DCHS Newsletter
September 6, 2024
September 10 - ELearing Basic Day
September 16 - Underclassmen Retakes & Club Pictures
October 4 & 5 - Homecoming
October 14-18 - Fall Break
A Note From Our Principals
Next week, on September 10, 2024, we will have an eLearning day. On this date, students will only be asked to complete an assignment for period 3. The assignment will be posted by 9:00 AM and will have some type of interactive element.
As we move into the cold weather months, the weather in Indiana is unpredictable. As a result, students must develop good habits when it comes to completing assignments at home. Next Tuesday, is a great opportunity to put into practice the habits necessary to do well when the weather prevents us from coming to school.
For more information please visit this link: DCSC eLearning Days
Dr. P.J. Hamann
Principal
What's New
Construction Update
Homecoming Dance
Water Quality Lessons
Sarah Wolf, the Education Coordinator, offers FREE environmental education lessons in Hendricks County. These lessons are hands-on activities which include board games, full-body games, demonstrations, experiments, and more. The lessons are interdisciplinary, and aim to show how science connects to many areas of our daily lives.
These lessons are listed for 2nd grade and up. Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact us if you
have a specific water quality lesson request.
The science standards are listed for each lesson - the standards are at least partially met, if not
exceeded. Most lessons can be adjusted up or down. Email if you like a list of the other standards for your specified lesson.
Email Sarah at scwolf@co.hendricks.in.us to schedule programs for your class! We prefer to teach only one class at a time, and to have several classes scheduled back-to-back. No Mondays are available in January-May.
Homeschool groups, scout and other youth groups
We’d love to work with your group! You’ll need at least 10 students, age 8+, working at the 2nd grade level or higher. Program must be scheduled for a public space in Hendricks County such as a library, church, or park.
Picture Retakes
Underclassmen (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors) retakes and club pictures will be taken on Monday, September 16th during the school day. Order forms are available in the front office.
Senior pictures will be on Friday, October 11th. Passes will be distributed to students who still need to have them taken. Order information will be sent out close to the date.
Dine to Donate
Community Happenings
Walk for Hope
Driver's Ed Opportunity
School Information
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!
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.
Bell & Lunch Schedule
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.
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).
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.
From the Clinic
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.
Parking Permit
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.
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 $65 by clicking on the adjacent QR code.
Danville Community High School
MAIN OFFICE: 317-745-6431, 317-745-3908 (fax)
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: 317-745-3929
EMAIL: hsattendance@danville.k12.in.us
ADDRESS: 100 Warrior Way, Danville, IN 46122
WEBSITE: https://hs.danville.k12.in.us/
MISSION: We commit to maximize our students' success through personalized experiences, so they make a difference in any community.
CORE VALUES: Empathy, Excellence, Initiative, Integrity, Personal Growth, Responsiveness