DHS Weekly Update - 10/23/26

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (03:35 PM)

DHS Weekly Update

10/23/2026

Hello Destroyers

Good luck to the Boys and Girls soccer teams as they play in the GMC Invitational Tournament Semi-finals. The Boys team plays at 1 pm. The Girls team will have their Senior Night celebration at 1:30 pm with the game at 2 pm. Go Destroyers!!

School News and Updates

Congratulations to the DHS Cheerleaders as they performed during intermission of a NJ Devils hockey game this week! The squad did an amazing job and thrilled all that were in attendance. It was good to see so many Destroyers there to support their efforts. Thank you to Coach Sweeney for organizing the event and giving the girls this amazing memory!!

Congratulations to members of the Cross Country team on a strong performance at the GMC Championships. In the 5K race, sophomore Jonas Bradshaw ran a new personal best of 18:53, breaking 19 minutes for the first time, while senior Koby Salazar ran a huge personal best of 22:14, beating his previous record by over a minute. The team now turns their attention to the State Sectional Meet next Saturday, October 31st at Thompson Park.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the DHS chapter of the National Art Honor Society:

President - Kanzi Charles

Vice President - Valeria Lopez

Secretary - Destinee Vasconez

Treasurer - Ellie Uhler

Congratulations to the DHS students accepted to participate in The College of New Jersey Honors Choir:

Aiden Barrett, Sophie Carranza, Brandon Costanzo, Julian Carranza, Justin Garcia, Elijah Hawthorne-Spivey, Semarah Mangaroo, and Italia Nieves.

Congratulations to those that were accepted to participate in The College of New Jersey Honors Band:

Amina Black, Aubrey Bosse, Sidney O’Blenis, and Gabriela Solano.

Congratulations to the DHS Student-Athlete of the Week, Cheerleader Natalia Aguirre!

Thanks to everyone that supported the DHS Drama Club’s biannual Scoop Dinner. There was an amazing amount of food to choose from and everyone left feeling a little fuller - and happy not to have cooked for a night.

Thank you to the DHS Peer Leaders as they held their monthly meeting with all 9th grade students. This month's topic was bullying prevention and how students can support and help one another whether it’s at home, in school or in the community.

Upcoming Events

The Counseling department is organizing a College Fair for all 11th and 12th graders on October 29th during the students PE classes. There will be about 30 colleges and trade schools represented at the fair.

The end of the 1st quarter is Wednesday, November 4th.

For students in Grades 9, 10, and 11, Picture Make-up day is on Tuesday, November 10th for students that did not get their pictures taken or would like a retake.

The DHS Drama Club presents, Down the Rabbit Hole, on the DHS stage, November 13th and 14th.

The National Honor Society will be holding their Induction ceremony on Wednesday, November 18th for all students that have gained acceptance into this prestigious organization.

The Fall Sports Awards program will be held on Thursday, November 19th for all athletes participating in sport this season: Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Boys & Girls Soccer, and Girls Tennis.

Important Reminders

From Mrs. MacManus, the School Nurse:

* If your child has a fever (100.0 or above) they must be fever free for 24 hours without medication, before they can return to school.

* When you are calling your child out "sick" please specify what their illness is. If there is a specific diagnosis, please specify or notify the nurse to inform.

* If your child has seasonal allergies, please remember to medicate with their allergy medication before coming to school.

* Flu Season is upon us. Please consider getting your child the flu vaccine.

The 2026-2027 Exodus Yearbook is officially on sale.

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Class of 2027 Parents/Guardians: If you would like to place an ad in the 2027 Yearbook for your Senior, here is the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1057616

Away All Day: We remind parents and students that there is no use of internet-connected devices during the school day. Students are not to use cell phones, headphones, earbuds, smart watches, smart glasses, and tablets. While most students have followed the new rules, some have needed reminders and have received consequences for their actions.

Attention Winter Athletes: Any student looking to participate in basketball, wrestling, or track this winter, be sure to complete the necessary forms in order to be eligible. For more information, please visit the DHS Athletics website: DHS Athletics

The DHS Homework Help Center is now open and will run after school, from 2:45 - 3:45 pm, and every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the DHS Tech Center. Students can come to get extra help from teachers with their school work or just sit and have a quiet place to get things done. We encourage students to attend so that they have fewer or no assignments to do when they get home.

Academic Corner: From the desk of Ms. Powell

Mrs. Jordan's ML, multilingual learner, students have been putting their speaking and listening skills into practice! As part of a music-themed project in their Vista textbook, students prepared questions and interviewed DHS staff members in English. This real-world experience helps students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and step outside their comfort zones!

Ms. McConville’s Algebra 2 students have been exploring systems of equations through graphing and elimination methods. Students have also been creating and graphing linear equations, strengthening their problem-solving skills and deepening their understanding of algebraic concepts!

Contact info

411 First St

Dunellen, NJ 08812

Phone: 732-400-5900

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