DeKalb High School
Lindsey Hall, Principal, 1515 S. Fourth St., De Kalb IL, (815) 754-2100, fax (815) 754-2156
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DeKalb High School Daily Announcements
simultaneously updated hourly both on the web and via the DHStv announcement system.
Announcements for Tuesday, May 13th
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Happy Tuesday DHS Students!
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Congratulations to Joe Martin—3rd place in the high jump and 5th place in the long jump. Francois O’Leary—4th place in 110HH, Will Stafstrom, Matt DeBall, Joe Ferguson, & Jon Mascote—4th place in the 3200m relay, and Zack Milroy—6th place in 400m in the Western Sun boys’ track meet.
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There are 8 pairs of prescription glasses in the nurse\'s office, collected throughout the school year. If you have lost a pair, please stop in to identify them. All glasses will be donated to charity at the end of the school year.
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SENIORS! Time to request copies of your immunization records for your college/ school requirements. Request them from the nurse and allow 24 hours for pickup.
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DHS math teacher, Mike Wadle, will speak about his work in Tanzania, Africa at this week’s V.O.D. meeting on Wednesday, from 3:00-4:00 in Room 151. All are welcome to hear his presentation. Refreshments will be served.
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Hey Barbs! Trader Crows will be open for the last time this year tomorrow, 5/14, before school and during lunches. Bring your BARB card to the store for prizes, or turn it in for a chance to win a gift certificate. A raffle for gift certificates will be held on Thursday, 5/15. One side of your card must be completely filled in with stamps to enter the raffle. Be sure to print your name on your BARB card. Good luck!!
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Summer School registration materials are available in the Guidance Office. Please stop by to pick one up if you are interested.
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On Friday, 5/16 at 6:00 p.m., BSU will host a Nintendo WII tournament at the Center for Black Studies on NIU’s campus. Please see Kenny Wiggins or Ms. Parker for details.
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“Read For a Lifetime” ends on Friday, 5/16. Please make an appointment with Mrs. McKibben for book talks.
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Attention Senior Varsity Athletes: The Barb Booster Senior Athlete Recognition Night is on Sunday, May 18. Remember to turn in your RSVP forms and money to the Athletic Office by this Monday, May 12.
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Seniors: Caps & Gowns will be distributed on Monday, 5/19 and Tuesday, 5/20 during lunch periods. You cannot get your cap and gown until all financial obligations are settled.
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Do you want to get your driving permit early? If so, there is a mandatory meeting for students and parents on Thursday, 6/5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Commons. There is also a mandatory meeting for students only on both Monday, 6/9 and Tuesday, 6/10 from 8:00 a.m. – noon. You must be 15 by June 10th to be eligible. Sign up in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please see a driver’s education teacher.
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The Word of the Day for today:
iconoclast • \\eye-KAH-nuh-klast\\ • noun
1 : a person who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration
2 : a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
Example Sentence: Susan\'s irreverent opinion of Shakespeare made her an iconoclast in the eyes of many of her fellow English majors.
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Have A Great Day!