Dover Area High School
September 2023 News
Upcoming Dates
- September 7 - MMA Mini-Thon Assembly 1st Floor
- September 8 - MMA Mini-Thon Assembly 2nd Floor
- September 17 - Dover Eagle Foundation Bingo 2 PM
- September 21 - Pre-NOCTI Exams
- September 22 - Mini-Thon & Band Night at Football Game 7 PM
- September 23 - Saturday School 8-11 AM
- September 27 - Three Hour Early Dismissal
- September 27 - Homecoming Parade 6:30 PM
- September 29 - Homecoming Game
- September 30 - Homecoming Dance
Junior Achievement REAL Life
We need your help! On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Junior Achievement of South Central PA will be at Dover Area High School with their REAL Life Program. All students in 11th grade will be participating in the day-long program. It consists of a series of activities all intended to help students gain an appreciation for the importance of owning their own economic success.
Half of the day is spent in our Budget Builder activity. The other half has students gaining an understanding about going out into the real world after high school. The REAL Life day is intended to help students gain an appreciation of the importance that financial decisions will play in their lives as young adults. The program will inspire students to appreciate the key issues surrounding personal finance and the importance of getting good advice as they make decisions.
For this day to be a success, we will need volunteers to facilitate ONE of the REAL Life activities for the day as students rotate through your station. If we do not have these volunteer spots filled, we are in danger of not being able to run this meaningful event. Please also share this opportunity with friends, neighbors and colleagues who may be interested in helping the students of our school. I have attached a flyer with all of the information for the day and a direct link for you to sign-up.
You do not have to be an approved school volunteer to help with this day. Junior Achievement will provide online training as well as on-site support to all volunteers.
Please consider volunteering and join us as we spend the day empowering and inspiring our students. This opportunity is only possible with the support of wonderful volunteers like you.
To sign up to volunteer, please contact Shannon Baker with JA’s Volunteer Engagement Team at sbaker@jascpa.org or stem@jascpa.org.
Trunk or Treat - October 26
Homecoming 2023
Plans for homecoming 2023 are underway. This year's theme is Enchanted Garden. The homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 7 - 10 pm in the high school gym. Tickets will be on sale 9/18-9/26 in the school store during all lunches. Tickets will be sold for $20 each, and students can make purchases using cash or credit cards. Students bringing a guest must return a homecoming guest form in order to purchase tickets. Guest forms can also be picked up in the guidance office.
The homecoming parade will be held on Wednesday, 9/27 at 6:30 starting at Dover Elementary and ending in the stadium. There will be a food truck and Farm Show milkshakes available for purchase. After the parade, the Marching Band will perform and the homecoming court will be announced.
On Friday, 9/29 the homecoming king and queen will be announced as part of the pre-game festivities.
Homecoming Spirit Week Themes
Tuesday, 9/26 - Barbie & Ken Day
Wednesday, 9/27 - Anything But a Backpack Day
Thursday, 9/28 - Color Wars
- Seniors - Blue
- Juniors - Purple
- Sophomores - Orange
- Freshmen - Green
- Teachers - Tie Dye
Friday, 9/29 - Dover Spirit Day
Harvesting Hope
Last year's 2022 Harvesting Hope, a Dover Area Community Day event, was a huge success and very well-received by the vendors and those who attended. Harvesting Hope is a great, fun way to bring the community together, while sharing your talents and/or information about your organization. Please join us for our second annual, student-driven, teacher-supported event. We have a great day planned and are looking forward to celebrating with you!
Vendor spots are still available for the day and we'd love to have you join us.
For more information, please contact:
Amy G. Strayer - astrayer@doversd.org - Vendor information
Ashley Tice - atice@doversd.org - Food truck information
Shawna Weaver - sweaver@doversd.org - student group/participation information
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
Dover Eagle Foundation Cash and Gift Card Bingo
Come join us and support the Dover Eagle Foundation on September 17, 2023, for our community bingo! Tickets are $25 prior to the event or $30 at the door. All proceeds will go to benefit the students and teachers of Dover Area School District through the Dover Eagle Foundation. Prizes include cash and gift cards and there will be numerous pull-tabs, 50/50, and more!
Tickets can be purchased at our community partners. Which include: Ace Hardware (Spanglers), Harbold's RV, and DASD Administration Office. You can also contact the Foundation via email at: Foundation@DoverSD.org.
BINGO DETAILS:
Date: September 17, 2023
Doors open at 12:00 PM | Bingo starts at 2:00 PM
Location: Dover Community Center
3700 Davidsburg Road
Dover, PA 17315
Tickets: $25 prior to the event, $30 at the door.
Other Informational Items & Reminders
Behavioral Health Screenings
The physical and mental health of young people plays a key role in their ability to succeed in school. Dover Area School District is committed to working with you, not only in the academic education of your child, but also to ensure that students reach their full potential outside of the classroom. The past year has unveiled significant changes in our student’s mental health, and we are committed to the health of the whole child.
It is in this spirit that we provide the universal screening of Behavioral Health for all 9th grade students. These universal screenings dates will be held 10/2 - 10/12 at the High School. For more information, please read the Behavioral Health Screenings informational letter for parents.
Class Fees
1:1 Device Protection Option
The Dover Area School District has invested in a 1:1 program to prepare students for success in the workplace. Students can take their assigned devices home; however, they remain the property of the Dover Area School District (DASD) and are configured to maximize students' learning. Students must take care and responsibility for these devices. An optional device coverage fee is available to all students receiving a 1:1 device to ensure that the district can repair the damaged devices. This plan will cover the student for two incidents of accidental damage per school year: only on the device itself. Cases and other hardware are not covered, and prices are listed in the table below. Students who do not purchase the device coverage will be responsible for the total cost of repair or replacement of the device in the event of intentional damage or loss. For more information on the program, please see the linked document.
If you are interested in purchasing the coverage, please log into your Skyward Family Access account, click the Fee Management icon, then click on the words "Make a Payment." A separate window should open for you. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student's building.
If you wish to enroll in the 1:1 Device Protection program, all fees must be paid by September 31. Failure to register before this deadline means you will be fully responsible for all damages to school issues devices at the prices in the attached link.
Parking Permits
School Dances (Homecoming/Prom)
In order to participate in a school-sponsored dance, a student must be in school the entire school day on the day of the dance. For a dance that is scheduled to take place on a non-school day, a student must attend the entire school day immediately preceding the event. The exception is a doctor’s note, a SERF form, or school approved shadowing.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be eligible to attend a school-sponsored dances, students must:
Be Conduct eligible
No Tier 3 disciplinary infractions in the prior three months
Not have an excessive referral count -
Semester 1 - 5 or more referrals for the school year
Semester 2 - 10 or more referrals for the school year
Be Attendance eligible
Absent for no more than 10% of school days to date, including excused and unexcused absences.
Students who believe that an exceptional circumstance exists may request a waiver of these qualifications. The request must be submitted in writing to the school principal prior to the conclusion of ticket sales.
2024 Yearbook Information
Don't miss out on the best price for your student's yearbook! Books are $65, which is the best price available all year. Through 9/15, you can personalize your student's book with their name and up to four activity icons for only $10 more. Books can be ordered directly from Josten's site at this link.
2024 Senior Picture Information
There is one more date scheduled for Senior pictures on 8/29. Please use this link or call 1-800-220-7667 to schedule your photo.
Class of 2024 Baby Photo Ads
Don't miss this chance to put your senior "baby" in the yearbook! Custom ads are available in several sizes at this link. The deadline is 11/10, so don't delay! This is a great chance to celebrate your student's graduation from high school.
Eagles Nest - FCFCU Newsletter
Meet School Branch Coordinator, Kayla Decker
Hello everyone! My name is Kayla Decker, and I am the School Branch Coordinator at the Eagles Nest, a branch of First Capital Federal Credit Union. As a 2017 Dover graduate, I knew when the
position at the Eagles Nest became available, it was an opportunity I could not pass up. My position at the school is so much more than just overseeing the branch. While that is my
main task, you can also find me in the classrooms at Dover teaching financial education lessons, working at a table at a sporting event, or handing out popcorn to students in the branch
on Popcorn Fridays! My absolute favorite part of the job is interacting with students and staff. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of the financial industry and answering any questions they may
have.
I am very excited to start my second full school year here at the Eagles Nest and I know this will be the best one yet! I encourage you to stop by the Eagles Nest to talk with me or Cayleigh, the
2023-2024 Student Ambassador, about the great benefits and rewards that First Capital has to offer…or if you just need an afternoon pick-me-up (we have lollipops!)!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me, at kaylad@firstcapitalfcu.com, call (717) 767-5551 ext. 1550, or stop by the Eagles Nest which is open Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.