MCAS Math testing takes place this week on Tuesday and Wednesday for our grade 10 students. They are to report to their testing sites by 7:30 after reporting to the cafeteria for a light breakfast.
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DHS Chorus Trip
This weekend the chorus participated in the Music in
the Parks Philadelphia music festival and was awarded 2nd place in
their category with a rating of “good”. Alex Briggs was recognized as an
outstanding vocal soloist and the group was also awarded the Esprit de Corp
trophy for their excellent personal and professional presentation.
Congratulations to all chorus members on your successful trip and performance.
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Art Show
AED Presentation
Today at Sutton HS, 11 area high schools were presented with AED's for athletic programs by the family of Michael Ellsessar who was a student-athlete from Sutton HS who passed during a high school game a few years back. John and Luann Ellsessar have provided these emergency service devices to honor their son Michael's memory. It is such a kind and caring gesture on their part and certainly one that is appreciate by not only Douglas High School by all those schools in the Blackstone Valley that received this gift. Athletic Director Bobby Doyon and students Makenzie Cyr, Brian Pineo and Chris Cicero represented DHS at this poignant ceremony.
We extend our most humble appreciation to the Ellsessar family.
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Cinco De Mayo celebration in the World Language Department
World Language classes recognized the cinco de mayo holiday with a friendly French classes vs. Spanish classes soccer "battle" to reenact the legendary Battle of Puebla, when a small Mexican army defeated Napoleon's army using guerrilla warfare tactics in 1862. Thanks go out to Mr. Nauss, Ms. Smith, Ms. Turner and Mrs. Cicero for their work on this new tradition at DHS.
Art Show
The Douglas High School Art Show will happen on Wed. evening May 20th from 6 to 8 in the high school lobby. Come and see what the talented art students have done over the year with Mrs. Stand and now Ms. Littleton.
Ceramics, pottery, pencil, ink, watercolors, pastels, acrylic and sculpture.
We will also celebrate the work of all of our Art students as well as focusing on the work of our Art III and IV students. We will also display the work of our Art All-State finalists: Briel DiDonato and Karyna Wilson. Please mark this on your calendar. The show will be open for students and staff from May 20th -22nd.
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Today at Sutton HS, 11 area high schools were presented with AED's for athletic programs by the family of Michael Ellsessar who was a student-athlete from Sutton HS who passed during a high school game a few years back. John and Luann Ellsessar have provided these emergency service devices to honor their son Michael's memory. It is such a kind and caring gesture on their part and certainly one that is appreciate by not only Douglas High School by all those schools in the Blackstone Valley that received this gift. Athletic Director Bobby Doyon and students Makenzie Cyr, Brian Pineo and Chris Cicero represented DHS at this poignant ceremony.
We extend our most humble appreciation to the Ellsessar family.
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Cinco De Mayo celebration in the World Language Department
World Language classes recognized the cinco de mayo holiday with a friendly French classes vs. Spanish classes soccer "battle" to reenact the legendary Battle of Puebla, when a small Mexican army defeated Napoleon's army using guerrilla warfare tactics in 1862. Thanks go out to Mr. Nauss, Ms. Smith, Ms. Turner and Mrs. Cicero for their work on this new tradition at DHS.
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DHS Volleyball
The Boy's Volleyball Team is just beyond the midpoint of their season. They are presently 3-10 on the season. Coach Farese and the team members are competing with a good deal of intensity and with each game they are improving and getting more familiar with the movements of the game. They will travel to North HS today.
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DHS Volleyball
The Boy's Volleyball Team is just beyond the midpoint of their season. They are presently 3-10 on the season. Coach Farese and the team members are competing with a good deal of intensity and with each game they are improving and getting more familiar with the movements of the game. They will travel to North HS today.
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DHS Softball
The Softball team is also just beyond the midpoint of their season. They are enjoying the confines of their new field space. Their season has been a bit up and down but they are playing every team tough. They are home today versus BMR at 3:30.
Emily on the pitcher's mound recently.
Kam playing third base.
Ashley working behind home plate.
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Mr. DHS
The Student Council held their annual Mr. DHS night last week and it was a fun-filled night of interesting entertainment. Taylor Trottier, Nicholas Daly, John Keough, Jesse Mosczynski and Connor Gauthier were this years candidates. The event was well attend and the crowd was festive and enthralled with the show. Nicholas Daly emerged as this years Mr. DHS!! Congratulations to Mr. Daly on this prestigious title. We thank the members of the student council, all those who served as judges and Ms. Smith and Mr. Nauss for their work on this evening.
The five contestants: Taylor, John, Nicholas, Connor and Jesse.
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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
The members of the Student Council provided the faculty and staff with a lovely breakfast on Tuesday morning. The staff enjoyed eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast, cinnamon buns, fruit and coffee. It was a wonderful gesture on the part of our student council members which was very much appreciated by the staff. The tables were decorated with statements of appreciation from the students to the staff.
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A Senior Project
Thursday afternoon Senior Leah Manyak conducted an interesting Senior Project. Leah hosted a gather of students who were interested in the hair and makeup fashions of the 50's and 60's. Below is a sample of the end result of the project.
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DHS Softball
The Softball team is also just beyond the midpoint of their season. They are enjoying the confines of their new field space. Their season has been a bit up and down but they are playing every team tough. They are home today versus BMR at 3:30.
Emily on the pitcher's mound recently.
Kam playing third base.
Ashley working behind home plate.
Julie playing defense at shortstop.
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Mr. DHS
The Student Council held their annual Mr. DHS night last week and it was a fun-filled night of interesting entertainment. Taylor Trottier, Nicholas Daly, John Keough, Jesse Mosczynski and Connor Gauthier were this years candidates. The event was well attend and the crowd was festive and enthralled with the show. Nicholas Daly emerged as this years Mr. DHS!! Congratulations to Mr. Daly on this prestigious title. We thank the members of the student council, all those who served as judges and Ms. Smith and Mr. Nauss for their work on this evening.
The five contestants: Taylor, John, Nicholas, Connor and Jesse.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
The members of the Student Council provided the faculty and staff with a lovely breakfast on Tuesday morning. The staff enjoyed eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast, cinnamon buns, fruit and coffee. It was a wonderful gesture on the part of our student council members which was very much appreciated by the staff. The tables were decorated with statements of appreciation from the students to the staff.
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A Senior Project
Thursday afternoon Senior Leah Manyak conducted an interesting Senior Project. Leah hosted a gather of students who were interested in the hair and makeup fashions of the 50's and 60's. Below is a sample of the end result of the project.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Junior/Senior prom will be held on Friday, May 22nd at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Framingham. If you still need to fill out a dance contract please see Mrs. Fitz for a form. Also, if you are planning on bringing a guest they must have completed a guest verification form AND a dance contract. The sooner these forms are passed in the better! If you have any questions please see Ms. Fitz or Ms. Adamson.
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If you are planning to attend the
prom, please stop by the main office to pick up an early dismissal form and
return it to the main office prior to the date of the prom. Seniors who
will be dismissed during final exams are required to have your parents sign an
early release form. Both of these forms are now available in the main
office.
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77 Blossom Flower Shop is offering complete prom flower packages that include the wrist corsage and the coordinating boutonniere. A portion of proceeds will be returned to the class. There are informational cards available in the Main Office if you are interested!
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Interested in traveling abroad? Seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris and eating tapas in Spain? Guess what? YOU can during next February vacation! It's not too late to sign up for a trip of a lifetime! On Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm there will be a meeting for parents and students who are interested in traveling to France and Spain February Break of 2016 in Ms. Smith's room (C203). This is not a school sanctioned trip.
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ATTENTION ALL SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS
2015 Celebration Graduation
Douglas Senior Class Graduation Night Event
Permission slips were emailed to all Senior class members. In order to attend this event on Graduation Night, permission slips must be completed and returned by Friday May 15th, 2015. If the permission slip is not completed and returned, your student will not be able to attend…No exceptions!!!
Thank you ~ 2015 Celebration Graduation Committee.
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