Greetings Pioneers,
It’s so hard to believe that we are embarking on the last full week of school before final exams!
Congratulations to all seniors! All have received their cap and gown and our underclassmen celebrated them with a nice clap out to honor their last time walking through DHS hallways as students.
In addition, our graduating seniors were honored and celebrated at the elementary and middle schools they attended. They did a walkthrough and clap out at each of our feeder schools. They also had a senior sunset BBQ on the evening of their last day as students at DHS – May 20th. Thank you to all the feeder schools who celebrated our students. Huge shout out to Ms. AboulHosn who coordinated this event with all the DHS feeder schools. A huge shout out to all the staff members and parents who have helped with all these celebrations for our seniors.
Our festivities continue next week as we honor our seniors at Honors Night, Prom, commencement and the all night senior party. Busy week ahead for our seniors! Please refer to the Senior Mini Schedule for exact dates/times.
SENIORS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL because that will be my way of communicating with seniors between now and commencement. You all should have received an email from me about Honors Night Rehearsal and the event itself.
Please remember that seniors who are disciplined or suspended may lose the privilege to attend the end of year festivities that we have worked so hard to plan for them – this includes, prom, senior party, commencement. In more serious situations, the law is involved. We want our seniors to have fun- in and out of school -without anyone getting hurt or breaking rules/laws.
Parents: Please talk to your senior about this because we will continue to enforce the Student Code of Conduct. We want all our seniors to end their time at DHS on a positive note and finish strong!
As the weather heats up, sometimes it is easy to be looking ahead to June and we forget to take advantage of every opportunity life has for us. Our teachers are putting together engaging lessons to keep the love of learning flowing. Please remember that the last day of school is June 6th and all family vacations should start after your child has concluded their school year on that date.
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We continue to offer FREE TUTORING at DHS on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays AND NOW ON FRIDAYS from 3-4:30pm throughout the semester. We also provide transportation! Please remember to monitor your student’s grades and encourage them to take advantage of this support – when necessary! Tutoring Flyer – FRIDAYS ADDED. Professor Dakka (parent volunteer) is available to help higher level math students in room C203 on Mondays. (Thank you, Mr. Dakka, for sharing your valuable time to help our students!)
We are providing FAFSA support in Room B-16 on Wednesday and Room B12 on Thursday, to help seniors apply for financial aid. Staff members are available from 3-4pm. Please take advantage of this!
For May’s Social Work Newsletter, please click here May Social Work Newsletter – NEW
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For your planning, I’m sharing important dates that will come sooner than we anticipate. Please see below:
- Final Exams for 9th, 10th, 11th graders – June 4th and 5th (June 6th is a shortened half day schedule)
- DHS Honor’s Night – Tuesday, May 27,2025 @ 6pm
- Senior Prom – Thursday, May 29, 2025
- DHS Graduation – Saturday, May 31st@ 10am
- Senior All Night Party – Saturday, May 31st
Attention Senior Parents:
Your support is needed for the Senior Party on Graduation Night, May 31st. Please consider donating an item to the party and/or volunteering to work at the party. Please see the two links below to register. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Ciavaglia by sending an email to MrCiavaglia@SBCGlobal.net and he will answer any question that you have.
For parents with concerns about your child being at the party until 2:00 a.m., please volunteer and allow your child to attend the event. The committee can always use a few more volunteers during the party.
1) Donations Sign Up Genius:
2025 DHS Senior All Night Party Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating to the DHS Class of 2025 Senior All Night Party!! The Senior Party planning committee is seeking donations of various items! Please review the available slots and sign up! Donations can be dropped off during the school day by May 23 to the counseling office (Mrs. Fawaz’s office) at DHS or bring your donation to DHS on Friday, May 23 between 4-6pm (enter by the auditorium -Door 30). If needed, please email Deena Furlow to make alternate arrangements. Any questions, please contact Deena Furlow, Volunteers/Donations Chairperson (deenafurlow@hotmail.com)
2) Volunteer/Security Sign Up Genius:
2025 DHS Senior All Night Party Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the DHS Class of 2025 Senior Party!! The Senior Party planning committee needs parents/guardians/aunts/uncles/grandparents/alumni to volunteer to assist with making this a safe and fun night for our kids to celebrate graduation with their friends! Below is a listing of all of our volunteer needs – everything from supporting our vendors with games and activities, helping out our food and raffle/prizes committees, student check-in, security, set up, and clean up. Please review the available slots and sign up for a shift or stay the whole night and sign up for both shifts! When you sign up you will be asked to provide your name, email, phone number and t-shirt size. ALL Volunteers/Security will need to pick up their shirt on Friday May 23 between 4-6pm at DHS (enter by the auditorium -door 30). Due to our final shirt count needing to be submitted by May 9th, volunteers that sign up after May 9th can expect that we will do our best to accommodate your re
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Policies and Procedures
DHS Handbook Presentation – 2nd Semester Review
Social Work Newsletter
May Social Work Newsletter – NEW
February Social Work Newsletter
January Social Work Newsletter
Social Work December Newsletter
Social Work Newsletter – October Edition
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PFSA
Consider joining our PFSA. For any questions, feel free to contact us at pfsadhs@gmail.com. 2024/2025 Membership Form Payment Options: Cash, Check payable to DHS-PFSA, Venmo @Dearborn-PFSA, Zelle pfsadhs@gmail.com. Ask about the perks of being a PFSA member! We had our last PFSA meeting on May 20th.
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Our week ahead look like this:
Monday, May 26th
- NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27th
- LAST Early Dismissal for this school year – students are dismissed at 1:15pm
- Nutrition Drink Sales – am
- Honors Night Rehearsal at 9am for all Seniors
- Honors Night Ceremony @ 6pm (Seniors must be in school no later than 5pm; Two guests per student unless you would like to join us in the overflow room – in the cafe. Please save the balloons for later celebrations – NO BALLOONS will be allowed into the auditorium. )
Thursday, May 29th
- ACE Nutrition Sale – am
- Senior Prom @ The Henry 6-10pm (Remember to bring your ticket and SCHOOL ID)
Friday, May 30th
- Commencement Rehearsal @ 9am (This is required and you will receive your guest tickets at rehearsal)
- Cedar Point Trip
Saturday, May 31st
- Commencement @ 10am (All seniors must be at school no later than 8:30am)
- Senior All Night Party 9pm-2am
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I am sharing links below that you may find useful for more information on our PFSA, Booster Club, and athletics:
For information on DHS Athletics, please visit:
For the DHS Athletic Calendar, please visit:
For information on the PFSA, please visit:
For information on the Booster Club, please visit:
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/329887243625/)
Instagram (@dhs booster club) and twitter (@dhs booster)
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Principal Jebril