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The Principal's Welcome - Dan Haron

Welcome to Darien High School's web site. On this site you will find up-to-date information about virtually all aspects of our school community. DHS offers a rigorous and diverse academic program that caters to individual student needs and promotes a learning environment where excellence is pursued. Our spectacular high school also provides a wide variety of extra curricular activities ranging from athletics, to community service organizations, to special interest clubs, to performing arts groups – most of which have been locally and nationally recognized for their accomplishments. Part of my mission as the principal of DHS is to foster an environment where every student feels empowered to participate and be actively engaged in the assorted array of opportunities available at our school. DHS is a remarkable institution, and with your support, I plan to continue to propel it forward on the path of success.

News for October 13th, 2008

Tomorrow will be an F Day. The periods go 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5

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PARENT AWARENESS PROGRAM - Tonight

  • Monday October 13th 7:00-9:00 PM - DHS Auditorium - How to Make the Best of Another School Year For You and Your Middle or High School Student. For more information on this and other programs visit the Parent Awareness Programs Page

DHSPA Meeting – October, 14 at 9:15

Please join us for the October DHSPA meeting. Our speaker will be Walter Signora, DHS’ new Guidance Department Supervisor.  The meeting will be held in the Auxiliary Cafeteria beginning with coffee at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will start promptly at 9:15.

PSATs/Math ERB Testing – October 15

Testing begins at 7:40.  The freshmen have the Math segment of the ERB.  And the sophomores and juniors are taking the PSATs. It will be a modified G day.  Seniors are expected to be in school by the start of period 2 at 10:32.  Seniors who do not have transportation to school are welcome to arrive by bus and can study in the library. The morning testing schedule with testing room location by homeroom or English teacher will be posted at the entry areas to the building. 

GUIDANCE NEWS - PSAT

The PSAT will be administered to REGISTERED Sophomore and Junior students on Wednesday, October 15th. The cost for the PSAT is $20.  Cash will be accepted or checks can be made payable to DHS. Students must register themselves in the Guidance Office with Mrs. Conetta or Mrs. Montaperto by Tuesday, October 14th..

The S.O.S. Committee is now recruiting. 

If you’ve ever wanted to give back to your nation for the life you’ve lived thus far, the opportunity has finally arisen.  The S.O.S. Committee is now recruiting.  Activities run by the club include hosting the annual letter campaigns for soldiers, both wounded and overseas, fundraising for soldiers in need, and a group of other activities to be revealed at a later date.  If you want to discover how to show true patriotism in this outstanding country of ours, this is the place for you.  NOTE: This club is solely for those wishing to show gratitude to veterans and deployed soldiers, and NOT for those who wish to pursue a strictly political nature.  The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15th in room C205 at 7:10 am.  Feel free to contact Michelle DeSoiza, Tania Bello or Alexi Bello with questions.

Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally

Darien High School Volleyball Team vs Fairfield Ludlowe
October 15, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Darien High School Main Gym

This fall 2008, hundreds of volleyball teams from around the country at the high school and college level will be participating in the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. The Darien High School Blue Wave Volleyball team will be hosting a regular season charity match against the Dig PinkFairfield Ludlowe Falcons promoting breast health education in the community as well as raising funds to help eradicate breast cancer.

Dig Pink attendees will watch the girls compete on the court while contributing to breast health awareness by making a statement and wearing something PINK in the stands. The teams will warm up in special pink shirts and use special pink balls. (FCIAC rules do not allow them to play the match in the pink shirts) The Darien High School Tudor singers will sing the national anthem. Cancer survivors will be recognized and more. Admission will be $5. (Cancer survivors, no charge.) There will be a drawing of a few fun items and the winners will be chosen just after the game. The proceeds from all donations will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) located in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Before, during and after the volleyball match there will be a breast cancer awareness booth where questions can be answered and literature obtained. Donations to the foundation can be accepted online at anytime.

College Presentation Night

The College Presentation Night with U. of VA, Johns Hopkins, UNC at Chapel Hill, and Northwestern is on October 15 at 7:30 PM in the auditorium.  Students and parents can ask questions about these institutions, the application process, and any other pertinent issues. 

Senior portrait make-up days Oct 16 and 17

The location will be the Wrestling Room, and the hours will start at 2 pm and continue until the scheduled end each day. Students who would like to retake previous portraits can do so on a walk-in basis if they're not scheduled already. Students who haven't been photographed yet should bring a check made out to Prestige Portraits for $19.08 when they arrive. Seniors who do not have their portraits taken during this last chance will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook!

View the make up photo schedule pdf

DHS Girls Ice Hockey Team Donations

The DHS Girls Ice Hockey Team is now accepting donations for our Used Sports Equipment Sale to be held on Saturday, October 18th from 9 am - 12 pm at the DHS Cafeteria (next to the football stadium.)  We will accept any type of sporting equipment - hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, bikes, balls, cleats, snowboards, tennis rackets, figure skates, exercise equipment, fishing rods and even kayaks!  Please drop off your donations in the rotunda at Middlesex Middle School or call Debbie Coley 662-9892 to arrange a pick-up.  Any questions, please contact Eileen Coburn at 831-0376 or e-mailecoburn323@hotmail.com.

UPCOMING PARENT AWARENESS PROGRAMS

  • October 21st from 7:30-9:30 PM - DHS Auditorium. MICHAEL NERNEY – So You Think You Know Everything About Teens? You Haven't Heard It All!
  • Oct 29th & Nov 12th 7:00-8:30 PM - MMS Library.Involved, or Too Involved? Drawing the Line to Foster Your Teen's Success A two-part interactive workshop for high school parents

For more information on these programs visit the Parent Awareness Programs Page

How to Sync Your Palm, Outlook or iCal Calendar to the DHS Athletics Schedule for a Specific Team. A step by step tutorial has been created to help you synchronize your personal calendar to athletic events. Did you know that you can also subscribe to an RSS feed for DHS Teams?

The Blue Wave News for October 1st

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