Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, a DDHS Class of 1986 graduate, returned to his Alma Mater Friday, May 26, to talk to current juniors and seniors about his life in and after high school and how he got to where he is today.

The event was part of a series of discussions and presentations seniors have had with various other DDHS alumni from over the years.

The presentation was made during the homeroom half-hour, which is held every Friday.

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Juniors were invited for this perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from the state’s highest-ranking government executive.

Walker primarily stuck to stories about his days at DDHS and what he did here and after that led him to seek a career in public service.

He gave students an optimistic picture of what lies before them, whether that’s going to college or into the workplace, the military or another path.

“You’re in a really good position, in terms of whatever your career choice is,” Walker said, citing statistics about the states unemployment rate now vs. the recession years of 2008-09.

“The good news for you, no matter what your dreams are you have a chance to go out and reach them,” he said, saying there are opportunities in a variety of fields in Wisconsin’s workforce right now. “Really, just about anything you want to do right now, there is just tremendous opportunity.”

The students must still work for it, though, taking what they learned in high school and applying it to their continuing education or future careers. That’s the Comet Way!

See a list of other alumni who have come in and spoke to our graduates!

The Delavan Youth Soccer registration forms for the upcoming summer season can be found below. Also attached is information about a Summer Soccer Camp.

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Los formularios de registro de Delavan Youth Soccer para la próxima temporada de verano se pueden encontrar aquí. También se adjunta información sobre un campamento de fútbol de verano.

ATTENTION Middle School and DDHS Students and Parents: 

Students who have district-owned Chromebooks must return them to their school before the end of the school year:

• All Phoenix Middle School students must return their Chromebooks on, Thursday, June 1st.
• DDHS Seniors must return their Chromebooks on Friday, June 2nd.
• Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors must return their Chromebooks on, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6th and 7th.

All students should return their Chromebook, its power supply and carrying case at the same time. The carrying cases should ONLY contain the Chromebook and its power supply. 

Students will be charged for any items that are not returned, or for damaged items. If any charges are applied, then the household will receive a fee sheet over the summer.

If you have any questions please contact the Delavan-Darien High School or Phoenix Middle School main office.

Thank you.

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Mini-Corndogs, Hot & Spicy Chicken Pattie, PBJ & String Cheese, Corn, Broccoli, Mixed Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
6/2 Chef’s Choice-Breakfast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Karina Fonseca, Paul Taylor

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 1st: Schoolwide Chromebook Return Day
Friday, June 2nd: 8th Grade Farewell Dance 7-9 PM
Tuesday, June 6th: 8th Grade Recognition Night 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

YEARBOOKS! Please Read!
Yearbooks are being handed out early so that you will have time to sign books before the school year ends.

It is appropriate to have books out during lunch, before school and after school. It is NOT appropriate to have books out during class or PIE without teacher permission. If you disrupt the learning environment with your yearbook, your book will be taken away and given back at the end of that day. If it continues to be a problem your book will be taken and given back at the end of the last day of school.

When signing yearbooks please be respectful. If you put inappropriate things in someone’s book, you will be required to buy that person a new book at the cost of $35.00.

Your name has been placed inside the front cover of your book. Please keep track of your book and enjoy the memories.

If you think that you have purchased a book and do not receive one, please see Ms. Enger! Any extra books will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Today 8th graders will get yearbooks during the lunch period.

7th and 6th graders will get them Friday during lunch.
Yearbooks can only be out when teachers allow and/or during lunch time.

Attention Phoenix Singers!
Today is our dress rehearsal at the high school for our concert tonight!
Meet by the front office during PIE today.

Library Update
We have 2 classes that are the first to return all of their library books.  Mrs. Keiser and Ms. Andersen’s Period 3/4. Congratulations! Remember, your class can still have the least overdues. That challenge ends Friday,  June 2.

Bookmobile
The bookmobile is expanding to the middle school this year. Brochures and permission slips were passed out during your language arts classes. If you cannot find yours, extras are available in the library–just ask Mrs. Huff nicely. Permission slips must be returned to your language arts teacher by June 1, if you want to walk out to the bookmobile on June 1 to select your first book during language arts class. The bookmobile will make six stops in Delavan and Darien each Thursday afternoon during the summer, except for the week of July Fourth. When you check out a book, you will also get lunch and a popsicle. Happy Reading! Don’t forget to turn your permission slips into your language arts teachers by June 1!

Summer School Program
Students! Don’t forget to sign up for Summer School! Packets need to be turned in THIS week! Stop by the front office and pick up a packet.

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open this Friday after school!

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Friday, June 2, 2017

DDHS Lunch Menu:                                                   

Teriyaki Chicken w/ Rice, Chicken Pattie, Meatball Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Mixed Greens, Carrots, Peas, Pears, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:                                                    

Attention Students: Students interested in running cross country next year should stop by Mrs. Boehm’s room to pick up a summer calendar.

Attention Students: Don’t forget to order your Yearbook! The LAST DAY to order a yearbook will be this Friday, June 2, by noon. Parents can pay online in their Infinite Campus Parent Portal with a debit/credit card. Students/parents can pay in the main office with CASH or MONEY ORDER only.  Office hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Absolutely no orders will be accepted after that time.

Attention Seniors:  SENIOR DECISIONS FORMS are required to be turned in before graduation. You may turn in the paper form or submit your form online. Final transcripts will not be sent to your school or business of choice, unless you have turned in your paper form or submitted your Senior Decisions Form online. (Additional paper copies of the Senior Decisions Form are available in Student Services.)

Attention Seniors: Graduation is right around the corner. Please make sure you have all your fees and fines paid. This includes lunch fees, any equipment or library materials that have not been returned. You can make payments in the main office or your parent/guardian can make payments online through your Parent Portal.  Payments can be made anytime. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Daniels or Mrs. Pelnar in the main office.

Attention Seniors: It is still not too late to get community service hours in for the service seal on your diploma! (40 hours is what is needed.) Get those last hours in to Mrs. Pelnar by end of day June 2.

Attention All Students:  The next Driver Ed class is starting on Monday June 12 and is now open and available for DDHS students to enroll in for  elective credit. The class will meet on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 12:00-2:00pm.  Classes will be held in Mr Speth’s Ag classroom at DDHS.  There will also be a class on August 1 to August 29 at 12;30-2;30. Check out our website for full details and an application at www.wallacesonewaydrivingschool.com  or call/text us at 262-949-0426.

Next Year’s 10th and 11th Graders, Next year we will again have the PSAT/NMSQT Test.  This stands for Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  By taking this test you can see if you qualify for any National Merit Scholarships, your college readiness, estimated SAT score and academic strengths/weaknesses.  Only Juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.  The test date is October 11th, 2017.  The cost for the test is $15.  If you are a junior on free/reduced lunch you are eligible for a fee waiver (first come first serve basis). If you are interested in taking the test please sign up in Student Services.  No need to pay yet, I just want to see how many are interested.  The sign up will remain open until September 20th, 2017.  You may also grab a Quick Reference Guide to the PSAT in Student Services.

Co-Curricular Activities:

8:45am Alumni Speaker Auditorium

TBD Track: Girls Varsity State vs. La Crosse Central @ UW-La Crosse Memorial Stadium

Friday, June 02, 2017
Today is an A Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Teriyaki Chicken with Rice, Meatball Sandwich, Burrito, Mixed Greens, Carrots, Peas, pears, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
6/3 Chef’s Choice-Breakfast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Joel Arellano

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Friday, June 2nd: 8th Grade Farewell Dance 7-9 PM
Tuesday, June 6th: 8th Grade Recognition Night 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Lunch Money Debt
Just a reminder for those students who owe lunch money! Please be sure to pay the money you owe before next Thursday! If you have any questions, you can ask when you come through the lunch lines. Thank You.

Jazz Students
Jazz Students should report to the band room at 10:30 am for our Jazz Clinic at DDHS. We should return in time for homeroom.

YEARBOOKS! Please Read!
Yearbooks are being handed out early so that you will have time to sign books before the school year ends.

It is appropriate to have books out during lunch, before school and after school. It is NOT appropriate to have books out during class or PIE without teacher permission. If you disrupt the learning environment with your yearbook, your book will be taken away and given back at the end of that day. If it continues to be a problem your book will be taken and given back at the end of the last day of school.

When signing yearbooks please be respectful. If you put inappropriate things in someone’s book, you will be required to buy that person a new book at the cost of $35.00.

Your name has been placed inside the front cover of your book. Please keep track of your book and enjoy the memories.

If you think that you have purchased a book and do not receive one, please see Ms. Enger! Any extra books will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

On Thursday 8th graders will get yearbooks during the lunch period.

7th and 6th graders will get them Friday during lunch.
Yearbooks can only be out when teachers allow and/or during lunch time.
Library Update
We have 2 classes that are the first to return all of their library books.
Mrs. Keiser and Ms. Andersen’s Period 3/4. Congratulations! Remember, your class can still have the least overdues. That challenge ends Friday,
June 2.

Bookmobile
The bookmobile will be visiting your neighborhood on Thursday afternoons this summer. Don’t forget to turn your permission slips into Ms. Zwerling, in 172, your language arts teacher, or the main office before summer break. If we have you permission slip by the end of the school year, you will be able to pick up books from the bookmobile when in visits your neighborhood on Thursday, June 15. The bookmobile will travel around Delavan and Darien on Thursday afternoons in the summer. Permission slips may also be turned in directly to the bookmobile and is open to all Delavan-Darien residents between 4K and eighth grade. When you check out books, you will also be able to get a popsicle and lunch. We hope to see you this summer! Happy Reading!

Summer School Program
Students! Don’t forget to sign up for Summer School! Packets need to be turned in THIS week! Stop by the front office and pick up a packet.

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open this Friday after school!

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Click pic for more images in our gallery.

The combined choirs of Delavan-Darien Schools performed together for the first time last night on the DDHS auditorium stage.

The Delavan-Darien School District Choir Festival was a collaborative effort by the elementary, middle school and high school choral music teachers, Ms. Berg, Ms. Guzman, Ms. Ropers-Rosendahl and Mr. Larson.

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The concert began with the 4th and 5th grade Honor choir from Darien Elementary directed by Ms. Guzman and Ms. Berg. Then, the Phoenix Singers, directed by Ms. Ropers-Rosendahl took the stage followed by the Lydian choir from the high school.

Elementary Honor Choir

Ms. Guzman and Ms. Berg, Directors

Haylee Armstrong, Tia Bethke, Greta Brandt-Reinhart, Tiziano Brittain, Joshua Brown, Addie Butke, Lydia Cano, McKayla Diamond, Rocio Dominguez, Mollee Flitcroft, Nevaeh Garcia, Madelynn Gums, Kaleb Guzman, Lourdes Guzman, Cayla Hamell, Kalyssa Hare, Taylor Holden, Tyler Justus, Iesha Lee, Jacob Liljegren, Emily Lock, Ashlyn Markley, Dahminick Markling, Eduardo Martinez, Angel Mendez, Nevaeh Miller, Jacalyn Ortiz, Christian Porras, Giselle Ramirez, Victoria Regan, Mayline Reynoso, Iziah Rice, Mia Rojas, Gianna Saenz, Lilly Serna, Taydric Square, Isabel Starin, Kristina Stearns, Jordyn Swoger-Witt, Kaylie Webb, Alyssa Wimer, Tamar Zuniga

Phoenix Singers

Ms. Ropers-Rosendahl, Director

Lithzy Aleman, Savannah Block, Isabel Calhoun, Dakota Correll, Xandria Dreksler, Davyn Elliott, Haley Fischer, Jennylee Garcia Galindo, Malai Gerstmayr, Eliana Gluchman, Kaylee Granata, Brenda Hernandez, Alisanda Hutchison, Hunter Kastning, Brianna Lara, Anna Lock, Morgan Lock, Myles Lockhart, Charlie Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Elishama Madrid Hernandez, Mackenzie Mohr, Whitney Nevala, Jamie Pehkonen, Jose Perez, Emma Robertson,  Allison Rosencrans, Scott Sirkman, Alecxia Soto, Matthew Whaples, Pamela Zamorano, Nazareth Zepeda

Lydian Choir

Mr. Larson, Director

Liliana DeLaCruz, Madeline Edwards, Catharine Gamble, Jesus Garcia, Jonathan Garner, Hunter Gebauer, Richard Karbash, Corinne Kastning,Torrie Noyes, Erik Penniman, Erinn Penniman, Caleb Reshkus, Julien Riviere, Alexander Rosencrans, Hannah Santeler, Lyndsay Sorg, Reece Torkelson, Cameren Torres, Robert Zaratzian.

Song List

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Submarine Sandwich, Grilled Chicken, Stuffed Shells, Mixed Greens, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple Chunk, Crisp with Topping, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
5/24 Cheese Omelet, Toast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Ryan Flitcroft, Erick Huerta, Molly Jedlicka, Isaac Manriquez

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Monday, May 29th: No School – Memorial Day
Thursday, June 1st: Schoolwide Chromebook Return Day
Friday, June 2nd: 8th Grade Farewell Dance 7-9 PM
Tuesday, June 6th: 8th Grade Recognition Night 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Fitness Center Closing
May 25th is the last day that the fitness center will be open after school. If you want to make up class time for Ms. Enger, Mr. Yanko or Mr. Herland it must be completed before May 25th. Do not wait until the last minute to make up your points.

Hot weather is here!
Hey, Have you seen what the weather is forecasting out to be? It will be warm this next week. This is just a reminder on what the dress code is. If you are caught violating the dress code you will be asked to call home for other clothes or put on your PE suit for the day.
*shorts or skirts should come to the student’s fingertips or lower when their arms are down to their side.
*spaghetti strap or thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, or one shoulder tops are not allowed.
*shirts that come below the armpit in the front, side or back.
*absolutely no shirts that do not cover the student’s midriff or showing any part of your stomach.
There is a complete list of the dress code if you need it and there are no exceptions to these rules.

Library Update
The last day to check out library books this year is Tuesday May 23 and the final student due date is Friday May 26. Please make every effort to return your books as the end of the school year approaches. Any materials (library books and textbooks) not returned will be added to your student account and fines will follow you through graduation. Also, remember that when you turn in your Chromebook on June 1 – the Chromebook, case and charger will be collected. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop in the library.

16-17 Yearbook
The yearbooks will be here before the end of this month. 150 books have been ordered and 85 have already been sold. To make sure that you get your 2017 yearbook take $27 to the office.

Summer School Program
Students! Don’t forget to sign up for Summer School! Packets need to be turned in THIS week! Stop by the front office and pick up a packet.

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open this Wednesday after school!

Talent Show
The annual PHOENIX TALENT SHOW will be held on the last day of school. Tryouts will be after school on Thursday, 5/25. Now is a good time to start picking and practicing your act. We are looking for variety – singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and other wacky talents! If you have any questions see Mrs. R, Ms. Engerson, or Ms. Poritz

Muddy Maniacs Mud Run
Muddy Maniacs Adventure Mud Run – Saturday, June 24 for more information stop by the front office.

Delavan Soccer Club
Register for next year at one of these two registration dates: Tuesday, May 23rd from 5-7 pm in Phoenix Middle School’s cafeteria or Saturday, June 24th  from 12-2 pm outside by Phoenix Middle School soccer fields.  Please bring a parent and your current soccer uniform to registration – there is an opportunity to reuse or donate your current uniform (must be in good condition) for a discount on your registration fee.

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Watch our 2017 DDHS Scholarship Awards Night Ceremony LIVE ONLINE!

Xavier Ortiz hugs Orchestra Director Jennifer Bayerl after receiving a scholarship. Click pic for more images in our gallery.

The awards were many and because the accomplishments were by the class of 2017 were great.

At the 2017 DDHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held Sunday, June 4, at Delavan-Darien High School, graduates-to-be earned 132 scholarships worth $153,450. Those scholarships were a part of a cumulative total of $706,460 students earned from local and outside scholarships, such as from specific colleges, universities and corporations.

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The local scholarships awarded are recognized below:

• Taylor Ensminger, American Legion Auxiliary Award Unit 95, Amount: $750;
• Erinn Penniman, American Legion Auxiliary Award Unit 95, Amount: $750;
• Ryan Gengler , American Legion Award Post 95, Amount: $1000;
• Julien Riviere, Americanism and Government Test Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jacqueline Damrow, Janesville Noon Kiwanis Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Kenna Timmerman, Aurora Health Care Award, Amount: $1000;
• Abigail Even, Darien Fire Department-Dennis Doering Scholarship, Amount: $250;
• Erinn Penniman, Lynda Cooper Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Hunter Huber, Darien Women’s Club Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Taylor McKinney, Darien Women’s Club Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jordan Ziolkowski, Darien Women’s Club Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jada Ludens, Delavan Lioness Club Award, Amount: $1000;
• Abigail Even, Delavan Lions Club-Joseph “Doc” Carroll Award, Amount: $1000;
• Emily Geffers, Delavan Lions Club-Glen Holman Award, Amount: $1000;
• Seth Kirsch, Delavan Lions Club-Dave Curry Award, Amount: $1000;
• Erinn Penniman, Delavan Lions Club-Delbert “Mac” McGinnis Award, Amount: $1000;
• Nilda Ruvalcaba, Delavan Lions Club Award, Amount: $1000;
• Alyssa Gonzalez, Delavan Soccer Club Scholarship, Amount: $350;
• Ricardo Huerta, Delavan Soccer Club Scholarship, Amount: $350;
• Troy Feeney, Delavan Youth Football Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ryan Gengler , Delavan Youth Football Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Erinn Penniman, Delavan-Darien Education Association Award, Amount: $1000;
• Julien Riviere, Delavan-Darien Friends of the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, Amount: $1500;
• Jacob Benzing, Delavan-Darien High School Football Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ryan Gengler , Delavan-Darien High School Football Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ethan Cesarz, Delavan-Darien Booster Club Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Cassidy Dodge, Delavan-Darien Booster Club Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Ryan Gengler , Delavan-Darien Booster Club Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Alyssa Gonzalez, Delavan-Darien Booster Club Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Julian Moralez, Delavan-Darien Booster Club Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jacqueline Damrow, Delavan-Darien Masonic Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Ricardo Huerta, Delavan-Darien Masonic Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Abigail Gomez , Delavan-Darien Rotary Club Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Nilda Ruvalcaba, Delavan-Darien Rotary Club Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Evan Ferguson, Mary Ann Butler Scholarship/Elkhorn Chemical & Packaging, Amount: $500;
• Emily Geffers, Fairfield Grange Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Brisa Valadez, Fairfield Grange Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Katie Nicholas, FFA Alumni Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jessica Pohl, FFA Alumni Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Cassidy Dodge, Kay Waelti Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Hunter Huber, Kay Waelti Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ricardo Huerta, Kay Waelti Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Natalie Soto, Kay Waelti Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Reece Torkelson, Kay Waelti Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Brisa Valadez, Dora S. Arthur Financial Aid Fund, Amount: $500;
• Taylor McKinney, Florence Dunwiddie Memorial Fund, Amount: $500;
• CJ Morse, Jacqueline Yanke Memorial Award, Amount: $300;
• Troy Feeney, Vincent James Agius Memorial Award, Amount: $300;
• Luis Nova, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Scholarship, Amount: $3000;
• Jacob Chapman, Jeremiah Millard Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Alejandra Contreras, Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship, Amount: $2000;
• Alyssa Gonzalez, National School Orchestra Association Award, Amount: $500;
• Brian Norris, Robert Labonne Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Cassidy Dodge, Sherry L. Rozell Memorial Award, Amount: $500;
• Jayce Crull, SPX Flow Technology, Delavan Operations Scholarship, Amount: $5000;
• Ethan Cesarz, Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Evan Ferguson, Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Seth Kirsch, Carrie Schuknecht Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ismael Coello Ramirez, Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Award, Amount: $500;
• Jennifer Perez, Lake Lawn Resort Award, Amount: $1000;
• Julien Riviere, Lake Lawn Resort Award, Amount: $1000;
• Alejandro Tejeda, Lake Lawn Resort Award, Amount: $1000;
• Julien Riviere, Lake Geneva Lakers Soccer Club Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Kenna Timmerman, Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jacqueline Damrow, United Way of Walworth County-Jim S. Santy Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Raquel Aranda, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Elvia Echeverria, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Jesus Garcia, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Kristin Hardwick, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Jada Ludens, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Giselle Medrano, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Jonathan Olson, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Chandni Patel, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Reece Torkelson, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Jordan Ziolkowski, Delavan-Darien Foundation Memorial Awards, Amount: $1000;
• Jacob Benzing, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Harim Cano, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Troy Feeney, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Thomas Hummel, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Kiana Jaramillo, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Grace Maynard, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Taylor McKinney, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Tamika Robinson, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Hannah Santeler, Delavan-Darien Foundation Award, Amount: $250;
• Julien Riviere, William L. Fleck Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Ricardo Huerta, Stephanie Roherty Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jessica Pohl, Stephanie Roherty Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Luis Nova, Jason M. Sterken Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jacqueline Damrow, Jim Santy Community Service Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Ryan Gengler , Mike & Carol Murphy Family Scholarship, Amount: $2500;
• Ismael Coello Ramirez, First Generation Dream Scholarship, Amount: $2000;
• Ismael Coello Ramirez, Patrick Schmitt Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Ismael Coello Ramirez, Cinco de Mayo Scholarship, Amount: $700;
• Jonathan Olson, Robert Torrenga Memorial Award, Amount: $300;
• Kenna Timmerman, Robert Torrenga Memorial Award, Amount: $300;
• Fab Lab Fab Lab, Michael J. Dillner Memorial Award, Amount: $500;
• Jessica Pohl, Michael J. Dillner Memorial Award, Amount: $750;
• Julian Moralez, Balestrieri Family Foundation Scholarships, Amount: $1000;
• Nilda Ruvalcaba, Balestrieri Family Foundation Scholarships, Amount: $1000;
• Xavier Ortiz, Donald Lucius & Jean Ellyn Smith Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Madalyn Krablean, Donna Buchholz Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Erinn Penniman, Thrivent Financial Generosity Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jacqueline Damrow, First National Bank and Trust Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jesus Garcia, Town Bank Award, Amount: $2000;
• Hunter Huber, Darien Corn Festival/Chuck & Su Brown Award, Amount: $1000;
• Katie Nicholas, Burdette W. Holt Memorial Award, Amount: $250;
• Alexandra Gonzales, Charles Wileman Memorial Award, Amount: $750;
• Priyanka Patel, Claude & Kathryn Davis Family Scholarship, Amount: $6000;
• Erinn Penniman, Doug Kahl Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Stephanie Garcia, Eugene Schmig Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $1000;
• Jacob Chapman, Gene Shreves Award, Amount: $3000;
• Harim Cano, Howard Knapp Award, Amount: $600;
• Julian Moralez, Jerry B. Gifford Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Jacob Benzing, Irvin C. and Harriett B. Llewellyn Award, Amount: $1000;
• Taylor McKinney, Irvin C. and Harriett B. Llewellyn Award, Amount: $1000;
• Xavier Ortiz, Kathleen Frederick Reader Memorial Award, Amount: $1000;
• Erinn Penniman, McGinnis Education Award, Amount: $1000;
• Jada Ludens, Merlin Moser Award, Amount: $1000;
• Xavier Ortiz, Merlin Moser Award, Amount: $1000;
• Nilda Ruvalcaba, Paul Weckel Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Madalyn Krablean, Richard Hummel Memorial Award, Amount: $500;
• Israel Montelongo, Richard McClellan Smith Memorial Award, Amount: $500;
• Alyssa Gonzalez, Robert Michael Koval Memorial Award, Amount: $500;
• Julien Riviere, Wallace Zimmerman Memorial Award, Amount: $1000;
• Hailey Volmar, William Boone Memorial Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Nilda Ruvalcaba, Zachary Butler Scholarship, Amount: $500;
• Julien Riviere, Benson Family Scholarship, Amount: $6000;
• Jennifer Perez, Borg Foundation Achievement Scholarship, Amount: $4000;
• Kenna Timmerman, George W. Borg Foundation Inc. Science Scholarship, Amount: $8000;
• Madalyn Krablean, George W. Borg and Effie Borg Scholarship, Amount: $4000;
• Ismael Coello Ramirez, Bohn Family Leadership Scholarship, Amount: $10000;
• Seth Kirsch, Bohn Family Leadership Scholarship, Amount: $10000;

Outside scholarships and award included:

• Jacob Benzing, MPC Scholarship, $2000;
• Jacqueline Damrow, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award;
• Jesus Garcia, USC Trustee Scholarship, $213760;
• Kristin Hardwick, Mount Mary University Heritage Scholarship, $12000;
• Morgan Hennesey, Carroll University Academic Excellence Scholarship, $66000;
• Kiana Jaramillo, University of Dubuque Honors Scholarship; $10000;
• Taylor McKinney, Marian University Sr. Mary Mollison Legacy Scholarship and Sr. Mary Sheila Burns Scholarship, $56000;
• Johnson Olson, Dordt College Presidential Scholarship, $9000;
• Chandni Patel, Prudential Spirit Community Award;
• Tamika Robinson, UW-Platteville Community Scholarship, $250;
• Hannah Santeler, Carroll University Charles Carroll Sholar, $64000;
• Kenna Timmerman, Utah State University Non-Resident Aggie Scholar and Service Scholarship, $14000;
• Evan Ferguson, University Scholarship, $10000.

Receiving the Academic Excellence Scholarships, worth $2250 per year renewable for four years were:

• Ismael Coello Ramirez
• Kenna Timmerman

Monday, June 05, 2017
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Pizza, Grilled Chicken, Corndog, Mixed Greens, Green Beans, California Vegetables, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
6/6 Chef’s Choice-Breakfast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Barbara Honish, Connor Stagg, Eli Stickney
6/3 Dominick Kennedy
6/4 Adrian Baca

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 6th: 8th Grade Recognition Night 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Lunch Money Debt
Just a reminder for those students who owe lunch money! Please be sure to pay the money you owe before next Thursday! If you have any questions, you can ask when you come through the lunch lines. Thank You.

YEARBOOKS! Please Read!
Yearbooks are being handed out early so that you will have time to sign books before the school year ends.

It is appropriate to have books out during lunch, before school and after school. It is NOT appropriate to have books out during class or PIE without teacher permission. If you disrupt the learning environment with your yearbook, your book will be taken away and given back at the end of that day. If it continues to be a problem your book will be taken and given back at the end of the last day of school.

When signing yearbooks please be respectful. If you put inappropriate things in someone’s book, you will be required to buy that person a new book at the cost of $35.00.

Your name has been placed inside the front cover of your book. Please keep track of your book and enjoy the memories.

If you think that you have purchased a book and do not receive one, please see Ms. Enger! Any extra books will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Yearbooks can only be out when teachers allow and/or during lunch time.

Bookmobile
The bookmobile will be visiting your neighborhood on Thursday afternoons this summer. Don’t forget to turn your permission slips into Ms. Zwerling, in 172, your language arts teacher, or the main office before summer break. If we have you permission slip by the end of the school year, you will be able to pick up books from the bookmobile when in visits your neighborhood on Thursday, June 15. The bookmobile will travel around Delavan and Darien on Thursday afternoons in the summer. Permission slips may also be turned in directly to the bookmobile and is open to all Delavan-Darien residents between 4K and eighth grade. When you check out books, you will also be able to get a popsicle and lunch. We hope to see you this summer! Happy Reading!

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open this Friday after school!

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

DDHS Lunch Menu:                                                   

Popcorn Chicken, Cheeseburger, PBJ, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:                                                    

Attention Students: Students interested in running cross country next year should stop by Mrs. Boehm’s room to pick up a summer calendar.

Attention All Students:  The next Driver Ed class is starting on Monday June 12 and is now open and available for DDHS students to enroll in for  elective credit. The class will meet on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 12:00-2:00pm.  Classes will be held in Mr Speth’s Ag classroom at DDHS.  There will also be a class on August 1 to August 29 at 12;30-2;30. Check out our website for full details and an application at www.wallacesonewaydrivingschool.com  or call/text us at 262-949-0426.

Next Year’s 10th and 11th Graders, Next year we will again have the PSAT/NMSQT Test.  This stands for Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  By taking this test you can see if you qualify for any National Merit Scholarships, your college readiness, estimated SAT score and academic strengths/weaknesses.  Only Juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.  The test date is October 11th, 2017.  The cost for the test is $15.  If you are a junior on free/reduced lunch you are eligible for a fee waiver (first come first serve basis). If you are interested in taking the test please sign up in Student Services.  No need to pay yet, I just want to see how many are interested.  The sign up will remain open until September 20th, 2017.  You may also grab a Quick Reference Guide to the PSAT in Student Services.

Co-Curricular Activities:

5:00pm Spring Sports Awards Auditorium

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Hamburger, Chicken Pattie, Corn, Sweet tots, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
6/6 Chef’s Choice-Breakfast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Alan Mendez

After School Activities
8th Grade Recognition Night; 7:00 pm; Phoenix Gym

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 6th: 8th Grade Recognition Night 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Lunch Money Debt
Just a reminder for those students who owe lunch money! Please be sure to pay the money you owe before next Thursday! If you have any questions, you can ask when you come through the lunch lines. Thank You.

Lost and Found
The Lost & Found will be located in the lobby area. Please stop by and see if anything belongs to you. Anything left over will be donated to charity.

YEARBOOKS! Please Read!
Yearbooks are being handed out early so that you will have time to sign books before the school year ends.

It is appropriate to have books out during lunch, before school and after school. It is NOT appropriate to have books out during class or PIE without teacher permission. If you disrupt the learning environment with your yearbook, your book will be taken away and given back at the end of that day. If it continues to be a problem your book will be taken and given back at the end of the last day of school.

When signing yearbooks please be respectful. If you put inappropriate things in someone’s book, you will be required to buy that person a new book at the cost of $35.00.

Your name has been placed inside the front cover of your book. Please keep track of your book and enjoy the memories.

If you think that you have purchased a book and do not receive one, please see Ms. Enger! Any extra books will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Yearbooks can only be out when teachers allow and/or during lunch time.

Bookmobile
The bookmobile will be visiting your neighborhood on Thursday afternoons this summer. Don’t forget to turn your permission slips into Ms. Zwerling, in 172, your language arts teacher, or the main office before summer break. If we have you permission slip by the end of the school year, you will be able to pick up books from the bookmobile when in visits your neighborhood on Thursday, June 15. The bookmobile will travel around Delavan and Darien on Thursday afternoons in the summer. Permission slips may also be turned in directly to the bookmobile and is open to all Delavan-Darien residents between 4K and eighth grade. When you check out books, you will also be able to get a popsicle and lunch. We hope to see you this summer! Happy Reading!

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open every day after school!

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

DDHS Lunch Menu:                                                   

Chicken Pattie, PBJ, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:                                                    

Attention All Students:  The next Driver Ed class is starting on Monday June 12 and is now open and available for DDHS students to enroll in for  elective credit. The class will meet on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 12:00-2:00pm.  Classes will be held in Mr Speth’s Ag classroom at DDHS.  There will also be a class on August 1 to August 29 at 12;30-2;30. Check out our website for full details and an application at www.wallacesonewaydrivingschool.com  or call/text us at 262-949-0426.

Next Year’s 10th and 11th Graders, Next year we will again have the PSAT/NMSQT Test.  This stands for Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  By taking this test you can see if you qualify for any National Merit Scholarships, your college readiness, estimated SAT score and academic strengths/weaknesses.  Only Juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.  The test date is October 11th, 2017.  The cost for the test is $15.  If you are a junior on free/reduced lunch you are eligible for a fee waiver (first come first serve basis). If you are interested in taking the test please sign up in Student Services.  No need to pay yet, I just want to see how many are interested.  The sign up will remain open until September 20th, 2017.  You may also grab a Quick Reference Guide to the PSAT in Student Services.

Co-Curricular Activities:

No Activities Scheduled

Thursday, June 8, 2017

6:30pm Graduation  East Gymnasium

Summer Break Begins

Phoenix Middle School seventh graders made and donated 310 pillow cases for Ryan’s Case For Smiles, a non-profit that makes long-term hospital stays for sick children a little bit brighter. CLICK PIC FOR MORE IMAGES IN OUR GALLERY.

Phoenix Middle School seventh graders in Ms. Terri Brown’s Family and Consumer Sciences classes sewed 310 standard-size pillow cases for sick children in Wisconsin hospitals.

The cases were donated to “Ryan’s Cases For Smiles,” a non-profit dedicated to helping make long-term hospital stays for children as best they can be.

PHOTO GALLERY

The brightly-colored pillow cases were funded by a gift from the Delavan Lions Club.

The seventh graders learned how to measure and cut fabric and use a sewing machine in their Family and Consumer Science class in order to make the 300-plus. Using an assembly line format, the students began to sew. Along the way they also created and donated special cases for Phoenix students and staff who had family members dealing with cancer.

“The students were very proud of their accomplishments,” Brown said. The students invited Joleen Adkins from Ryan’s Cases For Smiles to Phoenix to receive the cases. The students told Atkins about what they learned on sewing and the importance of giving back to the community.

This community service project has been a favorite of Phoenix students for the past five years, with the Lions Club supporting it annually.

Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Popcorn Chicken, Cheeseburger, Burrito, Carrots, Peas, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
6/7 Chef’s Choice-Breakfast, Assorted Juice, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Mario Barajas, Angel Duran, Melani Guerrero,
Adrianna White, Britain Woloszyk

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Lunch Money Debt
Just a reminder for those students who owe lunch money! Please be sure to pay the money you owe before next Thursday! If you have any questions, you can ask when you come through the lunch lines. Thank You.

Lost and Found
The Lost & Found will be located in the lobby area. Please stop by and see if anything belongs to you. Anything left over will be donated to charity.

YEARBOOKS ALMOST SOLD OUT!
We have 6 yearbooks left to sell! Bring in your money to the Phoenix office!

Bookmobile
The bookmobile will be visiting your neighborhood on Thursday afternoons this summer. Don’t forget to turn your permission slips into Ms. Zwerling, in 172, your language arts teacher, or the main office before summer break. If we have you permission slip by the end of the school year, you will be able to pick up books from the bookmobile when in visits your neighborhood on Thursday, June 15. The bookmobile will travel around Delavan and Darien on Thursday afternoons in the summer. Permission slips may also be turned in directly to the bookmobile and is open to all Delavan-Darien residents between 4K and eighth grade. When you check out books, you will also be able to get a popsicle and lunch. We hope to see you this summer! Happy Reading!

Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be open every day after school!

Office Lost & Found
If you have lost any small items like: headphones, jewelry, wireless mouse, headbands, glasses, hall passes, planners or money, stop by the office! We just might have it!

Thursday, June 08, 2017
Today is an A Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Cold Sandwich, Baby Carrots, Fruit and Milk

Upcoming Breakfast Menu
No school tomorrow! Happy Summer Break!

Happy Birthday to:
No birthdays today.

After School Activities
No events today

Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 8th: Last Day of School – 11:00 PM Dismissal

Last Day of School
Today is the last day of school! Happy Summer Break!

Lunch Money Debt
Just a reminder for those students who owe lunch money! Please be sure to pay the money you owe before you leave school today! If you have any questions, you can ask when you come through the lunch lines. Thank You.

Lost and Found
The Lost & Found will be located in the lobby area. Please stop by and see if anything belongs to you. Anything left over will be donated to charity.

WATCH LIVE TONIGHT – Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Can’t make it to the DDHS Class of 2017 Graduation ceremony? We’ve got you covered. Watch it live online! http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/delavandarien-high-school-delavan-wi/9ee80168d3

Tell your friends! Spread the word on facebook, twitter and your other social networks!

GREAT NEWS: All five Delavan-Darien School District schools were recognized this year for having great behavior programs.

When the Wisconsin RtI Center/PBIS Network Schools of Recognition for the 2016-17 school year were announced, we learned that DDHS received a silver award, while Phoenix Middle School, Darien Elementary, Turtle Creek Elementary and Wileman Elementary each received a bronze award.

The schools are among 900+ in Wisconsin recognized for implementing a culturally responsive multi-level system of support. 

PBIS stands for Positive Behaviors, Interventions and Support. At Delavan-Darien Schools, PBIS is known as “The Comet Code.” The code is the set of rules and expectations for all students in all areas of our buildings and campuses. It calls for everyone to “Be Respectful,” “Be Responsible,” “Be Safe” and “Be a Learner” at all times.

PBIS is a proactive approach that establishes safer and more effective schools not only in Delavan-Darien, but throughout the country.

It started at Delavan-Darien High School in 2010-11.

“These awards are the result of not just one person or a handful of staffers, but all staff contributed to this achievement,” Superintendent Robert Crist said. “We have worked diligently for the last five-plus years, implementing this proven system in our schools. We have seen positive results each year since we began and these awards recognize the hard work of our building teams. I am very proud we have received these honors.”

In the past, the award-winning schools received “distinction” and “merit” awards for the programs. This year, the awards are on a bronze, sliver, gold and platinum level system.

The new recognition system continues to commend schools beginning their journeys, but also congratulate those that are successfully sustaining and extending them, according to the RtI website. This is important because research tells us that full implementation leads to improved student outcomes.

A summary of the center’s criteria for the different levels of recognition is below:

• Bronze: At full implementation/fidelity in one content area at the universal level for at least one year
• Silver: At full implementation/fidelity in one content area at the universal level for at least two years and selected level for at least one year
• Gold: At full implementation/fidelity in two content areas at the universal and selected levels for at least two years
• Platinum: At full implementation/fidelity in all three content areas, at all three levels, and for at least three years

A brief overview of criteria can be found on the Recognized Schools At A Glance chart. A more detailed document outlining criteria for each of the levels can be found on the Recognized School Process chart.

The list* of recognized Wisconsin schools and more information about the awards also available on the RtI Center website.

(*Wileman is not listed on this online list, but school administrators have verified personally that Wileman did indeed receive a bronze recognition this school year.)