Deer River High School

Warrior Words
Tuesday, March 9th

1. The Boys & Girls Club is sponsoring a Teen Open House tomorrow. Join them for food, fun, and games. This is an opportunity for you to give feedback on what you would like to have included in your teen programming! Stop in, play Madden, and let them know what they can do to better serve you! Pizza, pop, and other treats will be provided.

2. There will be a FCCLA meeting today during advisory in Mrs. Passeri’s room.

3. There will be a Campus Life Mission Trip meeting today during advisory in room 117.

4. There will be an 8th grade ETS meeting today during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

5. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

6. There will be an Art Club meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Art room.

7. There will be a Senior Class meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Commons.

8. There will be ETS ACT Prep/FAFSA computer lab time tonight from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Lab 212 for juniors & seniors. Please let Lael know if you will be attending. Parents are welcome to attend to work on the FAFSA.

9. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

10. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

11. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Spring athletes: Make sure you have all of your paperwork & fee in before your first day of practice. Practice for softball & track begins Monday, 3/15. Baseball and golf start Monday, 3/22. If you have not participated in an activity this year, you cannot practice until you have turned in your paperwork. If you have turned in paperwork this year, all you need to do is pay your fee which is $60 for grades 7 & 8 and $100 for grades 9-12.

2. There are chevrons for sale in the office for athletes who have been waiting to buy them for their letter winner jackets. They are $3.50 each. Also, there are various patches for sale for $5-6. If you have lettered in something after buying your jacket & would like to add that patch, see Margie. Finally, we now have metal bars and pins to wear on the DR letter on the front of your jacket. Your first pin is free. After that, they are 75 cents.

3. Attention: All TRACK ATHLETES not involved in basketball – CAPTAIN’S PRACTICE meets after school. Be sure to get all paperwork turned in as soon as possible so you can practice on the 15th.

4. Event for today:
GBB vs. Esko 7:45 p.m. UMD

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. $2500 scholarship for students interested in a career in television, broadcasting, or electronic media curriculum. Apply online at www.MidwestEmmys.org Deadline for application is March 12, 2010.

2. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Monday, March 8th

1. Parent/Athlete spring meeting TONIGHT in the Commons. Registration starts at 5 p.m. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Students in spring sports and their parents should attend.

2. There will be a Prom Committee meeting today during advisory.

3. The Boys & Girls Club is sponsoring a Teen Open House on Wednesday. Join them for food, fun, and games. This is an opportunity for you to give feedback on what you would like to have included in your teen programming! Stop in, play Madden, and let them know what they can do to better serve you! Pizza, pop, and other treats will be provided.

4. There will be a FCCLA meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mrs. Passeri’s room.

5. There will be a Campus Life Mission Trip meeting tomorrow during advisory in room 117.

6. There will be an 8th grade ETS meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

7. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting on Wednesday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

8. There will be an Art Club meeting on Wednesday during advisory in the Art room.

9. There will be ETS ACT Prep/FAFSA computer lab time tomorrow from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Lab 212 for juniors & seniors. Please let Lael know if you will be attending. Parents are welcome to attend to work on the FAFSA.

10. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

11. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

12. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

13. Happy Birthday Alicia Keezer!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a Girls BB meeting today during advisory in Mr. Marleau’s room.

2. There are chevrons for sale in the office for athletes who have been waiting to buy them for their letter winner jackets. They are $3.50 each. Also, there are various patches for sale for $5-6. If you have lettered in something after buying your jacket & would like to add that patch, see Margie. Finally, we now have metal bars and pins to wear on the DR letter on the front of your jacket. Your first pin is free. After that, they are 75 cents.

3. Attention: All TRACK ATHLETES not involved in basketball – CAPTAIN’S PRACTICE will begin today after school, and our season begins the following week. Be sure to get all paperwork turned in as soon as possible so you can practice on the 15th.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Friday, March 5th

1. The Parent/Athlete Spring Sports meeting is MONDAY, March 8th. The date in the Deerpath Shopper is incorrect. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5:30 p.m. Students involved in spring sports and their parents should attend.

2. A reminder to students: The office phone is to be used before school, after school or during your lunch hours. Please do not come to the counter to use the phone between classes.

3. There will be a Prom Committee meeting on Monday during advisory.

4. There will be a FCCLA meeting on Tuesday during advisory.

5. There will be a Campus Life Mission Trip meeting on Tuesday during advisory.

6. There will be an 8th grade ETS meeting on Tuesday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

7. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting on Wednesday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

8. There will be an Art Club meeting on Wednesday during advisory in the Art room.

9. There will be ETS ACT Prep/FAFSA computer lab time on Tuesday from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Lab 212 for juniors & seniors. Please let Lael know if you will be attending. Parents are welcome to attend to work on the FAFSA.

10. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

11. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

12. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

13. Happy Birthday today to Alicia Heide!

14. Happy Birthday this weekend to Tiffany Kingbird and Lauren Smith!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Attention ALL Softball players: We are having a meeting today in the commons to try on jackets and get sizes so we can order them. Please be there!

2. There will be a 7th and 8th grade baseball meeting today in Mr. Erzar’s room during advisory.

3. Attention: All TRACK ATHLETES not involved in basketball – CAPTAIN’S PRACTICE will begin Monday after school, and our season begins the following week. Be sure to get all paperwork turned in as soon as possible so you can practice on the 15th.

4. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

5. Events for today:
Boys BB at Int’l Falls 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th @ 7:00 p.m. / B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:30 p.m.

Events for Saturday:
GBB Sectional vs. Eveleth-Gilbert at UMD at 7:45 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. ACT registration deadline – TODAY for the April 10th ACT test. Register online at www.actstudent.org Students with Free or Reduced Lunch can test up to two times for FREE. See Mrs. Moll for more information on ACT testing or free-testing vouchers.

2. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

4. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is TODAY. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

5. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Thursday, March 4th

1. The parent/athlete meeting is MONDAY, 3/8. The date in the Deerpath Shopper is incorrect. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5:30 p.m. Students involved in spring sports and their parents should attend.

2. A reminder to students: The office phone is to be used before school, after school or during your lunch hours. Please do not come to the counter to use the phone between classes.

3. There will be an Art Club meeting today during advisory in the art room.

4. There will be a Student Council meeting today during advisory in Mrs. Felosi’s room.

5. There will be ETS ACT Prep/FAFSA computer lab time on Tuesday from 5:00-7:30 pm in Lab 212 for juniors & seniors. Please let Lael know if you will be attending. Parents are welcome to attend to work on the FAFSA.

6. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

7. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

8. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

9. Happy Birthday Karley Paulley, Aaron Hawes, and Travis Bowers!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a Baseball meeting today during advisory in Mr. Erzar’s room for grades 9-12.

2. Attention ALL Softball players: We are having a meeting TOMORROW in the commons to try on jackets and get sizes so we can order them. Please be there!

3. 7th and 8th graders interested in playing baseball should sign up for a meeting being held tomorrow in Mr. Erzar’s room. 7th graders should sign up with Mrs. Sheppard and 8th graders with Mrs. Evans.

4. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. ACT registration deadline – TOMORROW for the April 10th ACT test. Register online at www.actstudent.org Students with Free or Reduced Lunch can test up to two times for FREE. See Mrs. Moll for more information on ACT testing or free-testing vouchers.

2. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

4. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is TOMORROW. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

5. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Wednesday, March 3rd

1. A reminder to students: The office phone is to be used before school, after school or during your lunch hours. Please do not come to the counter to use the phone between classes.

2. The FCCLA meeting for today has been cancelled.

3. There will be an Art Club meeting tomorrow during advisory in the art room.

4. There will be a Student Council meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mrs. Felosi’s room.

5. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

6. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

7. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a 7th and 8th grade Girls basketball meeting in Mr. Geisler’s room during advisory today.

2. There will be a golf meeting today during advisory in Mr. Hermel’s room.

3. There will be a Baseball meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mr. Erzar’s room for grades 9-12.

4. 7th and 8th graders interested in playing baseball should sign up this week for a meeting on Friday. 7th graders should sign up with Mrs. Sheppard and 8th graders with Mrs. Evans.

5. Prices for tickets at today’s playoff game are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Also, event and senior passes cannot be used for this or any other playoff game.

6. The Spring Parent/Athlete meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 3/9, to Monday, 3/8, in the High School Commons due to a girls’ basketball play-off game on Tuesday. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is for the parents and athletes involved in golf, softball, baseball, and track & field.

7. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

8. Events for today:
GBB Sectional vs. Proctor 7:00 p.m.
State Wrestling at Xcel Energy Center

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. ACT registration deadline – MARCH 5th for the April 10th ACT test. Register online at www.actstudent.org Students with Free or Reduced Lunch can test up to two times for FREE. See Mrs. Moll for more information on ACT testing or free-testing vouchers.

2. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

4. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is Friday. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

5. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Tuesday, March 2nd

1. A reminder to students: The office phone is to be used before school, after school or during your lunch hours. Please do not come to the counter to use the phone between classes.

2. No Read 180 TODAY.

3. There will be a NHS meeting today during advisory in Mrs. Braukmann’s room.

4. The Internet Cafe will be open tonight. For those going on in the History Day competition, this is a good opportunity to work on your projects.

5. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

6. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

7. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

8. Happy Birthday Cody Matthews and Rosalee Bowstring!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. There will be a 7th and 8th grade Girls basketball meeting in Mr. Geisler’s room during advisory for tomorrow.

2. There will be a golf meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mr. Hermel’s room. Students interested in joining the golf team this spring should attend. You must sign up on Mr. Hermel’s door by the end of school today to attend the meeting.

3. There is a MANDATORY, very short meeting for all wrestlers in Grades 7-11 in Mr. Carlstrom’s room today at 3:15 p.m.

4. 7th and 8th graders interested in playing baseball should sign up this week for a meeting on Friday. 7th graders should sign up with Mrs. Sheppard and 8th graders with Mrs. Evans.

5. Prices for tickets at tomorrow’s playoff game are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Also, event and senior passes cannot be used for this or any other playoff game.

6. Congratulations to Cody Mentges for placing 2nd in the section and earning a trip to State! Congratulations also go to Scotty Mickle for placing 3rd, Bryce Ortloff for placing 4th, Cole Serfling for placing 5th and Neil Baumgarner for placing 6th! Great season guys!

7. The Spring Parent/Athlete meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 3/9, to Monday, 3/8, in the High School Commons due to a girls’ basketball play-off game on Tuesday. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is for the parents and athletes involved in golf, softball, baseball, and track & field.

8. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

9. Events for today:
Boys BB at Aitkin 7th @ 4:00 p.m. / 8th @ 5:00 p.m. / B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:00 p.m.
Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. ACT registration deadline – MARCH 5th for the April 10th ACT test. Register online at www.actstudent.org Students with Free or Reduced Lunch can test up to two times for FREE. See Mrs. Moll for more information on ACT testing or free-testing vouchers.

2. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

3. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

4. Plan to attend Experience Itasca tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend at www.itascacc.edu just click on the visit campus menu item on the front page.

5. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is Friday. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

6. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Monday, March 1st

1. A reminder to students: The office phone is to be used before school, after school or during your lunch hours. Please do not come to the counter to use the phone between classes.

2. No Read 180 on Tuesday March, 2nd.

3. Congratulations to Cody Mentges for placing 2nd in the section and earning a trip to State! Congratulations also go to Scotty Mickle for placing 3rd, Bryce Ortloff for placing 4th, Cole Serfling for placing 5th and Neil Baumgarner for placing 6th! Great Season guys!

4. Prices for tickets at Wednesday’s playoff game are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Also, event and senior passes cannot be used for this or any other playoff game.

5. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

6. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

7. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

8. Happy Birthday

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. The Spring Parent/Athlete meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 3/9, to Monday, 3/8, in the High School Commons due to a girls’ basketball play-off game on Tuesday. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is for the parents and athletes involved in golf, softball, baseball, and track & field.

2. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

3. Events for today:

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

2. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

3. Plan to attend Experience Itasca on Wednesday, March 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend at www.itascacc.edu just click on the visit campus menu item on the front page.

4. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is Friday. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

5. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Warrior Words
Friday, February 26th

1. Today will be an early out! We will follow the early out time schedule. Student will be released over the PA.

2. Spanish Club students: Remember to report to Mr. Korman’s room the end of 4th hour for your field trip.

3. Found: A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

4. Close Up is having a Pancake Feed on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Deer River Vets Club. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6 and under. Pre-sale tickets can be bought from Tanner Isaacs, Elliott Gielen, Donner Humenberger, Devon Pehrson, and Hannah Anthony.

5. Helen Hron will be participating in the Steps of Hope autism walk on Sunday in Minnetonka. There is a donation sheet in the high school office. Please help Helen meet her $4,000.00 goal.

6. Any student 18 years of age or older interested in a spring and summer job working for the Census Bureau please contact Mr. Schimek for an informational packet.

7. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

8. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

9. Yearbooks are still available to order until March 1st, but you can no longer order personalization on them. Yearbooks are $60.00 payable to ISD #317. Turn order in to the office or to Brenda Lang, Yearbook Advisor.

10. Happy Birthday this weekend to Daniel Martin, George Partridge-Gotchie, and Ashlea Grife!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

2. Events for today:
Wrestling Sectional Tournament at North Branch 1:00 p.m.
GBB at Greenway 7th @ 5:30 p.m. / 8th @ 6:30 p.m. – Upstairs gym at Bovey
JV @ 5:30 p.m. – Lower gym at Bovey / Varsity @ 7:15 p.m. in Coleraine
Boy’s BB vs. Littlefork-Big Falls 7th @ 5:45 p.m. / 8th to follow / B @ 5:45 p.m. / A @ 7:15 p.m.

Events for Saturday:
Girl’s BB 7th & 8th Grade Tournament at Deer River 9:00 a.m.
Boy’s 7th Grade Tournament at Hibbing 9:00 a.m.
Boy’s 8th Grade Tournament at Hill City 9:00 a.m.
Wrestling Sectional Tournament at North Branch 11:00 a.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. Essay Contest Scholarship – American Lung Association, MN is sponsoring an essay contest on the use of biodiesel. $1000 for 1st place, $500 for second place. Must be HS senior, planning to go on to postsecondary education. Deadline is April 30, 2010. For more info go to www.cleanairchoice.org

2. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

3. Summer CNA class offered at Itasca Community College. A chance for you to earn your Certified Nursing Assistant License in the summer! Cost is around $500.00 and may be reimbursed by your employer. See Mrs. Moll for more information on application.

4. Plan to attend Experience Itasca on Wednesday, March 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend at www.itascacc.edu just click on the visit campus menu item on the front page.

5. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is March 5, 2010. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

6. FAFSA applications are DUE! Seniors – you should be completing your FAFSA applications NOW! Many colleges with need-based financial aid will need to have your FAFSA information before they can consider giving you money! The FAFSA can be completed in 1 hour or less. Access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

7. $500 for students planning to go to Cosmetology school! Great Clips is sponsoring $500 scholarship – apply now. Applications available in the counseling office.

8. AgStar Fund for Rural America – offers 20 $1000 scholarships for students who plan to pursue a career in an agricultural career. They also offer 5 $1000 scholarships for students from rural areas planning to pursue a college major in any field. Must have gpa of 3.0 or higher. Application deadline is April 1, 2010 – applications available in the counseling office.

9. Northwest Technical College – scholarship opportunities available at www.ntcmn.edu/become_learner/scholarships.

10. Society of Women Engineers – scholarships range from $1000-$5000, some are renewable for multiple years of college. Applications available at www.swe.org

11. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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Thursday, February 25th

1. Spring Conferences will be TODAY from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m.

2. Friday will be an early out! We will follow the early out time schedule.

3. The Media Center will be closed today for History Day judging.

4. The Junior/Senior High Band and Choir members are to be released at 1:25 p.m. today for a concert at 1:30 p.m.

5. There will be NO Read 180 after school today.

6. Found: One i-pod – claim with Mr. Hermel. A pair of tennis shoes – claim in the high school office.

7. Close Up is having a Pancake Feed on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Deer River Vets Club. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6 and under. Pre-sale tickets can be bought from Tanner Isaacs, Elliott Gielen, Donner Humenberger, Devon Pehrson, and Hannah Anthony.

8. Helen Hron will be participating in the Steps of Hope autism walk on Sunday in Minnetonka. There is a donation sheet in the high school office. Please help Helen meet her $4,000.00 goal.

9. Any student 18 years of age or older interested in a spring and summer job working for the Census Bureau please contact Mr. Schimek for an informational packet.

10. SENIORS! March 25th is the last day for two very important things! First – T-shirt orders will be done! Sell as many as you can by this time, because it’s a fundraiser for the senior class. Second – The senior locker/time capsule will be shut after this day! Bring in things to Mr. Hermel that will be interesting to look back on in ten years!

11. Anyone interested in helping out with the following NHS sponsored volunteer events, please contact Mrs. Braukmann or Becca Rudquist for more information. Volunteer hours look great on college applications, resumes, and scholarship applications! Volunteer today!
February Nursing Home visits
March Pennies for Patients (w/leukemia and lymphoma)
April Animal Shelter Assistance

12. Yearbooks are still available to order until March 1st, but you can no longer order personalization on them. Yearbooks are $60.00 payable to ISD #317. Turn order in to the office or to Brenda Lang, Yearbook Advisor.

13. Happy Birthday Zach Beatty and Brandi Campbell!

Athletic/Activities Information:

1. Those students in grades 9-12 interested in playing baseball this spring should sign up with Mr. Erzar in room 219 by the end of the day today for meetings tomorrow and next Thursday during advisory.

2. Deer River Warrior Athletics Ice Fishing Tournament at Jessie View Resort on Big Jessie Lake – March 6th – Check in 9:00 a.m. – Tournament 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Field limited to first 100 paid entries – $20.00 entry fee includes fishing tournament, meal at Riley’s, chance at three Sportsman Packages. Contact Brent Schimek at 246-3410 to sign-up.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:

1. Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship – for seniors pursuing Natural Resources (wildlife/fisheries, soil/water, wild land fire, etc.) or Criminal Justice areas. $1000 scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Scholarship application available in the counseling office.

2. Summer CNA class offered at Itasca Community College. A chance for you to earn your Certified Nursing Assistant License in the summer! Cost is around $500.00 and may be reimbursed by your employer. See Mrs. Moll for more information on application.

3. Plan to attend Experience Itasca on Wednesday, March 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend at www.itascacc.edu just click on the visit campus menu item on the front page.

4. ICC scholarships available! Deadline is March 5, 2010. Scholarship application is available at www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/icclocalscholarship.cfm . As many ICC scholarships are financial need-based scholarships, you MUST also have a FAFSA on file with ICC by the March 5 deadline to be considered for the need-based scholarships. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to get thousands of dollars of help with college expenses.

5. FAFSA applications are DUE! Seniors – you should be completing your FAFSA applications NOW! Many colleges with need-based financial aid will need to have your FAFSA information before they can consider giving you money! The FAFSA can be completed in 1 hour or less. Access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

6. $500 for students planning to go to Cosmetology school! Great Clips is sponsoring $500 scholarship – apply now. Applications available in the counseling office.

7. AgStar Fund for Rural America – offers 20 $1000 scholarships for students who plan to pursue a career in an agricultural career. They also offer 5 $1000 scholarships for students from rural areas planning to pursue a college major in any field. Must have gpa of 3.0 or higher. Application deadline is April 1, 2010 – applications available in the counseling office.

8. Northwest Technical College – scholarship opportunities available at www.ntcmn.edu/become_learner/scholarships.

9. Society of Women Engineers – scholarships range from $1000-$5000, some are renewable for multiple years of college. Applications available at www.swe.org

10. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.

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