A Note from the Principal
A Note from the Principal
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Dear Parents,
We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you who attended our very first Fundraising Committee meeting. Your presence and engagement were incredibly valuable, and we are excited about the progress we can make together.
A special thank you goes out to Sherry Moser and Tracy Lester for their insightful contributions and enthusiasm. Your ideas and energy are truly inspiring and will undoubtedly help shape the success of our future events. Thank you to our staff who also attended and offered support, Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Acosta, Mrs. Winner, and Mrs. Knapp. We look forward to Mrs. Coughenour and Mrs. Hoover joining us at our next meeting.
Each of your individual experiences and dedication brings a wealth of knowledge that will be instrumental in guiding our efforts.
We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of parents and staff working together. The enthusiasm and support you’ve shown are a great boost as we embark on this journey.
Thank you once again for your time, support, and contributions. We look forward to our continued collaboration and the positive impact we will create together.
If you would like to join us for our next meeting it will be on September 25th at 4:30 pm in room 109.
Blessings,
Mrs. Hill - Principal
Mrs. Herndon - Assistant Principal
Mr. Herndon – Board Chairman
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
9/19- Pancake & Pajamas Day-Senior Fundraiser
9/19- Virtual Fireside Chat with the First Lady of Virginia
9/23-11/15- ✨7 Week Food Collection Challenge✨
9/25- See You At The Pole
9/26- ASVAB Testing 10-12th Grades
Looking Ahead:
10/2 PA Meeting- Samuels Public Library
10/2-Titus 2- Middle School Girls Club
10/4-10/7- Fall Break No School
10/5- Walk for Life
10/11- Festival of Leaves- Baked Goods Collection
10/18- Chili Cookoff- Family Social Event
10/25- New Family Parent-Teacher Conferences- No School
10/21-10/24 🎉SPIRIT WEEK🎉
11/2- High School Homecoming Dance
CASH ONLY SENIOR FUNDRAISER
Student Snapshots!
Student Snapshots!
From the Office
From the Office
If you are emailing the school to let us know your child is out sick or has an appointment please email Mrs. Acosta (eacosta@dominionridgek12.com) in the front office and your child's teacher(s).
For planned absences please complete this form Planned Absence Form
Join the DRA Team for the 2024 Front Royal Walk for Life!
We're excited to participate in the walk on October 5th and would love for you and your family to be a part of our team. If you're interested in joining us for this meaningful event, please sign up using the link below. Let's make a difference together!
We are thrilled to announce that DRA will be participating in this year’s Festival of Leaves on October 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together, celebrate the season, and raise funds to support our students and programs.
To make our participation a success, we are seeking bakers to contribute homemade nut-free goodies to our bake sale. The proceeds from the sale will directly benefit our school, so your delicious creations will not only delight attendees but also support our educational initiatives.
If you’re able to help by donating individually wrapped baked goods, please click here. Your participation will make a big difference!
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this year’s Festival of Leaves a memorable and successful event for our school!
From the Kitchen
From the Kitchen
Next Fundraiser:
Friday, September 20th. We will be offering Fox’s pizza and ice cream. There will be no heat-ups for those not ordering. The deadline to order is Thursday at noon.
Please have daily lunch orders in by 9 AM for same-day ordering. Feel free to email me at ktomsko@dominionridgek12.com if you will miss this deadline.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND HEAT-UP LUNCHES IN GLASS CONTAINERS
If a student forgets their water bottle at home, we have water available for purchase in the kitchen ($1) which will be billed to your Stellar account at the end of the month.
Students who do not have lunch will receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (if no nut allergy), a bag of chips, and a bottle of water. A $4 fee will be charged to your Stellar account.
If you have any questions Mrs. Tomsko is happy to help. She can be reached at ktomsko@dominionridgek12.com.
At Dominion Ridge, we prioritize serving one another within our school, contributing to our community, and making a Christ-like impact globally. This year our global contribution will support missionaries to the indigenous Yanomamo Indian tribe in the jungles of the Amazon. Mission Padamo has served in the Amazon since 1953. Their objective is simple, feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and teach Christ to everyone.
For more information visit their website or visit them on social media
Athletics
Athletics
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
Our middle school girls got to see some action on the courts this week in a scrimmage against PCA and they did AWESOME. Next week there will be no games, only practices for Volleyball.
If you’d like to sign up to assist with concessions, please click here. All proceeds are applied to team expenses like equipment and official fees.
🏹ARCHERY
We are still accepting archers for the Archery team, so if your child is interested, please reach out to Coach Herndon, Coach Jenkins or myself and we’ll get details to you. Please be reminded that VHSL forms are required to participate, most area quick care clinics and urgent care locations will accept appointments for sports physicals. You can download required Archery Forms here and if you have a non-enrolled Warrior, please also complete the Statement of Good Standing attached to this email. Thank you to those who have already turned them in and we apologize for any confusion on the documents or when they are due!
Practices - Practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30, immediately following school release. For safety and security, coaches will release archers to parents at dismissal at the atrium doors.
Calendar - Changes to practices will be communicated via this email group, however feel free to visit our school calendar for confirmation. https://dominionridgeacademy.com/calendar/
Fees - Enrolled player fees will be assessed through Stellar. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please let me know.
🏀 BASKETBALL
Keep an eye out for basketball registration information next week, we have lots of middle school interest and Mr. Gibson is excited for the season!
High School- Announcement Board
High School- Announcement Board
DRA Students: Living Out the Love of Jesus in Action!
Meet your Rotary Club Interact Officers:
President: Hallie Herndon
Vice President: Evan Hill
Secretary/Treasurer: Sarah Tutton
Interact clubs engage in meaningful service by organizing at least two projects annually: one that benefits their school or local community and another that fosters international understanding. Supported by Rotary club sponsors, Interactors receive mentorship and guidance as they plan and execute these projects, while also developing valuable leadership skills. At DRA, every high school student is a member of Interact, led by their dedicated officers. This year's first initiative involves collaborating with the Front Royal community to combat hunger. We are excited to see how our students will make a positive impact and serve His Kingdom throughout the year!
A special thank you to Mrs. Winner for leading our Interact students this year!
You can enter to win a $10,000 scholarship through the Worship Lifestyle Project during College For A Weekend (CFAW), Sept. 19-21. CFAW lets you experience life as a Liberty student for an entire weekend as you tour our state-of-the-art facilities, engage with students and faculty, and attend fun events like Flames Football against East Carolina, a Liberty Hockey game, and a TAYA concert.
Keep in mind that you must be registered for CFAW to be eligible for the Worship Lifestyle Project scholarship.
Register for the Worship Lifestyle Project
How to enter:
Register for CFAW for only $50.
Register for the Worship Lifestyle Project using the button above.
The 4th annual Junior/Senior Planning Night will be held at the Corron Community Development Center on Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus. Open to rising Seniors and Juniors in the Shenandoah Valley, this event will bring a variety of post-secondary options together, so that you can plan for what comes next.
Take advantage of :
Checklists for your Junior and Senior Year • Onsite FAFSA workshops offered by Laurel Ridge • Understanding the College Application process • Navigating the difference between Scholarships and Grants Application process • Meet College Reps from across the region • Finding out about Workforce Opportunities and Internships • Learning about the Armed Forces • Learn about Public Safety Careers • Participating in a Q&A Session
A free dinner will also be offered during the event. Registration ends 9/27/24
ASVAB September 26th
DRA Students 10th 12th Grade
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.
Click to access practice tests
SAT Registration and Test Dates
Test Date- October 5th- registration ends 9/20
Test Date- November 2nd- early registration ends 10/18, final registration ends 10/22
Test Date- December 7th- early registration ends 11/22, final registration ends 11/26
To register for the SAT visit and create an account- https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/
ACT Registration and Test Dates
Test Date- October 26th- registration ends 9/20, school id must by uploaded by 10/18
Test Date- December 14th- registration ends 11/8, school id must by uploaded by 12/6
To register for the ACT visit- https://www.act.org/
New with tag sample Tommy Hilfiger clothes for sale in the Finance office
Contact Mrs. Knapp at hknapp@dominionridgek12.com
2 Cotton Tshirts - YXL - Royal blue, black - $8 ea
5 Gym Shirts - AS, AL, (6) YM - $10 ea
2 A-line skirts - Y(8), Y(12) - Navy, Khaki - $ 25 ea
Pleated skirts - Y(12) - Navy, Khaki - $25 ea
Girls Khaki pants - Y(12) - $20
Girls light blue long-sleeve blouse - Y(14) - $18
Girls white short sleeve polo - YM(8) - $10
Little Girls navy short sleeve polo dress - 6 - $25
Black crewneck Sweatshirt - YXL(18/20) - $15
Khaki pants - Y(5) - $15
Boys Khaki pants - Y straight(10) - $15
Boys Navy pants - Y reg(14) - $25
Bowing t-shirts - YS(red), AS(gray) - 10 ea
4 short sleeve polo shirts/no logo - 2 Royal blue YS(5-6). YL(10/12), white YL(10/12), Black YL(14/16)-$15 ea
Black long-sleeve polo shirt/no logo - YL(14/16) - $15
Questions for the Board email board@drak12.com or submit your thoughts anonymously via this link: https://forms.gle/iH3bjSsaD3S6DvAg9.
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