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Reminder that NDHS is hosting a FAFSA Workshop with the UMES Financial Team on January 18 at 5:30pm in the Media Center.
A parent must be present. Please bring your charged laptop!
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Due to 1/17 delay, testing will be pushed back.
-Tomorrow 1/17 will be used for make up testing.
-Thursday 1/18 will be used for remainder of Math MCAP testing (with the normal arrival for testers, and 2 hour delay arrival for non-testers)
-Friday 1/19 will be used for ELA 10. An update for Friday will be shared when ready.
Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we navigate weather & safety concerns!
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Due to falling overnight temperatures and the threat of ice, Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Be safe!
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UPDATE: Due to icy road conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be safe!
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Due to the weather, Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be safe!
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Check out the latest buzz in this week's newsletter! 🎉📬 Dive into exciting updates, upcoming events, and all the happenings at NDHS. 🏫✨
https://www.smore.com/354wz
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Ordering your yearbook can be done with 3 easy payments! Please visit jostensyearbooks.com for more information.
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Back to school! Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule Thursday, January 11, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early! #AllHandsOnDeck
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ND rescheduled games this week:
1/9 ND Boys Basketball home vs. North Caroline moved to 2/21 (4pm / 530pm)
1/9 ND Girls Basketball @ North Caroline moved to 2/21 (530pm)
1/10 ND wrestling home vs. Queen Anne moved to 1/31 (5pm)
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Dorchester County Public Schools and Offices will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Be safe!
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Good Morning NDHS Families, please see the attached newsletter regarding updates and changes to our schedule the next two weeks with the impending weather.
https://www.smore.com/g04fk
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Due to the impending storm, Tuesday, January 9th all schools will be operating on a half-day dismissal schedule.
Staff will be released after the dismissal of students.
All after school activities are canceled.
Wednesday, January 10th, all schools will be operating on a two-hour delay schedule to evaluate the overnight flooding and storm damage. Stay tuned for any changes to tomorrow's schedule.
High school testing will be rescheduled. High schools will share the new testing schedule as soon as possible.
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POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBD!
Saturday January 20th from 6-9pm, NDHS is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased once all forms are submitted to Ms. Bennett. Forms will be available during school, or see the link below to download/print your own copy to fill and sign.
https://www.dcps.k12.md.us/o/northdorchester/documents/winter-wonderland-dance-forms/564153
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NDHS Newsletter Week of 1/7/2024
https://www.smore.com/dx940
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A massive shoutout to our phenomenal student athletes who've truly shown dedication and skill on the softball field! Today marks a monumental occasion as three of our exceptional students step into their future, signing scholarships with three esteemed universities for their outstanding softball prowess.
Congratulations to Emilee Cohee (Wingate University), Maggie Hubbard (Delaware Tech), and Maddie Nagel (Delaware Tech)!
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On Wednesday January 24 at 5:30pm, NDHS Art National Honors Society and Envirothon will be hosting a Paint & Dip Night. Tickets are $35 and include all materials to make and take home your own gnome painting!
Mrs. Powell, NDHS Art teacher, will lead the live demonstration and lesson.
All proceeds directly benefit both NDHS clubs!
Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.co or you may RSVP via email and submit payment to Mr. Prekrel (prekelj@dcpsmd.org) by January 17th.
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On January 10th from 5-7 at the Cambridge Chick-Fil-A, 20% of app orders will be donated to the NDHS Class of 2024! Please come out and support our Seniors!
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🎉 Happy New Year, NDHS! 🌟 Let's dive into 2024 with a fresh mindset.
Winter MCAPS and the end of Semester 1 are around the corner—stay proactive in your grades and attendance. Finish strong! 💪📚 #NewYearNewGoals
Reminder that our updated personal devices guidelines begin tomorrow! Personal devices cannot be visible or in use all day during school hours. Devices must be stored in a locker or will be confiscated for pick up! #FocusOnLearning
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Tomorrow, Wed 12/20 is a half day for DCPS students.
-NDHS will dismiss at 11:50am.
-AM DCTC: 3rd period/1st lunch begins at 9:35
-PM DCTC: will stay at NDHS and will need laptops to complete work with the Career Coaches during 4th period.
Have an enjoyable and restful break! See you in 2024!
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Congratulations to our December Athletes of the month!
Lewis Stafford – Varsity Wrestling
Areynia Taylor – Varsity Girls Basketball
Aiden Johnson – JV boys Basketball
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