Principal's Weekly Newsletter

School Year 24-25; Issued on April 10, 2025

Things you need to know:

• Next Week's Schedule : Monday -78 day, Tuesday -56 day, Wednesday - 34 day, Thursday - 12 day, Friday - No School

Dear DHS staff, students, and families,

We would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all students who recently completed the ACT and Pre-ACT. Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable, and we are proud of each of you for taking this important step in your educational journey. Although some schools experienced significant disruptions during the statewide online ACT implementation, we were able to manage less widespread technical issues that arose with ACT's assistance. We greatly appreciate your patience and flexibility.

Next week on April 15th, for the fifth year, we are hosting an all-District Genocide Commemoration Day. At DHS, classes will be assigned to one of the keynote sessions, and then students will have options to build out the rest of their individual schedules, following their interests through the Learn, Remember and Take Action components of the programming.

This annual event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the District 113 Foundation and a grant from the DHS PTO, as well as the support of the District 113 administration and Board of Education. Special thanks to the Illinois Holocaust Museum for their guidance and support.

To learn more, visit the GCD webpage.

Sincerely,

Principal Anderson

Spring Sports Are Heating Up!

(even if the weather is not)

Warrior athletes are giving it their all and dominating spring sports! 

Congratulations to our fearless Warrior girls teams who are crushing it in soccer, water polo, badminton and softball. Shout out to Lily Freedman for helping the Giant Warriors in their 8-0 win against Maine East. 17 strikeouts!!! 

Boys sports are on fire! Our Lacrosse, Tennis, and Volleyball teams are forces to be reckoned with this season. Head out to Adams Field on Tuesday, 4/15, to cheer on Track & Field at our home opener against Vernon Hills.

That’s an Accomplished Wrap on Indoor Track and Field

Way to go Boys for a fantastic season, including a 3rd place finish in the Triple Jump by our very own Harrison Erdman! And give it up for our 6th place 4x800 Relay team—Ben Freedman, Andrew Calderon, Jamie Chandler, and Will Lambert!

The Warrior women also made their mark, adding six new performances to the DHS Top 10 list. We are so proud of your achievements!

Get some fresh air, make some new friends and get involved supporting our athletes this spring. 

• Attend Games & Events – Show your school spirit and cheer on our teams! 
• Join the Booster Club and/or Donate – Membership and contributions directly supports all our student athletes
• Volunteer – Plenty of options to get involved with time commitments suited to your schedule

Thank you students, coaches and parents for being a part of the Warrior family. Let’s keep the momentum going and make this season unforgettable!

Parenting a Smooth Transition to DHS - April 29th at DHS 

Parents of 8th Grade Students! Join us on Tuesday, April 29th, at 7:30 PM in the DHS Café for "Parenting a Smooth Transition to DHS." This informative program offers valuable insights into the transition from 8th grade to DHS, featuring perspectives from current DHS students, a freshman teacher, a guidance counselor, a parent, and Student Activities Director Brian Verisario. Don't miss this opportunity to ease your concerns and gain helpful guidance as your child prepares for high school!