DHS Weekly Announcements
February 3-7, 2025
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Winter Semi-Formal Dance – Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Dance on Friday, February 7. The dance will start right after the Varsity Boys Basketball game that night. Come dressed as you are! The dance is open to DHS students only. No out of town or out of school guests will be permitted. The dance will run from approximately 8:30p (post game) until 10:30p. There is no charge to get into the dance. Students must have their DHS ID to get in. All students, including those coming from the game, will need to enter through the south cafeteria door. Once you leave the dance, you will not be permitted back in. The featured DJ is your own Reyna Jibben!
Spirit Week – Student Council is sponsoring a “Spirit Week” from February 3-7. The dress-up days for this week are:
Monday – Comfy Day / PJ Day
Tuesday – Rhyme Without a Reason
Wednesday – Cupid’s Colors
Thursday – Secret Service
Friday – Show Your Team Love
Scholarships – Visit the Guidance Office Website to explore current scholarship opportunities for the year. Scholarships are updated frequently so be sure to check back often!
SVCC CTE Open House – Sauk Valley Community College will be hosting an open house on February 27 from 6-8:00p. Faculty will be available at this event to talk with prospective and undecided students regarding coursework, internships, and employment opportunities related to the various fields. Students will have an opportunity to see the classroom and technology used throughout the coursework at SVCC. Students do not need to be in attendance for the entire time frame as new sessions will start every 1/2 hour. Please see flyer in Guidance Office for more information.
Parents and Supporters of the Class of 2025 - If you are interested in purchasing a senior ad in the 2025 yearbook, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8554. Once you get to the main page, click on “Yearbook Ads” on the top of the page and follow the prompts. Prices range from $30 for a sixteenth of a page to $300 for a full page with options of an eighth, a quarter, and a half page in between. The deadline to include a senior ad in the 2025 yearbook is Friday, March 7. If you have questions or need assistance placing a senior ad, contact yearbook adviser Michelle Bally at mbally@dps170.org.
Yearbooks - Don't miss out! Buy your 2025 yearbook today. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8554. Yearbooks are $50. Contact Mrs. Bally (mbally@dps170.org) if you have questions.
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SPORTING EVENTS
Monday, 2/3/25
· Bowling Girls (V/JV) vs Dakota – 4:00p @ Plum Hollow
· Basketball Girls (V) vs Yorkville Christian – 6:00p @ Yorkville Christian
Tuesday, 2/4/25
· Basketball Boys (FS) vs Oregon – 4:30p @ Oregon High School
· Basketball Boys (JV) vs Oregon – 5:30p @ Oregon High School
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Oregon – 6:45p @ Oregon High School
Thursday, 2/6/25
· Bowling Girls (V/JV) vs Rock Island – 4:00p @ Plum Hollow
· Basketball Girls (V) vs Rockford Christian – 6:45p @ Rockford Christian
Friday, 2/7/25
· Bowling Girls (V) vs IHSA Regionals – TBA @ Plum Hollow
· Basketball Boys (FS) vs Byron – 4:30p @ Lancaster Gym
· Basketball Boys (JV) vs Byron – 5:30p @ Lancaster Gym
· Basketball Boys (V) vs Byron – 6:45p @ Lancaster Gym
Saturday, 2/8/25
· Wrestling (V) vs TBD – TBA @ Lancaster Gym
· Basketball Girls (JV) vs Stillman Valley – 5:30p @ Stillman Valley
· Basketball Girls (V) vs Stillman Valley – 6:45p @ Stillman Valley
STUDENT CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
· Writing Club – Mondays @ 2:15p, Art Room
· Coding Club – Mondays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
· GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) – Tuesdays @ 2:15p, Tech Zone
· Student Council – Wednesdays @ 7:15a, Room 117
· Drone Soccer – Wednesdays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
· Dixon Dice Board Game Club – Wednesday’s @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
· FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Thursdays @ 7:00a, Tech Zone
· Scholastic Bowl – Thursdays @ 2:20p, Room 405
· Key Club – Fridays @ 7:15a, Tech Zone
· Broadcasting Club – Fridays @ 2:30p, Tech Zone
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/MILITARY VISITS