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DCHS Announcements Monday March 16, 2026:
Lunch for Today: Chicken fried steak w/mashed potatoes, dinner roll veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Lunch for TUESDAY: Chalupa with rice pilaf, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Juniors and Seniors:The representative from Dickinson State University will be visiting the DCHS counseling office on Monday, March 23 at 9:15 am. If you would like to visit with this rep and need a pass, please see Mrs. Hoffer before school that morning.
Seniors: The Jostens Rep will be here Thursday 3/19 from 11:30-1:00 to deliver attire and announcements to the senior class.
Tuesday 3-17-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route - Bus 5 will not run its AM or PM routes
Wednesday 3-18-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route
Thursday 3-19-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route - Bus 7 will not run its AM or PM routes & Bus 1 will not run its pm route.
Students: if you are interested in learning more about the US Army National Guard, there is a sign up sheet in the office. Please write down your name and contact information, and Sergeant Steinke will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have and discuss the opportunities that the National Guard can provide.
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on March 24th. 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 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.
Squad Sports tux fittings dates and times will be:
Monday 3/16 after school
Additional times available by appointment. 406-377-2393
If you are planning to bring an out of School guest to Prom there is a permission slip in the principal's office. They are due back to the office NO LATER THAN Thursday March 19th.
Lunch for Today: Chicken fried steak w/mashed potatoes, dinner roll veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Lunch for TUESDAY: Chalupa with rice pilaf, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Juniors and Seniors:The representative from Dickinson State University will be visiting the DCHS counseling office on Monday, March 23 at 9:15 am. If you would like to visit with this rep and need a pass, please see Mrs. Hoffer before school that morning.
Seniors: The Jostens Rep will be here Thursday 3/19 from 11:30-1:00 to deliver attire and announcements to the senior class.
Tuesday 3-17-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route - Bus 5 will not run its AM or PM routes
Wednesday 3-18-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route
Thursday 3-19-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route - Bus 7 will not run its AM or PM routes & Bus 1 will not run its pm route.
Students: if you are interested in learning more about the US Army National Guard, there is a sign up sheet in the office. Please write down your name and contact information, and Sergeant Steinke will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have and discuss the opportunities that the National Guard can provide.
DCHS Key Club will host a Vitalant School Blood Drive on March 24th. 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 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.
Squad Sports tux fittings dates and times will be:
Monday 3/16 after school
Additional times available by appointment. 406-377-2393
If you are planning to bring an out of School guest to Prom there is a permission slip in the principal's office. They are due back to the office NO LATER THAN Thursday March 19th.
DCHS Activities and Events March 16-21
Don't forget that tonight is the 5th Annual Washington Middle School STEAM Night! Come out and enjoy the evening while learning about the intersection between Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! We hope to see you there!
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
Bus #3:
3/9/2026 - No AM route
3/10/2026 - No AM route
3/11/2026 - No AM route
3/12/2026 - No AM route
Bus #4:
3/10/2026 - No PM route
Bus #5:
3/12/2026 - no AM or PM route
Bus #7:
3/12/2026 - no AM or PM route
GPS is still in desperate need of Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers. If you would like to drive for the District, please visit the GPS website or reach out the district office.
Bus #3:
3/9/2026 - No AM route
3/10/2026 - No AM route
3/11/2026 - No AM route
3/12/2026 - No AM route
Bus #4:
3/10/2026 - No PM route
Bus #5:
3/12/2026 - no AM or PM route
Bus #7:
3/12/2026 - no AM or PM route
GPS is still in desperate need of Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers. If you would like to drive for the District, please visit the GPS website or reach out the district office.
From Transportation Dept:
Thursday 3-12-26
Bus 7 will not run its AM or PM routes
Thursday 3-12-26
Bus 7 will not run its AM or PM routes
DCHS still has a limited number of 2025 and 2024 yearbooks available for sale.
• 2025 Yearbooks – $60
• 2024 Yearbooks – $40
(Cash or check only)
Please see the front office or Mr. Corbett in C102 to purchase.
The 2025–2026 yearbook is still on sale for $80 and can be purchased online (yearbookforever.com), or by cash or check.
• 2025 Yearbooks – $60
• 2024 Yearbooks – $40
(Cash or check only)
Please see the front office or Mr. Corbett in C102 to purchase.
The 2025–2026 yearbook is still on sale for $80 and can be purchased online (yearbookforever.com), or by cash or check.
Washington Middle School is hosting its 5th Annual Community and Family STEAM Night on Tuesday, March 10. Come out and enjoy the evening while learning about the intersection between Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! We hope to see you there!
DCHS Events and Activities March 9-14
DCHS Announcements Thursday March 5:
Lunch for Today: Turkey Bacon Melt with potato chips, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Lunch for Tomorrow: Chicken burger with potato chips, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Next Weeks Transportation Schedule:
Monday 3-9-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route.
Tuesday 3-10-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route Bus 4 will not run its PM route
Wednesday 3-11-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route
Thursday 3-12-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route Bus 5 will not run its AM or PM route
The Wrestling Awards Night will take place in the DCHS Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM. All wrestlers need to attend!
Squad Sports walk-in tux fittings: 3/6 Friday 10-5, 3/7 Saturday 10-2, 3/9 Monday noon - 6, Additional times available by appointment. 406-377-2393
Softball: The softball sign-up sheet is in the office for anyone interested in playing this season. There will be a parent meeting on Monday, March 9th at 5:30 PM in the DCHS Cafeteria. If you are interested in being part of the program and building something great, make sure to sign up.
Z-Club will have a quick meeting on Tuesday 3/10 in Ms. Cohen’s room during lunch
If you are planning to bring an out of School guest to Prom there is a permission slip in the principal's office. They are due back to the office NO LATER THAN Friday March 20th.
Lunch for Today: Turkey Bacon Melt with potato chips, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Lunch for Tomorrow: Chicken burger with potato chips, veggie, fruit and milk or SALAD BAR
Next Weeks Transportation Schedule:
Monday 3-9-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route.
Tuesday 3-10-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route Bus 4 will not run its PM route
Wednesday 3-11-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route
Thursday 3-12-26 Bus 3 will not run its AM route Bus 5 will not run its AM or PM route
The Wrestling Awards Night will take place in the DCHS Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM. All wrestlers need to attend!
Squad Sports walk-in tux fittings: 3/6 Friday 10-5, 3/7 Saturday 10-2, 3/9 Monday noon - 6, Additional times available by appointment. 406-377-2393
Softball: The softball sign-up sheet is in the office for anyone interested in playing this season. There will be a parent meeting on Monday, March 9th at 5:30 PM in the DCHS Cafeteria. If you are interested in being part of the program and building something great, make sure to sign up.
Z-Club will have a quick meeting on Tuesday 3/10 in Ms. Cohen’s room during lunch
If you are planning to bring an out of School guest to Prom there is a permission slip in the principal's office. They are due back to the office NO LATER THAN Friday March 20th.
Big news to celebrate! 🎉 🎊
Please join us in congratulating Marcy Adams, Special Education Teacher, and Amber LaPierre, Paraprofessional, who have been named the CSPD Region I Para/Teacher Team of the Year!!
Their teamwork, dedication, and commitment to supporting students make a meaningful difference every single day for students at Jefferson Elementary School. This honor is so well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate them! 🫶🏻
Please join us in congratulating Marcy Adams, Special Education Teacher, and Amber LaPierre, Paraprofessional, who have been named the CSPD Region I Para/Teacher Team of the Year!!
Their teamwork, dedication, and commitment to supporting students make a meaningful difference every single day for students at Jefferson Elementary School. This honor is so well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate them! 🫶🏻
DCHS Juniors recently participated in a "Skills for Success" event, coordinated by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, with support from local businesses and Glendive Job Service.
A key highlight was the Reality Fair, an interactive, simulation-based event, where students were assigned a specific career and corresponding monthly salary. Then students had to budget and balance living expenditures like housing, transportation, insurance, food, and other essential costs. This hands-on activity helps young people understand the real-world financial implications of different career paths and the importance of budgeting.
In addition, students also participated in soft skill activities where they worked on communication, problem solving and collaboration in team building activities. These experiences build essential workplace competencies beyond technical knowledge.
A key highlight was the Reality Fair, an interactive, simulation-based event, where students were assigned a specific career and corresponding monthly salary. Then students had to budget and balance living expenditures like housing, transportation, insurance, food, and other essential costs. This hands-on activity helps young people understand the real-world financial implications of different career paths and the importance of budgeting.
In addition, students also participated in soft skill activities where they worked on communication, problem solving and collaboration in team building activities. These experiences build essential workplace competencies beyond technical knowledge.
☀️🔭 Solar Science in Action! 🔭☀️
Mr. Pagawisan’s Freshmen Earth Science class had an incredible hands-on learning experience this week as students conducted a solar observation lab using a Newtonian reflecting telescope equipped with certified solar filter.
With safety as our top priority, students carefully observed and recorded the number of sunspots visible on the Sun’s surface, along with other fascinating solar features. They discussed how sunspots are linked to magnetic activity and how monitoring them helps scientists better understand the Sun’s solar cycle and space weather.
This real-world investigation brought our astronomy unit to life—combining scientific tools, data collection, and critical thinking skills. 🌎✨
Amazing job to our young scientists for their curiosity, teamwork, and attention to detail! The universe is waiting for you! 🚀
Mr. Pagawisan’s Freshmen Earth Science class had an incredible hands-on learning experience this week as students conducted a solar observation lab using a Newtonian reflecting telescope equipped with certified solar filter.
With safety as our top priority, students carefully observed and recorded the number of sunspots visible on the Sun’s surface, along with other fascinating solar features. They discussed how sunspots are linked to magnetic activity and how monitoring them helps scientists better understand the Sun’s solar cycle and space weather.
This real-world investigation brought our astronomy unit to life—combining scientific tools, data collection, and critical thinking skills. 🌎✨
Amazing job to our young scientists for their curiosity, teamwork, and attention to detail! The universe is waiting for you! 🚀
Culinary Arts students took their taste buds around the world as they explored International Cuisine through hands-on cooking experiences! 🌎👩🍳👨🍳
Students researched culture, traditions, and authentic cooking techniques while preparing dishes inspired by: Canada, Japan, China, Italy, Mexico and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
From knife skills to flavor balancing, students practiced culinary techniques while gaining a deeper appreciation for global food traditions — including the rich cultural heritage of our local Native communities.
So proud of their teamwork, creativity, and willingness to try new flavors! 🌟
Students researched culture, traditions, and authentic cooking techniques while preparing dishes inspired by: Canada, Japan, China, Italy, Mexico and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
From knife skills to flavor balancing, students practiced culinary techniques while gaining a deeper appreciation for global food traditions — including the rich cultural heritage of our local Native communities.
So proud of their teamwork, creativity, and willingness to try new flavors! 🌟
From Transportation Dept:
Monday 3-2-26
Bus 1 WILL run both am and pm.
Monday 3-2-26
Bus 1 WILL run both am and pm.
From Transportation Dept:
Monday 3-2-26
Bus 1 will not run its AM route.
Monday 3-2-26
Bus 1 will not run its AM route.
DCHS Events and Activities March 2-7
🏁 Ready, Set, Symbiosis! 🏁
Mr. Pagawisan’s Sophomore Biology class took their learning in action to experience ecological relationships firsthand! To master the concepts of Symbiosis, the students ditched the textbooks and had a hands-on race.
Understanding how organisms interact is a lot more fun when you’re racing your classmates. The students competed in three unique challenges to represent the different ways species live together in an ecosystem:
🤝 Task 1: "Hip, Hip, Hooray" (Mutualism) Partners had to work together perfectly to keep a basketball pressed between their hips from the starting line to the finish. Just like in Mutualism (+/+), neither student could reach the goal without the help of the other!
🎒 Task 2: "Back Where You Belong" (Commensalism) One student led the way while their partner "hitchhiked" behind them, keeping a basketball pressed to their classmate's back with just one hand. This perfectly represented Commensalism (+/0)—where one organism benefits while the other isn't really affected either way.
🦟 Task 3: "Freeloaders FTW" (Parasitism) The final stretch got intense! The front runner had to carry their partner’s heavy books while the partner just tagged along. In Parasitism (+/-), the freeloader gets the benefit while the host carries the burden—and our front runners definitely felt it!
Way to go, sophomores! You proved that biology is about teamwork, balance, and maybe a little bit of freeloading. 😉
Mr. Pagawisan’s Sophomore Biology class took their learning in action to experience ecological relationships firsthand! To master the concepts of Symbiosis, the students ditched the textbooks and had a hands-on race.
Understanding how organisms interact is a lot more fun when you’re racing your classmates. The students competed in three unique challenges to represent the different ways species live together in an ecosystem:
🤝 Task 1: "Hip, Hip, Hooray" (Mutualism) Partners had to work together perfectly to keep a basketball pressed between their hips from the starting line to the finish. Just like in Mutualism (+/+), neither student could reach the goal without the help of the other!
🎒 Task 2: "Back Where You Belong" (Commensalism) One student led the way while their partner "hitchhiked" behind them, keeping a basketball pressed to their classmate's back with just one hand. This perfectly represented Commensalism (+/0)—where one organism benefits while the other isn't really affected either way.
🦟 Task 3: "Freeloaders FTW" (Parasitism) The final stretch got intense! The front runner had to carry their partner’s heavy books while the partner just tagged along. In Parasitism (+/-), the freeloader gets the benefit while the host carries the burden—and our front runners definitely felt it!
Way to go, sophomores! You proved that biology is about teamwork, balance, and maybe a little bit of freeloading. 😉
DCHS Activities February 23-28
🌈🔬 Freshmen Earth Science in Action! 🔬🌈
This week, Mr. Pagawisan’s Freshmen Earth Science class brought the electromagnetic spectrum to life with a hands-on “EM Spectrum Clothesline” activity! 👕📡
Students created a visual clothesline displaying real-world examples of electromagnetic waves — carefully arranged from lowest frequency to highest frequency. From radio waves and microwaves, through infrared and visible light, all the way to ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, students explored how energy travels across the spectrum.
By physically organizing the spectrum, students strengthened their understanding of wavelength, frequency, and energy in a fun, interactive way. Science learning you can see hanging right in the classroom!
Great job to all our freshmen scientists for their teamwork and creativity! 👏🌎✨
This week, Mr. Pagawisan’s Freshmen Earth Science class brought the electromagnetic spectrum to life with a hands-on “EM Spectrum Clothesline” activity! 👕📡
Students created a visual clothesline displaying real-world examples of electromagnetic waves — carefully arranged from lowest frequency to highest frequency. From radio waves and microwaves, through infrared and visible light, all the way to ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, students explored how energy travels across the spectrum.
By physically organizing the spectrum, students strengthened their understanding of wavelength, frequency, and energy in a fun, interactive way. Science learning you can see hanging right in the classroom!
Great job to all our freshmen scientists for their teamwork and creativity! 👏🌎✨
