Just a reminder that first term grades closed on Thursday the 6th of November and that first quarter Report Cards will be posted in IPASS at the close of the day on Thursday the 13th of November. Please be sure to go into your IPASS accounts to access the First Term Report Cards.
I'd like to express my thanks to Lori Cyr and Dan Goldenberg for all the photos they have contributed to the Principal's Blog during the fall sports season.
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The November Newsletter is posted on the
High School Webpage. It will provide
additional details on events, activities,
additional details on events, activities,
photos and calendar reminders.
http://www.douglasps.net/files/filesystem/November%20Newsletter.pdf
http://www.douglasps.net/files/filesystem/November%20Newsletter.pdf
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Veteran's Day Assembly
On Monday the 10th DHS will pay tribute to America's Veterans with a special assembly that honors their service to the nation.
The program is under the direction of Seniors Nick Daly and Rob Rhody with support from their mentor Mrs. Fitzpatrick. During the assembly the students at DHS will be presented with detailed information on all branches of military service, musical tributes, original poems and historical background on the day in which we honor all service men and women. We will have the honor of William Vicini from D.A.V. who will address the students and staff about military service.
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Girls Soccer
The Girls soccer program has won its first two MIAA Tournament games with a 3-1 victory over Uxbridge and a 5-2 victory over Parker Charter. They will play league rival Sutton High School on Saturday the 8th at 5:00 PM at Lunenburg High School. We wish the team good luck in what will prove to be real battle for both teams. We hope you will join us at the game and please be advised there is an admission charge at this tournament game.
Boys Soccer
The Boys Soccer team is also enjoying early success in the MIAA Tournament winning two big games. They first defeated Leicester High School 1-0 with a goal from Zach Ells. They then went on to defeat the #1 seed in the tournament, Bartlett High School by an identical 1-0 score with the goal being scored by Mitch Thackaberry with just 2 seconds left in the second overtime stanza. They now move on to play Oakmont High School on Sunday the 9th at 6:00 PM also at Lunenburg High School. Be reminded that there will be an admissions charge at this game as well.
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Cross Country
The Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams will be competing in the District Championships on Saturday the 8th starting at 1:00 PM at Gardner Country Club in Gardner, MA. We extend our best wishes for a good tailwind and strong outcomes for all of our runners and especially for our seniors; Makenzie Cyr, Matt Desilets and unfortunately Jake Thackaberry and Elissa Piwowarski will not be able to compete due to injury.
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Fall Sports Awards Night will be held on Wednesday the 19th of November at 7:00 PM. This event will be preceded by the Winter Sports Information Night at 6:00. Please be reminded all interested student-athletes are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting with a parent.
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STUDENT STORE
Please visit the Douglas High School Student Store!! New items have recently arrived. Remember the holidays are right around the corner!
http://www.douglasps.net/High.cfm?subpage=1526746
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Report Cards
As an additional reminder; Please make a note that grades for Term One closed on November 6th. Report Cards will be posted in IPASS on November 13th. Also a reminder if you wish to receive a hard copy of this document please contact the secretaries in the Main Office.
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Important Dates:
Nov. 10 - Veteran’s Day Assembly
Nov. 11 - No School in observance of Veteran's Day
Nov. 12 - MCAS Math Retest
Nov 13 - MCAS Math Retest
Department Chair Meeting
Nov. 19 - Winter Sports Info Night
Fall Sports Awards Night
Nov. 20 - Half Day of school for students
Parent Conference Night
Nov. 21 - Advisor/Advisee
Nov. 26 - Half Day of school
Nov. 27 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break
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*Announcements and Reminders*
Any 10th, 11th or 12th grade student interested in attending the 2nd Varsity Math Meet on Wednesday, November 12th should pick up a permission slip and a set of practice questions outside Mrs. Remillard's room. All permission slips are due by Monday, November 10th.
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Any 10th, 11th or 12th grade student interested in attending the 2nd Varsity Math Meet on Wednesday, November 12th should pick up a permission slip and a set of practice questions outside Mrs. Remillard's room. All permission slips are due by Monday, November 10th.
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Those students who have signed up to participate in the ice hockey co-op team with Hopedale and Millis High School's there is ice time reserved for this Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Hopedale rink. It is suggested that you bring some money ($20.00) to help defray the cost of ice time.
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The Douglas High School Athletic Boosters
have 2 available senior project opportunities:
have 2 available senior project opportunities:
Basketball Concession Coordinator: your responsibilities will include managing the schedule of volunteers for basketball concessions throughout the season. Keeping track of inventory and notifying Mr. Doyon of what items need to be purchased.
Senior Athletic Awards night video: your responsibilities will include taking action shots as well as senior athlete pictures of all spring sports. Gathering the photos others took from fall, winter sports and adding them to spring photos and making a video to present at the end of the Senior Athletic Awards night (end of May). Lastly there are also concession volunteer community service hours available for the basketball season.
If you are interested in either project or need community service hours and would like more information please contact: Mr. Doyon- Athletic Director bdoyon@douglasps.net or in his office at DHS or Lisa Brown at Lijob@aol.com or 508-476-5142
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Reminder that there will be an open Gym for Volleyball which will take place on the first 3 Thursday’s in November at the Middle School. This is open to Students in grades 6-12, Faculty, and Staff.
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