Daily Announcements - Good morning Douglas High! Today is Monday, October 7th!

Thinking of doing a winter sport like basketball, wrestling or ski team? Sign up now on Aktivate! Deadline is 3pm on November 1st . Your Aktivate account must be complete by the deadline to tryout or participate in a winter sport.  Spring Sports are open now too. Please see the Tiger Cage if you have any questions. 

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes a.k.a. FCA meets every Tuesday at lunch in Room 230. Athletes and Christians are encouraged to come and bring a friend. But…but you don't have to be an athlete or a Christian to meet with us.  We are all about Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering students to Greater things! Hope to see you Tuesday for FCA.  

Seniors! DHS will be hosting our Annual College and Career Night on Wednesday, October 9th from 6-8:00 pm. Come join us to learn more about WNC, UNR, DHS Scholarships, and so much more. 

Do you like arts and crafts? Well look no further than the Scrapbooking Club–where we do just that-Scrapbook! You can find us in Room 401 every THURSDAY! Additionally, if you have any scraps to donate like magazines, extra stickers, advertisement mail, or pattern decorated paper, come by and drop them off with Mr. Leiknes in room 401.  One person’s scrap is another person’s treasure! Hope to see you there. 

Attention Seniors! If you are planning on attending UNR in the fall, we will have a NV Bound Field Trip on Friday, November 1st. You must be eligible for UNR admission to attend. Please stop by counseling for a Field Trip Form and to sign-up. Space is limited so first come first serve.

The Alpine Club will hike the Genoa waterfall after school on Friday October 11th at 2:40. Pick up your clearance packets this week in room 219.  If you plan on joining us for the hike, please attend the Alpine Club meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday October 9th in room 219. You must have your information tuned in before Thursday.  We’ll see you there! 

Calling all seniors!! The 99th Annual Senior Breakfast will take place on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 AM in the DHS Commons/Culinary Arts room. All seniors are welcome! Please attend to enjoy a yummy breakfast cooked by your DHS teachers. 

Hey Tigers, we have a NEW activity in the Library at Lunch! Each month we will have a different opportunity to craft, create, and DIY. This month’s MAKERSTATION is pumpkin decorating!! Turn a pumpkin into a well known book character. Pumpkin sheets along with coloring and decorating materials are located in the makerstation! Students will vote on their favorite pumpkin the last week of October. The winner will receive a Halloween goodie bag on October 31st! All entries are due by October 24th. 

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the republic, for which it stands, 

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Now please observe 30 seconds of silence.

Daily Announcements - Good morning Douglas High! Today is Wednesday, September 4th!

Are you planning on attending a sporting event this school year? If you would like to get in free to events, you may purchase an ASB sticker for $35. They are available for purchase through Aktivate if you’re an athlete or through our bookkeeper Mrs. John, in counseling before school and after school with exact change or check. 

Do you love mathematics? Would you like to compete in math contests against students across the US? Do you want to try your hand at some mathematical puzzles or learn some fun math topics that you won’t learn in math class? Come to the Math Club’s first meeting on Monday, Sept 9 at lunch in room 721.

Seniors! It’s that time of year to schedule your senior meeting with your counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation, talk about post high school plans, and go over scholarship opportunities. This is a requirement so please be sure to go to the counseling page on the DHS website and click on your counselor’s booking link to schedule your senior meeting. And please be sure to have a parent or guardian in attendance for your meeting. 

Good morning Tigers! Are you ever bummed out that you don't have any drip? Well, you can fix that! Go shop at the Douglas Tiger Shack for some awesome and drippy hoodies, sweatpants, beanies, and backpacks etc... Find a QR Code on the fliers around school to visit us on instagram for some awesome deals and apparel.  https://apparelnow.com/tiger-shack-apparel

Attention NFL football fans. Do you have what it takes to beat your friends at picking the winning teams? The season Starts this Thursday night!  Join the NFL Weekly Pick’em Club and make your weekly picks for Week one of the NFL season. Check your student announcement email for the Google Classroom Code and play along. Last year, the staff took the top two spots. Students, don’t let the teachers have bragging rights this year. Teachers, Admin and DHS Staff are welcome to play as well! Let's see who can take it this year! Google Classroom Code: npyl6ul

Academic team will have our first meeting on Tuesday, September 10th at lunch in room 201. If you are academically minded and enjoy trivia competitions, this is the club for you! All are welcome to play. Last year we won the Northern Nevada Championships and placed 16th in the nation at the National Competition. If you want more information please see Mrs. Jensen in room #201. See you Tuesday!

The first meeting of Guitar Club will be this Thursday in room 203! This is a gathering place for anybody with an interest in music (or making music) to chat trivia, learn a first chord, work on song lyrics, or just sit and play! Guitars are available for student use, but you don’t have to play guitar to join- all music fans are welcome!

Join us for Creative Writing Club today during lunch in Room 414. We’ll meet every Wednesday. If you can’t join us this time, join us next week. 

Attention Sophomores and Juniors who want to take the PSAT/NMSQT’ Sign ups are now available! The test is on October 12th at 7:30 am and is $18. This is a great opportunity to practice for the SAT and also to start the college planning process. You can pay by cash or check in the counseling office or online through Infinite Campus. Sign ups will close on Sept 18th, no exceptions, so get signed up today!

The DHS Improv Team will have their second meeting today afterschool in Room 101 between 2:30pm-4:00pm. Come join us for some laughs and entertainment! Remember that Improv team meets every Wednesday after school. 

Drama Club is meeting today! Wahoo! Our second  meeting is TODAY at lunch in Room 101. Starting now we will be meeting the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Hope to see you there! 

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the republic, for which it stands, 

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Now please observe 30 seconds of silence.

Daily Announcements - Good morning Douglas High! Today is Tuesday, September 17th!

Have you heard of FCA?  It’s a club that meets every Tuesday in Room 230 at lunch! FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes! Basically, it's a Christian club. Athletes and Christians are encouraged to come and bring a friend. We are all about Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering students to Greater things! Hope to see you TODAY at lunch for FCA. Come learn more about it today!  

Douglas Boys Lacrosse has a fall ball season and it’s not too late to join! If you’re looking to learn lacrosse or improve your stick skills, come join us. See Mrs. Ballingham for more information.

Are you interested in possibly attending Stanford University after high school? A representative from Stanford will be available at DHS to tell you all about Stanford and be able to answer any questions you have on Thursday, September 26th at lunch in Room 407. Please join us to learn more about Stanford University. 

We will be having the first boys volleyball club meeting of the year this Tuesday, September 17th at lunch in Ms. Saletti’s room, 413!  We will be discussing the upcoming season and our participation in Fall Fest! Please be in attendance if you have any interest or questions!

Hey Tigers! Douglas Goes Hollywood Homecoming is coming September 23-27

On Monday, September 23 our dress up theme is west is best! Wear your favorite western outfits and remember, Cowboy hats are the only hats allowed!   On Tuesday, September 24, it is “Party in the USA” Day. Wear your red, white, and blue, your camo, and anything that celebrates ‘merica!  For Wednesday, September 25, Go nifty for the 50’s. Dress up like it's the 50’s with slick backs and poodle skirts.  On Thursday the 26th, it is “Surf’s UP” Thursday! Wear your favorite beach gear!  On Friday, September 27, celebrate homecoming with “Friday Night Lights”. Wear as much tiger pride gear as you can and show some school spirit at our pep rally. 

Attention Sophomores and Juniors who want to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up. The test is on October 12th at 7:30 am and is $18. You can pay by cash or check in the counseling office or online through Infinite Campus. Sign ups will close on Sept 18th, no exceptions, so get signed up today!

FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY! Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!  If you are looking for a job, stop by the commons this Friday at lunch! We will have people who are looking to hire you! This is the last Friday until Spring to talk with employers who are looking to hire YOU!

Picture Day is here! Photos will be taken during your English classes this week. All students will have their photo taken for their ID card and the yearbook. Private gallery codes will be assigned to each student and handed out on photo day. If your student does not bring home their code, please feel free to email the photographer at info@littledetailsschoolphotos.com 

Jump Start Students and Seniors who did not do their senior photo session: Please go to the library to take your DHS school photo at lunch or after class until 2:30 this week. 

We have a question for you! How will  you make an impact on our community?  Consider attending our next Interact Club meeting to figure that out. Feel free to bring your school lunch with you to room 407 TOMORROW at noon.  We will be taking applications for President and board positions and our own Kerry Stack will visit. Please join us!

Girls tennis played Reed this past weekend and won 11-7. Our number ones won all three sets! Go Kiley Girdner for singles and Ava Gildea and Annie Hill for doubles. Charlotte Bonar and Jasmine Shoemaker won 1 set for doubles as well as Anna Patmont and Naomi Mackenzie. Daisy Lehmann won 2 sets for singles and Kendall Cole won 1 set for singles!

Come out to cheer on your Tigers today against Spanish Springs.

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the republic, for which it stands, 

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Now please observe 30 seconds of silence.

Daily Announcements - Good morning Douglas High! Today is Wednesday, September 18th!

Seniors! It’s that time of year to schedule your senior meeting with your counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation, talk about post high school plans, and go over scholarship opportunities. This is a requirement so please be sure to go to the counseling page on the DHS website and click on your counselor’s booking link to schedule your senior meeting. And please be sure to have a parent or guardian in attendance for your meeting. 

Hey Tigers! Douglas Goes Hollywood Homecoming is coming September 23-27

On Monday, September 23 our dress up theme is west is best! Wear your favorite western outfits and remember, Cowboy hats are the only hats allowed!   On Tuesday, September 24, it is “Party in the USA” Day. Wear your red, white, and blue, your camo, and anything that celebrates ‘merica!  For Wednesday, September 25, Go nifty for the 50’s. Dress up like it's the 50’s with slick backs and poodle skirts.  On Thursday the 26th, it is “Surf’s UP” Thursday! Wear your favorite beach gear!  On Friday, September 27, celebrate homecoming with “Friday Night Lights”. Wear as much tiger pride gear as you can and show some school spirit at our pep rally. 

Hey Tigers, Douglas Leadership is hosting this year's 2024 DHS Homecoming Fall Fest at Minden Park September 25! Join us  for the parade, games, food trucks, music, and fun. The event will go from 5:30 - 7:30. The parade will kick off at 6:00  going down Esmeralda Avenue and ending at Minden Park. Hall of Fame inductions and more will happen at 6:30! Come out and support DHS in this homecoming celebration! 

Leadership  invites you to our annual Homecoming dance:  A Night in Hollywood. On September 28th at 7PM in the DHS commons, we will be with our favorite actors, Oscar winners, and classmates to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. Tickets are $15 at the door. Presale tickets will be on sale at lunch starting Tuesday, September 24 for $10.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors who want to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Today is the last day to sign up. The test is on October 12th at 7:30 am and is $18. This is a great opportunity to practice for the SAT and also to start the college planning process. You can pay by cash or check in the counseling office or online through Infinite Campus. Sign ups will close on Sept 18th, no exceptions, so get signed up today!

FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY! Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! If you are looking for a job, stop by the commons this Friday at lunch! We will have people who are looking to hire you! This is the last Friday until Spring to talk with employers who are looking to hire YOU!

Picture Day is here! Photos will be taken during your English classes this week. All students will have their photo taken for their ID card and the yearbook. Private gallery codes will be assigned to each student and handed out on photo day. If your student does not bring home their code, please feel free to email the photographer at info@littledetailsschoolphotos.com 

Jump Start Students and Seniors who did not do their senior photo session: Please go to the library to take your DHS school photo at lunch or after class until 2:30 this week. 

TODAY, the INTERACT CLUB will be meeting at noon in Room 407.  Feel free to bring your school lunch with you. We will be taking applications for President and board positions and our own Kerry Stack will visit. Please join us!

Today is writing day! Creative Writing Club meets today during lunch in Room 414. We’ll meet every Wednesday. We’re excited to write with you. 

The NFL Pick’em Club’s week 2 winner is Riley Lee with 11 out of 16 correct picks! Only 4 players had double digit wins this week! The overall lead was taken over by Duncan Delange with 24 wins. Jacob Erickson, Trenton Ipsen and Kaden Luce all have 22 wins. Several players are close behind in the race to get their name enshrined on the trophy. Make your picks for Week 3 before Thursday’s game.

Turning Point USA is back at it for another year. Are you a patriot that believes in limited government and freedom of speech? Want to meet like-minded  people? Come to the first Turning Point meeting of the year in Mr. Tietje’s room, 702 on Thursday September 19th at lunch. All are welcome!

Are you interested in creating a positive community within our school? Do you love to celebrate people and their right to be themselves? Please join us at the Gay Straight Alliance meeting - a club for ALL students. We will meet Thursday at lunch in Mrs. Nield’s room, 207. Fall fest will be our meeting topic! Look forward to seeing you !

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the republic, for which it stands, 

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Now please observe 30 seconds of silence.

Daily Announcements - Good morning Douglas High! Today is Wednesday, October 2nd!

Do you like arts and crafts? Well look no further than the Scrapbooking Club–where we do just that-Scrapbook! You can find us in Room 401 every THURSDAY! Additionally, if you have any scraps to donate like magazines, extra stickers, advertisement mail, or pattern decorated paper, come by and drop them off with Mr. Leiknes in room 401.  One person’s scrap is another person’s treasure! Hope to see you there. 

It’s Writing Wednesday! Join us for Creative Writing Club every Wednesday during lunch in room 414.

Attention Seniors! If you are planning on attending UNR in the fall, we will have a NV Bound Field Trip on Friday, November 1st. You must be eligible for UNR admission to attend. Please stop by counseling for a Field Trip Form and to sign-up. Space is limited so first come first serve.

The Alpine Club will hike the Genoa waterfall after school on Friday October 11th at 2:40. Pick up your clearance packets this week in room 219.  If you plan on joining us for the hike, please attend the Alpine Club meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday October 9th in room 219. You must have your information tuned in before Thursday.  We’ll see you there! 

The NFL Pick’em Club’s had a 3 way tie for our week 4 winners who are Trenton Ipsen, Jaidin Maidlow and Kaylie Minder with 12 out of 16 correct picks! The overall lead has another three way tie with Kaden Luce, Jaidin Maidlow and Kaylie Minder with 41 wins. We have had a record 93 players participate so far this year! Remember to make your picks for Week 5 before Thursday’s game.

Calling all seniors!! The 99th Annual Senior Breakfast will take place on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 AM in the DHS Commons/Culinary Arts room. All seniors are welcome! Please attend to enjoy a yummy breakfast cooked by your DHS teachers. 

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the republic, for which it stands, 

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Now please observe 30 seconds of silence.