Dell Rapids MIDDLE SCHOOL Announcements

December 9, 2013 by

Dell Rapids Middle School Announcements:

Monday, December 9th
• Happy Birthday to Andrew G.!
• Lunch today will be choices of:  Fajita, Pork Fritter Sandwich or Sub Sandwich

  • **Attention Students:  As you purchase your meal in the lunch line, make sure to look at your account balance on the screen.  If you don’t know where to look, ask the clerk.  It is your responsibility to see that you have a positive balance in your account.  We are enforcing the “no charge” policy, so make sure to check your balance and bring  money if your account is low. Also, remember to say please and thank you as you go through the line.
  • 2014 International aviation art contest open to all students – see Mrs. Gengler for details.
  • Digital Journalism students:  Please see Mrs. Gengler sometime today.  Thanks
  • Attention Students & Staff:  Check out the new “bling” Quarrier wear in the display cabinet by the office.  Order forms are in the office or you can order from the DRHS Booster Club Facebook page.
  • Attention Girls Basketball Players:  Schedule Change —- 7th/8th grade girls will be practicing at the OLD ELEMENTARY today.  Meet at the rock.  Tues., Wed., and Friday will be at the New Elementary.
    **Reminder:  7th/8th grade girls basketball game vs. Canton on Thursday, Dec. 12. @ 4:30.  *New Elem School gym
  • Good Luck to the 7/8 wrestlers as they travel to Flandreau today.  Bus time is 5pm – matches start at 6pm.
  • 2013 Dell Rapids Christmas For Our Kids Collection 2013:
    TODAY: Make a Donation Monday: Monetary donations and gift cards are welcome to give to deserving families.
    TOMORROW: Tag & Tape Tuesday: Donate gift tags and tape for wrapping all of the donated gifts.
    12/11: Wrap it Up Wednesday: We are asking for new rolls/sheets of wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and gift decorating items.
    12/12: Thankful Thursday: Bring a gift you wish was under your tree and give it to someone who will benefit from the CFOK program!
    12/13:  Festive  Friday – Batteries needed! Please bring in new batteries of all sizes to be donated with toys given to families.Gift ideas include, but are not limited to:
    board games, Legos, transformers, Barbie’s, baby dolls, books, personal care items, dvds, puzzles, gift cards to local businesses (Video Plus, Dells Movie Theatre, Pizza Ranch, County Fair, etc.), gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or other shopping centers, or any other generic gifts that can be used for a wide range of ages.
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DRHS School Announcements:

December 6, 2013 by

Dell Rapids High School Announcements:

Friday, December 6th
• Happy Birthday to Beau & Matthew C. & Riley S.!!
• Happy Birthday tomorrow to Morgan J.!
• Happy Birthday on Sunday to Natasha R. & Autumn S.!!
• Lunch:  a-Hot Pepperoni Sub;  b-Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich;  c-Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
• DATES TO KNOW:

  • Winter Formal is TONIGHT @ the Old Elementary School (8 pm-midnight).  Cost for tickets at the door will be higher.
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary’s is hosting an ACT Prep Course on Saturday, December 14th from 8:30-1:30. The cost of the prep class is $35.00. Please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information and the registration form.
  • Peer Helper Meeting on Monday over lunch in the Spanish Room
  • The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has hired a new director!  Come to the library this Saturday afternoon for an Open House to welcome Brittany Risty to our public library.  The Open House will begin at 3:00pm and end at 4:15pm.  Everyone is welcome.

• GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Attention Students: Please stop in the office to pick up second semester schedules.   All schedule changes for second semester need to be completed with Mrs. Ruesink prior to Christmas break.
  • Senior National Honor Society Members - turn in your NHS sheets with parent signatures to Mrs. Ruesink.
  • Elegant Xpressions Boutique is NOW hiring a Prom Sales Consultant.  For more information please stop in the office.
  • The Booster Club is selling NEW Quarrier wear with ‘BLING’–which is in the display case by the Middle School office.  Order Forms are in the Office or you can order thru DR Booster Club FB page
  • Attention STUDENTS: You will only be able to get change for the vending machines before school and at lunch-you will not be able to get change during class time–thanks
  • Good Luck to the wrestlers as they host the Top of the Rock Tournament tomorrow morning starting at 10am.
  • Good Luck to Taiven L. & Kendra D. as they travel to State Oral Interp in Watertown today and tomorrow.
  • MISSING:  Brand Name-ZeroXposur-Mainly Black with grey/white markings Hooded Coat—Also, 8 keys and a car remote on a lanyard.  If FOUND please bring to the office **REWARD** given if found!!!
  • SENIORS 2014
    MOTTO-We came. We conquered. We survived.
    FLOWER- Orange Lily
    CLASS COLORS-Camouflage & Neon Orange
  • 2013 Dell Rapids Christmas For Our Kids
    12/9: Make a Donation Monday: Monetary donations and gift cards are welcome to give to deserving families.
    12/10: Tag & Tape Tuesday: Donate gift tags and tape for wrapping all of the donated gifts.
    12/11: Wrap it Up Wednesday: We are asking for new rolls/sheets of wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and gift decorating items.
    12/12: Thankful Thursday: Bring a gift you wish was under your tree and give it to someone who will benefit from the CFOK program!
    12/13:  Festive Friday – Batteries needed! Please bring in new batteries of all sizes to be donated with toys given to families.

    Gift ideas include, but are not limited to:
    board games, Legos, transformers, Barbie’s, baby dolls, books, personal care items, dvds, puzzles, gift cards to local businesses (Video Plus, Dells Movie Theatre, Pizza Ranch, County Fair, etc.), gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, or other shopping centers, or any other generic gifts that can be used for a wide range of ages.

 

 

Thursday, December 5th
• Happy Belated Birthday to Jace B. & Keagan S.!!
• Happy Birthday to Sam P.!!
• Lunch:  a-Country Fried Steak;  b-Baked Chicken Nuggets;  c-Sub Sandwich
• DATES TO KNOW:

  • Winter Formal is TOMORROW @ the Old Elementary School (8 pm-midnight).  Cost for tickets at the door will be higher.
  • Student Council Meeting TODAY over lunch in the Spanish Room.
  • Any junior or senior student interested in attending the South Dakota Air National Guard Career Day should stop in and see Mrs. Ruesink right away. The date is Wednesday, December 4th.
  • A rep from Black Hills State University will be here TOMORROW at 8:15 in Mrs. Ruesink’s office for any interested juniors and seniors.
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary’s is hosting an ACT Prep Course on Saturday, December 14th from 8:30-1:30. The cost of the prep class is $35.00. Please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information and the registration form.
  • Any student who sold FFA fruit, meat, cheese and pastry puffins the items will be ready for pick up today (Tuesday, Dec. 3) after school.  Please let Mr. Wolff know what time you will be picking up your items.
  • **Art Club Meeting TOMORROW @ 8:10 in Art Room.
  • The library will be closed today for lunch from 12:10-12:38

• GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Attention Students: Please stop in the office to pick up second semester schedules.   All schedule changes for second semester need to be completed with Mrs. Ruesink prior to Christmas break.
  • Senior National Honor Society Members – turn in your NHS sheets with parent signatures to Mrs. Ruesink.
  • Elegant Xpressions Boutique is NOW hiring a Prom Sales Consultant.  For more information please stop in the office.
  • The Booster Club is selling NEW Quarrier wear with ‘BLING’–which is in the display case by the Middle School office.  Order Forms are in the Office or you can order thru DR Booster Club FB page
  • The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has hired a new director!  Come to the library this Saturday afternoon for an Open House to welcome Brittany Risty to our public library.  The Open House will begin at 3:00pm and end at 4:15pm.  Everyone is welcome.
  • Attention STUDENTS: You will only be able to get change for the vending machines before school and at lunch-you will not be able to get change during class time–thanks
  • MISSING:  Brand Name-ZeroXposur-Mainly Black with grey/white markings Hooded Coat—Also, 8 keys and a car remote on a lanyard.  If FOUND please bring to the office **REWARD** given if found!!!
  • SENIORS 2014
    MOTTO-We came. We conquered. We survived.
    FLOWER- Orange Lily
    CLASS COLORS-Camouflage & Neon Orange

 

 

Tuesday, December 3rd
• Happy Birthday to Demi E. & Sam W.!!
• Lunch:  a-Taco in a Bag ; b-Hot Dog;  c-Fajita Salad
• DATES TO KNOW:

  • Winter Formal is THIS Friday @ the Old Elementary School (8 pm-midnight).  Cost for tickets at the door will be higher.
  • Student Council Meeting TODAY over lunch in the Spanish Room.
  • Any junior or senior student interested in attending the South Dakota Air National Guard Career Day should stop in and see Mrs. Ruesink right away. The date is Wednesday, December 4th.
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary’s is hosting an ACT Prep Course on Saturday, December 14th from 8:30-1:30. The cost of the prep class is $35.00. Please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information and the registration form.
  • Any student who sold FFA fruit, meat, cheese and pastry puffins the items will be ready for pick up today (Tuesday, Dec. 3) after school.  Please let Mr. Wolff know what time you will be picking up your items.
  • The Art Club Party for TONIGHT at Pizza Ranch has been canceled.   **Art Club Meeting on Friday @ 8:10 in Art Room.
  • Juniors- We will be having a class meeting on Wednesday(TOMORROW) at 8:30am in the Lecture Hall.  Remember, your ticket money is due on Thursday.  Student and parent volunteers are still needed to work at the houses on the tour.

• GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Attention Students: Please stop in the office to pick up second semester schedules.   All schedule changes for second semester need to be completed with Mrs. Ruesink prior to Christmas break.
  • Senior National Honor Society Members - turn in your NHS sheets with parent signatures to Mrs. Ruesink.
  • Elegant Xpressions Boutique is NOW hiring a Prom Sales Consultant.  For more information please stop in the office.
  • The Booster Club is selling NEW Quarrier wear with ‘BLING’–which is in the display case by the Middle School office.  Order Forms are in the Office or you can order thru DR Booster Club FB page
  • Good Luck to the honor band as they travel to Brookings today.
  • MISSING:  Brand Name-ZeroXposur-Mainly Black with grey/white markings Hooded Coat—Also, 8 keys and a car remote on a lanyard.  If FOUND please bring to the office **REWARD** given if found!!!
  • SENIORS 2014
    MOTTO-We came. We conquered. We survived.
    FLOWER- Orange Lily
    CLASS COLORS-Camouflage & Neon Orange

 

 

Monday, December 2nd
• Happy Birthday to Alex N.!!
• Lunch:  a-Cheeseburger;  b-Home-style Chicken Stew;  c-Sub Sandwich
• DATES TO KNOW:

  • Winter Formal is THIS Friday @ the Old Elementary School (8 pm-midnight).  If you have not purchased your ticket(s) please purchase them ASAP!!
  • Student Council Meeting TOMORROW over lunch in the Spanish Room.
  • Any junior or senior student interested in attending the South Dakota Air National Guard Career Day should stop in and see Mrs. Ruesink right away. The date is Wednesday, December 4th.
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary’s is hosting an ACT Prep Course on Saturday, December 14th from 8:30-1:30. The cost of the prep class is $35.00. Please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information and the registration form.
  • MARK YOUR CALENDAR for:  TONIGHT from 5-8pm to eat at the Pizza Ranch to support our Dell Rapids “Connections” Group!!

• GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Attention Students: Please stop in the office to pick up second semester schedules.   All schedule changes for second semester need to be completed with Mrs. Ruesink prior to Christmas break.
  • Senior National Honor Society Members - turn in your NHS sheets with parent signatures to Mrs. Ruesink.
  • Elegant Xpressions Boutique is NOW hiring a Prom Sales Consultant.  For more information please stop in the office.
  • The Booster Club is selling NEW Quarrier wear with ‘BLING’–which is in the display case by the Middle School office.  Order Forms are in the Office or you can order thru DR Booster Club FB page
  • Good Luck to the honor band as they travel to Brookings today.
  • MISSING:  Brand Name-ZeroXposur-Mainly Black with grey/white markings Hooded Coat—Also, 8 keys and a car remote on a lanyard.  If FOUND please bring to the office **REWARD** given if found!!!
  • SENIORS 2014
    MOTTO-We came. We conquered. We survived.
    FLOWER- Orange Lily
    CLASS COLORS-Camouflage & Neon Orange
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Dell Rapids Connections

August 21, 2013 by

“Connections for a Healthy Community”

Dell Rapids Connections is a group of community partners including the Dell Rapids Public School, Dell Rapids St Mary School, the Dell Rapids Ministerial Association, and community members.  The mission is “connecting families to community resources.”

Dell Rapids Connections seeks to:

  • Empower families to make healthy decisions
  • Enhance awareness of community resources
  • Provide education and support to families
  • Provide opportunities to improve/foster healthy relationships

Upcoming September and October Events:

September 4th

  • Restoration Generation
  • Dell Rapids Public and Dell Rapids St Mary MS/HS School Assembly and Evening Community Concert

September 10th

  • National Suicide Awareness Day

September Teaching Staff Goal:  Assist Suicide Prevention Training

October 20th – 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

  • “To Save a Life” movie at Old 77 – Parent viewing

October 23rd – 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

  • “To Save a Life” movie at Old 77 – 7th through 12th grade viewing
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2013 Minnehaha Funeral Home Scholarship Winners

May 13, 2013 by

Earlier this year the Minnehaha Funeral Homes, of Baltic, Colton, Dell Rapids, and Garretson, South Dakota, established five $500 scholarships to be awarded each year to one graduating high school senior from each of the high schools in our area (Baltic High School, Dell Rapids High School, Dell Rapids St. Mary High School, Garretson High School, and Tri-Valley High School). Minnehaha Funeral Home has always prided itself in its community involvement, and these scholarships will continue that focus. In addition to academic information, applicants were asked to submit an essay on how ethics and morals impacted their daily life. Recipients were chosen by a five person committee made up from the funeral home’s board of directors. We are proud to announce that the 2013 recipients of the Minnehaha Funeral Home Scholarship are:

  • Baltic High School-Jenna Brende
  • Dell Rapids High School-Corynn Hoff
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary High School-Theresa Duffy
  • Garretson High School-Erika Larios
  • Tri-Valley High School-Summer Bossman

***Minnehaha Funeral Home Press Release

Jenna Brende – Baltic

Corynn Hoff – Dell Rapids

Theresa Duffy – Dell Rapids St Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erika Larios – Garretson

Summer Bossman – Tri Valley

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Jazz Ensemble Places Second at Festival

April 5, 2013 by

The Dell Rapids High School Jazz Ensemble participated at the SDSU/Brookings Optimist Jazz Festival in Brookings Thursday, April 4th.  The group received 2nd Place in Class A competition.  They also received “Outstanding Trumpet Section” and “Outstanding Rhythm Section” awards for their performance.  Jayme Damm and Zane Lodmell also received “Outstanding Soloist” awards.

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Dell Rapids Boys and Girls State Representatives

April 2, 2013 by

Ten area students will be participating in the 2013 South Dakota American Legion Boys and Girls State events.  The Girls State event will take place in Vermillion at the University of South Dakota on Monday, May 28th, through Saturday, June 1st.  The Boys State event will take place in Aberdeen at Northern State University on Sunday, May 27th, through Friday, May 31st.  The students participating are:

Girls State

  • Taiven Logan – Dell Rapids High School
  • Tia McKillip – Dell Rapids High School
  • Victoria Murphy – Dell Rapids High School
  • Alexis Sprecher – Dell Rapids High School
  • Mary Lack – Dell Rapids St Mary
  • Anna Wolles – Dell Rapids St Mary


Boys State

  • Jonathan DeNoon – Dell Rapids High School
  • Matthew DeNoon – Dell Rapids High School
  • Michael Mitchell – Dell Rapids High School
  • Shane O’Hara – Dell Rapids High School
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2013 School Board Election

March 1, 2013 by

Two Dell Rapids school board positions were up for election on April 9, but only two residents filed for the positions: Jody Schumaker and incumbent Matthew Weiland.  Since the candidates are unopposed, there will NOT be a school board election held.  (Incumbent Cindy Schuch did not seek re-election).

Both Weiland and Schumaker will be sworn in for a three-year term at the July 8, 2013, annual meeting.

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State One-Act Play Results

February 4, 2013 by

The 2013 State One-Act Play Festival was held in Brandon on Thursday, January 31st, through Saturday, February 2nd.  Dell Rapids High School performed their play The Devil in Sherman Marsh on Saturday at 2:45 p.m.  Receiving Outstanding Individual awards from Dell Rapids were Alec Riswold, Darrian Grassi, and Tad Lacey.

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2013 Dell Rapids School Board Election

January 24, 2013 by

Two school board positions will be up for election on April 9.  The two three-year positions, with duties to be assumed on July 8, will be vacant due to the expiration of the present terms of Cindy Schuch and Matthew Weiland.  Nominating petitions, along with information on how to circulate a petition, are available in the school district business office.  Petitions may be picked up and circulated between January 25 and February 22, and must be filed with the business manager no later than February 22,  at 5:00 p.m.  To vote in this election, residents of the school district must be registered by March 25.

To be eligible to serve on a South Dakota school board, one must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the school district, and an eligible voter of the school district.

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“The Wise Owl” — Dells Public School Newsletter

January 9, 2013 by

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