The Advanced Welding class has been hard at work refining their out of position SMAW skills. They have also been repairing a variety of projects including booth positioners, servicing shop equipment, and restoring the hinges on the Football Program’s equipment trailer.
The DCHS Forensics team took a smaller squad of 10 to compete in Plentywood on November 15. It was a more laid back day with fewer schools in attendance. Dawson was 3rd in both Speech and Drama sweeps out of the 3 Class A Schools, which is what we expected with such a small group, but there were great things happening nonetheless. Here are the individual results:
David Kingstad: 11th in Humorous Solo (trying out a brand new piece)
Ora Neves: 3rd in Dramatic Solo
Jace Gabbert & Harry Cook: 4th in Humorous Theatre
Eli Olmstead: 4th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Emma Hynes: 7th in Informative Speaking
Aubrey Carter: 4th in Informative Speaking
Jack Carter & Quinn Sargent: 2nd in Public Forum Debate
Kamri Nelson: 1st in Program Oral Interpretation
Forensics will take a couple of weeks off before venturing to Wolf Point on December 5th. Then, we'll have some extreme competition in East Helena on December 13th and again in Laurel on January 10th. The home Dawson meet will be January 17th and we'll be looking for volunteer judges from the community and surrounding area. Please email Coach Sonja Tuma at tumas@glendiveschools.org for information if you're interested in judging. I'll send you training videos!
David Kingstad: 11th in Humorous Solo (trying out a brand new piece)
Ora Neves: 3rd in Dramatic Solo
Jace Gabbert & Harry Cook: 4th in Humorous Theatre
Eli Olmstead: 4th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Emma Hynes: 7th in Informative Speaking
Aubrey Carter: 4th in Informative Speaking
Jack Carter & Quinn Sargent: 2nd in Public Forum Debate
Kamri Nelson: 1st in Program Oral Interpretation
Forensics will take a couple of weeks off before venturing to Wolf Point on December 5th. Then, we'll have some extreme competition in East Helena on December 13th and again in Laurel on January 10th. The home Dawson meet will be January 17th and we'll be looking for volunteer judges from the community and surrounding area. Please email Coach Sonja Tuma at tumas@glendiveschools.org for information if you're interested in judging. I'll send you training videos!
DCHS Activities November 17-21
DCHS Announcements Tuesday November 11:
Lunch for Today: Spaghetti w/garlic toast, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Burrito with rice pilaf, refried beans, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Students: Reach Higher is offering a scholarship opportunity to grades 9-12 called Stick with Scholarships. This scholarship is an easy one! Check your email for the details and see Mrs. Hoffer for your sticker and any questions!
Volleyball Players: Volleyball uniform turn in will be this Wednesday after school. Players need to bring all uniforms, travel jackets, and backpacks to the gym. Players must wait for a coach. Do not leave gear in the gym.
End of season Red Devil Football meeting for all Freshman-Juniors that played this fall today after school in Mrs. Johnson's room. Thank you! Coach Buckley
There will be a meeting after school on Tuesday in the cafeteria for all boys interested in playing basketball this year. This is a short meeting, but it is mandatory.
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on November 18th. The Blood Drive is open to school staff and students. If you are 16 or older and wish to donate blood, see the sign-up sheet in the office for an available time slot. The permission forms, which are very important for those interested under the age of 18, are in a stack next to the sign-up sheet. If you have any questions, please visit with Ms. Fawns.
Coed Tickets: We will be selling COED tickets today Nov. 11th through Nov. 17th during lunch outside the cafeteria. Tickets are $20 dollars each. Please pay when you sign up.
COED: If your date does not attend DCHS (homeschool, online, out of town guest, etc.) you must get a form from the principal’s office. They are due back to the office Monday, Nov. 17th.
DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts: For anyone interested in winter Cheer season there will be open Gym and meeting Thursday 11/13 from 4:00-5:30 in the Auditorium.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Lunch for Today: Spaghetti w/garlic toast, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Burrito with rice pilaf, refried beans, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Students: Reach Higher is offering a scholarship opportunity to grades 9-12 called Stick with Scholarships. This scholarship is an easy one! Check your email for the details and see Mrs. Hoffer for your sticker and any questions!
Volleyball Players: Volleyball uniform turn in will be this Wednesday after school. Players need to bring all uniforms, travel jackets, and backpacks to the gym. Players must wait for a coach. Do not leave gear in the gym.
End of season Red Devil Football meeting for all Freshman-Juniors that played this fall today after school in Mrs. Johnson's room. Thank you! Coach Buckley
There will be a meeting after school on Tuesday in the cafeteria for all boys interested in playing basketball this year. This is a short meeting, but it is mandatory.
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on November 18th. The Blood Drive is open to school staff and students. If you are 16 or older and wish to donate blood, see the sign-up sheet in the office for an available time slot. The permission forms, which are very important for those interested under the age of 18, are in a stack next to the sign-up sheet. If you have any questions, please visit with Ms. Fawns.
Coed Tickets: We will be selling COED tickets today Nov. 11th through Nov. 17th during lunch outside the cafeteria. Tickets are $20 dollars each. Please pay when you sign up.
COED: If your date does not attend DCHS (homeschool, online, out of town guest, etc.) you must get a form from the principal’s office. They are due back to the office Monday, Nov. 17th.
DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts: For anyone interested in winter Cheer season there will be open Gym and meeting Thursday 11/13 from 4:00-5:30 in the Auditorium.
Yearbook: Don’t forget! Yearbook prices increase after January 1st. Get yours now and save!
Four DCHS students turned up the heat in Billings this weekend! 🔪🍴 At Culinary Camp, they learned top-notch plating and garnishing techniques, sharpened their knife skills, and impressed everyone in a marketing challenge. Way to represent, DCHS!
The DCHS Forensics team took 18 members to Miles City on Nov. 7 for a very competitive meet. There were 8 Class A schools present, and DCHS was 4th in Speech Sweeps and 3rd in Drama Sweeps.
Individual results:
Bella McCoy & Eryck Cantrell: 3rd in Duo Interpretation
Kamri Nelson: 3rd in Program Oral Interpretation
Jack Carter & Quinn Sargent: 5th in Public Forum Debate
Elexxsis Geiger: 4th in Impromptu
Aubrey Carter: 6th in Informative
Roman Tuma: 1st in Impromptu
Emma Hynes: 7th in Informative Speaking
Eli Olmstead: 8th in Dramatic Interpretation
Jace Gabbert & Harry Cook: 9th in Humorous Theatre
Zackariah Henson & Tori Engle: 4th in Dramatic Theatre
Zackariah Henson & Duncan Kingstad: 7th in Humorous Theatre
Nathan Marley, David Kingstad, & Duncan Kingstad: 5th in Classical Theatre
Ora Neves & Nathan Marley: 3rd in Humorous Theatre
Ora Neves: 3rd in Dramatic Solo
The Dawson home meet will be January 17th. Please stay tuned for a chance to help by judging the competitors that make their way to Glendive!
Individual results:
Bella McCoy & Eryck Cantrell: 3rd in Duo Interpretation
Kamri Nelson: 3rd in Program Oral Interpretation
Jack Carter & Quinn Sargent: 5th in Public Forum Debate
Elexxsis Geiger: 4th in Impromptu
Aubrey Carter: 6th in Informative
Roman Tuma: 1st in Impromptu
Emma Hynes: 7th in Informative Speaking
Eli Olmstead: 8th in Dramatic Interpretation
Jace Gabbert & Harry Cook: 9th in Humorous Theatre
Zackariah Henson & Tori Engle: 4th in Dramatic Theatre
Zackariah Henson & Duncan Kingstad: 7th in Humorous Theatre
Nathan Marley, David Kingstad, & Duncan Kingstad: 5th in Classical Theatre
Ora Neves & Nathan Marley: 3rd in Humorous Theatre
Ora Neves: 3rd in Dramatic Solo
The Dawson home meet will be January 17th. Please stay tuned for a chance to help by judging the competitors that make their way to Glendive!
Don't forget that Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 2-8 pm! This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, discuss progress, and set goals for the rest of the semester. We look forward to seeing you there and partnering together for student success!
Nov. 10 - 15
🧪 SCIENCE IN ACTION! 🧬
In Mr. Pagawisan’s Advanced Biology class, our young scientists recently conducted a Yeast Fermentation Lab to explore how yeast breaks down different food sources — and they did it with the help of modern technology! 🙌
Using the Vernier Carbon Dioxide Sensor, students measured the amount of CO₂ produced by yeast during fermentation. They ran three trials, each with a different food source: glucose, sucrose, and starch. Their goal? To determine which food source allows yeast to produce the most carbon dioxide — and therefore, ferment more efficiently.
This hands-on activity not only strengthened their understanding of cellular respiration and fermentation, but also showcased how scientific technology can bring data to life right in the classroom. 📊🔬
In Mr. Pagawisan’s Advanced Biology class, our young scientists recently conducted a Yeast Fermentation Lab to explore how yeast breaks down different food sources — and they did it with the help of modern technology! 🙌
Using the Vernier Carbon Dioxide Sensor, students measured the amount of CO₂ produced by yeast during fermentation. They ran three trials, each with a different food source: glucose, sucrose, and starch. Their goal? To determine which food source allows yeast to produce the most carbon dioxide — and therefore, ferment more efficiently.
This hands-on activity not only strengthened their understanding of cellular respiration and fermentation, but also showcased how scientific technology can bring data to life right in the classroom. 📊🔬
After earning a 3rd place trophy at the Class A State Meet last year, DCHS Forensics is back!
14 teams competed in Sidney on Nov. 1. DCHS took 15 students for the season-opening meet. The team came back 3rd in Class A Speech Sweeps and 2nd in Class A Drama Sweeps. Individual awards are as follows:
David Kingstad, Nathan Marley, and Duncan Kingstad took 1st in Classical Theatre
Ora Neves took 2nd in Dramatic Solo
Zackariah Henson and Tori Engle took 1st in Dramatic Theatre
Eli Olmstead took 7th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Emma Hynes took 5th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Roman Tuma took 3rd in Impromptu
Aubrey Carter earned 6th in Informative Speaking
Jack Carter and Quinn Sargent took 5th in Public Forum Debate
Kamri Nelson earned 4th in Program Oral Interpretation
Bella McCoy and Eryck Cantrell earned 6th in Humorous Theatre
Coaches Sonja Tuma and Allison Clark, along with new volunteer debate coach Kathy Hoiland, are looking forward to a great season of growth for an already strong team. Next weekend we'll be in Miles City!
14 teams competed in Sidney on Nov. 1. DCHS took 15 students for the season-opening meet. The team came back 3rd in Class A Speech Sweeps and 2nd in Class A Drama Sweeps. Individual awards are as follows:
David Kingstad, Nathan Marley, and Duncan Kingstad took 1st in Classical Theatre
Ora Neves took 2nd in Dramatic Solo
Zackariah Henson and Tori Engle took 1st in Dramatic Theatre
Eli Olmstead took 7th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Emma Hynes took 5th in Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Roman Tuma took 3rd in Impromptu
Aubrey Carter earned 6th in Informative Speaking
Jack Carter and Quinn Sargent took 5th in Public Forum Debate
Kamri Nelson earned 4th in Program Oral Interpretation
Bella McCoy and Eryck Cantrell earned 6th in Humorous Theatre
Coaches Sonja Tuma and Allison Clark, along with new volunteer debate coach Kathy Hoiland, are looking forward to a great season of growth for an already strong team. Next weekend we'll be in Miles City!
DCHS Announcements Wednesday November 5:
Lunch for Today: Breaded Ravioli with garlic toast, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Bacon egg and cheese sandwich with tritaters, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Anyone that has a paper activity card please come to the office and get your actual picture activity card.
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in Wrestling today, November 5th at lunch in Mrs. Johnson's room. Please get your lunch and go straight there. The girls informational meeting for wrestling will take place on Thursday at lunch in Mrs. Johnson's room also. Please be prompt. Thank you!
Red Devil Football Equipment turn in will be today after school this week. Thank you.
Coach Buckley
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on November 18th. The Blood Drive is open to school staff and students. If you are 16 or older and wish to donate blood, see the sign-up sheet in the office for an available time slot. The permission forms, which are very important for those interested under the age of 18, are in a stack next to the sign-up sheet. If you have any questions, please visit with Ms. Fawns.
Coed Tickets: We will be selling COED tickets Nov. 10th through Nov. 17th during lunch outside the cafeteria. Tickets are $20 dollars each. Please pay when you sign up.
COED: If your date does not attend DCHS (homeschool, online, out of town guest, etc.) you must get a form from the principal’s office. They are due back to the office Monday, Nov. 17th.
DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts: There is a sign-up sheet in the office for DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts. Tryouts will be held the week of November 17th. Please be sure to have physicals completed and turned in before November 17th. Practice will begin November 24th.
Seniors: There’s no time like the present to start submitting your senior pictures!
The upload link can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
Lunch for Today: Breaded Ravioli with garlic toast, veggie, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Lunch for Tomorrow: Bacon egg and cheese sandwich with tritaters, fruit, & milk or SALAD BAR!
Anyone that has a paper activity card please come to the office and get your actual picture activity card.
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in Wrestling today, November 5th at lunch in Mrs. Johnson's room. Please get your lunch and go straight there. The girls informational meeting for wrestling will take place on Thursday at lunch in Mrs. Johnson's room also. Please be prompt. Thank you!
Red Devil Football Equipment turn in will be today after school this week. Thank you.
Coach Buckley
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on November 18th. The Blood Drive is open to school staff and students. If you are 16 or older and wish to donate blood, see the sign-up sheet in the office for an available time slot. The permission forms, which are very important for those interested under the age of 18, are in a stack next to the sign-up sheet. If you have any questions, please visit with Ms. Fawns.
Coed Tickets: We will be selling COED tickets Nov. 10th through Nov. 17th during lunch outside the cafeteria. Tickets are $20 dollars each. Please pay when you sign up.
COED: If your date does not attend DCHS (homeschool, online, out of town guest, etc.) you must get a form from the principal’s office. They are due back to the office Monday, Nov. 17th.
DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts: There is a sign-up sheet in the office for DCHS Winter Cheer Tryouts. Tryouts will be held the week of November 17th. Please be sure to have physicals completed and turned in before November 17th. Practice will begin November 24th.
Seniors: There’s no time like the present to start submitting your senior pictures!
The upload link can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
Get ready to cheer on our Lady Devils at Volleyball Divisionals Nov. 6-8th! Go Big Red!
🌿🔬 Sophomore Biology Spotlight! 🔬🌿
Mr. Pagawisan’s Biology class, our amazing sophomores got hands-on with a Stomata Lab Activity!
Students examined leaf samples under the microscope to observe stomata—tiny openings plants use to breathe. They explored how these structures help regulate gas exchange and water loss, deepening their understanding of plant physiology. 🌱✨
Mr. Pagawisan’s Biology class, our amazing sophomores got hands-on with a Stomata Lab Activity!
Students examined leaf samples under the microscope to observe stomata—tiny openings plants use to breathe. They explored how these structures help regulate gas exchange and water loss, deepening their understanding of plant physiology. 🌱✨
Welcome to Dawson County High School, Ryan Wilson!
Hello, my name is Ryan Wilson and this will be my first year in the Glendive School system. I have been teaching for over 10 years, but this is my first year as a special education teacher. I have worked the last decade along the Hi-Line working in both Malta and Wolf Point. My favorite part of working in education is the daily interactions that you get to have with the students. I am married with 2 kids, and 2
dogs. My son is a first year teacher in Big Sandy this year, and my daughter is in her 1st year as an education major. I enjoy coaching and am currently coaching football at the high school.
Hello, my name is Ryan Wilson and this will be my first year in the Glendive School system. I have been teaching for over 10 years, but this is my first year as a special education teacher. I have worked the last decade along the Hi-Line working in both Malta and Wolf Point. My favorite part of working in education is the daily interactions that you get to have with the students. I am married with 2 kids, and 2
dogs. My son is a first year teacher in Big Sandy this year, and my daughter is in her 1st year as an education major. I enjoy coaching and am currently coaching football at the high school.
DCHS Activities November 3-8
Good luck to the Red Devil football team as they travel to play the East Helena Vigilantes in the first round of the Class A State Playoffs! GO DEVILS!!!!!!
DCHS is hosting the Eastern A Volleyball Divisional Play-In game on Tuesday, 10/28, against the Sidney Eagles. Good luck, and GO LADY DEVILS!!!!
There are only two more opportunities to see "Beetlejuice Jr." performed by the DCHS Drama Club! Let's pack the house, support our thespians, and enjoy the play!
Don't forget that tonight is the first showing of Beetlejuice Jr.! Let's pack the house, support our thespians, and enjoy the play!
Join the DCHS Key Clubbers and NHS members for some great fall fun at the first annual Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/25, from 12 to 3 pm at the EPEC. They'll be there running games and handing out candy during the event. Thank you to the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch for organizing this community event. (https://www.facebook.com/share/1D92jpxkPZ/)
