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Advanced Placement Honor Roll
DHS has been named as an Advanced Placement District Honor Roll school. The College Board has just announced that 547 school districts throughout North America have been recognized for this prestigious honor and we are pleased to acknowledge that DHS is one of these schools. A school earns this designation by increasing the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes and simultaneously increasing the percentage of qualifying scores of 3 or higher on these AP exams. This is the second time in the five-year history of this award program that DHS has been recognized. This award recognizes the students and the faculty for their dedication and commitment to the content and towards the quality of the student learning that is taking place everyday in these AP classes and in all of our classrooms, day in and day out. Congratulations everyone at DHS as this is such a wonderful honor.
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Veterans Day Assembly
On Monday, the DHS school community came together to honor the nation's military service personnel with a poignant Veteran's Day assembly. The presentation was the Senior Project activity for Nick Daly and Rob Rhody with support from their mentor, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Students presented original poems that paid tribute to the sacrifices our military troops both present and in prior conflicts. The chorus, concert band and color guard also presented an emotional performance of military hymns. Christine Walthall and Ryan Smith performed taps to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The students also had the opportunity to be addressed by Mr. William Vicini of Disabled American Veterans' Association. The ceremony closed with a very moving video on the D.A.V. and their service to our military hero's. Thanks go out to all who participated and to Nick, Rob and Mrs. Fitzpatrick for a wonderful presentation. The ceremony made an impression on everyone who attended.
On Monday, the DHS school community came together to honor the nation's military service personnel with a poignant Veteran's Day assembly. The presentation was the Senior Project activity for Nick Daly and Rob Rhody with support from their mentor, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Students presented original poems that paid tribute to the sacrifices our military troops both present and in prior conflicts. The chorus, concert band and color guard also presented an emotional performance of military hymns. Christine Walthall and Ryan Smith performed taps to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The students also had the opportunity to be addressed by Mr. William Vicini of Disabled American Veterans' Association. The ceremony closed with a very moving video on the D.A.V. and their service to our military hero's. Thanks go out to all who participated and to Nick, Rob and Mrs. Fitzpatrick for a wonderful presentation. The ceremony made an impression on everyone who attended.
Douglas Veteran's Day Parade
The Marching Band and Color Guard also had the opportunity to participate in the Re-Dedication of the Civil War Memorial on Veteran's Day. The memorial has undergone a beautiful restoration and we thank Mr. Elliot and all those involved with the program for their participation in this moving ceremony.
The Marching Band and Color Guard also had the opportunity to participate in the Re-Dedication of the Civil War Memorial on Veteran's Day. The memorial has undergone a beautiful restoration and we thank Mr. Elliot and all those involved with the program for their participation in this moving ceremony.
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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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Boys Soccer
The DHS Boys Soccer Team experienced a very difficult end to their season as they fell to Oakmont High School in a shootout on Sunday night. The game ended tied 1-1 after two overtime periods and the game would be settled during a shoot out. The loss came in the District Semi-Final game as the team continued its presence in post-season play once again. A youthful team, they had another strong season, battling every opponent and bringing well deserved attention for their spirited play in Central Mass. Congratulations to the team and Coach Ferguson on another season to be proud of.
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Girls Soccer
The Girls Soccer program has advanced to the District Finals with an exciting shootout victory over league rival Sutton High School. The game ended 1-1 after regulation and two ten minute overtime periods. The game came down to five players from each team engaged in a shootout and the players from DHS scored on all five of their shots. Goalie Alison Carroll making a nice safe on one of the five shots would send the team to their District Final game tomorrow afternoon versus West Boylston HS. The game will take place at Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton at 3:00PM. We wish Coach Stand and the team good luck.
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Cross Country
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The DHS Cross-Country teams competed in the District Finals at Gardner Golf Club on Saturday the 8th. The Boys team placed 9th out of 31 teams with strong performances from Connor Grady, Patrick Peloquin, Trevor Mungeam, Zack Eldridge, Emmett Berard and Alex Meszaro. They wrapped up a nice season with this impressive performance. The young team received solid leadership all season long from Captain Zack Eldridge.
The Girls team had a very strong performance placing second out of the 31 teams that competed. With this second place finish the team qualified as a entire team for the Massachusetts State Championships. This is the first time the team has achieved this honor. The girls team was lead by Makenzie Cyr who placed third in the meet. Caroline Meizen placed 11th. Tess Miller, Kylie Blake, Rebecca Rockne, Keely Mungeam and Allie Benedict all performed exceptionally well resulting in the team's impressive second place finish.
The State Championships will take place on Saturday the 15th at Franklin Park in Boston at 1:00. We wish the ladies good luck in this meet.
Cross Country
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The DHS Cross-Country teams competed in the District Finals at Gardner Golf Club on Saturday the 8th. The Boys team placed 9th out of 31 teams with strong performances from Connor Grady, Patrick Peloquin, Trevor Mungeam, Zack Eldridge, Emmett Berard and Alex Meszaro. They wrapped up a nice season with this impressive performance. The young team received solid leadership all season long from Captain Zack Eldridge.
The Girls team had a very strong performance placing second out of the 31 teams that competed. With this second place finish the team qualified as a entire team for the Massachusetts State Championships. This is the first time the team has achieved this honor. The girls team was lead by Makenzie Cyr who placed third in the meet. Caroline Meizen placed 11th. Tess Miller, Kylie Blake, Rebecca Rockne, Keely Mungeam and Allie Benedict all performed exceptionally well resulting in the team's impressive second place finish.
The State Championships will take place on Saturday the 15th at Franklin Park in Boston at 1:00. We wish the ladies good luck in this meet.
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Douglas Ice Hockey
There will be an Ice Hockey Meeting on Tuesday November 18th at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose room at the Hopedale Jr. /Sr. High School. Both parents and students are invited.
There will be an Ice Hockey Meeting on Tuesday November 18th at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose room at the Hopedale Jr. /Sr. High School. Both parents and students are invited.
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Fall Sports Awards Night will be held on Wednesday the 18th 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.
(note: This date may be moved to Tuesday the 18th should the Girls Soccer Team advance to the State Semi-Finals. This update will be posted on the school web page and through a one-call update.)
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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
Announcements
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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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Reminder that there will be one more open Gym for
Volleyball at the Middle School which will take place after school and on
Thursday November 20th.
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Reminder to those students who are attending the
Annual Sportsmanship
Summit on November 21st:
please have your permissions slips into the Main Office by the end of the day
Monday.
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Attention Basketball players of all abilities! There
will be a 3 vs 3 Basketball tournament next week, Thursday November 20th.
This will take place in the High School Gymnasium. Admission will be 1-2
non-perishable canned good per player at the door. Get your team of 3 and give
your roster to Tyler Couture by Tuesday the latest. Teams can be boys, girls,
and faculty.
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