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Wildcat Growl
November 12, 2023
Our Vision:
De Soto High School ensures all students learn at a high level and have a positive sense of belonging, developing each student to be ready for their future.
Principal's Message
Wildcats and Families,
This week, The WildCAT Way focus is being thoughtful - specifically treating others respectfully. Join us in promoting a culture of kindness and respect as we prepare for Anti-Bullying Week from November 13th to 17th. Let's encourage all our students to Make a Noise About Bullying - stand up, speak out, and make our school a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
I hope you got a chance to see our fall musical The Addams Family! If you didn't, you really missed a fantastic show. Great job, students!
Our Student Leadership class organized an all-school assembly on Friday, November 10th, in honor of Veteran's Day. Check out the Veteran's Day video linked below for a special message to all of the former and current military service members in our community.
Please join us in congratulating the following students for being selected to our ECKMEA All-District Honor Choirs: Sloan Carpenter, Arilynn Triana, Miah Burch, Cadence Shrout, and Braden Hoffman. Great job!
Please join us in congratulating the following students for being selected for one of this year’s ECKMEA Honor Bands: Keegan Flynn, Austin Chase, Maxton Bransetter, Reese Halvorsen, Stella Showalter, Fin Smadja, and Nick Maskil. Congrats, all!
Congratulations to the DHS Football team. They had a great season including winning the UKC Championship. Several Wildcats also earned All United Kansas Conference Honors. 1st Team: Carson Miller, Jack Richards, Seth Goins, Bennett Hutchison, Cole Heitmann, Charlie Woleben, Bayler Bell, and Davis Barr. 2nd Team: Charlie Tadlock. Honorable Mention: Brett Tickle, Amarion Green, Jayden Lang, Braden Griggs, Josh Tait, Nathan Mall, and Sean Gibson. Congratulations to Coach Brian King for earning UKC Football Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to the following Wildcats making an All-UKC Boys Soccer Team. 1st Team: Gibson Daise, Jamie Kneebone, Andrew Powers, and Jeremy Quintanilla. 2nd Team: Kyan Rice, Brayden Conrad, Dylan Narayan, and Honorable Mention: Eli Boehm, Lucas Porras and Brady Lum. Congrats to Head Coach Drew Proctor for being recognized as the UKC Boys Soccer Coach of the Year!
The winter athletic season starts this week with tryouts and practices. Good Luck to all the athletes and teams!
If you have a senior who participates in Boys or Girls Basketball, Boys Swimming, Boys or Girls Wrestling, Boys or Girls Bowling, Cheerleading, Dance Team, or Band consider placing a Senior Ad in the Fall Sports Program. The deadline for submission to the Winter Sports Program is Monday, November 27th. More info on Senior Ads here: Senior Ads
Nominations are currently accepted for the Making a Difference Award for the month of November with the award being presented in December.
Anyone can submit a form for any USD 232 District Employee so nominate someone who has made a difference in your life! Making a Difference Nomination Form
Just a reminder that we will not have school from Monday, November 20th thru Friday, November 24th, and will return to school on a Green Day, Monday, November 27th.
This week's newsletter began and concludes with a focus on The WildCAT Way, with a particular emphasis on commitment and academic engagement. One way students can demonstrate a commitment to their academics is through the proper use of seminar time. Every Monday, they have the opportunity to plan and sign up to travel to teachers during seminars, where they can receive valuable academic assistance. Additionally, teachers may assign students to attend intervention sessions conducted during seminar time.
Thanks, and have a great week and Thanksgiving Break!
Sam Ruff
Principal
De Soto High School
DHS Art Student wins First Place in Digital Art at Washburn Art Day
Congratulations to Gianna LaMar. She won First Place in the Digital Art Catagory at Washburn Art Day competing with several regional schools. Her Piece is titled, "Why Are Your Thoughts So Much Louder Than Mine"
Turkey Raffle Fundraiser for De Soto Food Pantry
Last week the Turkey Raffle fundraiser returned to DHS during lunch!
Steve's Meat Market will be donating a fresh 18-20lb turkey to the winner of the raffle.
The winner of the raffle will be announced at the end of school on (Thursday, Nov. 16th).
All Students and Staff are encouraged to participate in the fundraiser.
Just $1 donation = 1 ticket for a chance to win a fresh turkey donated by @StevesMeatMktKS
ALL proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the De Soto Food Pantry.
A Big Thank You to Steve's Meat Market for their continued support and generosity of the Turkey Raffle fundraiser.
Thanksgiving Pies Tradition ~ A message from DHS Booster Club Staff Appreciation
Dear DHS Families,
Please join us in continuing a fun tradition at Thanksgiving for the DHS staff as a small token of appreciation for all they do! We are looking for volunteers to bake or purchase a pie so that each staff member will have one to take home for the Thanksgiving Break. All types of pies are welcome! Please list what kind you plan to bring so we have a variety.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BAEAD2DA3F94-45997468-2023
*Pies will be collected in the office on Thursday, November 16, and Friday, November 17.
*Please have your pie(s) to the DHS office by 10:00 am on November 17.
Thank you for your help and support in showing the staff at DHS how much they are appreciated! If you'd like to include a small note of thanks on your pie(s), please do!
Sincerely,
Booster Club Staff Appreciation
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WHILE EARNING A LITTLE EXTRA INCOME
USD 232 is looking for one or more individuals to split a bus route that have either their LPN or RN licensure. We have some wonderful students with medical needs who are in need of either an LPN or RN to assist them while riding the bus to and from school. The hours are listed below and days to work flexible. If interested, please contact Sara Hoepner, Special Services Coordinator at shoepner@usd232.org, or Lee Hanson, Director of Special Services at lhanson@usd232.org, or Tara Harmon-Moore, Coordinator of Nursing Services at THarmonMoore@usd232.org for additional information. The job is also posted on our district website at https://www.applitrack.com/usd232/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Health+Services.
Bullying and Online Harassment
Cat Booster Club
Note from the Counselors:
DHS Counselors and Social Worker
Crissy Johns (A-G): CJohns@usd232.org
Abbey Heller (H-N): aheller@usd232.org
Kaitlin Britt (O-Z): KBritt@usd232.org
Joe Kordalski (Social Worker): Rkordalski@usd232.org
Securly App
Parents can have peace of mind in knowing your student’s search history and time on their device. See your student’s online activity in real-time and catch up with weekly email snapshots by signing up with the Securly app. Follow the link for more information and directions.