Welcome Back

August 23, 2024

September 2 - Labor Day (No School)

September 10 - ELearing Basic Day

September 16 - Underclassmen Picture Retakes

October 4 & 5 - Homecoming

School Calendar 2024-25

A Note From Our Principals

Late last week, the Department of Education shared with us a new diploma. I want all of you to know that this diploma change will not impact students currently enrolled in high school.

Students graduating between 2025 and 2028 will continue operating under the current expectations. No changes will be made.

As it stands right now, students beginning with the class of 2029 will have a different set of expectations. Nothing is finalized currently and as soon as they are, we will begin communicating with our current eighth-grade students.

Dr. P.J. Hamann

Principal

I want to personally thank all parents and students for their support and commitment to our new policies, including the Lanyard Policy, Minga E-Hall Pass, Electronic Devices, and Study Tables. Each of these policies is designed to support our students and help them achieve academic success. This week, I want to focus on Minga. As I mentioned in my message at the beginning of the year, this resource has replaced our physical hall pass system from previous years. With Minga, students are given one student-created pass that they can use as needed. After that, teachers can create passes for students in case of urgent needs. This system ensures that students spend most of their class time in the classroom, fostering self-discipline and time management skills, encouraging them to use their time wisely. As I walk the halls and work from my mobile desk, I've noticed that this year the hallways are less crowded, meaning our students are in the classroom and free from distractions. I appreciate your continued support in helping our students grow and maintain a productive learning environment. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Mr. Kyle Owens

Assistant Principal

What's New

Absences/Early Release

If your student will be absent or tardy, please notify the office by calling 317-745-6431 or emailing hsattendance@danville.k12.in.us.

If your student needs to be released early, please contact the office early in the day to avoid classroom interruptions and to make sure your student is released in a timely manner. Thank you!

Food Delivery Policy

As a reminder, students are prohibited from receiving food deliveries from restaurants or third-party vendors during the academic day. Parents are still allowed to drop off lunch for their children. Any food delivered prior to the end of the school day from a third party will not be accessible to the student. For after-school events, students can have food items delivered, but these must be placed on a cart on the exterior of the building. This cart will be accessible from the main office only after the academic day concludes. This policy is established to maintain the safety and security of the school environment. We appreciate your cooperation.

Yearbook Update

Many have asked when students will receive the 2023-24 yearbook. We've been told they should be delivered towards the end of August. Students will be notified about pick-up arrangements once the yearbooks are here.

Talent Show

Dine to Donate

Community Happenings

New Dance Company

Girls Nite In

School Information

Chromebooks

As a reminder, student Chromebooks have a protection policy against accidental damage. This policy requires that the case must remain on the Chromebook at all times. Damage that takes place without the case could be subject to a repair fee.

Returning students can have Chromebook issues addressed before school or Monday through Thursday during their lunch. See Mrs. McQuinn in the Student Support Center (adjacent to the cafeteria).

School Pictures - IDs - Yearbooks

School Pictures - Underclassmen retakes will be September 16th and senior retakes will be October 11th.

ID Cards & Lanyards - All students are required to have a current ID card. Please stop by the main office if you were not at WWD. Effective this year, students and staff are required to wear their school issued lanyards & ID cards during the school day.

Yearbooks - Yearbooks can be purchased for $60.

Parking Permit

Students planning to drive to school will need to purchase a parking pass. To register, please use the link that corresponds to your class:

Once students register, they can follow the payment instructions above. Passes will distributed on Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th during lunches.

One thing to note....if your student already has a parking pass, they do not need to register/pay for another pass this year. The pass they received last year is good until they graduate. If your student has misplaced their pass, they will need to stop in the main office to get a replacement. There is a $10 charge to replace a pass.

If your student is driving a different vehicle this year and already has a parking permit, they will need to stop in the front office to update that information.

Bell Schedule

Please notice the revised bell schedule. Period times have changed, and the Friday study hall has been eliminated. Our schedule will be the same Monday-Friday.

Students can enter the building at 8:15 AM and may congregate in the cafeteria and commons areas until 8:25 AM when they are permitted to go to their classrooms. If you drop off your student prior to 8:15 AM, they will have to wait outside.

Lunch Schedule

Your lunch time is connected to your Period 4 teacher.

Athletic Department

DCHS Warriors All-Sports Passes are back! Passes can be purchased at any time at https://danvilleathletics.com/Tickets. Senior citizens, who are also Danville residents, are eligible for a free, lifetime Silver Pass. Interested individuals must stop by the DCSC administration office, in person, to obtain this pass.

Please contact the Athletic Department at 317-745-3929 with further questions.

Every student participating in a 2024-25 sport needs an updated physical dated on or after April 1, 2024 on file in Final Forms.

Immunizations

All students should have up-to-date vaccinations. If your child's vaccinations are not current, please contact your primary care physician or the Hendricks County Health Department to schedule an appointment.

Please make sure you have updated your student's information in SchoolCare: https://www.schoolcare.com/parents/digitalHealthPlatform

If your student has a major health condition that will need to be managed at school by the clinic please have your provider fill out the appropriate paperwork. The provider can also provide an action/care plan that they utilize in their practice to replace the attached form. The clinic must have an updated plan at the start of each school year.