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Open House is quickly approaching!  DeLand High School will celebrate Volusia County Schools’ Open House Week on August 31 this year. The Open House will begin with the distribution of schedules by our Student Government members starting at 5:00 in the parent pick-up area by the Gym. Parents should park in Student Parking located adjacent to the Gym and Auditorium. Pizza and soft drinks will be served in the Cafeteria by our Senior Class from 5:00 to 6:00. All parents and students are then to proceed to FIRST PERIOD for opening comments at 6:00 from our Student Government President; our principal, Mr. Mitch Moyer; our School Board representative, Mrs. Candace Lankford; and our School Advisory Council President, Mr. David Solar. Parents will find the following tables set up before 6:00 on the covered walkway leading to the Main Office: a table sponsored by Herff Jones’s Class Rings, an athletic information table and a table showcasing our Guidance and Career Counseling offices.

The theme for the Open House this year is “Be There”, which signifies an increased emphasis on parental involvement and on high student expectations. We hope that you will play your part by visiting DeLand High School and letting us show off the exciting programs taking place in our school. Naturally, you are invited to visit or volunteer at our school at any time, but please make a point of doing so during Open House.

After Open House you and your parents can stop by the gym and support the Lady Bulldog Volleyball team as they take on arch rivals Spruce Creek! It’s the first game of the season. Ticket prices are reduced for this important game! So let’s pack the doghouse to kill the Hawks! Go Dogs!

Hill Street Theater will be holding auditions for our Fall production of two one act plays on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at 3pm in the Black Box. Auditions are open to all HST members and anyone who would like to join HST. The one act plays are FREAK, a serious and beautiful teen suicide prevention piece, accompanied by the ridiculous and hilarious, Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face. Auditions will consist of cold readings and perhaps some improvisation, as needed and time permitting. We hope to see you there!

There will be a Boys Soccer Meeting in room 7-200 next Monday (8/30) starting at 3pm.

Wrestling season is around the corner. For anyone interested in wrestling this year, there will be a meeting in Coach Baker’s room after school on Thursday, Sept 2nd. Again, wrestlers please meet in 15-104 at 3pm on Thursday.

College visit next week Florida State University Monday August 30th at 8:30. See Guidance for passes you r GPA must be at least a 3.0 in order to attend.

There will be a meeting for Junior class officers and representatives on Thursday, September 9 at 3:00 in room 11-105.

The High Achiever’s Service Club will be holding open meetings Wednesday September 1st and Thursday September 2nd right after school in portable 35. You are not required to attend both meetings. Anyone looking to join a fun, very active club; and wishing to make the most of their high school experience is urged to join us at our informational meetings. See you there!

Are you Interested in CHESS? Please plan now to attend our first organizational chess club meeting of the year in room 7-205 right after school on Monday, Aug 30. See Mr. Friend for more info.

The deadline for graduating seniors to get their photo in the 2011 yearbook is September 15. If you want your photo in the yearbook, call Simoneau Photography at (386) 775-6664 to schedule a sitting.

Mr. DHS Special Entertainment- Show off your talents in between the contestants acts. Auditions are Tuesday, August 31st during both lunches in Mrs. Caros’ Room 11-100. Hope to see your talents there!

Softball meeting- anyone interested in playing softball- will be held Wednesday, September 8th at 1:45- room 11-101.

Volunteer opportunity available! If you need community service hours – see Ms. Dunn in the Activities Office.

Freshmen interested in joining SGA….pick up your petitions in the activities office. Signed petitions are due at the mandatory lunch meeting on September 2nd in 8-106.

Pre-order your 2011 yearbook today! The cost is $60 until September 30. The cost increases $5 a month until January, so order today! See Ms. Shortlidge in the main office. If you want to add name-stamping or other options, you may order your yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com.  Follow the prompts to order your yearbook and any options. If you have any questions, talk to a yearbook staff member or see Mr. Malley in 8-200. Order today!

Seniors T-Shirt Design Contest! Seniors submit your original design for the senior t-shirt to Mrs. Dunn in Activities beginning 8/24. The design must be school appropriate! The winner of the contest gets a free Grad Bash ticket. Those who submit a design will be given a $2.00 coupon toward the purchase of their shirt. Hurry contest ends 9/10.