Students who completed the full application process received an email on Monday, October 23, 2023. These students must attend induction to finalize their membership. The induction will be held November 2, 2023, in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Inductees should arrive by 6:10 p.m. In order to be an active member of the DFHS NHS chapter, you must attend Induction. The ceremony is approximately 30 minutes long. Business casual attire is preferred. Please email Jessica Thur (jgthur@lexrich5.org) with questions.

The only entrance and exit for students before 8:20am and after 3:40pm are the commons and car rider line. This is to address potential safety issues and help ensure an orderly arrival/dismissal.

The Graphic Design students just completed their first in-person logo pitches to their clients. They were assigned three clients from two states who needed a log for their business. They had four classes to create the design and three minutes to pitch what they created. These students did a beautiful job representing themselves, the graphic design department and Dutch Fork High School. Three designers were chosen as the winners and walked away with $50 checks! Congratulations to Leah Perz, Amari Harmon-Middleton and Micah Austin.

As you can see, they have been working hard in their respective areas-- clerical, custodial, and student nutrition. Stay tuned for more pictures!

I wanted to share some pictures of our game Monday with the Screaming Eagles. The Key Club and other Dutch Fork student athletes also attended this annual event. This is truly my favorite game we play each year. If you have a few minutes, I encourage you to take a look at a few of these pictures taken by Lacy Chapman.

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Don’t forget the PTSO Charleston Wrap Fundraiser going on through October 31! Students with at $100 in sales will be invited to participate in a pizza party. Register online now through the PTSO website which can be found on the “our school” link on the school webpage menu bar. Send and invite out to your family and friend so they can get their orders in before the Oct. 31st deadline.

https://sites.google.com/view/dfhsptso/

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Join DFVC for Parents Night Out on December 16 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Dutch Fork High School! Participants will learn a cheer and dance, and perform at halftime during the Varsity boys basketball game on January 5. You can register at https://forms.gle/32vZkj4PMLtfA6eZ8. Tickets can be purchased by visiting GoFan.co then searching Dutch Fork Cheerleading or mailing a check to Silver Fox Cheerleading Booster Club, PO Box 412, Ballentine, SC 29002. We can't wait to see you there!

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One of the most important things a student can do to be successful is to regularly attend school. We understand that there are life events that require students to miss time, and this message is intended to provide you with the information you need to understand attendance requirements and procedures. If you have further questions about your student’s attendance, please reach out to their administrator.

Attendance Requirements/Procedures:

• Students are allowed a maximum of 5 absences for a semester class and 10 absences for a year-long class. Students exceeding these attendance requirements will be responsible for seat time makeup.

• If you have exceeded these absences for a course, whether it is due to a lawful or unlawful absence, you will be required to make up seat time to receive high school credit for the course.

• A student is considered truant after they miss 3 full-day consecutive unlawful absences/unexcused days and/or misses a total of 5 or more full-day unexcused absences.

• To avoid truancy, please submit excuses within 3 days of a student's absence. Excuses may be submitted in person, through email, or through our form on the school’s website.

• Communication is key! If your student is unable to attend school or you have an anticipated absence, communicate with their teachers and other staff as needed.
  
  

• A student experiencing absences due to a medical reason may be eligible for homebound instruction if it is a chronic condition or may remove them from the school for an extended period of time. Please speak with a medical professional and/or the school to determine if they may be eligible.

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