December 12, 2024
The winter play production of This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing was presented to the DCHS community on December 6-7th with a special matinee performance for more than 450 fourth grade students before opening night. The play is produced and performed by Acting+ students. Congratulations on an outstanding production!
 
Congratulations to the dance team on an outstanding performance at the ISDTA State Championships! The team finished second in Class XIII Pom, third in Class VII Jazz, and fifth in Class III Lyrical. In the state solo finals, Brooklyn Coen finished second, Claire Southard third, Brooklyn O’Conner fourth, Katelynn Larson eighth, and Lily Schweizer ninth. 
On Monday students, faculty and staff gathered for an all-school Mass in honor of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thank you to  Father Flood for leading us in this beautiful celebration. 
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DCHS 1st Semester Final Exam Information
Tuesday, Dec. 17 – Semester Exams (periods 1 & 2)
1st pd: 8:15-9:45 | 2nd pd:  10:00-11:30
Teacher office hours: 11:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Semester Exams (periods 3 & 4)
3rd pd: 8:15-9:45 | 4th pd: 10:00-11:30
Teacher office hours: 11:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3:30 pm
Thursday, Dec. 19 – Semester Exams (periods 5 & 6)
5th pd: 8:15-9:45 | 6th pd: 10:00-11:30
Teacher office hours: 1:00-3:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 20 – Semester Exams (periods 7 & 8)
7th pd: 8:15-9:45 | 8th pd: 10:00-11:30
 End of Semester 1. Semester 2 begins Monday, January 6th with an A Day. Please click here for important information regarding student requirements and exam procedures. 
2024-25 Yearbook On Sale Now!
Don't miss out on the 2024-25 yearbook! To purchase, log in to OnCampus, select Resources, Blackbaud Tuition Management, and Purchase Optional Items. Please email Jenny Umstead with any questions.
ON CAMPUS
Evening of Culture
Save the date for the DCHS Evening of Culture! Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23rd and enjoy music, art and displays in the Narthex from 5-6:30 pm. All are welcome!
Art Department Donations 
The Art Department is seeking calendars and magazines to be used as collage material for art projects - calendars with full-page images and landscapes are preferred. A wide range of magazines accepted, especially ones filled with images - no catalogs, please. Donations can be dropped off with Mrs. Sarah Selinger in room 900 or at the greeter's desk. 
Dowling Catholic Post
Did you know DCHS has an amazing online student newspaper? Visit dowlingcatholicpost.com to read the latest news!
Dowling Club
Be a part of the tradition and join the Dowling Club boosters that have been supporting our student-athletes since 1941! Membership includes a sports pass that provides admission to ALL home athletic events (excluding tournament play) and a one-time 15% Campus Store discount. Find the membership level that best suits your needs here. Thank you for your support! 
COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING      
ACT Test Prep Seminar 
A ZAPS ACT Test Prep seminar will be offered at DCHS on March 3 & 4, 2025, from 3:15-5:45 pm or 6:00 -8:00 pm. The cost is $100. Register at www.doorwaytocollege.org.
ICAN FAFSA Sessions
ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, all the tricky questions about income and assets will be covered as well as how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and the next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
January 15, 2025 - 5:30 pm - Register
February 26, 2025 - 5:30 pm - Register
DMACC Spring Discovery Events
Explore career opportunities with DMACC's Career Discovery Events! High School students are invited to join us to learn more about a range of career pathways, tour local companies, and learn more about future career opportunities through these interactive events! Register now for events for the 2024-2025 school year! 
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines for Seniors
Scholarship season has started with many deadlines approaching. View the ICAN scholarship database for a list of scholarships which your student may be eligible for. 
Notre Dame Pre-College Online Program
The University of Notre Dame’s Pre-College Online Program is the perfect way for students to explore their interests. Courses span the fields of business, law and STEM, and feature dynamic video lessons that allow them to tune in anytime their schedule allows. Students will earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion. Explore courses here. 
Northwestern Pre-College Online Program
Northwestern has launched an exciting new program for motivated high school students. 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. The courses span subjects like business and medicine. Visit their website or learn more here.  
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. Visit healthcare.org for event details and to register.  
EVENTS 
FEB 6: Evening of Style
Enjoy a fun night with dinner, drinks, and a fashion show! This year's event will be held at St. Francis. Save the date - RSVP information to follow! 
Please visit the following links for a complete listing of DCHS activities & events: 
Community Events | School Calendar | Athletics Calendar
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