The Weekly Wave

Hello, Laker Families!

At DLHS, every day brings new opportunities for learning, growth, and celebration! This week, we recognize our Intern of the Week, Blake Johnson, whose dedication to physical education at Rossman Elementary has made a lasting impact on students.

Additionally, our 9th graders participated in a valuable mock interview session during Seminar! Students worked hard creating resumes, writing cover letters, and completing job applications while learning essential skills to confidently present their best selves in future job opportunities. This is exactly why the academy model is so important—helping students gain real-world experience and career-ready skills!

We also extend a huge Miigwech to everyone who participated in the DLPS Powwow today. What a powerful celebration of Indigenous culture and community!

Meanwhile, the Electric Lakers Robotics team is competing at the Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition in Grand Forks! Good luck, Lakers!

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome Amberley Snyder for a special assembly on March 24. Her inspiring story of resilience and determination is one you won’t want to miss. Plus, spring is in full swing—course registration is due, Prom planning is underway, and spring sports are underway with the last few starting next week!

Be sure to check in with your student about AIT expectations, registration forms, and upcoming deadlines.

Let’s keep the momentum going—DLHS is truly A Place Where Amazing Things Happen Every Day!

Go Lakers! Have a nice long weekend!

J. Omang

✨ DLPS Powwow Celebration ✨

Today, our school community came together for an incredible DLPS Powwow, celebrating culture, tradition, and unity. The energy, the drum beats, and the vibrant regalia made for an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to all the dancers, drummers, organizers, and attendees who helped make this event so special.

Miigwech to everyone who joined us in honoring and uplifting Indigenous traditions! 💙🪶 #DLPSPowwow #Community #Culture

Blake Johnson

Internship: Physical Education

Location: Rossman Elementary

Mentors: Mrs. Swenson, Mrs. Leighton & Mr. Flint

Mentors’ Comments about Blake:

We are enjoying having Blake with us at Rossman. He is

great with the kids and the kids love having him here,

especially our Kindergartners! Blake would make a great

P.E. teacher!

Blake:

 Has good attendance and is very prompt.

 Is always willing to help with whatever we ask him to.

 Actively engages with the kids.

 Asks good questions and is very curious.

• Have you turned in your Dollars For Scholars materials? (Seniors-it is due TOMORROW)
• Is your registration sheet in?
• What is your attendance rate? (Have them show you their Skyward)
• Are you failing any classes? (If so you won't be able to leave during AIT!)
• Are you signed up for AIT this week?
• Did you attend your AIT sessions?
• What classes are you excited about for next year?
• Have you ordered a yearbook? (Info below)

🎺Join Us for an Exciting Event! 🎶

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Location: Lakeshirts Fieldhouse
💲 Admission: $7 for adults | $5 for students (Pay at the door)

Don't miss out on the action—see you there! 🎉

On March 24th we will be having an assembly at 1pm. The presenter is Amberley Snyder who speaks about overcoming the hard and mental health.

Amberley was paralyzed after a devastating car accident. She overcame immense mental and

physical challenges and is now the only professional barrel racer who is paralyzed from the

waist down. She faces challenges every day with strength and determination as she travels

throughout the US competing and sharing her own struggles to encourage others. A movie

about her life has been produced by Netflix, I encourage you to view the trailer below.

📚 AIT Time – New Checkout Policy

We have updated our system to track students who are failing a course in real time, and these students will not be allowed to check out during AIT!

💡 What this means for students:

• If a student is failing a class, they must stay in the building during AIT.
• They should use this time to get help, complete missing work, meet with teachers and improve their grades.

• Only students who are not signed up and passing all their classes will be allowed to leave.

Encourage your student to take ownership of their learning and use AIT wisely!

Attention, Laker families! All course registration sheets for students are due immediately as the deadlines are now past! If these forms are not turned in on Monday we will be selecting courses for your student. Please remind them to complete this important step to ensure they get the classes they want for next year!

Deadlines: Guest forms are due March 28th to the main office.

Ticket Sales: Will begin the week of April 7th and continue through April 11th.

More information about Prom will be shared as we get closer to the event!

📅 Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2025

Spring activity registration is open! Follow the link below to register for a Spring activity!

Spring Sports Start Dates:

March 17 - Golf, Baseball(Full)

March 24 Tennis

At DLHS, we know that regular school attendance is a key factor in student success. When students attend consistently, they stay engaged in learning, build strong relationships, and develop habits that will serve them well beyond high school.

We also understand that absences happen. If your student will be absent for any reason, please communicate with the school as soon as possible. Keeping us informed allows us to provide support, track attendance accurately, and work together to help your student stay on track.

✅ E / EP – Excused
❌ T, U, V, X – Unexcused (can lead to truancy concerns)

Please report absences via Skyward or call the office if your student will be out.

It is very important to communicate with the school about why your student is absent.

Click on the button to find all FAFSA resources!

Upcoming Transition Resource Fair

Click below to see all our Community Education opportunities!

www.dlyouthbaseball.com

Registration is open until March 16th for all summer travel baseball teams!

Text YES to 68453 to receive Skylert messages from the District on your phone!

• Mar. 14, Dollars for Scholars Due Date
• Mar. 14, No School Spring Break
• Mar. 24, DLHS/ALC Assembly-Amberley Snyder, 1pm
• April 8, ACT/ASVAB Test

Email: jomang@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Website: https://hs.dlschools.net/
Location: 1301 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 218-847-4491

DLPS Title IX Notice-Updated August 1, 2024

ISD 22 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located on the district website’s Title IX page.