Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center Information Update
Wednesday October 2, 2024
Spirit Week
Spirit Week is September 30 th through October 4 th. We look forward to this annual tradition and display of Green Wave spirit at Dover High School. Please reinforce with your students the positive nature of this week and the goal of bringing the school together.
The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, October 5 th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale next week. Obligations must be cleared before a student can purchase a ticket and guest forms must be fully completed and signed by the guest's school before a ticket can be purchased for a guest. We do not sell tickets at the door.
College 101 Presentation
The School Counseling Department will be hosting a 'College 101 Presentation' for parents/guardians of seniors on October 8th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. This presentation will go over the nuts and bolts of the college application process and financial aid.
Upcoming Important Dates for Seniors & Parents/Guardians:
College 101: October 8th at 6:00 in the DHS Auditorium. An overview of the college application process and financial aid process for students and parents/guardians.
Granite Edvance Financial Aid Presentation for students (parents/guardians are invited to attend too) during the school day in the Gym (10am-11am): October 9th
ApplyNH: An initiative to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process. During the school day, Oct. 25th. Signup in the Counseling Office.
ASVAB: October 18th, 2024 at 8am in room 115. Aptitude test and interest assessment administered by the military. Sign-up in the Counseling Office.
Colleges Visiting DHS: See the list of colleges visiting DHS here: 24-25 College Visits . Sign-up in the Counseling Office.
NEACAC College In-Person and Virtual Fairs: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2024
Dover Fire Department Toys for Tots
The Dover Fire Department Toy Bank lost its entire supply of toys and gifts for the upcoming holiday season due to a water line break. The National Honor Society is holding a toy drive to replenish their supply of new, unwrapped toys and games for children aged newborn to 12. Toys may be dropped off from October 1 st to October 31 st. For students, there will be a large box in the main lobby for donations. For parents, please drop off the donations in the main office. There will also be boxes available for drop off at the Friday, October 4 th football game.
College Visits to the School Counseling Department
Admissions representatives from the following colleges will be coming to Dover High School next week: University of Vermont, University of New Hampshire, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Merrimack College, and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. If you would like to attend an information session, please sign up in the school counseling office.
Student of the Week
Dover High School participates in Seacoast Media's Student of the Week program designed to recognize students throughout the region. This week Dover High School recognizes junior Emilie Crutchfield. Emilie is quick to recognize when help is needed and provide it. She transported a student with a mobility issue from class to class during the first weeks of school easing the challenge of the start of the school year for that student. She is an outstanding student who has a 4.2 grade point average and is in the top ten percent of her class. Her scholarship, service, leadership, and character have been recognized and has led to her membership in the National Honor Society and the Athletic Leadership Council. Emilie is also a member of the unified soccer and softball teams and is a manager for the boys' basketball program.
PSAT
The information below is from the School Counseling Office about the PSAT administration that will take place during the school day on Wednesday, October 16 th.
Information on Digital PSATs
Fall 2024
Note: Students must bring their school computer and charger on test day
A practice version of the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), known as the PSAT/NMSQT, measures verbal, writing, and mathematical abilities important in college work. The PSAT/NMSQT is recommended for sophomores and juniors who are thinking of going to college. For more information, see the Student Guide.
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Test Day Location: Dover High School |
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Test Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
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Deadline to sign up: Friday, October 4th by 2:30pm (hard deadline, no exceptions) |
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Cost: $25 |
Sign up: Students interested in taking the test should see Mrs. Graves in the Guidance Office to sign up.
Payment: Due at time of registration, CASH or CHECK is accepted. Checks are to be made payable to Dover High School. There are Fee Waivers available for eligible Juniors. The process is outlined HERE .
Free resources to practice for the PSAT:
School computers and chargers needed for test day- please don't forget!
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Registration
If your student is taking an AP class at DHS or VLACS, now is the time to register for the AP exam. What you need to know:
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Students must register for the exam through their MyAp Account (payment details below)
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The fee is $99 payable by check made out to Dover High School and dropped off at the School Counseling Office
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The deadline to register online and to submit payment is Friday, 10/25 in the DHS School Counseling Office.
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Fee waivers are available for those who qualify
For more information contact Kyle Cote from the DHS School Counseling Department at [email protected] or AP - Parent Resources
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AP charges a $40 fee for any exam that is ordered but not taken (e.g. a student changes their mind).
Any exam that is ordered after the deadline will incur an additional $40 fee ($99+$40).
SENIORS - Class of 2025 Yearbook Information
Senior photos and optional baby picture for publication in the 2025 Dover High School Yearbook should be submitted to the link below on or before October 24th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Stewart ( [email protected] ).
https://photos.jostens.com/LYFYW3
Senior biographies for the 2025 Dover High School Yearbook are due on October 30, 2024. Please submit your bio using the link below:
https://forms.gle/dJCEmbAX5UTcJ8596
● Please make sure your biography is under 350 characters (please note that spaces and special characters do count; you can use the character count feature on Google Docs or Microsoft Word to double check).
● Please proofread!
● Type your name at the top of your biography as you would like it to appear in the yearbook. This will not be included in your biography, so it does not count for the 350 characters.
Things to Remember:
● Please be thoughtful about this task. Your senior biography will be printed permanently in your yearbook. This is your opportunity to leave your final personal message and impression on your fellow graduating classmates to remember you by in the years to come.
● All submissions are subject to approval by the yearbook staff, yearbook advisor, and the administration.
● Any inappropriate references will be edited or removed.
Cross Country Meat Bingo Fundraiser
The Cross Country and Track and Field Boosters will be holding a Meat Bingo fundraiser at the Loyal Oder of Moose #443 on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The Moose Hall is located at 45 Chestnut Street in Dover. Please see the attachment for more information by clicking here!
Obligations
Obligation information and balances have been mailed out to students and families. Students should make sure make sure all books, equipment, and uniforms have been returned and they have paid their lunch balance to avoid an obligation. Students may return items to the Main Office between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Students will not be eligible to buy a parking permit until all obligations have been cleared. Please contact Ms. Cunio at [email protected]. if you have any questions.
Service Academy Nominations
If you are interested in a nomination to the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and/or the United States Military Academy at West Point, the deadline for applying to the Office of Senator Jeanne Shaheen is Friday, October 4, 2024. For more information on the Service Academy Nomination process or to obtain application materials, please visit her website at http://www.shaheen.senate.gov and use the Academy Nominations tab.
United States Senate Youth Program
The 63 rd United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week will be held March 1-8, 2025. Two students from each state will be selected to attend and each will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. Students will be required to attend to serve as delegates and receive the scholarship.
In New Hampshire, each high school principal may nominate one eligible junior OR senior student. The nomination form should be accurately completed and signed by student, at least one parent or guardian and nominating principal and returned to the Department of Education no later than October 11, 2024.
Students may qualify to apply through leadership positions they currently hold per the USSYP official criteria for the current 2024-2025 academic year. All student leadership-qualifying positions are subject to the judgement of the state selection administrator and will be verified and confirmed.
The type of student we are looking for is one who is truly interested in government, history, politics, and leadership and one who has a demonstrated desire to serve others in a leadership capacity. High academic achievement, high aspirations for college and career and other clear examples of self-motivation and creativity often define Senate Youth delegates.
A selection committee will review the nominations and choose several finalists. All finalists will be interviewed in November 2024 by the selection committee. The committee will then select two primary delegates and a first and second alternate. Alternates will be selected as replacements in the event a primary delegate is for any reason unable to participate in the program's Washington Week.
For further information and to download an application, please go to United States Senate Youth Program | Department of Education (nh.gov).
Other Senior Portrait Information
Senior pictures are due on October 23, 2024.
The Dover High School Administration has set the following guidelines for Senior Yearbook Photos. These guidelines are also provided as tips from professional photographers for the most flattering and timeless photos. Remember you can order your own style and poses for your senior photo package from a photographer, but the following guidelines must be used for your Senior Yearbook Photo.
Guidelines for all senior photos:
1. Submit a photo that is an original. Cell phones are not recommended as the
resolution quality is often poor.
2. No hats, props, or pets are allowed. The senior portrait focuses on the student.
3. Avoid clothing with writing.
4. Show distinction between you and the background.
5. If a senior does not submit a Senior Photo, the school picture taken on school photo day will be used in the yearbook. If there was no school photo taken by the school photographer, the student's name will appear in the Yearbook as "not pictured".
6. Please provide us a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg. Submit the Senior photo by Uploading your image directly to: https://photos.jostens.com/LYFYW3
Note: Once you're at the Dover High School photo upload page you will enter Contact Information (name and email address in case we need to contact you with questions about the photo) and Photo Information (the first and last name of the student and grade).
You will receive confirmation of the photo submission.
Caps and Gowns
Believe it or not seniors, the process for ordering caps and gowns has begun. Please use the link below to order your cap and gown by January 19, 2025. Order by clicking here: https://www.buildagrad.com/doverhs