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DCHS Activities January 12-17
🏆🔬 Dawson FFA Spotlight | 2025 National FFA SAE Grant Recipient 🔬🏆
Please help us congratulate Connor, our 2025 National FFA SAE Grant recipient! 💙💛
Connor’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is focused on Food Science and Meat Processing, where he specializes in processing wild game. Through his project, Connor is gaining hands-on experience in proper handling, food safety, cutting techniques, and value-added processing.
Looking ahead, Connor has big goals. He hopes to expand into processing for the public and eventually work with domestic meat processing, including hogs, beef, and lambs. His passion for the industry doesn’t stop there — Connor is also a proud member of our Meat Science Team, continuing to build skills that prepare him for a future career in meat science and food systems.
🔹 What is an SAE?
SAE projects are student-led, real-world learning experiences that allow FFA members to explore career interests, build technical skills, and apply classroom knowledge through agriculture-related projects or businesses.
🔹 About the National FFA SAE Grant Program
The National FFA SAE Grant Program provides financial support to help members start, grow, or expand their SAE projects. These grants empower students like Connor to turn passion into opportunity while developing career-ready skills.
We are incredibly proud of Connor and excited to see where his dedication to food science and meat processing takes him! 👏🥩
Please help us congratulate Connor, our 2025 National FFA SAE Grant recipient! 💙💛
Connor’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is focused on Food Science and Meat Processing, where he specializes in processing wild game. Through his project, Connor is gaining hands-on experience in proper handling, food safety, cutting techniques, and value-added processing.
Looking ahead, Connor has big goals. He hopes to expand into processing for the public and eventually work with domestic meat processing, including hogs, beef, and lambs. His passion for the industry doesn’t stop there — Connor is also a proud member of our Meat Science Team, continuing to build skills that prepare him for a future career in meat science and food systems.
🔹 What is an SAE?
SAE projects are student-led, real-world learning experiences that allow FFA members to explore career interests, build technical skills, and apply classroom knowledge through agriculture-related projects or businesses.
🔹 About the National FFA SAE Grant Program
The National FFA SAE Grant Program provides financial support to help members start, grow, or expand their SAE projects. These grants empower students like Connor to turn passion into opportunity while developing career-ready skills.
We are incredibly proud of Connor and excited to see where his dedication to food science and meat processing takes him! 👏🥩
🌍💙 Dawson FFA Member Spotlight – Service Beyond Borders 💙🌍
This Christmas break, Dawson FFA officer and member Dresden chose to spend part of his vacation giving back in a powerful way — through community service in Mexico.
Dresden is part of a team working to build a school for 6th–9th grade students, helping provide access to education for children who might otherwise be sent to orphanages simply because their families cannot afford schooling. This project allows students to stay in their home communities while receiving the education they deserve.
The school is nearing completion, and the team is currently working on the electrical installation and interior finishing, bringing this important project closer to opening its doors.
We are incredibly proud of Dresden for representing Dawson FFA with compassion, leadership, and a true heart for service. This is what Living to Serve looks like. 💙💛
This Christmas break, Dawson FFA officer and member Dresden chose to spend part of his vacation giving back in a powerful way — through community service in Mexico.
Dresden is part of a team working to build a school for 6th–9th grade students, helping provide access to education for children who might otherwise be sent to orphanages simply because their families cannot afford schooling. This project allows students to stay in their home communities while receiving the education they deserve.
The school is nearing completion, and the team is currently working on the electrical installation and interior finishing, bringing this important project closer to opening its doors.
We are incredibly proud of Dresden for representing Dawson FFA with compassion, leadership, and a true heart for service. This is what Living to Serve looks like. 💙💛
🐑🩺 Hands-On Learning in Intro to Vet Science! 🩺🐑
Students in the Intro to Vet Science class at DCHS Ag, Welding & Woods had a powerful real-world learning experience this week. After Mrs. Hoagland had a lamb born overnight showing “dummy lamb” symptoms, the class was able to observe and discuss the use of the Madigan Squeeze technique firsthand.
The lab included an in-depth discussion on Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (NMS), identification of symptoms, and a live demonstration of the Madigan Squeeze procedure using the lamb. Students witnessed the signs of NMS in real time, observed the proper technique, and then saw the lamb show clear improvement following the process. In the lab we discussed the importance of working with your vet and maintaining a working relationship with them to support good animal husbandry.
Using a lab worksheet, students worked through diagnosis, procedure steps, safety considerations, ethics, and outcomes—connecting classroom knowledge to real-life veterinary practice. Experiences like this bring science to life and help students truly understand animal health and welfare.
Students in the Intro to Vet Science class at DCHS Ag, Welding & Woods had a powerful real-world learning experience this week. After Mrs. Hoagland had a lamb born overnight showing “dummy lamb” symptoms, the class was able to observe and discuss the use of the Madigan Squeeze technique firsthand.
The lab included an in-depth discussion on Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (NMS), identification of symptoms, and a live demonstration of the Madigan Squeeze procedure using the lamb. Students witnessed the signs of NMS in real time, observed the proper technique, and then saw the lamb show clear improvement following the process. In the lab we discussed the importance of working with your vet and maintaining a working relationship with them to support good animal husbandry.
Using a lab worksheet, students worked through diagnosis, procedure steps, safety considerations, ethics, and outcomes—connecting classroom knowledge to real-life veterinary practice. Experiences like this bring science to life and help students truly understand animal health and welfare.
Honoring Our Local Masons!
DCHS is excited to recognize the members of our local Masonic Lodge for their outstanding service, leadership, and continued support of our students. From community contributions to generous donations that help fund a wide variety of DCHS activities, your impact is felt throughout our school every day.
We invite all Masons to join us at this Friday's, January 9, home basketball game, where we will proudly honor your commitment to service and your dedication to helping our students succeed.
Thank you for all you do to strengthen both our school and our community. We look forward to celebrating you!
GO DEVILS!!!!
DCHS is excited to recognize the members of our local Masonic Lodge for their outstanding service, leadership, and continued support of our students. From community contributions to generous donations that help fund a wide variety of DCHS activities, your impact is felt throughout our school every day.
We invite all Masons to join us at this Friday's, January 9, home basketball game, where we will proudly honor your commitment to service and your dedication to helping our students succeed.
Thank you for all you do to strengthen both our school and our community. We look forward to celebrating you!
GO DEVILS!!!!
DCHS Activities December 29-January 4
Don't forget about the DCHS Winter Choir Concert tonight at the DCHS Auditorium! The performance begins at 7:30 pm. See you there!
DCHS Announcements Monday December 15:
Lunch for Today: Taco in a bag with veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Cheeseburger with French fries, veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Lunch for Today: Taco in a bag with veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Cheeseburger with French fries, veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
🎄❤️ Spreading Christmas Cheer Across Our Community ❤️🎄
Last Friday, the DCHS staff had the joy of delivering a little Christmas cheer to residents at the Heritage, GMC Extended Care, Grandview, and the Eastern Montana Veterans Home.
With cookies, heartfelt cards, handmade ornaments crafted by our shop students, and beautiful paper wreaths created by elementary students, we shared smiles, gratitude, and holiday spirit with those who mean so much to our community.
Thank you to our students and staff for coming together to make the season brighter—and to the residents for welcoming us so warmly. Moments like these remind us what the holidays are truly about.
Last Friday, the DCHS staff had the joy of delivering a little Christmas cheer to residents at the Heritage, GMC Extended Care, Grandview, and the Eastern Montana Veterans Home.
With cookies, heartfelt cards, handmade ornaments crafted by our shop students, and beautiful paper wreaths created by elementary students, we shared smiles, gratitude, and holiday spirit with those who mean so much to our community.
Thank you to our students and staff for coming together to make the season brighter—and to the residents for welcoming us so warmly. Moments like these remind us what the holidays are truly about.
DCHS Activities and Events December 15-20
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT:
All basketball games against Billings Central today, 12/12, have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled at a later date.
All basketball games against Billings Central today, 12/12, have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled at a later date.
DCHS Announcements Thursday December 11:
Lunch for Today: Turkey dinner with all the fix ins & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Monday: Taco in a bag with veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
NHS Members: Please take a moment to review and complete the questions/assignments on Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please let Fawns know, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
FFA will be practicing for our contests at noon—Ag Sales is Monday, Vet Science is Tuesday, and Floriculture is Thursday. Please be at practices to ensure we are prepared for contests.
There will be a softball interest meeting on Thursday, December 11th during lunch, starting at 12:10 PM in the Boardroom. If you are interested in playing softball this spring or simply want more information, you are encouraged to attend. Please bring your lunch with you, and we’ll share details about the season, opportunities, and what the offseason will look like.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Lunch for Today: Turkey dinner with all the fix ins & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Monday: Taco in a bag with veggie, Fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
NHS Members: Please take a moment to review and complete the questions/assignments on Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please let Fawns know, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
FFA will be practicing for our contests at noon—Ag Sales is Monday, Vet Science is Tuesday, and Floriculture is Thursday. Please be at practices to ensure we are prepared for contests.
There will be a softball interest meeting on Thursday, December 11th during lunch, starting at 12:10 PM in the Boardroom. If you are interested in playing softball this spring or simply want more information, you are encouraged to attend. Please bring your lunch with you, and we’ll share details about the season, opportunities, and what the offseason will look like.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Last weekend, the DCHS Key Clubbers participated in the annual Miles City Polar Plunge. This is the third year the members have participated, and this year they raised a combined $200 for the Special Olympics as part of the event. We look forward to continuing the tradition next year!
DCHS Announcements Tuesday December 9:
Lunch for Today: Deli Sandwich with potato chips, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Chicken Gravy over a biscuit, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
Trading Card Kids: We will have a short meeting tomorrow at lunch in the library. It will only take 5 minutes of your time. Please be there.
FFA will be practicing for our contests at noon—Ag Sales is Monday, Vet Science is Tuesday, and Floriculture is Thursday. Please be at practices to ensure we are prepared for contests.
Seniors: If you were in Mrs. Barthel's class in 1st grade, stop by Mrs. Hoffer's office and see if you recognize the fantastic art on her hallway door!
There will be a softball interest meeting on Thursday, December 11th during lunch, starting at 12:10 PM in the Boardroom. If you are interested in playing softball this spring or simply want more information, you are encouraged to attend. Please bring your lunch with you, and we’ll share details about the season, opportunities, and what the offseason will look like.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Students: The recruiter from the ARMY will be at DCHS on Tuesday, December 9th over the lunch hour. If you would like to visit with the recruiter to learn more about the ARMY and the opportunities they offer, please stop at their table outside of the lunch room.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Lunch for Today: Deli Sandwich with potato chips, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Chicken Gravy over a biscuit, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD
BAR!
COED photos are available for pick up in Ms. Cohen's room before school, after school or during lunch.
Trading Card Kids: We will have a short meeting tomorrow at lunch in the library. It will only take 5 minutes of your time. Please be there.
FFA will be practicing for our contests at noon—Ag Sales is Monday, Vet Science is Tuesday, and Floriculture is Thursday. Please be at practices to ensure we are prepared for contests.
Seniors: If you were in Mrs. Barthel's class in 1st grade, stop by Mrs. Hoffer's office and see if you recognize the fantastic art on her hallway door!
There will be a softball interest meeting on Thursday, December 11th during lunch, starting at 12:10 PM in the Boardroom. If you are interested in playing softball this spring or simply want more information, you are encouraged to attend. Please bring your lunch with you, and we’ll share details about the season, opportunities, and what the offseason will look like.
The DCHS Elf is out and about. If you see her please bring her to the office for a treat.
Students: The recruiter from the ARMY will be at DCHS on Tuesday, December 9th over the lunch hour. If you would like to visit with the recruiter to learn more about the ARMY and the opportunities they offer, please stop at their table outside of the lunch room.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
This patchwork Nutcracker artwork was created by members of this year's Senior class back when they were in Mrs. Barthel's first grade classroom at Jefferson School. Each student colored one or two squares, and together their artwork formed this colorful nutcracker.
Mrs. Hoffer was the recipient of the door decoration eleven years ago, and she saved the squares to display when the class of first graders were Seniors at DCHS. This festive nutcracker is hanging up once again.
Mrs. Hoffer was the recipient of the door decoration eleven years ago, and she saved the squares to display when the class of first graders were Seniors at DCHS. This festive nutcracker is hanging up once again.
DCHS Forensics is still looking for a number of volunteers to help with their meet on January 17th! Email tumas@glendiveschools.org to get the link to the Google Form to sign up!
Update from the the DCHS Forensics Team:
DCHS Forensics took a smaller team of 11 to Wolf Point on Dec. 6. It was a leisurely meet that many DCHS students used to try new events or new material. There were only 10 schools in attendance.
As the team was not at its full strength, DCHS was not able to earn more sweeps points than the other Class A school, Sidney. However, a few performed outstandingly individually.
Zackariah Henson and Tori Engle scored 1st in Dramatic Theatre, the only Drama entry for DCHS this week.
Jack Carter earned 2nd place on his first time trying Extemporaneous Speaking.
Quinn Sargent also tried Extemporaneous, earning 5th place.
Roman Tuma came home with 4th place in Impromptu.
Emma Hynes earned 6th place with her Informative speech.
Aubrey Carter earned 5th place in Informative with a new speech.
Eli Olmstead brought home 6th place in Dramatic Interpretation.
Kamri Nelson earned 3rd place in Program Interpretation.
Eryck Cantrell tried Program Interpretation as well, and earned 6th place.
Avery Hammons made her debut in Memorized Public Address and scored 3rd.
Next week, most of the team will attend an enormous meet in East Helena. Then they'll have a break from competition until January.
DCHS could still use volunteers to judge the home meet on January 17th. Email tumas@glendiveschools.org to get the link to the Google Form to sign up!
DCHS Forensics took a smaller team of 11 to Wolf Point on Dec. 6. It was a leisurely meet that many DCHS students used to try new events or new material. There were only 10 schools in attendance.
As the team was not at its full strength, DCHS was not able to earn more sweeps points than the other Class A school, Sidney. However, a few performed outstandingly individually.
Zackariah Henson and Tori Engle scored 1st in Dramatic Theatre, the only Drama entry for DCHS this week.
Jack Carter earned 2nd place on his first time trying Extemporaneous Speaking.
Quinn Sargent also tried Extemporaneous, earning 5th place.
Roman Tuma came home with 4th place in Impromptu.
Emma Hynes earned 6th place with her Informative speech.
Aubrey Carter earned 5th place in Informative with a new speech.
Eli Olmstead brought home 6th place in Dramatic Interpretation.
Kamri Nelson earned 3rd place in Program Interpretation.
Eryck Cantrell tried Program Interpretation as well, and earned 6th place.
Avery Hammons made her debut in Memorized Public Address and scored 3rd.
Next week, most of the team will attend an enormous meet in East Helena. Then they'll have a break from competition until January.
DCHS could still use volunteers to judge the home meet on January 17th. Email tumas@glendiveschools.org to get the link to the Google Form to sign up!
❄️ You’re Invited to Our Winter Wonderland Choir Concert! ❄️
Escape the cold and step into a night of beautiful music as our DCHS Choirs present Winter Wonderland!
Join us for an evening filled with festive songs, talented student performers, and all the magic of the season.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 12/16/25
🕖 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Location: DCHS Auditorium
Bring family, friends, and holiday cheer—this is a performance you won’t want to miss!
Escape the cold and step into a night of beautiful music as our DCHS Choirs present Winter Wonderland!
Join us for an evening filled with festive songs, talented student performers, and all the magic of the season.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 12/16/25
🕖 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Location: DCHS Auditorium
Bring family, friends, and holiday cheer—this is a performance you won’t want to miss!
Calling All Community Service Heroes!
DCHS is proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who make our community stronger. This Friday night, December 12, we invite all members of local Community Service Organizations to join us at the home basketball game, where you’ll be recognized for your dedication, kindness, and impact on our community.
Whether you volunteer, organize events, or support those in need, we want to honor the work you do every day.
Come enjoy a great night of basketball as we say THANK YOU for giving back!
We hope to see you there!
GO DEVILS!!!
