Thursday, April 18, 2024

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL 

           THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY 

“AND NOW FOR YOUR MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS.”

Mr. Bell will be Crashing’ in the Corral again on April 25th through April 26th!

Mr. Bell has agreed to be confined in a corral in the front of the school from lunch next Thursday until end of school on Friday! He will work, meet with classes, eat, sleep and, yes, use a porta potty for 27 hours straight!  All to raise money for DRHS!

  • Stop by with your spare change and say, “Howdy”. Boosters will be collecting spare change at drop off and pick up.
  • Our neighbor, Lifechurch, has generously pledged a $4,000 matching donation! Let’s match it Mustangs!!
  • Mr. Bell will ride a mustang into the corral Thursday, April 25th!
  • Thursday Senior Movie night- “Grease” with snacks! Dress as your favorite T-bird, Preppy or Pink Lady!
  • Friday, April 26th, morning Flag raising with ROTC and Senior Donuts sponsored by Doughboy Donuts!
  • Mr. Bell will sing Karaoke in costume during Friday lunch!

Hey Mustangs, did you know that the Truckee River is one of the premier fisheries in the country.  Fly Fishing Club has some of the secrets to unlocking the true potential of this river.  The Club meets Wednesday during Lunch.  Don’t miss out!

Attention Damonte- MR. Mustang is THURSDAY at 6:30 pm in the Theater.  Cost is $5 CASH at the door or you can pay online using the QR codes in the halls.  Doors open at 6.    Be there or be square.  Good luck to the following contestants:

Braelen Toles

Owen Glover

Joey Parrett

Rick Dalmacio

Noah Carrete

Dekai Spears

Cayden Long

Austin Kieckhefer

Jiro Basabas

Did you receive an invitation to join National Honors Society?  Come join our fabulous Damonte scholars in peer tutoring, community service, and leadership opportunities that not only look great on your resume, but also help better your school and greater community!  Please make sure to pick up an application from Mrs. Adkins in W154 or Mr. Fredrickson in 212 by this Friday, April 19th. 

STEAK, ROLLS AND HONEY BUTTER!  Support the Softball Team, Eat at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, April 22, 2024.  See the flier in the Office.

Attention SENIORS – Do you have a special talent you want to share at our senior assembly?  Tryouts are coming up – sign up in the Main Office.  The dates to tryout are Tuesday, April 30th, Wednesday May 1st, and Thursday May 2nd at lunch.  More information is available when you sign up. 

Hello DRHS!  There is an emergency shortage of blood here in Reno.  IF you are 16 or older you can sign up to give blood and save 3 lives.  Our final annual blood drive of the school year is on Thursday May 2nd from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm in the mobiles.  To make an appointment scan the QR codes found in the hallways.  Your email confirmation for your appointment is your pass for class.  IF you are 16 then pick up a permission slip from the Main Office or room 226 and bring it the day of the blood drive.    

Attention junior and senior girls– do you want to play powder puff flag football?  Come to our first meeting/practice during IC on Monday, April 29th.  If you need an IC pass see Mr. Adkins or Mrs. Norton. 

Students, don’t miss our production of Blood Wedding, a tragedy from Spanish writer Federico Garcia Lorca!  Tickets are on sale and the show runs at 7:00 pm May 1-4.  Seating is limited, with the audience seated right on stage with the action of the play, so get your tickets now at www.showtix4u.com!          

(run this Tuesday-Friday)

Nutrition Services is conducting a student survey to find out how we can improve your school breakfast and lunch experiences.  Please visit www.StudentVP.com (password: 2024) for more info and to take the survey.  The surveys are easy to complete and only take a few minutes of your time.  Your responses are greatly appreciated and will help Nutrition Services better meet your needs and preferences moving forward.  This is YOUR chance to provide input on how these programs can be better for you!  www.StudentVP.com, passcode 2024.

Run 4/15-4/19

That’s all for your morning Announcements.   

And remember:  Educate, Impower and Inspire

Have a great day, Damonte!