The Principal's Welcome - Dan Haron

Welcome to Darien High School's web site. On this site you will find up-to-date information about virtually all aspects of our school community. DHS offers a rigorous and diverse academic program that caters to individual student needs and promotes a learning environment where excellence is pursued. Our spectacular high school also provides a wide variety of extra curricular activities ranging from athletics, to community service organizations, to special interest clubs, to performing arts groups – most of which have been locally and nationally recognized for their accomplishments. Part of my mission as the principal of DHS is to foster an environment where every student feels empowered to participate and be actively engaged in the assorted array of opportunities available at our school. DHS is a remarkable institution, and with your support, I plan to continue to propel it forward on the path of success.

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News for November 21st, 2009

Monday will be an A Day. The periods go 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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Theatre 308 presents The Curious Savage

Theatre 308 presents The Curious Savage
Theatre 308 presents The Curious Savage, in the DHS auditorium, 8:00PM on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors or students. 
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Barrett Bookstore or at the Darien High School attendance desk.

Photos from the dress rehearsal

tournament Updates

  • Congratulations To Coach Marj Trifone, The Coaching Staff, And The Girl’s Swimming And Diving Team For Winning The Class M State Championship Tuesday Night. The Divers Will Compete In State Open Competition At Hamden HS Friday 11/20 At 5:00 Pm. Swimming Will Compete At Yale In The State Open Competition Saturday At Noon

  • Field HockeyDefeated Hand High School TuesdayNight 3-1 And Will Play New Canaan Saturday In The Class M State Championship Game At 10:00 Am At Wethersfield High School

  • Girl’s Volleyball vs Farmington Saturday At 4:00 Pm At Berlin High School CIAC Championship Match

PRE SALE FOR THE TURKEY BOWL FOOTBALL GAME

Tickets will be on sale at the front desk beginning Thursday morning 11/19 from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm. See Mrs. Hyatt at the front desk

  • $3.00 students
  • $5.00 adults
  • Seniors over 65 free

Custom DHS Flip Flops by Vineyard Vines

Blue Wave Flip Flops

 

Limited Quantities

$30 per Pair

Help Support The DHSPA

Orders Due by December 4th

For Details Check the Order Form

 

The final Student Wear Holiday Sale Will be on Friday December 4th, from 9:30-12:30 in the welcome center.

 

Theatre 308 presents

The Curious Savage

in the DHS auditorium

8:00 pm Friday and Saturday

 

Tickets are
$15 for adults and
$10 for seniors or students. 

China Care Club Thanksgiving Pie Drive

The China Care Club is holding a Thanksgiving Pie Drive in order to raise money to fund surgeries for orphans in China. Apple, Pecan, and Pumpkin pies are being sold for $12 at the DHS front desk. The pick-up date is Saturday, November 21st, just in time for Thanksgiving. Any questions please email darienpiedrive@gmail.com. Buy Pies and Save Lives!

pet food drive

Dog BoneDAWG will be having a pet food drive  until Thanksgiving break

Please drop off any pet food in the boxes located in the main entrance and the NEIRAD room, room B-210.

EXCEL program will be selling Poinsettia Plants

EXCEL Program Selling Poinsettia Plants

The EXCEL program will be selling Poinsettia Plants for the holidays.  The poinsettias are available in two sizes (small and large) and three colors (red, white, and pink).
Orders must be in by November 20th.  The plants will be delivered December 1st at the High School. 

EXCEL Program Poinsettia Plant Sale Order Form (pdf)

Bottle War

Bottle War

The Community Council is supporting a bottle war between all grades.  During November 18th – November 24th place all the bottles you buy in the cafeteria in a designated blue recycle cans.  The grade with the most cans recycled will win an ice cream party!

ATTENTION JUNIORS

The Guidance Department will be holding Naviance Training Sessions for Juniors on Tuesday, November 24th and Tuesday, December 22nd in room G-214. Naviance is the web-based communication, college and career resource tool we use at DHS. All Juniors will be scheduled for a training session during their free period on one of those days. If a student does not have a free period that day we will find an alternative date to meet. Please check your Naviance and school email accounts to learn which training session you will attend. We look forward to working with you!  On behalf of the Guidance Department, Mrs. Webb-Maloney & Mrs. Spannaus

Novembeard for UNICEF

Through the month of November, members of the faculty and student body will be working to raise money for the UNICEF Tap Project by having sponsors donate a set daily amount for each day they go unshaven.  Information and applications available on Mr. Buckley’s desk in the History office.

Tips for Growing Your Beard from
One Thousand Beards - A Cultural History of Facial Hair by Allan Peterkin.

  1. Before beginning to grow your beard it is advisable to select a style to which you can aspire.
  2. Examine beards on those around you and in magazines. Once you have selected a basic style, it can be tailored to suit your face and pattern of beard growth.
  3. During early stages of growth, eyebrow pencils can be used to conceal uneven patches and to define irregular edges.

Junior Planning Night

Juniors and their families are invited to attend an information session, sponsored by the Guidance Department, on Wednesday December 2nd.  The session will revolve around college and career planning.  We will cover various topics (time lines, application policies, terminology, etc) and be available to answer any questions you may have.  The night will begin at 7pm in the auditorium and will probably last until 8:30.  Please see your counselor if you have any questions.

Pay Deck

Make Payments Online with Darien Public Schools PayDeck

PayDeck will allow parents to pay their child’s student activities obligations using a credit card. This is an effort by the school district to improve the convenience for parents. The District will be working with Darien High School activities first and then will spread this application to all schools in the district.

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Upcoming Events

Nov 19-21 - 308 "The Curious Savage"
Nov 25 - Early Dismissal
Nov 26-27 - NO SCHOOL
Dec 2 - Junior Planning Night 7 pm
Dec 4 - Tudor Singers at MMS 7:30 pm
Dec 5 - SAT
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  • Board of Education Meeting 11/10
  • Field Hockey
  • Sports Injuries Seminar

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The Darien Teen Center

The DEPOT

The Attendance Desk x 2361

Students arriving late or leaving early MUST sign in at the front desk and get a pass from the attendance officer. See the attendance polices page before calling the desk.

Red Cross Safe Rides
Call - 655-6551

Free Math and Science Tutoring

Members of the DHS NHS will be available for free after school tutoring on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Math & Science Learning Connections Room.

October Newsletter

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November 2009

DHS JOBS Office

Located in the College & Career Center
Hours:  M-F from 11 to 1
If you are interested in posting a job through the Jobs Office, please email DHSJobs@darienps.org or call 655-3113

DHS Student Wear

All the proceeds from Student Wear go to support many worthwhile projects at DHS. Download an order form or contact
Valli Baker
with questions.

Darien Underage Drinking Tip Line

203-662-5374 - www.darienpolice.org
or contact Captain Fred Komm 662-5300

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