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Congratulations to the boys cross country team on winning the Urbandale Invite on Saturday! Owen Wolfe finished first with a time of 15:47 followed by Jack Flori with a 15.55. The girls team opened their season with a third place finish at Urbandale led by Molly O'Halloran. Best of luck to the runners competing today in Marshalltown and on Saturday in Olathe, Kansas! Go Maroons!
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The Dowling Catholic Vanguard traveled to Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on Saturday for their first competition and came home with a third place finish. Congratulations on a great performance and an outstanding start to the season!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Play
The DCHS Performing Arts Department will present Robin Hood and His Merry Men on Oct. 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased online.
St. Joseph Fall Project
The Fall Project will take place on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12:30-4 p.m. at DCHS. The service project is open to students in grades 9-12 who can earn up to three service hours. The service project will be a watershed cleanup day at Walnut Creek near DCHS. Students will check in from 12:30-1 p.m. at the east faculty parking lot and then walk to the creek where they will be put into groups to clean up the trails and creek areas. The day will conclude with ice cream at DCHS. Signed parent permission slips are available from Deacon Heinrich or Mr. Rolf and must to be turned in by Oct. 10. Please contact Deacon Heinrich or Mr. Rolf with questions.
2024-25 Yearbook On Sale Now!
Don't miss out on buying a 2024-25 yearbook! To purchase, log in to OnCampus, select Resources, then Blackbaud Tuition Management. You can then select Purchase Optional Items. Please email Jenny Umstead with any questions at jumstead@dowlingcatholic.org.
Dowling Club
Be part of the tradition and join the Dowling Club booster organization that has been supporting our student-athletes since 1941! Membership includes a sports pass that provides admission to ALL home athletic events (excluding tournament play), a one-time 15% Campus Store discount and other perks. Find the membership level that best suits your needs by visiting our website. Thank you for your support!
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.
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SouON CAMPUS
DCHS Career Academy - Seeking Parent and Alumni Partners
DCHS is excited to offer a new Career Academy program designed to expose students to a rigorous core curriculum while simultaneously teaching college-and career-ready skills in specific fields. Thirty-two sophomores are involved in the pilot and we are offering academies in the fields of engineering/technology and health sciences. We are looking for partners in the community who work in these fields and would be willing to be guest speakers, serve on panels, host job shadows and eventually offer internships. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please fill out this form or email Ms. Kasey Tickel.
Job Opening
DCHS has immediate openings for part-time servers in the cafeteria. Hours are 10:00 am to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Tuition and activities discounts available. If interested, please email Chris Marsh.
EF Tours South Korea Trip
You’re invited on a trip to South Korea in Summer 2025! Learn more about the trip with EF Tours, our educational travel partner, at an in-person meeting on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4pm. Please register here for this info session to be considered for this opportunity. When students travel, they expand their knowledge, discover more about themselves, and gain confidence. Attend the info session to learn how this opportunity will benefit your student; everything included in this experience; how your child can earn academic credit; how this trip is safe and affordable; and how to enroll during EF’s risk-free enrollment period. Spots are limited. Please note, this is a non-school sponsored trip.
Dowling Catholic Post
Dowling Catholic has an amazing online student newspaper! Check out all the news and happenings at dowlingcatholicpost.com.
Maroon Market
DCHS will again offer our Maroon Market, a food and personal hygiene pantry. The mission of the Maroon Market is to provide food and personal hygiene items for DCHS students and families when needed to support and strengthen our community. There is no cost and no required forms, other than the order form. Information and delivery of items are confidential. Place an order here. If you have questions, please email maroonmarket@dowlingcatholic.org.
Get Connected
Follow Maroon Crew, our student spirit group that highlights and promotes student life and activities, on social media! Follow @MaroonCrew on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter or TikTok. You can also follow Dowling Catholic (@DCHSMaroons) on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter for student and community news!
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COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING
ACT Test Prep Seminar
DCHS is hosting a ZAPS ACT test prep seminar on Sept. 16 & 17. Click here to register and learn more.
Fall Courses With Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame’s Pre-College Online Program is the perfect way for students to explore their interests. The format is highly flexible, so fitting an online course into student schedules is a breeze. Courses span the fields of business, law, and STEM, and feature dynamic video lessons that allow them to tune in anytime their schedule allows. Courses are designed by Notre Dame faculty and students will earn a
Certificate of Completion from the University of Notre Dame when they successfully complete a course. Explore courses here.
Northwestern Pre-College Online Program
Northwestern has launched an exciting new program for motivated high school students that provides valuable insights and dynamic video lessons from subject-matter experts. The online courses feature interactive tools and a flexible structure that allows students to take multiple courses to discover a variety of academic areas of interest. They’ll be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University. The first three courses begin this fall with more on the way, spanning subjects like business and medicine. Visit their website or learn more here.
Student Opportunity with Carver College of Medicine
Join the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Professional and Graduate School Virtual Conference on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 4:00 p.m. as they showcase careers in healthcare, education and biomedical research! This event is being hosted via Zoom and will have breakout sessions to explore the Biomedical Science (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), and Physician Assistant (MPAS) degree programs. Register online for this FREE event by Tuesday, Oct. 1. Zoom links will be emailed to registrants on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Please contact debra-henricks@uiowa.edu with questions.
Healthcare Events for High School Students
The Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative is hosting a series of events for high school students interested in the field of healthcare. Below are the events that will take place this semester. For all event details and to register, visit polkcountyhealthcare.org.
Sept. 19 - Discover Healthcare Day at DMACC Ankeny
Oct. 1 - Worksite Tour at UnityPoint Health
Dec. 10 - Worksite Tour at Broadlawns
Golden Circle College & Career Fair
The 34th Annual Golden Circle College & Career Fair will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona. Entrance is FREE!
Christian College Fair
Meet admissions personnel, gather important financial aid information, and explore Christian colleges and universities. Join us at Pella Christian High School on Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All area high schoolers, college students looking to make a change, and their families and/or teachers are welcome. Admission is free. Registration in advance is highly recommended. Details and registration is available online or by scanning the QR code. Contract Trixanna Wang at wangt@pcealges.org with questions.
Scholarship Opportunity
Apply by Sept. 30, 2024, for the opportunity to win a $20K scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Click here for more information.
DMU Summit
DMU is excited to offer a free virtual event exclusively for high school students interested in health science. The High School Pre-Health Summit will take place on Oct. 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be hosted by current DMU graduate students and faculty. Register here.
DMACC Career Discovery Events
High school students are invited to learn about a range of career pathways, tour local companies, and learn about career opportunities at DMACC’s Career Discovery Events! Register and learn more here.
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EVENTS
OCT 3: Grandparents Mass
DCHS grandparents are invited to join us for this annual celebration where grandparents will have the opportunity to hear from student and faculty speakers and celebrate Mass with their grandchildren. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.
OCT 27: 63rd Annual Pancake Breakfast
Please join us in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for this time-honored DCHS tradition. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and supports the new student activities endowment. Please purchase tickets online. If you can't join us and wish to support the Pancake Breakfast, please click here. To volunteer, sign up here.
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