September 16, 2021
Congratulations to seniors Anyiel Akec, Daniel Lu and Allison Szalay who have been named 2022 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! These students will now be considered for finalist standing and the opportunity to compete for more than $31 million in scholarships!
Congratulations to Dowling Catholic's 2021 Homecoming Court! Queen candidates: Emily Allen, Lashley Bitting, Kathleen Cain, Colleen Cain, Eva Lynner, Zuzia Wheeler and Becca Youngers. King candidates: Joe Baumhover, William Bussey, Maada Brewah, Joe Hancock, Tommy Hancock, Daniel Lu and Jason Oberlin. Coronation will take place at the pep assembly on Friday, Sept. 24 and the court will be recognized that evening during the football game vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. Go Maroons! 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS      
Homecoming Week
Students are invited to participate in daily dress-up themes and activities next week to celebrate Dowling Catholic's Homecoming! Please click here for the daily schedule. 
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 12 & 14: Parent-teacher conferences. More information to follow. 
Oct. 20: School picture retakes during PRIME Time (2:40 pm).
Freshman Parent Information Night 
Mon., Sept. 20, 7-8:00 p.m. in the DCHS auditorium for parents of students whose counselors are Mrs. Schulte (Last names Lp-R) or Mrs. Cooling (Last names S-Z plus International students). This session will help complete your family’s transition to DCHS through a Q&A with counselors and administration. If you missed your assigned session please feel free to attend.
Costa Rica
Students interested in learning more about the upcoming Costa Rica trip are invited to attend a meeting on Sept. 23 at 7:45 am or 3:15 pm in Room 102. Click here for more information. The trip will take place June 6-14, 2022. Students may see Mr. Peterson for more details. 
Beat Valley Apparel
Support the Maroons by wearing Beat Valley apparel for the cross-town rivalry game versus the Tigers! The deadline to order is Sept. 17. Order online. 
Yearbook Photos
The deadline to submit senior photos for the yearbook is Nov. 29. Photos must be submitted via email to yearbook@dowlingcatholic.org. Please click here for photo requirements. Email Carly Triplett at ctriplett@dowlingcatholic.org with questions. 
ON CAMPUS     
Dowling Club
Be a part of the tradition! Since 1941, Dowling Club members have been raising awareness, enthusiasm and funding for Maroons in extracurricular activities. Membership provides admission to all home athletic events and a one-time 15% Campus Store discount (some restrictions apply). Purchase online. 
Free Meals
Meals in the cafeteria are free for all students for the 2021-2022 school year. Each student may choose one Maroon breakfast meal and/or one Maroon lunch meal at no cost on days that these meals are served. Please click on the cafeteria tile in OnCampus for more information. 
Transportation Reimbursement
-Students living in the Des Moines Public School District (DMPS) ONLY must fill out the
nonpublic transportation reimbursement form ONLINE if you live three miles, one-way from DCHS. DMPS will NOT accept paper copies. 
-Ankeny residents must also submit the reimbursement form ONLINE. 
-If you do NOT live in the DMPS or Ankeny districts but live more than three miles, one-way from DCHS, please submit the reimbursement form to the public school address in which you reside. Forms must be submitted by mail each semester (due Dec. 1 and May 1). Eligible families will receive one check in August.
Matching Corporate Gifts
Are you or your spouse employed by Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo or Wellmark? These are just a few of the many employers that sponsor a matching gift program, providing an easy way to leverage your donation. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and return to DCHS with your gift. We’ll take care of the rest! To find out if your company participates, please visit our website. 
We Are Maroons Annual Appeal
We invite all parents to support the Annual Appeal which impacts every aspect of the DCHS experience. Contributions also help cover the gap between tuition and the cost to educate each student, minimizing tuition increases and helping to remove barriers. Please visit our website to learn more. Thank you for your support! 
EVENTS
OCT 7: Grandparents Mass
Please join us for this special day where guests will have the opportunity to visit campus and celebrate Mass with their grandchildren. The program will begin at 8:45 am with special guest speakers followed by Mass and refreshements. Additional details to follow.  Please complete this form so we know who will be joining us. Mass will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
OCT 24: Pancake Breakfast  
The Pancake Breakfast is back! Celebrate 60 years of this great DCHS tradition! Current parents may purchase tickets through your OnCampus account. Simply log in, click on the Smart Tuition tile, click Purchase Optional Items and then select your student's name(s). Do you know other people that want to join the fun? Feel free to share this link with alumni, friends or family members. Be sure to ask your student about the new ticket sales incentive program that was just announced!
Please visit the following links for a complete listing of DCHS activities & events: 
Community Events | School Calendar | Athletics Calendar
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