Weekly Update

Progress Reports for Quarter Three

Progress Reports for Quarter Three were posted and shared with students in Advisory on Monday, March 7th.  Please reach out to your student’s teacher with any questions or concerns.

Summer Tech Camps Opportunities for Students and Staff

The University of New Hampshire is offering technology camps for students and staff this summer.  A brief synopsis can be found below while more details can be found at https://ceps.unh.edu/outreach/tech-camp.

ASVAB Testing

Dover High School is offering the ASVAB on April 12th at 8am in Room 115. You must be a sophomore, junior or senior to take the exam. The ASVAB is a great way to learn about your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to different career choices.  If you would like to sign up for the ASVAB please stop in the Counseling Office and sign up with Mrs. Graves.

Prom/Formal Dress Sale

The National Honor Society is hosting a sale of a variety of prom and formal dresses during Flex from March 22nd to 25th or after school from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on March 24th and March 25th. Dresses will be sold for $20 (cash only). All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Cash only!  Dress donations will be accepted through March 21.  If you are interested in donating please email [email protected]."

State Championship Games

The Winter Spirit team will be competing in the NHIAA Division I State Championship Meet on Thursday, March 10th at 6 pm at Pinkerton Academy.  The Girls' Ice Hockey team will be competing in the NHIAA Division I State Championship at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 12th at the SNHU Arena in Manchester.  Good luck to both teams and please go support them if you can.

Spring Sports

Please find attached information concerning how to register for Spring Sports.  Spring Sports begin on Monday, March 21st.

Athletic Eligibility for Quarter III

Continued athletic eligibility is based on 2nd Quarter grades, not the overall grade for a semester class.  Please review the information below that outlines athletic eligibility.  Athletic eligibility for Quarter III was based on the day report cards are distributed.

 II.  N.H.I.A.A. AND DOVER HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY:

  1. All interscholastic athletes and managers must meet the Dover High School academic eligibility requirements.Managers may be exempt from physical examinations.
  2. Student/athletes must make themselves aware of Dover High School and N.H.I.A.A. eligibility rules, policies, and procedures.
  3. The interscholastic athletic program at Dover High School meets or exceeds the requirements of the N.H.I.A.A..
  4. The Dover High School eligibility rules are as follows:

 For all subsequent seasons - No pupil who has failed to pass four (4) units of work (classes) during the previous grading period (quarters 1, 2 and 3 of this school year) shall represent Dover High School in any interscholastic contest.

Definitions:

  1. Basic Ranking Period:Not less than six (6) weeks.
  2. Previous Basic Ranking Period:Indicates the last prior ranking period of the school year.
  3. Passing Grade:As determined by the NHIAA individual member high schools.

*     A unit of work reflects a course that meets the equivalent of 5 times per week.

**   This is interpreted as the school’s previous ranking period, not the student’s previous ranking period.

NOTE:    Dover High School academic eligibility will be determined for the following seasons by the following quarters on the day report cards are issued to the student/athletes:

      Fall      –    Quarter 4 of the previous year (freshman are automatically eligible until issuance

                         of first report card) and Quarter 1 of the present school year.

      Winter –    Quarter 1 and 2 of the present school year.

      Spring –    Quarter 2 and 3 of the present school year. 

 NO ATHLETE MAY PLAY IN A NHIAA SANCTIONED GAME UNTIL THEY ARE ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE.

Graduation and Senior Awards

The Dover School Board approved Thursday, June 9th as the graduation date for the Class of 2022.  The ceremony will be held on Dunaway Field here on the campus of Dover High School at 7:00 pm.  The rain date is Friday, June 10th with the ceremony being held at 7:00 pm. Senior Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30 pm. This event will be held in the auditorium.  Information on these events will be put out in March.

Middle School Musical

Please see the attached flyer with information on the Dover Middle School musical and how to purchase tickets.

Destination College

Destination College is New Hampshire's statewide college planning event and is designed to help high school juniors and their families prepare for entry into college. This annual statewide college planning convention is held each spring through the collaborative efforts of The NHHEAF Network and New Hampshire colleges and universities. All the day's events are FREE to students and parents. Destination College 2022 is a VIRTUAL event and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   This event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Information can be found at the link below.

Signature Events & Initiatives: Destination College (nhheaf.org)

Senior Prom

The Senior Prom will be held on Saturday May 21st in the Granite State Room of the Memorial Union Building on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. The event will be open to seniors and approved guests and will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Information will be coming regarding ticket sales and other details.

 Seniors- Scholarship Information

Seniors are encouraged to visit the School Counseling Department link below to find scholarship opportunities.  Please be cognizant of the specific deadline for applying that goes with each scholarship.

Scholarships – School Counseling – Dover High School

Yearbook Information for 21-22

BUY YOUR YEARBOOKDon’t forget to purchase a DHS 2022 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com

Pricing Schedule

Yearbooks cost $65.00.

Girls State

The American Legion Auxiliary-Department of New Hampshire will be holding its annual Girls State from Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Saturday, July 2, 2022 on the campus of St. Anselm College.  Girls State is a week-long training course in the study and practical application of self-government.  It is meant to supplement Civics or American Government as it is taught in high schools across the state and is planned so students can put the theories of American government as taught in the classroom into practice.  To find out more information, including how to apply, please speak to your school counselor or visit https://alagranitegirlsstate.wordpress.com/.    Applications are due by May 31, 2022.

Boys State

New Hampshire’s Department of the American Legion will be holding its 75th annual Boys State from Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Friday, July 1, 2022 on the campus of St. Anselm College.  Boys State is a six-day training course in the study and practical application of self-government.  It is meant to supplement Civics or American Government as it is taught in high schools across the state and is planned so students can put the theories of American government as taught in the classroom into practice.  To find out more information, including how to apply, please speak to your school counselor or visit www.NHBoysState.org.  Applications are due by May 31, 2022.