October 20, 2020

Have a great week, Raiders!

ATTENTION: REPORT CARDS WERE SENT HOME MONDAY, OCTOBER 20.

WE ARE HALFWAY THROUGH THE FIRST SEMESTER!

Decatur High School Boys' basketball try-outs will be October 30th from 3:30-5:30pm in the main gym. All participants must have a completed dragon-fly and a physical. If you have any questions please see Coach Walker.

Attention students: If you are interested in trying out for the DHS Tennis Team, please sign up outside of room 101. Tryouts will be held November 16th-18th from 4:00-5:30 at the Point Mallard Tennis Courts. All those interested in trying out must have an up-to-date physical and dragonfly account. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Whitmire.

Decatur High HOSA will be hosting a blood drive on October 29th. If you are interested in donating on October 29th, come to the cafeteria today, during A, B, or C lunch to schedule a time for donation. You MUST be 16 years old to donate. All blood donors will be screened for Covid-19 antibodies. Be a hero, save a life and let's BEAT AUSTIN with our total number of donations!

Golf tryouts will be conducted on 26 Oct at 3:45 in Room E206 on the Island. Please have physical and dragonfly account updated and completed by this date. If you have any questions please contact Coach Reed.

HOSA is collecting items for the Mental Health Association in Morgan County. Each year schools from around the area collect specific items for those in need this holiday season. The items needed from DHS are body wash/soap, conditioner, & chapstick. Items are needed for 100 men and 100 women in Morgan County. Please drop off donations in room E201, the media center, or the cafeteria in the drop boxes. Donations will begin Oct 26 & conclude Nov 8. All items will be picked up Nov 12. Thank you!

Any student wanting to tryout for indoor and/or outdoor track needs to sign up with Coach Smith. The tryouts will be on November 4th at3:45 at Ogle stadium. YOu must have an updated physical and dragon fly completed before Nov. 4th. See Coach Smith with any questions.

Theme for this week's game is Pink out the Eagles. See everyone in pink on Friday. Go Raiders! Beat Athens!

IF YOU ARE HAVING CHROMEBOOK OR WIFI ISSUES PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS:

Immediate help - email Ms Hurst at Bonnie.Hurst@dcs.k12.al.us

Traditional Student - You may come to the library media center during 2nd block to visit Ms. Hurst in the Library Media Center for help

Blended/Virtual Student - You may come to the school during 3rd block (12-2) to visit Ms. Hurst in the Library Media Center for help

Alabama College Application Week

From October 19-23, high school students throughout Alabama will have an opportunity to apply to over 50 colleges and universities in and around the state without having to pay the application fees. Attached you'll find a list of colleges and universities that are participating, along with their respective fee waiver codes.

FAFSA Bootcamp

Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a two-day Virtual Financial Aid Bootcamp on October 20-21. This bootcamp will feature five sessions with subject matter experts focused on information designed to help participants learn about the federal financial aid process and how to complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form).

This bootcamp is ideal for students, parents, guidance counselors, college access professionals, and other members of the financial aid community. Attendees will also discover how to access and share FSA’s tools and resources along with best practices to resolve unique circumstances during the COVID-19 environment. Register here.

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