DHS Newsletter

MISSION

Our mission is to prepare all learners for life-long success through a safe, collaborative, and innovative learning community.

VISION

Success for all!

DHS ADMIN

• Jeff Brandt, Principal - jbrandt@dpsnd.org
• Randy Cranston, Asst. Principal - rcranston@dpsnd.org
• Holly Schild, Asst. Principal - hschild@dpsnd.org
• Guy Fridley, Athletic Director - gfridley@dpsnd.org

Hello DHS Families,

December is here! The fall activity season has wrapped up and winter activities are under way. I want to thank and congratulate our students, coaches, and advisors for their participation this fall. Dickinson High School was extremely busy in a variety of areas. Activities, clubs, and organizations are an important part of keeping students engaged in the educational process. We are fortunate to have the amount of participation from students that we do and committed adults to advise and coach our students.

Good luck to our students, advisors, and coaches during the upcoming winter activities season!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. The holidays are a great time of year for many of us. However, for some it can be extremely challenging. It is a great time to be thankful for the many blessings that we have in our lives, while also being mindful of those who are struggling. I want to wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season!

Jeff Brandt,

Dickinson High School Principal

Dec 8th - Early Release

Dec 22nd - Jan 1st- Christmas Break

The Dickinson High School National Honor Society has had a busy month. The NHS hosted an indoor Trunk or Treat to over 500 kids in our community. It was such a great turnout we ran out of candy…twice!

The NHS reading committee has been very active going to all of the elementary schools to read to students. Their goal is to encourage reading at a young age. It is a great way for our students to demonstrate positive role models in the academic setting.

Upcoming events include Christmas spirit week, Winter Formal on January 20, and the Christmas toy drive. The DHS NHS continues to prove to our school and community that positivity in our students is alive and well.

Mr. Fahy - NHS Advisor

In honor of Thanksgiving, the students in the Next Step program (a program that provides a safe and individualized quiet time for studying) and the international students at DHS enjoyed a delicious chili prepared by Mrs. Hoskins: chicken enchiladas and popsicles–donated by La Tarahumara. Although not your traditional Thanksgiving meal, the students enjoyed a time of fellowship and had the opportunity to be around students of diverse nationalities who were both familiar and unfamiliar with the Thanksgiving tradition.

During this event, the students had a special visitor, Federico Fironda from Argentina, who sat around the table with them discussing topics like soccer and tennis. It was remarkably interesting hearing him speak in a variety of languages; German with Clara, Portuguese with Anderson, and Spanish and English with the whole group. After dinner, we asked Federico to share his story with us.

He shared with us that he finished his BS degree in Geology from Gustavus University in Minnesota, having gone there on a tennis scholarship, and now will pursue his Master’s Degree in Geography. He explained to them some of the things he had to do to get to where he was. Primarily, he had to learn English. He told the students that he did not like going to English class in Argentina since his mom made him, but it paid off when he decided to apply himself. This really hit home to some of the students who are in the process of learning English. He also told them how hard he had to work to become a good tennis player as he pursued his scholarship in the US. He had to leave home at an early age and live alone to attend a tennis academy. He explained that things have not come easy to him, but hard work and dedication have paid off.

I believe that after this time of Thanksgiving fellowship, the students left for break encouraged. A big thanks to Mr. Skaare and Mrs. Hoskins for hosting this Thanksgiving cultural dinner. Sometimes a bowl of chili can go a long way with not only the warmth of the food but the warmth of the community it can create. Thank you to the Next Step students for sharing their space and engaging in fellowship with us.

Lia Bradly – ELL Instructor

Winter Formal is scheduled for January 20th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Dress attire is semi-formal. Dance request forms must be filled out for students to bring guests that do not attend DHS. These forms can be found at the Student Affairs office.

• Call 701-456-0030 and choose option 1 for attendance.
• Give us your student’s name and requested dismissal time.
• PLEASE notify us at least 2 hours before requested dismissal time. We cannot guarantee your student be released on time without sufficient notice.
• Phone calls must be placed by a parent or guardian.
• At the time of dismissal, your student is free to leave campus. Parents do not need to enter the building.
• All medical appointments require medical documentation to be considered excused.

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