Du Quoin Indian

DHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Today’s Lunch:   Ham and cheese sandwich, slaw, and fruit

Tomorrow’s Breakfast:   Cinnamon rolls, fruit, juice, and milk

Tomorrow’s Lunch:  Tossed pepperoni pizza salad with ranch, breadstick, and fruit

Reminder, Arrow High is offering homework help and additional tutoring from 7am-7:30 in Mr. Jones' room Monday through Thursday. If you are in need of homework help or tutoring while remote, please let Ms. Kelly know. 

Just a reminder that you can get WiFi at the following locations:  IE Parking Lot, Public Library, and the Parking Lot in front of New Wave.

SENIORS:  ALL seniors are required to complete the FAFSA or sign and return the ISBE waiver form as a graduation requirement. Please complete the FAFSA or return your signed waiver form as soon as possible. Thanks!

The city will be accepting applications for lifeguards and concession workers until March 26th at 4:00.  Applications can be picked up and turned back in at the city water office.

The LAST day to reserve your copy of the 2021 Flashlight yearbook is Wednesday, March 31.  Paper order forms are in the office or go to www.balfour.com.  Late orders will not be accepted.  

This week is our celebration of National School Breakfast week. It will run through the end of the week Friday, March 19.   The breakfasts this week do highlight a couple of new items on the breakfast menu.    The cafeteria will be placing small prizes in breakfast bags every day throughout the week.  Be sure to check your bags thoroughly.

Baseball workouts this week:

Thursday 3/18 - @ 6:00-7:30 in Theobald

Seniors--If you did not order a senior shirt--YOU must let Mrs. Stacey know ASAP.  If she does not get your shirt size, you will not get a shirt.  No extras will be ordered.  This must be done by Wednesday.  

Friends of Rachel Club will have a meeting at 7:30 in the Library on March 24. We will be discussing Day Without Hate activities. If you are unable to make it see Ms. Kelly for information.

Anyone who has a Chromebook on loan from the school will need to return the Chromebook to school no later than Wednesday of this week for ‘A’ day students and Thursday of this week for ‘B’ day students.

Volleyball and Football pictures for JV and freshman teams will start at 1:05 in the gym with volleyball.

Varsity Volleyball pictures will begin at 3pm in Anders Gym.  Varsity football will follow at 3:15.

Hype Squad t-shirts are in!  T-shirts have been delivered to all the English teachers and can be picked up during your English hours.  If you happen to be a full remote student, you can pick shirt orders up in the office.  Thank you for ordering and have a Hype day!

This year's homecoming game is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th which makes next week SPIRIT WEEK! 

Monday (3/22):  Wear RED

Tuesday (3/23):  Wear WHITE

Wednesday (3/24):  Wear FUN socks!

Thursday (3/25):  Wear BLACK

Friday (3/26):  Wear RED, WHITE, and BLACK

Show your support for DHS -- Go Indians!

JUNIORS- Mrs. Miller is looking for FOUR students to work the concession stand this Saturday for the football game against Williamsville.  Please see Mrs. Miller ASAP for details and to sign up!  

The National Honor Society is hosting a can tab collection drive for the Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis! This will be a class competition with the winning class receiving a Dilly Bar Party! 

Bring your aluminum can tabs the week of March 22nd - 26th and place them in your class' box in the cafeteria. Let's give back to an organization that has helped out one of our very own at DHS!

Be sure to vote for your class's homecoming attendant via Google Form by 7 PM tomorrow. Check with your English teacher for more information.  Thank you!

FFA Week:

Today

FFA Activities:  8th Grade Day - FFA members will visit with all 8th grade students to present the opportunities and advantages being in agriculture classes and the FFA Organization. Students will be making butter and playing leadership games. 

Dodgeball Tournament - Hosting a Du Quoin High School Dodgeball Tournament between clubs at 6 PM in the Auxiliary Gym. 

FFA Dress Day:  FFA Apparel Day - Dress up in your FFA official dress, chapter t-shirt, or Blue & Gold - In 1930, the FFA Organization adopted National Blue and Corn Gold as Official Colors of the FFA Organization

Mullet Day- Dress with Business on the top and Party on the bottom. (Suit Jacket and Tutu) - The FFA shapes individuals to be future leaders but all while having fun and creating friendships. 

FFA Scavenger Hunt: Animal Science

Thursday

FFA Activities: Teacher Luncheon during lunch to thank all DHS Faculty and Staff for all their hard work throughout the school year. 

FFA Dress Day:  FFA Apparel Day - Dress up in your FFA official dress, chapter t-shirt, or Blue & Gold - In 1930, the FFA Organization adopted National Blue and Corn Gold as Official Colors of the FFA Organization

Mullet Day- Dress with Business on the top and Party on the bottom. (Suit Jacket and Tutu) - The FFA shapes individuals to be future leaders but all while having fun and creating friendships. 

FFA Scavenger Hunt: FFA Opportunities