. Way to represent Davis County! Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Marla Wilfawn, Mrs. Jennifer Donels, Karston Nebel, Holland Hunter, Joshua Luffy, Sutton Shively, Charley Barnhart, Isabelle Carnahan, Mr. Dan Maeder

Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28. Students will NOT test on Wednesday. Students must arrive by 8AM to begin the assessment. Testing will end by 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 9:58am. Be sure to see the attached schedule as the class periods will be different every day. Please feel free to contact the HS office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132 with any questions or concerns. Tips for Testing: Encouragement – Help your child start the day with words of encouragement & positivity. This could be a 2-minute conversation in the morning encouraging them to do their best and recalling/sharing a happy time or memory. Sleep – Get a good night’s rest! Children between the ages of 14 and 17 function best after 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Breakfast – Don’t skip breakfast! Eating a healthy and filling breakfast can make you much more aware and boost your cognitive skills! Two factors that can directly impact your test performance. Students may eat breakfast at school beginning at 7:45AM.

**Attention Sophomores/Sophomore Parents**

Congratulations to the Davis County High School 2024 February Students of the Month sponsored by Subway and Mimi's Kitchen! To receive this award, students are nominated by their teachers/coaches for demonstrating great character, work ethic, and responsibility, among other qualities, and presented with a Student of the Month certificate, a free 6 inch meal at Subway, and a free treat at Mimi's kitchen.

Davis County High School is proud to announce that the annual Mustang Pride day will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This day is dedicated to the students of the high school giving back to their community by washing, raking, painting and general sprucing up of Bloomfield and the surrounding county communities. Please call the Davis County High School office at 641-664-2200 by April 3rd to book your project! Rain date is scheduled for April 24th. Thank you for your continued support of our Mustangs!

CALLING ALL PROUD PARENTS. Recognize your student's milestones and successes with a yearbook ad. Create and purchase your ad only by 03/01/2024. Go to https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads to create and purchase your ad.

**SOPHOMORES**

Congratulations to the Davis County High School 2024 January Students of the Month sponsored by Subway and Mimi's Kitchen! To receive this award, students are nominated by their teachers/coaches for demonstrating great character, work ethic, and responsibility, among other qualities, and presented with a Student of the Month certificate, a free 6 inch meal at Subway, and a free treat at Mimi's kitchen.

We'd like to thank Anne at the Bloomfield Public Library for accommodating Mrs. Mason's Creative Writing students this morning. These high school students are exploring themes in children's literature before they write their own children's stories. We are lucky to have such a great facility in our community!

FFA Sub-District Results from Monday. Our FFA members had a great day! Congratulations to all! Results: Welding Team: Brayden Smith & Antonio Garcia - 1st Place Team, Gold Rating Team and Individuals, Advance to Districts Public Speaking: Madi Bridgman, Silver Rating - Advanced to Districts Conduct of Meetings: Ava Amstutz, Emma Smoot, Quinley Hollenbeck, Baxter Joos, Bryson Sprouse and Katy Smoot - Silver Rating - Alternates to Districts Chapter Test: Darcy Wiegand - Gold Rating, Bradi Houston - Silver Rating Greenhand Test: Kael Heemsbergen - Silver Rating, Dakota Houston - Bronze Rating

Congratulations to Wendy Davis for Best of Center in Poetry today at SCC Individual! Congratulations to Ophelia Skaggs for Best of Center in Reviewing at SCC Individual! These awards were chosen by the judges in those categories. The contestants had to receive all ones and were considered the overall best showman in that category. Others receiving an overall one rating were : Andres Sanchez in Solo Musical Theatre Alyssa Rudd in Solo Musical Theatre Alexia Shively in Poetry with an original piece Those receiving an overall two rating were: Andres Sanchez in Prose with an original piece Alex Pitney in Poetry with an original piece Alex Putney in Storytelling with an original piece Veronica Yoder in Solo Musical Theatre These students will compete in district contest on February 24.

Attention Juniors & Junior Parents Meeting topics to discuss: Graduation Requirements and Expectations - college/career experience requirements College & Career Opportunities/IHCC Academy Opportunities Work Experience Opportunities Four-Year Plan College & Financial Aid (FAFSA) Applications Scholarship Information Letters were sent to families today. Please contact the high school office with any questions.