COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99
South Student Announcements
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
ACTIVITIES
In recognition of Black History Month, we present a page in Black History.
On this date, February 14, 1817-Frederick Douglas, “The Great Emancipator, is born”.
Attention all Freshmen:
Course Selection for the 2017-2018 school year is now taking place. You should have received your appointment cards. If you did not, please comet to the Counseling Office Room. A110 or A109 for a replacement card. It is important for you to keep your appointment time.
Congrats to the DGS Science students who placed 1st in the Engineering Olympics held at COD. Over 50 teams participated in engineering and design challenges at COD and DGS beat the 2nd place team by 51 points! The winning team consisted of Jackson Kamedulski, Max Schmidt-Bailey, Ian Bales, Ian Smith, and Stefan Neumann. Look out for their trophy in the science display case!
“There will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in joining the Water Polo club this spring. Girls and Boys are both welcome. The Meeting will be at 3:30pm on Thursday February 16th on deck in the pool. If you cannot attend or just need more information, see Mr. Kuchta anytime in the pool.”
The Downers Grove American Legion Post #80 is seeking participants for their American Legion Auxiliary Illinios Girls State Leadership program. The camp will be held at Eastern Illinois University from June 18- 26. The program offers hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government. Camp registration fees for participants are paid by the sponsoring American Legion post. Registration is open to those students who will be entering their senior year in August 2017. If you are interested, please stop by the Social Studies office (D272) to pick up an application.
Summer School Drivers Ed Registration has begun. Students must be 15 by June 14, 2017. Applications are available in the counseling office, Room A110. Talk to your counselor for more information.
Mustangs, we need YOU to Plunge! Be bold & dare the cold! Let’s do this together for Special O! Be sure to stop by C149 today to pick up your forms! Check out the student activities page to register on-line.
Buy your yearbook now! February 16th is the last day to pre-order your yearbook and guarantee that you will have a book to pick up on distribution day in May. Yearbooks can be purchased in the bookstore or online at Jostens.com for $45.
Get your act together! Can you sing, dance, tell stories, and teach about your culture? Would you like to read a poem, explain a tradition, etc.? Then we would love to have you! Cultures in Alliance (CIA) will have open auditions on Monday February 27th in the Little Theatre at 3:30 pm. Our annual talent show will take place on Friday March 17th. If you have any questions, please stop by A110 and see Mr. Vetri.
Are you ready to dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge? Get a team of 5 players together for our annual Dodgeball Tournament! The tournament will take place on Thursday, February 16th! Signup in the Student Activities office by February 14th.
Attention Ceramic Students? Please come and pick up your work by Friday the 17th.
Adventure Club: parent permission forms are available for Whirly ball. Stop by and pick them up in D170.
Spanish Club: Come join us for our Valentine's Day Celebration and treats TODAY, February 14th in D277 at 3:30. Hope to see you there!
The Dean’s Office is still in need of office aides for Periods 1, 4B, 7, and 8. If you are interested, please stop by the Dean’s Office, Room A104 to pick up a request form.
The Attendance Office is looking for student aides for 1st, 2nd, & 7th periods. If you are interested, please stop by the Attendance Office, Room A103 to pick up a request form.
ATHLETICS
There will be an open gym for Boys Volleyball on Wednesday February, 15 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM.
HAVE A LOVELY TUESDAY AND REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED….
IT’S THE MUSTANG WAY!