Red Devil Ready: Weekly Message

Week 35: April Showers Bring May...........Track Meets?

Decatur County Community High School

605 E Commercial St, Oberlin, KS 67749

April 28, 2024 (Schedule at the bottom, Skip What You Want)

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Decatur community,

April held up it's end of the bargain when it comes to the old saying. There were definitely April showers, but we'll just have to wait and see if the flowers come along. One thing's for sure, April showers canceled golf events and track meets, JH and HS alike, many now pushed to the already busy month of May.

JH/SH band and choir concerts, State Forensics, HS Awards Ceremony, JH Awards Ceremony, Baccalaureate, Graduation Rehearsal, Finals, Graduation, and the last day of school are all still bundled up into the last few weeks of school. That doesn't include the track meets and golf events that still exist for the remainder of the year.

The saying will always talk of "April" showers, but, in the education world, April may rain, but May pours.

Seniors, it's hard to believe that you are almost at the finish line, and all that you can think about is being done, but try to enjoy these last 8 days. There will come a day when you will wish you could go back and be right where you are now. You have 8 more.......

SHOUTOUTS

Shoutout to DCHS secretary Melissa Dreher. This past week was Administrative Assistant's Day, and I have to tip my hat to my secretary Mrs. Dreher. As a principal, the person you rely on the most is your secretary, and I am so lucky to have her in that seat. Melissa carries a positive attitude into the building every day, is extremely organized and knowledgeable, and she's got some great taste in music (70's/80's). She has helped make these past two years for me special, and I look forward to many more years with her as my left tackle (for those that don't get the reference, that's a positive).

Shoutout to the music department once again. Mrs. Tally, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. Persinger have been very busy the past few weeks. April was a busy month for them, as they had a JH Music Festival, Regional Solo/Small Group Ensemble, Large Group Ensemble, field trip to a muscial, and finally the State Solo/Small Group Ensemble this past weekend. There has been so much preparation and weekend time for these groups. As it seemed like April showered them with events, with May springs the end of the year concerts. It's a busy time of year for them. Thank you for all that you do!

Shoutout to all of our music students that qualified for State music this past weekend.

Congratulations to all of these individuals and/or groups for receiving a I rating at State:

DCHS Singers

Weston Barnes - Vocal

Weston Barnes - Alto. Sax

Gage Williby - Vocal

Addison Mathews - Vocal

Michaela Wasson - Vocal

Michaela Wasson - Flute

Shoutout to Mr. Gehring's Intro. to Coaching class. In its inaugural year, we are finding out exactly what this class is all about, and this past week, each student was responsible for interviewing a person who was or had been a coach. I was interviewed by junior Jenna Fortin, and I was really impressed by the depth of her interview which included 13 questions. It's been a good experience for our students.

Shoutout to transportation director Brian Simonsson. Brian is retiring after this school year, and I know how hard he will be to replace. In a very vast district of roads and mud routes, Brian knows about every bend and every potential hazard that may come the way of any bus route in our district. He has done a great job of both maintaining our vehicles and organizing the transportation of students and staff to and from school and activites. Thanks to Mr. Simonsson for his years of service.

Things You Should Know

Graduation on Saturday

1. When is Graduation? Graduation is set for Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 PM sharp. Doors open at 1:00 PM.

2. Where is Graduation? Graduation will be held in the DCHS Gymnasium.

3. When is the last day of class for Seniors? The last day of class for Seniors is Wednesday, May 8th.

4. When is Graduation rehearsal? Graduation rehearsal is set for Thursday, May 9th at 9:00 am. Students will turn in all items, pay all fees, walk in caps and gowns through the OES hallways, and be served pizza after rehearsal. Students are dismissed after lunch.

5. Other Important Items: Seniors and parents should have received a letter with important information regarding Graduation this past week. Here are important dates to plan for. If you did not, please reach out.

Awards Program - Wednesday, May 8th at 2:30 in the DCHS Auditorium.

Baccalaureate - Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 in the DCHS Auditorium.

Early Release Days on Tuesday and Wednesday this Week at 2:00

There will be Early Release Days on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1st this week. We will release at 2:00 on both days.

Tuesday we will be hosting our track meet, but we will be hosting it in Norton. To allow for time and transiton for workers, we have decided to release at 2:00.

Wednesday is the regular scheduled date that has been on the calendar all year that will be one of the last times that staff will have to meet as a group before the year ends.

Red Devil Ready

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the last full week of school for the Class of 2023, the last "normal" week. For seniors, there are 8 days of school left, 8 1/2 if you count the Grad. Rehearsal.

8 more.. 8 more.. 8 more..

8 More 8 Mores

1. 8 more times to get a good night's sleep to get to school on time.

2. 8 more times to roam the halls that so many of you have grown up in.

3. 8 more times to walk through the lunch line.

4. 8 more times to worry about the word "tardy."

5. 8 more times to be the oldest.

6. 8 more times to sit in class with the teachers who have watched you grow up.

7. 8 more times to sit in class with the faces you have known for most of your life.

8. 8 more times to return home to, "How was school today?"

Let's make it a May to remember.

Until next week,