DHS Parents Association

2012-2013 School Budget Speeches:

Speech supporting MMS/DHS Social Worker and Psychologist in 2012/2013 Budget

Speech supporting Elementary Schools 2012/2013 Budget

Speech supporting Special Education 2012/2013 Budget

Parental Control Computer Workshop
Due to an overwhelming response The Darien Police Youth Division and the Darien Depot are once again offering a parents-only Internet safety workshop . Turnout was so high that they will be hosting two more workshops; one workshop for Mac users April 5, and another for PC users April 12.
Detective Chet Perkowski, a forensic computer specialist with the Darien police, will be teaching this hands-on class to teach parents how to set parental controls, install monitoring programs and navigate and understand social media. The class, called "Straight Talk," will also give step-by-step instructions on recovering deleted search histories, finding out what kids are revealing over chats and removing content from the Internet.
The classes will last from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It is free of charge and recommended for parents of children in fifth grade through High School. Registration is required. To register, email straighttalkdarien@gmail.com. For additional information, contact Detective Mark Cappelli at 203-662-5368.

Darien High School Parent Association Check Request Form

Have you moved this year? Changed your phone number?
Submit changes now for the 2011/2012 DHS Directory!
go to DHS Directory Info!

The Jobs Office, which maintains a listing of student employment opportunities, is now online at: www.darienps.org/dhsjobs or can be accessed by students via the online DHS website. Students must register online to receive their password which then gives them 24 hour access to all available employment opportunities. The site is updated regularly and is open all year. Employers access the site directly to complete a job posting which is then reviewed before being added to the online site. Students must contact prospective employers themselves as employers are not enabled to see student details. The Jobs Office can be contacted by email at dhsjobsoffice@gmail.com or by phone at 203 424 0652.

The DHSPA is introducing "Backpage" !!!!!
Backpage is an extention of the monthy minutes of the DHSPA meetings, where you can look to find volunteer opportunities and sign-ups The link is located just above next to the Minutees and under the Blast link on the left.

DHS Parents Association Student Wear

ENTER HERE:

To Order:
Please contact Valli Baker
vallibaker@aol.com

All profits from the sale of these items support the many projects at DHS. All items will be sold at the message center, football games, DHSPA monthly meetings, open house night and class coffees.

Athletes entering grades 9, 11, and 12 must have a current (365 days old or less) DHS sports physical exam form on file in the nurse’s office.
If you are entering grade 9, 11, or 12 and are not participating in any sport in any athletic season, you do not need to bring in any health forms.
Athletes entering grade 10 need BOTH the Connecticut State Health Assessment form AND the DHS sports physical exam form.
If you are entering grade 10 and are not participating in any sport in any athletic season, State Law requires you to have a physical and to bring the nurse a completed Connecticut State Health Assessment form.

Textbook List for parents interested in purchasing a home copy.

Safe Rides Adult Volunteers
Safe Rides is looking for Junior and Senior volunteers - and the parents of Juniors and Seniors - we need your help. Safe Rides in Darien has been saving lives since 1982 - it was the first Safe Rides in the country. Please email saferidesdarien@gmail.com if you are interested. Click here for an information letter for parents and application for interested students.

Community News

Noroton Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program:
Noroton Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program will be offering limited spots to NON MEMBERS for the summer of 2012. Registration for our 8 week summer program, featuring experienced US Sailing certified instructors, will begin on February 6. Space is available for beginner to advanced sailors, ages 8-17 years old, sailing Optimists, Lasers, Pixels and 420s. For more information about Noroton Yacht Club go to www.norotonyc.org or contact Tory Crane at crane@optonline.net or Katie Mitchell at kmitchelluk@gmail.com for detailed info.
Darien Junior Sailing Team:
Learn-to-Sail or Race 420s this Summer. The Darien Junior Sailing Team (DJST) offers a relaxed environment to race or sail at Weed Beach. Boats are provided. Feel the ultimate freedom of being out on the Sound and catching wind. DHS Sailing Team members can continue to maintain and enhance their skills over the summer. Space is limited. Registration closes June 1. Register now at http://www.darienjuniorsailing.com.