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DCHS students recently had great success competing at the Burbs Art Show, winning several awards! Congratulations to the following students who had artwork selected for the show: Mady Schreiber, Rowan Knox, Julia Prada, Rowan Collins, Cate Polley, Owen Nigg, Lexi Rohe, Grace Meeves, Lucas Hilligas, Margo Lage, Carter Coppola, Lyric Baker, Alaina Heaston, Ella Brown, Bella Bliss, Abbie Rodriguez-Lewis, Anna Johnson, Maggi Doud and Chris Belz. Their art is now on display at DCHS!
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On May 1st we celebrated our May Crowning ceremony, a long-standing tradition that began at St. Joseph Academy. The student body gathered at the Maroon Memorial and then processed with a statue of the Blessed Mother around campus and into the gym. The ceremony included a blessing of the crowns that adorn all the statues of Mary throughout the school and a blessing of our new liturgical tapestries, a gift from the Class of 1973 that will be displayed during all-school Masses.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank You
Post Prom 2024 was a huge success! Over 300 students joined for dodgeball, pickleball, bags, karaoke, music trivia, and...of course...PRIZES! From gift cards to TVs, each student walked away with something! Thank you to all who donated their time, talents and treasures. The night would not have been a success without you! Stay tuned for how you can get involved in planning Post Prom 2025!
Graduation Reminders
Please click here for graduation requirements and upcoming events.
Uniform Pants
Beginning August 1, 2024, students will be required to wear black, khaki or navy uniform pants (gray will no longer be part of the uniform). Pants must be soft cotton, microfiber polyester (golf pants material) or cotton corduroy (no denim, jogger/elastic hems, or 'jeggings'). *The 'no patch pockets' rule will be strictly enforced beginning August 1, 2025, when chino-type pants will be required. For the 2024-25 school year, students won't be given a JUG for patch pockets so they may get more use out of pants they already own. If you are purchasing new pants for the fall, it is recommended to purchase those without patch pockets. A visual overview of what is and is not acceptable can be found on the Campus Store website. While not required, purchasing through our Lands' End/DCHS page ensures compliance.
Uniform Ordering - IMPORTANT
Uniform ordering will close at midnight on May 15. Place your order here. You must order uniforms now if you'd like your student to have new items when school begins. Stock held by the Campus Store is intended for transfer families.
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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 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 9 from 5 to 8 pm. All of the sessions will be done in Spanish. Learn more here.
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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EVENTS
AUG 5: DCHS Golf Outing
We invite you to join us at the Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona for a fun-filled day of golf and fellowship featuring contests, a light breakfast, drinks on the course, and more! Proceeds support the Coppola Family Endowment Fund which has provided tuition assistance for DCHS students for over 50 years. Registration for event sponsors is currently open and will open in mid-June for DCHS family and friends. Tee time is 8:30 am - we look forward to seeing you on the course!
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