DHS Community Update
April 14, 2022
The Principal's Perspective: Wishing All a Happy, Healthy April Vacation!
Greetings DHS Community Members:
I hope this week's DHS Community Update finds all members of the DHS community well. April vacation is now upon us which means the busiest time of year at Dartmouth High School is just around the corner.
With end of year celebrations to look forward to, it is important that all members of our school community are at the top of their game. As a result, I encourage all members to prioritize self-care over the vacation week. Whatever it is you enjoy most, take some time and dive in--we all deserve it.
Wishing all members of the DHS community a happy, healthy, April vacation!
Sincerely,
Ross A. Thibault
DHS Principal
Congratulations Ms. Bottcher and Mrs. Fifield--Partners in Excellence
Congratulations to Ms. Bottcher and Mrs. Fifield who were recently honored by Mass Insight Education as Partners in Excellence for their outstanding work teaching AP Biology and AP English Literature and Composition respectively. Both are outstanding educators and Dartmouth High School and our students are fortunate to have them as part of our school community.
Fundraising Made Simple!
We are excited to announce an easy way in which members of our community can support the various Clubs and Activities at Dartmouth High School through a direct, online donation using a secure and easy website set up through the Town of Dartmouth.
Please consider donating to a club or activity today using the link below. In particular, the DHS After Prom is currently soliciting donations as they plan for the first After Prom Party since the start of the pandemic. It is through the generous donations of the school community that the After Prom is made possible each year. Every donation is appreciated!
Support the Class of 2025!
The Class of 2025 Dartmouth Pride Wood Round Fundraiser is finally here and it checks all the boxes!
- Beautifully Hand Made By The Class Of 2025 Officers
- Customizable By Sport/Club/Activity
- Discount For All Dartmouth Public School Employees ($35 rather than $45)
- Unique Mother’s/Father’s/Grandparent’s Day Gifts
- Perfect For Your High School Graduate
- Great For Every Season
Each wood round is $45 ($35 for DPS employees) and 18x18 inches. Orders must be submitted by April 25, 2022 and payment received by April 27, 2022.
Show your Dartmouth Pride and support the Class of 2025 - click the link below to submit your order form!
https://forms.gle/eWzrPZNJP6qoZyCLA
Questions--email Mrs. Church or Ms. Newman at stephaniechurch@dartmouthschools.org or julienewman@dartmouthschools.org.
DHS TV Media proudly presents several new productions this week including: the latest edition DHS Sports Center as well as a Traveling Film Festival in which DHS TV Media students collaborated with high school students from other high schools to produce films.
AP Exam Update
Our AP Exam order has been placed with the CollegeBoard as of March 15, 2022. Advanced Placement students who are taking the exams in May must make payment on the Town of Dartmouth website. Correction to previous Community Updates: Any exam that is canceled will incur a $40 cancellation fee from the CollegeBoard. If an exam is unused in the spring, students could incur the exam fee as well as the cancellation fee.
Please see the AP Exam Schedule for upcoming AP Exams. Details regarding room assignments and AP Exam expectations will be shared as the exams approach.
MCAS Update
Please see the MCAS schedule for MCAS Math and Biology. More details will follow in the future.
Dartmouth High Proud to Participate in the Seal of Biliteracy
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy
Dartmouth High School is proud to participate in the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy program offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Since introducing the program at Dartmouth High School, over 25 students have earned the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy, 8 with Distinction.
We have approximately 30 students who have opted to participate in the Seal of Biliteracy Exams. Thank you to the district for funding this opportunity and for supporting our students.
All testing will take place in the Language Lab C-12 on the following dates:
AAPPL Spanish/Chinese Exam- Tuesday, April 12, 2022
AAPPL Portuguese Exam- Wednesday, April 13, 2022
NEWL Portuguese Exam- Thursday, April 28, 2022
School Counseling Updates
Northern Vermont University Open House on April 23rd 9:30am-2:30pm Click link to register!
Visit NVU during our spring Open House event and learn what NVU has to offer.
Explore our beautiful hilltop campuses at Johnson or Lyndon
Talk with faculty, staff, and current students to learn about NVU degree programs and campus life
Enjoy lunch and a campus tour on us!
Understanding Your Financial Aid Package Clink link to go to resources
College finances can be stressful, but you can help your students and families manage the task with your insights and this key information. They’ll learn about 5 important areas: Cost of Attendance, Expected Family Contribution, Gift Aid Loans, and Net Cost. Help them get started today
Free Resources to Prepare for AP Exams Click to read article and resources
Social Worker Updates
5 Easy Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids to Do At Home Click link to read article!
Start a gratitude journal
Create a glitter jar
Write a letter or draw a picture for a loved one
Make a schedule or a list of to-do’s
Reset your body
90+ Free Social Emotional Learning Activities - find free resources – lessons, activities, and printables – in the following skill areas: Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation. Click here to access resources!
April Vacation
April vacation will officially begin on Thursday, April 14, 2022 after dismissal and classes will resume on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. We wish all students, families, faculty, and staff a happy, healthy vacation.
Thursday, Apr 14, 2022, 02:15 PM
Dartmouth Public Schools
Dartmouth School Committee Meeting
Monday, Apr 25, 2022, 06:30 PM
Dartmouth High School, Bakerville Road, Dartmouth, MA, USA
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022, 06:00 PM
Library Media Center
DHS PTO Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022, 07:00 PM
Library Media Center
DHS Showcase Evening
Open to all current 7th and 8th grade students and their families. The evening will feature a welcome presentation from administration, student led tours, and an opportunity to learn more about curricula and co-curricula offerings at DHS.
Thursday, Apr 28, 2022, 06:00 PM
DHS
- Parents and guardians needing to dismiss their child from school for the day should email dhsdismissals@dartmouthschools.org in order to do so. Parents who email dismissal requests do not need to come into school.
- Anyone requiring technical assistance with their aspen account should email aspenhelp@dartmouthschools.org.