Dickinson High School

MISSION

Our mission is to prepare all learners for life-long success through a safe, collaborative, and innovative learning community.

VISION

Success for all!

DHS ADMIN

• Jeff Brandt, Principal - jbrandt@dpsnd.org
• Randy Cranston, Asst. Principal - rcranston@dpsnd.org
• Holly Schild, Asst. Principal - hschild@dpsnd.org
• Guy Fridley, Athletic Director - gfridley@dpsnd.org

A Note From Principal Jeff Brandt

Hello DHS Families,

I hope everyone was able to rest, relax, and enjoy the holiday season! As we transition into the new year, with it brings a multitude of events at Dickinson High School.

The first semester will be coming to a close on January 10th and the second semester will be starting on January 13th. Registration for the 2024-25 school year will be underway soon, along with planning and preparation for any changes that may be on the horizon for the next school year.

During these busy times, it is important that we continue to enjoy the process that we get to be involved in and take a moment to be grateful for the people who we get to enjoy the process with.

I hope that all of you had a wonderful New Years and that 2025 is happy and healthy!

Jeff Brandt,

Dickinson High School Principal

Jan 10th - End of 1st Semester

Jan 13th - Start of 2nd Semester

Jan 20th - No School

Jan 25th - Winter Formal 8pm - 11pm

This school year, we are excited to announce that we will include student-written articles in some of our monthly newsletters! Nareen Trent is a sophomore at Dickinson High School. She enthusiastically came to Principal Brandt with the idea of writing articles for the newsletter, and he was delighted to include her. Nareen is planning on making Journalism her future career, and DHS is happy to have her!

Keep an eye out for her articles throughout the school year!

Congratulations to Hailey Praus, our SWCTE Student of the Month!

Hailey, a senior at DHS, exemplifies responsibility, leadership, and dedication in everything she does. Her teachers describe her as a true leader who sets the bar high for her peers and younger students. Whether in the classroom or serving as an officer in the FFA, Hailey consistently gives her best and inspires those around her.

As a true CTE student, Hailey has excelled in a variety of Career and Technical Education programs, including agriculture, FACS, construction, and diesel tech. Her commitment to learning and her positive influence make her a joy to have on campus.

Thank you, Hailey, for being a shining example of what it means to be a SWCTE student. Keep up the amazing work.

Aaron Anderson

CTE Director

DPS & SWCTE

We are excited to announce Dickinson High School’s Classified Staff of the Year and Teacher of the Year

This year’s Classified Staff of the Year is Mrs. Tracy Zubke! I don’t think I am out of line when I say this but I am not sure that DHS would be able to function without Mrs. Zubke. Her knowledge of PowerSchool, scheduling, registration, and a multitude of other things that I know nothing about, make her invaluable to our school. Many times when students and staff come to my office to ask me a question, I point to the office next door and have them ask Tracy! Please help me in congratulating Mrs. Zubke. We are fortunate to have her at Dickinson High School!

Dickinson High School’s Teacher of the Year is Mr. Jeremiah Hayes. As many of you who have encountered Mr. Hayes are aware, if it seems like Mr. Hayes has had 8 cups of coffee in the morning, it is likely because he has had 8 cups of coffee in the morning! Mr. Hayes energy, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with students are just some of the reasons why his fellow staff members voted him Teacher of the Year. Mr. Hayes also displays an incredible work ethic, holds himself and others around him to the highest standards of accountability, is respectful to everyone, and is always engaged in his classroom and the high school. Please energetically and enthusiastically congratulate Mr. Hayes!

DHS Winter Formal 2025 will be January 25th. Dance times are 8:00pm to11:00pm in the high school gymnasium.

Dickinson High School Dance Policy General Policies:

1. Unless otherwise noted, policies of Dickinson High school will govern all dances held at Dickinson High School.

2. The administration has the right to refuse admittance to any student or guest.

3. All students may be required to sign in upon entering.

4. All dances must be scheduled and approved by the administration. The time of the dances shall be determined by the administration.

5. Entrance doors will be locked one hour after the start of the dance.

6. Once a student enters the dance, that student will not be re-admitted if he/she leaves at any time. 7. Students are not permitted to loiter in the bathrooms or parking lot.

8. No outside food or drink will be allowed into the dance venue.

9. Parent(s) or guardian(s) are allowed and encouraged to attend dances as chaperones if prior administrative approval is granted. That approval would need to be secured by calling the Student Affairs Office at 701-456- 0030.

Expected Student Behavior Regarding Sexually Explicit Dancing

1. Students and guests will be respectful and be courteous towards all other students and chaperones.

2. Sexually explicit dancing is expressly forbidden. Examples: Front-to-back dancing.

Dance Dress Code

1. Clothing must remain intact and in its intended, proper place.

2. No attire is to be altered once students are admitted into the dance.

3. Dresses that expose excessive amounts of skin are not acceptable clothing options. Dresses should be formal. Dresses should not be excessively short.

4. Gentlemen should be dressed in formal attire.

Dickinson High School students are permitted to invite students from other schools (grades 9-12) to be their guests at DHS sponsored school dances (limit of one guest per DHS student. IF A GUEST FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL IS APPROVED (see below), A SCHOOL OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID MUST BE PRESENT UPON ENTERING THE DANCE. DHS students are completely responsible for their guests.

Deadline for Winter Formal guest request forms is January 17th.

Congratulation to Shaylynn Ziman of the Dickinson FFA Chapter for Winning state in FFA LDE Demonstration event on January 7th 2025.

Her demonstration was on “How to give injections to livestock”

Kay Poland

FFA Advisor

The last day of first semester is January 10th. All students are required to take final exams as there no longer is a final test exemption policy based on grades and/or attendance. The instructors will choose the final date for each class and communicate this with their students. Teachers have the autonomy to decide what this assessment looks like and could consist of a unit test, project, presentation, activity, etc.

If a student does not take the final exam, he/she will be given a zero for that assignment. Students who have already lost credit are still required to take the final. Per Mr. Brandt, they should be attending class and graded accordingly.

Semester grades will be posted to student’s transcripts by 4pm, January 17th.

Senior Photos must be turned in by March, 19th, 2025 in order for them to be printed in the 2025 yearbook. Please e-mail photos to hlockert@dpsnd.org. Photos must be school appropriate and follow Dickinson High School dress code. Head shots are strongly encouraged. Please make sure they are sent in a JPEG format and have a high pixel quality to avoid possible distortion. No screenshots will be accepted.

Dress Code

SHIRTS/TOPS. Shirts/tops must cover areas such as the chest and stomach with no visible gaps. Shirts that advertise inappropriate behavior (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual innuendos, and inappropriate language) are not to be worn.

PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES Need to be worn around the waist and secured with a belt if necessary. Undergarments may not be visible. Pants may not dragon the floor as this creates a safety hazard. No skin or undergarments should be seen above mid-thigh. Shorts must be mid-thigh or longer. Skirts/Dresses need to be at least mid-thigh in length. Bedroom attire such as pajamas are not allowed.

OTHER. Written or pictorial messages on clothing/accessories (jewelry, notebooks, backpacks, cellphone cases, etc.) are not permitted if they are vulgar; belittle any race, culture, religion, nationality, or gender. They also may not be gang-related or promote violence, tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Sunglasses, tinted glasses or contacts that obscure your eyes are prohibited unless prescribed by a physician. Students whose appearance interferes with the educational process by drawing undue attention of other students or school personnel, by posing as a potential safety hazard to themselves or others (such as chains), or by being interpreted by school personnel to be offensive in either message that is implied or the parts of the body that are revealed will be asked to change their clothing into something more appropriate or will serve time in in-school suspension. Each violation will be recorded in log entries.

The Academic Learning Center (ALC) is available all day long to provide students with assistance in subject areas in which they are struggling, or if they are absent and just need assistance with the material they missed. They are also available to monitor tests they missed because of an absence. The students just need to communicate with their teacher so that they know to put the test in the ALC.

The ALC is open daily at 7:40am and during the lunch period. The gates are closed at this time but just let a staff member know that help is needed in the ALC and they will let the student through. They are also open after school until 4:00pm for assistance and make-up testing.

• Call 701-456-0030 and choose option 1 for attendance.
• Give us your student’s name and requested dismissal time.
• PLEASE notify us at least 2 hours before requested dismissal time. We cannot guarantee your student be released on time without sufficient notice.
• Phone calls must be placed by a parent or guardian.
• At the time of dismissal, your student is free to leave campus. Parents do not need to enter the building.
• All medical appointments require medical documentation to be considered excused.

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