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Registration for the next school year is now open and can be completed through your Skyward Family Access account. Once in Family Access, please be sure to choose “Returning Student Registration for the 2022-23 School Year”. All students must complete online registration each year in order to attend DeKalb schools. Any high school students who are not registered will not receive their schedules until online registration is completed. For assistance with your login and password, please follow the instructions for Parent/Guardians found on the Skyward Family Access login page or contact the main office at DHS. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register your student!
Attention Graduating Seniors!! If you are planning to attend Kishwaukee College in the Fall, you are invited to attend the Kishwaukee College One-Stop on April 25, 2022. We will be transporting up to 35 students to Kish. Students will complete placement testing, receive an orientation, meet with an academic advisor, and register for classes that day. This is a first come first serve program. To get more information and a permission slip please check your school email or stop by Student Services for a copy. Permission forms are due by April 11th!
Attention Seniors & Juniors!! DHS Prom 2022 is quickly approaching. Prom will be Saturday, May 7th at NIU’s Duke Ellington Ballroom from 6:30p to 11:00p. Only seniors and juniors may purchase tickets for $50 each starting Monday, April 4th to Tuesday, April 19th in W111 before school or E109 after school. Sophomores may only attend with a junior or senior. Freshmen will not be admitted. Purchase your ticket by April 8th to be entered into a drawing for one of ten free prom tickets (your money will be reimbursed to you if you win). Due to the large number of students and chaperones at Prom as well as COVID precautions, DHS cannot accommodate spectators at Prom. Please take photos and wish students a fun evening prior to the event.
Attention Students! Wednesday, April 13th is PSAT and SAT day at DHS! Please report straight to your assigned room on test day. Room assignments are posted in the main entrance and by the media center. If you can't find your name, you can ask any of your teachers to look up your room. Don't forget to bring #2 pencils, a calculator, your school ID, snacks, and water!
Attention Barbs! Student Council is preparing for their 2nd Annual Movie in the Park to take place on Friday, May 13th in the stadium. You should have received an email today with the link to a Google Form to place your vote for which movie you'd like to see. Voting will close next Tuesday, April 12th. Please see Mrs. Cotovsky or Ms. Sears if you have any questions.
Attention Barbs: Please see the attached flier regarding the 100 Men With Ties event. Building Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC) is excited to host this free event that will pair 50 men with 50 young men, ages 10-18, in order to provide mentorship on business etiquette such as how to have a firm handshake (fist bump), good eye contact, and effective communication. There will also be a focus on the importance of making good decisions and overcoming obstacles. Let's empower our youth to become the leaders we know they can be! Please contact Tiffany Tucker for more information at 815.324.7424.