Dell Rapids High School Announcements:

Tuesday, February 25th
• Happy Birthday to Peyton V. (Mon), Austin H. (Tue), Zebadiah Z. (Tue)!!
• Lunch:   Italian Melt OR Breaded Beef Patty Sandwich

• Attention all students: 
  • **With the weather changing, it is VERY important that you allow yourself an extra 5 minutes with your defrosters on. Be safe and do not drive with frosted windshields!***
  • Please be aware of where you are parking. Do not park in front of any mailboxes, fire hydrants or too close to driveways. Please remember you cannot park within 12 feet of an intersection or crosswalk or 15 feet from a fire hydrant. YOU MUST BE STAFF TO PARK in the staff parking lot. You must also have a parking pass on the dash of your car in order to park in the staff parking lot.
• Last fall you received notice from us that to continue receiving Bright Arrow alerts, you needed to “opt in”.  If you haven’t done this, unfortunately, you will not receive our text message alerts.   To opt in simply text the word YES to 87569.  You should receive a reply saying you have signed up to receive messages from DRPS.
• The Dell Rapids Athletic Booster Club is providing $60 scholarship to put towards a summer camp of your choice to better your skills for participation in High School Athletics. Applications may be picked up in either the middle of high school office and must be returned to the high school office or mailed to the PO Box by May 31^st. No late application will be accepted. The Dell Rapids School Team camps and acceleration program are great programs to use theses scholarships on!
• The CLUE cast list will be posted at the end of 3rd block today outside Mrs. Mitchell’s room.  Please pick up scripts and schedules fourth block or after school.
• The FCCLA Chapter is sponsoring a “Shoes for the Shoeless”  drive until Friday, March 6th.  So, if you have shoes that you no longer wear and are slightly worn and you no longer use, consider donating them for someone who can use them in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.  You may bring them to the box in either the middle school office or the high school office.  Thank you for your donations!
• The FCCLA chapter is sponsoring a basket raffle with the proceeds being donated to the Dell Rapids Food Pantry.  Tomorrow morning before school the baskets will be on display in the middle school commons area and you may purchase tickets to put in the basket of your choice.  Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  Your donation will be put to good use and you might even win a basket!  Drawing will be held on Thursday, February 27th and you do not need to be present to win.
• It is National FFA Week and the trivia questions for today is:
  The President of the United States is invited to speak at the National FFA Convention each year. Name one president who actually accepted the invitation and spoke at the National FFA Convention.
  Place your name and answer on a slip and put it into the bucket in the office. One correct answer will be drawn at the end of the day for a $5 prize.
  • Find the picture of the rising sun as it is on the FFA emblem and signifies progress in agriculture and a bright future for FFA members.
  • Tomorrow be looking for the plow that is on the FFA emblem as it signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
• Thank you to everyone who supported the FFA sponsored 3 point shot events last week. We were able to bring in $110 and the chapter will match that amount for a total donation of $220 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
• Registration is open for the summer baseball season for Dell Rapids Baseball.  Registrations need to be complete by March 15th.  Go to www.dellrapidsbaseball.com, and click on the Online Registration link to register.
• Dell Rapids Post Prom: Juniors/Seniors
  • April 4th 1-430.
  • Location:High School
  • Lots of games, activities, food and prizes!
  • Prom ends at midnight.  Must be checked in by 1am.  This gives the kids 1 hour to change and get back to the school for the fun!  Doors will lock at 1am.  Attendees will be checked in by Deputy Walker and Mr. Bunkers.  Please sign up early this will give you 10 extra chances at prizes!
  • Deadline to register is March 27th.
  • $30 non refundable fee for post prom due at time of registration. Forms can be turned into high school office.
  • All students registered will receive $25 gift card!
  • More details and forms available on our Facebook page- Dell Rapids After Prom. Forms will also be send home with each student.
  • Any questions please contact Mandie Maeschen 321-7471
• Competitive Cheer Tryout Informational meeting: Wednesday,  March 25th after school in the MS Commons
  Tryout Practice Dates: April 22nd, 24th, and 29th
• South Dakota Air National Guard is hosting a Career Day on Wednesday, April 22nd.  This event is for students interested in learning about the educational, career, travel and financial benefits of the South Dakota Air National Guard.  In addition to learning about these opportunities students attending the Career Day will get a base tour, see F-16 fighter jets, and a free lunch. Registration is required – see Mrs. Ruesink if you are interested.
• Attention Junior Boys:
  American Legion Boys State registration is now open – please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information:
  • What: American Legion Boys State
  • Who: Junior Boys
  • When: June 1-June 5
  • Where: Northern State University
  • Qualifications: Leadership, Scholarship, Character
  • Apply Online: http://www.southdakotaboysstate.com/boys-state-application/
  • Goals of Boys State:
    • Understand the American system of government
    • Appreciate the responsibilities of citizenship
    • Learn the fundamental principles of leadership
• Weekly Schedule:
  • Tuesday:
    • GBB/BBB DH – @ Canton / JV Girls & C Boys @ 4:00; JV Boys @ 5:15; Girls V @ 6:30; Boys V @ 8:00
  • Wednesday:
    • Staff meeting at 7:45am
    • WR – Send off for state tourney / HS gym / 2:40
  • Thursday:
    • GBB/BBB DH – Home vs Garretson / Girls JV (HS gym) & Boys C (MS gym) @ 4:00; Boys JV @ 5:15; Girls V @ 6:30; Boys V @ 8:00 / Sr. Recog Night – at end of girls varsity
    • WR – State Tournament / @ Sanford Premiere Center / Individual tourney starts @ 10:00; Dual tourney @ 5:00
  • Friday:
    • WR – State Tournament / @ Sanford Premiere Center / Wrestling starts @ 9:00
  • Saturday:
    • WR – State Tournament / @ Sanford Premiere Center / Wrestling starts @ 11:00
• Summer Jobs:
  • City of Dell Rapids Seasonal Positions:
    • Swimming pool manager
    • Swimming pool assistant manager
    • Lifeguards (must acquire certification)
    • Swimming pool admissions clerks
    • Public works laborers (must be 18 years old)
    • Rubble site monitor
      ** Applications are available at City Hall or on the City’s website at www.cityofdellrapids.com Closing date for Rubble Site Monitor, Swimming Pool Manager and Assistant Manager is March 6^th. The closing date for all other positions is March 13^th
  • Looking for a fun summer job? Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park of Sioux Falls is now hiring for all positions! We are looking for energetic, fun and hardworking team members to add to our great team! Night and weekend availability is required. For a listing of open position, or to apply visit www.jellystonesiouxfalls.com/employment
  • Advanced Services, Inc. is looking for temp employment at Corteva AgriScience. If you are interested in summer pollinating work, please fill our a form in the high school office and return by May 10^th, 2020 to 211 Caspian Ave. Volga, SD 57071