Weekly Update

Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center Information Update

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

February Vacation

There is no school next week, February 21-25, for the Winter Recess.  Students will return on Monday, February 28th.  Please enjoy your vacation.

Graduation and Senior Awards

At its Monday evening meeting, the Dover School Board approved Thursday, June 9th as the graduation date for the Class of 2022.  The ceremony will be held on Dunaway Field here on the campus of Dover High School at 7:00 pm.  The rain date is Friday, June 10th.  Senior Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 7th.  This event will be held in the auditorium.  Information on these events will be put out in March.

Changes to the Nottingham Bus Times

You will find attached a schedule that outlines time changes for the Nottingham bus.  These changes go into effect on Monday, February 28th when we return from February vacation.

Destination College

Destination College is New Hampshire's statewide college planning event and is designed to help high school juniors and their families prepare for entry into college. This annual statewide college planning convention is held each spring through the collaborative efforts of The NHHEAF Network and New Hampshire colleges and universities. All the day's events are FREE to students and parents. Destination College 2022 is a VIRTUAL event and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   This event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Information can be found at the link below.

Signature Events & Initiatives: Destination College (nhheaf.org)

Senior Prom

The Senior Prom will be held on Saturday May 21st in the Granite State Room of the Memorial Union Building on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. The event will be open to seniors and approved guests and will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Information will be coming regarding ticket sales and other details.

Seniors- Scholarship Information

Seniors are encouraged to visit the School Counseling Department link below to find scholarship opportunities.  Please be cognizant of the specific deadline for applying that goes with each scholarship.

Scholarships – School Counseling – Dover High School

Yearbook Information for 21-22

BUY YOUR YEARBOOKDon’t forget to purchase a DHS 2022 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com

Pricing Schedule

Yearbooks cost $65.00.

Dover Regional Career Technical Center Applications for 22-23

Dover Regional Career and Technical Center has opened the application portal for SY 2022-2023. Students should apply by February 28th for priority consideration.

The QR code for the application is on the attached poster and listed below. Students may also use the following link to access the application: https://tricity.enrolltrack.com/StudentPortal/#

 

Athletic Eligibility for Quarter III

Continued athletic eligibility is based on 2nd Quarter grades, not the overall grade for a semester class.  Please review the information below that outlines athletic eligibility.  Athletic eligibility for Quarter III is based on the day report cards are distributed.

 

II.  N.H.I.A.A. AND DOVER HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY:

 

  1. All interscholastic athletes and managers must meet the Dover High School academic eligibility requirements.Managers may be exempt from physical examinations.
  2. Student/athletes must make themselves aware of Dover High School and N.H.I.A.A. eligibility rules, policies, and procedures.
  3. The interscholastic athletic program at Dover High School meets or exceeds the requirements of the N.H.I.A.A..
  4. The Dover High School eligibility rules are as follows:

 

For all subsequent seasons - No pupil who has failed to pass four (4) units of work (classes) during the previous grading period (quarters 1, 2 and 3 of this school year) shall represent Dover High School in any interscholastic contest.

Definitions:

  1. Basic Ranking Period:Not less than six (6) weeks.
  2. Previous Basic Ranking Period:Indicates the last prior ranking period of the school year.
  3. Passing Grade:As determined by the NHIAA individual member high schools.

*     A unit of work reflects a course that meets the equivalent of 5 times per week.

**   This is interpreted as the school’s previous ranking period, not the student’s previous ranking period.

NOTE:    Dover High School academic eligibility will be determined for the following seasons by the following quarters on the day report cards are issued to the student/athletes:

Fall      –    Quarter 4 of the previous year (freshman are automatically eligible until issuance

                   of first report card) and Quarter 1 of the present school year.

      Winter –    Quarter 1 and 2 of the present school year.

      Spring –    Quarter 2 and 3 of the present school year. 

 

NO ATHLETE MAY PLAY IN A NHIAA SANCTIONED GAME UNTIL THEY ARE ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE.

Girls State

The American Legion Auxiliary-Department of New Hampshire will be holding its annual Girls State from Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Saturday, July 2, 2022 on the campus of St. Anselm College.  Girls State is a week-long training course in the study and practical application of self-government.  It is meant to supplement Civics or American Government as it is taught in high schools across the state and is planned so students can put the theories of American government as taught in the classroom into practice.  To find out more information, including how to apply, please speak to your school counselor or visit https://alagranitegirlsstate.wordpress.com/.    Applications are due by May 31, 2022.

Boys State

New Hampshire’s Department of the American Legion will be holding its 75th annual Boys State from Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Friday, July 1, 2022 on the campus of St. Anselm College.  Boys State is a six-day training course in the study and practical application of self-government.  It is meant to supplement Civics or American Government as it is taught in high schools across the state and is planned so students can put the theories of American government as taught in the classroom into practice.  To find out more information, including how to apply, please speak to your school counselor or visit www.NHBoysState.org.  Applications are due by May 31, 2022.