Dutch Fork High News & Celebrations
April 2, 2021
Reminder: Spring Break is April 5-9, Meal Pick Up Available
Spring Break is next week, April 5-9. All schools and offices in Lexington-Richland School District Five will be closed during that time.
A 5-day supply of breakfast and lunch will be available to students on Friday, April 2.
Parents can pick up meals on Friday, April 2 from 12pm-1pm at Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School and Irmo High School.
Though students are not required to be present at meal sites, parents will be required to show their students' ID cards, if they have them. If they do not have them, they will be required to sign their name and list their children’s names in order to receive the meals.
The last day to buy prom tickets is Friday, April 2nd.
FBLA Members Compete in the Virtual State Leadership Experience
Aryan Parmar Elected State District 2 Vice President
Aryan Parmar who was elected as the FBLA State District 2 Vice President. The virtual Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Experience provided students an opportunity to compete virtually, attend virtual workshops, and attend the virtual opening and closing sessions. Aryan’s campaign began with his opening session speech followed by a virtual Q&A with voting delegates.
Congratulations to the following winners:
First Place
Austin Huang – Securities & Investments
Sakyo Maeda – Introduction to Financial Math
Laurence Miao – Computer Problem Solving
Ahalya Muraleedharan – Health Care Administration
Aryan Parmar – Insurance & Risk Management
Rebecca Wang – Advertising
Jessie Zhao – Supply Chain Management
Second Place
Carolina Huang – Introduction to Financial Math
Alison Kong – Business Communications
Anna Siebers – Personal Finance
Third Place
Andy Yang – Introduction to Financial Math
Fourth Place
Anthony Campbell – Accounting 1
Shelby McIntyre – Introduction to Financial Math
Sixth Place
Jay Welbon – Website Design
The FBLA National Leadership Conference will be held virtually June 29 – July 2. Members who placed first – fourth are eligible to compete.
Members of the DFHS Beta Club contributed $210 to sponsor staff member Ms. Etta Goodwin in the upcoming March of Dimes Walkathon.
Please join us for an eggtastic time! Dutch Forks Dance Marathon is having a percent day at Eggs Up Grill on April 12, 2021. The proceeds will be donated to the local Children’s Hospital and this for our Dance Marathon event that will be held on April 15th.
Dance Marathon is an organization which utilizes many different forms of fundraising to raise money for hospitalized children. The year of fundraising typically ends with an event on each campus where students can meet patients, children and their families from local hospitals, all while they enjoy games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment until the annual fundraising total is revealed. This year, Dutch Fork High Dance Marathon is planning to host their event in the gym on April 15, 2021 from 4-6 pm. We plan to ensure safety from COVID-19 by hosting the event all while meeting strict social distancing guidelines and requiring masks for in-person attendees. Tickets will be 5 dollars. We are so excited to dance for a great cause.
School SAT Makeup Scheduled
If you pre-registered for the School SAT and were absent on Wednesday, March 24, the makeup is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 at 8:20 a.m. Please bring an approved calculator, school id, #2 pencil, and your mask to the administration. Please be prompt. You must take the essay section and the test will end between 1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. If you did not pre-register for the School SAT test, you may not take it during the makeup session.
Please contact ggallman@lexrich5.org with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Dear Parents and Guardians of Dutch Fork High School,
As you may know, Dutch Fork High School is partnering with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, to learn more about our students’ school and home technology use for learning. These responses help us make better decisions for meeting the learning needs within our classrooms.
If you haven’t already done so, please support this initiative by completing the 5-minute Technology & Learning questionnaire. Your participation helps us form a more complete picture of technology use for learning in your students’ lives. Please know that all of your responses will remain anonymous to protect your privacy.
The questionnaire should not take more than five minutes to complete. Please use the link below to participate.
Parents Survey Link: www.BByt.es/AY9NP
The deadline for responses is April 2, 2021.
We appreciate your time!
Cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming season will be April 19-22. If you weren't able to attend the Interest Meeting, you can pick up a tryout packet in the main office. Tryout packets are due Friday, April 16. Please contact Coach Kelly Edrington at kedrington@lexrich5.org if you have any questions.
Dutch Fork High School now has a Hall of Fame Foundation! Our first induction will be September 17th, 2021. If you would like to help, contribute financially, or just find out more, please visit our Web Page at https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/5878 or Facebook Page at Dutch Fork High School Hall of Fame Foundation. Go Foxes!
PTSO
Celebrate a Birthday or Send a Special Message ... Rent the Dutch Fork Spirit Rock!
Contact dutchforkhsptso@gmail.com for details!🦊
ACCUPLACER Test Dates
SENIORS: If you are planning on attending Midlands Technical College after graduation OR have just thought about it, the ACCUPLACER placement test will be given on the following dates, beginning at 8:20 am. If you need to take the placement test, please email Mrs. Erler at nerler@lexrich5.org or stop by room 202 to sign up.
April 13, 2021 - (A-Day)
April 22, 2021 - (B-Day) - MTC Application Week! We will be waiving the application fee for all seniors from Monday, April 19th through Friday, April 23rd.
May 6, 2021 - (B-Day)
May 25, 2021 - (A-Day)
ASVAB Test Dates
April 12th - (B-Day)
May 17th - (A Day)
May 18th - ( B-Day)
**All tests will begin at 8:20am. Please email Mrs. Erler at nerler@lexrich5.org or stop by room 202 to sign up. Students will need to let their first two teachers of the day know that they will be testing and are responsible for any missed work.
Now Hiring
Groucho's Deli of Irmo
Groucho’s Deli of Irmo is now hiring part time night/weekend kitchen staff. If interested, please apply online at the website below.
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Follow us onTwitter @DFHS_Counseling
OR
Visit: DFHS - School Counseling Webpage for our LIVE TWITTER Feed!
We are posting celebrations, college announcements and
Counselor Connection messages daily!
There is information posted for ALL GRADE LEVELS!
DFHS School Code: 411-101
If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Spotlight!
Be sure to check out the scholarship page on the school counselor’s webpage for a list of scholarship opportunities. https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13142 . Scholarships are added weekly.
Juniors, use the College Board Opportunity Scholarships to build your college list. Students who save six colleges to their list on BigFuture™ earn an entry for a $500 scholarship drawing. This scholarship step is open through June 2021. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM469093-&rid=47698047…
Juniors practicing for the SAT® can earn an entry for a $500 scholarship by practicing for the SAT when they complete a Diagnostic Quiz or Mini Timed Section on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. This step is open through Oct. 2021. https://khanacademy.org/sat?SFMC_cid=EM469093-&rid=47698047…
DO NOT MISS OUT OF HAVING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP LISTED IN THE GRADUATION PROGRAM!
Class of 2021 Graduates should submit to the School Counseling Office ALL scholarship offers as you receive them. These letters/documents should be from all organizations, not just the one you plan to attend. You will be required to upload a picture or PDF of the award letter. Information can be submitted online at:
Scholarship Reporting Database - Seniors enter scholarship offers - Deadline: May 14, 2021
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Requirements
Top 6% at the end of 10th, 11th or 12th grade and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT
OR
1400 SAT or 32 ACT and 4.0 GPA
Early Awards Applications will be accepted by the Commission on Higher Education through APRIL 15th. The Palmetto Fellows Application MUST be submitted through your School Counselor.
For Late Award Applications (potentially pending) students with a 4.0+ GPA opens May 15th, and who plan to take administrations of either the SAT or the ACT after May 15th to qualify,
please communicate your intentions with your School Counselor. The deadline for applications to be received by the Commission is July 15th.
If you have questions about this process, please email your School Counselor
You MUST apply for the Palmetto Fellows scholarship through the School Counseling Department.
Learn more about the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
The designation of scholarship recipients is subject to final confirmation and approval by the eligible high education institution and/or the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
List of Available Tutors
Dutch Fork High School provides this list as a service to parents, but does not make any ability assessments or endorsements for any of the persons who have asked to be placed on the list. It is recommended that parents considering any tutor thoroughly assess that person’s capabilities and credentials. All financial arrangements, transportation, and appointments with tutors are strictly the responsibility of the parents. The list can be found on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/24428
Visit VirtualSC - Need to Know Tips for Silver Foxes for more information on summer options for Credit Recovery or if you need a course to stay on track for graduation.
Make a note:
VirtualSC Summer 2021 Credit Recovery opens for all grades March 29 and closes June 16th. You must have failed with a grade of 50-59 to meet the criteria for Credit Recovery.
VirtualSC Regular Summer School Registration opens May 26 for grades 11 & 12, June 2 for all other grades and closes June 9th.
Detailed instructions can be found on the DFHS link above.
Visit DFHS’s Parchment Transcript Request page here: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13154
Transcripts have been updated in the Parchment system to reflect 1st Semester Grades.
Please Note:
It is recommended that the student creates the Parchment account in their name. Creating multiple accounts in the student's name may cause processing concerns.
Once you have created your account, please allow 2-5 business days for the approval and release of your transcript to your file. (The transcript will not appear immediately.)
If you are experiencing issues with your Parchment account, you can reach out to Customer Service by clicking on the Support button to the top right of your screen or email your School Counselor.