Congratulations to the DHS Quill Team of Mitchell, Clancy, Savannah, and Lyla for finishing 2nd in the Regional. Lyla actually finished first in Creative Writing. Mitchell finished 2nd in Argumentation and Clancy finished 2nd in Problem Solution. Best of luck in the State competition on November 21st!
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3 days ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.

Monday-Enrichment, Tuesday-Advisory, Wednesday-No School, Thursday-Advisory, Friday-Community.

Wednesday is Veterans Day. I want to personally thank everyone who served or are serving in our military. Your service affords us the freedoms that we're able to have. Thanks so much!

Please continue to vote in the Peoples Bank school competition. Things are tightening up and I want to make sure we're able to get one of the $1,000 prizes. https://peoplesbanknc.com/exceptional-schools

Just a reminder that the Lion's Club will be here on Monday providing vision screenings for our 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. If you want your student to participate, please be sure to complete and return the vision screening form.

There will be a Junior Lunch & Learn with Ms. Arditti here at the school on Friday November 13th 11:00-12:00. Please refer to the email that Ms. Arditti sent out last week about this.

I hope that everyone has a tremendous week. As always, please reach out if you need anything. Take care.

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4 days ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone has had a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.

Monday-Wednesday - Enrichment, Thursday - Advisory, and Friday - Community (Volleyball Vengeance Championship Game).

Please continue to vote daily for DHS in the Peoples Bank competition. This will provide us an opportunity to receive $1000 from Peoples Bank. The following is the link: https://peoplesbanknc.com/exceptional-schools.

Students, make sure that you are putting a priority on being at school on time each and everyday. The number one way to be successful is to actually be in school.

This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZWkWMpVePMDDeffMgJNpV2IxHFJFCndX/view?usp=sharing.

I hope everyone has a terrific week. As always, please reach out if you need anything. Take care.

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11 days ago, Shane Whitener
DHS loved hosting Shuford Elementary, South Newton Elementary, and North Newton Elementary for trick or treating. Our students had as much fun as the elementary students!
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13 days ago, Shane Whitener
Everyone is having a blast at the 2nd annual DHS Fall Festival!! #WeAreDiscoveryHighSchool
15 days ago, Shane Whitener

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather. Below are the announcements for this week.

This week's Enrichment schedule: Monday-Enrichment, Tuesday-Family, Wednesday-nothing, Thursday-Enrichment, Friday-Community.

We will be having Spirit Week this week to celebrate the fun activities we have going on this week. Refer to the attached flyer for more information.

On Wednesday October 28th, our sophomores will be taking the PreACT and our juniors will be taking a practice ACT test (CCRA). All students are expected to attend school this day. Freshmen and seniors will be working in the cafeteria and gym completing Canvas assignments for their classes.

Also on Wednesday October 28th, we will be hosting our 2nd annual Fall Festival 5:30-7:30. Please refer to the volunteer sheet I emailed out last week and consider helping if you're able. See the flyer for more information. We will have a hotdog meal consisting of a hotdog, bag of chips and a drink for $5.

On Friday October 30th, we will be hosting a Trick or Treat event for students from our 3 elementary schools. Please bring in some candy to share with these students.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 1st. Remember to set you clocks back 1 hour before going to bed Saturday night.

Please continue to vote for the Peoples Band school competition. The top 6 schools receive a $1000 donation. The following is the link and you can vote once daily: https://peoplesbanknc.com/exceptional-schools.

This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9GPHo873p9TlQiOOZW0YnwLxbYTd1XW/view?usp=sharing.

I hope everyone has a terrific week. If there's anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.

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18 days ago, Shane Whitener
Sophomore parents, please see the documents below providing information regarding the upcoming PreACT test.

English version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13GE5G7ayokD4L_04bueR8rRg4i9QWWUeXmuyYj8UcRc/edit?usp=sharing

Spanish version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xr2XPMCBl4ThCcwxFmV3XekrYsMTTKKwreOYmuln0lY/edit?usp=sharing
23 days ago, Shane Whitener
We inducted 12 students into The National Beta Club last night. It was a wonderful event that showcased the accomplishments of these fine students!
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23 days ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon DHS family! I hope that everyone is enjoying the fall weather that has finally arrived! Below are the announcements for this week.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - Enrichment, Thursday - Community (Volleyball Vengeance), Friday - Advisory.

We will have a blood drive on Friday. Please see the flyer for more information. For those who participate, your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket.

Ms. Arditti has sent out information for those who will be inducted into our DHS Beta Club on Monday evening at 6 pm. I look forward to celebrating these students for this wonderful accomplishment.

Peoples Bank is partnering with local high schools for a chance to win $1,000. Please go to this site and vote for DHS: https://peoplesbanknc.com/exceptional-schools. You are able to vote daily.

Our sophomores will be taking the PreACT and our juniors will be taking the CCRA (practice ACT) on Wednesday October 28th. All students are expected to attend school this day. Freshmen and seniors will be completing assignments for their classes.

We will be hosting our 2nd annual Fall Festival on Thursday October 28th 5:30-7:30. Please see the flyer for more information.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. As always, please reach out if there is anything we can do for you. Take care.

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25 days ago, Shane Whitener
Our next DHS Blood Drive is next Friday October 23rd 8:00-1:00. If you are able, I encourage you to give for this worthy cause. There will be a drawing for a gift basket for anyone who gives. Please see the attachments for more information.
27 days ago, Shane Whitener
Peoples Bank is kicking off its annual Exceptional Schools social media competition. Please see the attached flyer to go on and select DHS as an exceptional school. Your votes could help us get a $1,000 donation from Peoples Bank. Vote, vote, vote for DHS!
29 days ago, Shane Whitener
Please see the attached updated flyer for our DHS Fall Festival. Take care.
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about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is doing well following the bad weather we've had over the past 36 hours. Below are the announcements for this week.

First quarter ends on Thursday. Students, be sure to speak with your teachers to ensure you have everything submitted by then.

This week's Enrichment Schedule: Monday & Tuesday - Enrichment, Wednesday - Family, Thursday - Community.

NCHS is on a Pep Rally schedule on Thursday and since we have so many students who have classes there, we will follow that schedule too.
1st period, 11 period, 12 period, 2nd period, 21 period, and 22 period will remain the same except that 2nd period and 22 period will end at 10:30 instead of 10:35.
3rd period 10:35-12:35
Lunch 11:15-12:05
4th period 12:40-2:00
Community 2:00-2:50

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday because we have a Required Teacher Workday.

Make up pictures for Underclassmen and Seniors will take place on Monday. Please refer to the email I sent out on September 28th regarding this.

The Character Awards for this week can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ijcOy1v6L7JNQDGIILkmm-WXPh90faYw/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. If there's anything you need, please let us know. Take care.

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about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Please see the attached flyer for information regarding our 2nd Annual Fall Festival. Please plan to join us for an evening of fun, games and food!
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about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Shout out to DHS graduate, Imagine Dyer, for sharing information to our juniors and seniors about the Honors College at ECU! #WeAreDiscoveryHighSchool
about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Calleigh plays in a doubles match for the NCHS tennis team in the Regionals at Bandys High School. The team looked good!
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about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - Enrichment; Thursday - Advisory; Friday - Community (Volleyball Vengeance)

As a reminder, we are extending our Castle of Cans fundraiser through Tuesday of this week. If you are able, please consider participating in this worthy cause to feed those who are less fortunate in our area.

Please refer to the information I sent out last week regarding make up pictures for seniors and underclassmen which will take place on Monday October 12th.

Students, please be sure to complete your lunch order daily by 9:15. I would encourage you to set yourself an alarm as a reminder.

This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15cfN7K_UxjacOjvD46sa0AgnYH4CGu1G/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a terrific week. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.

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about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener
Earlier this afternoon, DHS graduate Anthony Charles signed an apprenticeship agreement with Momentum Tire and Car Care through the Catawba Apprenticeship Network! Congratulations Anthony on this tremendous accomplishment and opportunity!! #WeAreDiscoveryHighSchool
about 1 month ago, Shane Whitener

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone has enjoyed their long weekend. Please see this week's announcements below.

Monday & Tuesday - Enrichment, Wednesday - Family, Thursday - Advisory, and Friday - Community (Volleyball Vengeance).

On Tuesday evening, we will be hosting a FAFSA meeting for our seniors and their parents. I encourage you to attend this informational session that will assist you with this process. Be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Arditti letting you know where on our campus the meeting will take place.

We will be supporting the Castle of Cans Fundraiser this week. Students, if you bring in cans of food, remember to put your name and the number of cans at the drop off locations either at the front office or cross hall. A slight change to what was discussed in community. If we raise 1000 cans, Mr. Whitener will do the ice bucket challenge.

This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Voh6KfGQTN9hd-tl4fShNSIWMo47cYZ/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a terrific week. If there's anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.

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about 2 months ago, Shane Whitener
Coach Adams keeps his students active and excited about Physical Education!!
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about 2 months ago, Shane Whitener