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We proudly celebrated the academic accomplishments of our seniors yesterday at the Scholastic Achievement Assembly with the conferring of Aquinas Keys, Excellence Medals and Academic Letters. We also recognized our 2024 Distinguished Alumni recipients Chris Coleman ‘83, Dr. Lumea Howard ‘06, and David Cordaro ‘12 who addressed the student body. Congratulations!
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Over 400 parochial school sixth graders visited DCHS today for a special matinee performance of Newsies before the production opens for the community tonight at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances will take place on April 26th at 7:30 p.m. and April 27th at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Musical
The DCHS Performing Arts Department will present Newsies on April 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm and April 27 at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online. Before the curtain opens on Saturday's final performance, we will remember and honor Mr. Tim Sheaff ‘86 with induction into the Dowling Catholic Performing Arts Hall of Fame.
Salvation Army Casseroles
Salvation Army casserole collection will take place on Wednesday, May 1. Students may earn service hours for donating. Please click here for more information.
Nonpublic Transportation Reimbursement
Families who live more than three miles one-way from DCHS may be eligible for a nonpublic transportation reimbursement. Forms must be submitted each semester (by Dec. 1 & May 1). Eligible families will receive one check following the end of the school year. Instructions are available here.
Uniform Ordering - IMPORTANT
Uniform ordering will close at midnight on May 15. Place your order here to ensure your student has new items when school begins in August. Stock held by the Campus Store is intended for transfer families who weren't able to order in the spring
Uniform Pants
Beginning August 1, students are required to wear black, navy or khaki chino-type pants (no patch/watch pockets, rivets, jogger/elastic hems, or 'jeggings'). The material is soft cotton and not denim. A visual overview can be found on the Campus Store website. While not required, purchasing through our Lands' End/Dowling Catholic page ensures compliance.
Last Chance - Senior Yard Signs & Ornaments
Orders for senior yard signs and handmade ornaments will close on April 29. This is a great way to recognize your senior! No late orders can be accepted. Pickup will begin on May 6 in the Campus Store.
Volunteer and Job Opportunities for Students
Sacred Heart Vacation Bible School: Various dates/times are available June 3-7 for volunteers 6th grade- adult. Service Hours are available! Sign up online.
Christ the King Kids' Club is hiring. Student employee hours are Monday-Friday, 4:00-5:45 pm. Full-time hours are a possibility for summer. Please contact the school principal, Sara Rooney.
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ON CAMPUS
Event Ticket Takers
DCHS has openings for event ticket takers. Interested candidates must be able to function with the online ticketing system (iPad experience is sufficient). Pay is $14 per hour (contracted employee). Questions can be directed to Tom Wilson.
Job Openings
Please click here to learn about all employment opportunities at DCHS.
Dowling Catholic Post
Did you know DCHS has a digital school newspaper? The Dowling Catholic Post has been active since 2016 with a staff of student writers. Click here to read the latest news!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration will be held from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. It is available to members of the DCHS community who would like to come in and pray for the school and students. The sign-up link and instructions can be found here.
Business Directory
Did you know that many organizations support DCHS by contributing to our annual Business Directory? Please view the directory and support these local businesses by clicking here.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING
Understanding Financial Aid Packages & Covering Costs
Perfect for high school seniors and parents. Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 pm - Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page or REGISTER. Completing the FAFSA is an important step for students in the college-going process, but what happens after you hit submit? What are the next steps? This webinar will explain the pieces of a financial aid package, how packages are put together, and how to compare one package to another. It will also discuss financial aid comparison tools and the importance of creating a college budget.
DMACC Latino Family Night
The Latino Family Night event will be held at DMACC on Thursday, May 9th from 5 to 8 pm. All of the sessions will be done in Spanish. Learn more here.
U.S. Service Academy Information Nights
Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are hosting Service Academy Information Nights on April 29 and 30 at 6:00 pm to share information about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
Drake University BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare Camp
This camp will introduce students to careers in the health professions through hands-on laboratory experiences, educational sessions, and interactive discussions with students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. When: Thursday-Saturday, July 11-13, 2024. Cost: $200 (includes overnight accommodations in a residence hall). Financial assistance may be available. Open to 9th-12th-grade students (2024/2025 academic year) and 2023/2024 high school grads. Learn more and register here.
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY)
Click here to learn more about a summer program for students in grades 8-11 offering over 100 unique classes in STEM, humanities and the fine arts, all taught by experienced educators. Small class sizes, field trips and a focus on experiential learning empowers students to pursue their passions with peers who share their interests.
Venture Camp
Venture Camp organizes a summer program and free workshops for students interested in business, entrepreneurship, and startups. In April and May, students can access a series of virtual talks from young entrepreneurs and industry leaders from companies like OpenAI. They are also accepting applications for a summer entrepreneurship program this July where students experience entrepreneurship by launching a real business in teams. Learn more.
TCU Business Summer Camp
TCU Neeley School of Business will offer summer camps where students will gain hands-on experience, learn from world-class faculty and industry leaders, and build lifelong connections with their peers. Learn more.
Engineering Summer Programs
The Catholic University of America School of Engineering is hosting two distinct summer camps for rising juniors and seniors: Engineering New Frontiers Summer Institute (July 22- 26) and
Computational Biosciences Institute (July 8 - July 17). Those interested can fill out this form or visit their website for more information. Questions regarding the summer camp can be sent to rileyk@cua.edu or engineering@cua.edu.
DMACC Career Discovery Events
Learn about a variety of career paths and tour local companies at DMACC’s Career Discovery Events! Students can discover a career pathway that matches their interests and skills. Parents/family members are welcome to attend with students. Register here.
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DOWLING CATHOLIC | 1400 BUFFALO RD. | WEST DES MOINES, IA | 50265 | DOWLINGCATHOLIC.ORG
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