STARS OVER DAINGERFIELD-

LONE STAR ISD Daingerfield High School

2015 STAAR Distinctions Academic Achievement in Mathematics Top 25%--Closing Performance Gaps

Daingerfield Junior High School

2015 STAAR Distinctions Academic Achievement in Social Studies

Recognizing the staff and students of

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD

The District and all Campuses exceeded

the state’s standards on the STAAR.

September, 2015 Volume 4; Issue 1

Special points

of interest:

Staar Results

Renovated

Track & Field

New Opportu-

nities for

Students

“Thank You”

Opportunities

for Community

Volunteers

2015 DHS Dis-

tinguished

Alumni An-

nounced; De-

tails on Din-

ner

The D-LS ISD

School Board

EYE OF THE TIGER D-LS ISD Newsletter

COMPLETION OF THE TRACK/FIELD AT MICKEY MAYNE STADIUM

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Page 2 New Opportunities: Archery--Students will be able to safely shoot a bow and arrow after completion of the class. The archery program will be included in the Wildlife Management class as a part of Hunter education and will be taught with the NASP rules and guidelines.

Fire-fighting—Students will be exposed to firefighting as a potential career choice using

the same curriculum which professional firefighters must master to be certified in a de-

manding and rewarding career. Students will be prepared to enter a firefighting academy

upon graduation.

Forensics—Students will be introduced to the basics of how to conduct an investigation

using chemistry and physics to “solve the crime.”

Dual Credit on Campus—Students are given the opportunity to

remain on campus and participate in dual credit classes in con-

junction with Northeast Texas Community College.

Chess—Students at West Elementary, South Elementary and

Daingerfield Junior High are given the opportunity to learn the

game of chess which involves problem solving, hones concen-

tration, and encourages analytical and strategic thinking. The

end result can improve overall academics and self-

esteem. Not only is playing chess a life-time activity,

students also have the prospect of participating com-

petitively in UIL contests.

Outstanding Recognition: DHS Math Team—2015—2nd place State in Calcula-tor; 2014—1st place State in Calculator; 2013—2nd place State in Calculator; 2012—1st place State in Number Sense and Calculator; 2011—1st place State in Number Sense

A Special Thank You to: DHS Education Foundation/Alumni Association--$12,400 in grants awarded to teachers in 2015.

Northeast Texas Credit Union--$5,000 awarded to the district through the Debit Card Plan to be used for student field trips

Community Volunteers—Math Team Coach, Firefighting Class Instructor, Chess Coach, Watch D.O.G.S., Mentoring Pals, P.T.O., Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters,

Veterans who participate in Veteran Day activities

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Community Involvement Programs:

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)—Positive male role models spend time at school encouraging students Mentoring Pals—Community volunteers dedicate 30 minutes once a month to eat lunch, tutor, or read to a student at a school.P.T.O.—Parents and teachers joining together to support and promote the schools.

Band Boosters—Parents and other volunteers support and promote the Junior High and High School band programs.

Athletic Boosters—Parents and other volunteers support and pro-mote athletics

Veterans Program—Community members who have served in the Armed Forces and are willing to be honored at our schools on Vet-erans Day observe Veterans Day in the schools.

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)/Ounce of Prevention—Parents, community leaders, and agencies meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to set goals and plan for the health education of our students.

Students in the Community—DLSISD wants our students to be active in the community; many programs involve students serving the community. We encour-age parents to support their students’ involvement and commu-nity members to look for ways we can serve. Examples: Food drives (Multiple). Adopt a Grandparent at Windsor South Elementary). Stu-dent Groups serving at Community Banquets (JH, HS).

Mission Possible—Parents and Communities teaming up to prevent underage drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse. To sign the pledge for Mission Possible go to: missionpossibleeasttexas.blogspot.com and sign the Not in My House Pledge. *All volunteers who work with students must pass a background check.

Contact Information: West Elementary 903-645-2901 South Elementary 903-645-3501 Junior High 903-645-2261 High School 903-645-3968 Athletic Office 903-645-3465 Administration 903-645-2239

Upcoming Events: 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner—Saturday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., DHS Cafe-teria; honoring Joe Skipper, class of 1951; EG McMillan III, class of 1957; T. Randall Lee, class of 1981; Father Anthony William Pondant, class of 1955, posthumously; Tickets, $25 include steak dinner; Tickets available at Texas Heritage Bank, Northeast Texas Credit Un-ion, and D-LS ISD Administration Building.

Alumni Golf Tournament—October 24; 6 person scramble; $100 per player and limited to first 18 paid teams; Proceeds benefit d-LS Education Foundation; 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. tee times; Entry deadline—October 16; Call (903) 645-4160 to enter; Entry open to all D-LS ISD graduates and current employees; Lunch provided.

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD School Board Jerry Stoermer, Vice-President Neil Roney, President Marie Skipper, Secretary Mike Alcorn Jim Snyder Maurice Tigert Miguel Larsen

903-645-2239

Fax: 902-645-2137

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FFA Students at Ag Conference in Corpus Christi

Band Students on Band Trip to Six Flags

D-LS Administrators plan for new school year at Daingerfield State Park

D-LS Administrators plan for new school year at Daingerfield State Park Band Boosters work at Meet the Tiger.