Announcements
Daily Announcements for: Thursday, March 26, 2026
For PreK-12th Students:
• Thought of the day: “He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” – Chines Proverb
• Joke of the day: What kind of shoes does a spy wear? Sneakers!
• Random fact of the day: Brown bears can run up to 35 miles per hour.
• This Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Thursday, Mar. 26: Meatloaf, Lisa Spoelstra
Friday, Mar. 27: Pancakes, Otto Qualm
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, Mar. 30: Ham & Hashbrowns, Marjo BaanHofman
Tuesday, Mar. 31: Stuffed Mancotti, Nova Steinhauser
Wednesday, April 1: Lasagna Soup or Potato Corn Ham Chowder, Nancy Vander Pol
Thursday, April 2: Chicken Lasagna, Katie Veurink
Friday, April 3: NO SCHOOL
For 7th-12th Grade Students:
• Friday, Lunch Clean Up (March 27) – Junior High Boys
• Friday Music, March 27 – CHOIR
• Drama practice this week: Thursday 26th 6:30-8:30
• Platte Health Care Auxiliary will be awarding $1000 scholarships again this year. Any student planning to enter a health care field is eligible to apply. Inquire in the office (with Shauna or Rachel) for an electronic application form. Applications are due April 18, 2026.
• Tracksters and golfers – if you are going to miss school for a meet remember it is your responsibility to get your make up work IN ADVANCE. It would be a good idea to do this in class the day before a meet to make sure the teacher has not left for the day!
• Golf practice will start Monday, March 30.
• Clarification: DGT on April 9th is for grades 5-12 this year! This is a change from past years, when it was only 7-12. The Spring Concert on April 30th will be ONLY PreK-4. (Note that the Art Show on April 30th will still be grades K-8.)
• Office ponytail supply has been replenished! And they are better than the last ones.
For Preschool-6th Grade Students:
• Lunch Times: 11:40 a.m. – preschool; 11:45 a.m. – kindergarten; 11:50 a.m. – 1st/2nd grades; 11:55 p.m. – 3rd/4th grades; 12:00 p.m. – 5th/6th grades
• Friday Music, March 27 – CHOIR
• Drama practice this week: Thursday 26th 6:30-8:30
• Clarification: DGT on April 9th is for grades 5-12 this year! This is a change from past years, when it was only 7-12. The Spring Concert on April 30th will be ONLY PreK-4. (Note that the Art Show on April 30th will still be grades K-8.)
Parents/Readers on the Web:
• The annual Society Meeting Monday, March 30, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. You will be asked to approve a new budget and to vote for new board members at this meeting. The nominees for new board members are Jessica Brouwer, Anthony DeHaan, Cassie Erickson, Shane Niewenhuis, Pearce Vander Pol, and Danica Zomer You will be asked to vote for three. All DCS supporters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Absentee ballots are available at the DCS office.
• DCS Fellowship is looking for volunteers to help at the Platte Theater this Sunday Night. A few parent + kid volunteers for movie night! It’s easy, fun, and includes free popcorn + watch I Can Only Imagine 2 FREE! Let Lydia Niewenhuis know asap if your family wants to volunteer this Sunday night!
• An email went out with registration forms for Corsica softball and baseball. Please return to the office by Friday.
Today’s Absences
Halle—coming after lunch
Upcoming Absences
Friday, March 27 – Brooklyn H
Upcoming Events
Mar. 26 HS TM at Yankton
Mar. 30 Society Meeting, 7 p.m.
Mar. 31 HS TM at Gregory (Changed to April 7)
HS TM at DWU
Apr. 2 Easter Chapel & Breakfast
Apr. 3 NO SCHOOL – Good Friday
Apr. 6 NO SCHOOL
Apr. 7 JH/HS TM at Kimball SCC
HS TM at Gregory
Scrip
Phone free trial begins
Apr. 8 Hearing Screenings for PK-3, 5, 7, 11, 9:45 a.m.
Apr. 9 DC’s Got Talent (5th-12th grades)
Apr. 10 V GM at Mitchell
5-8 Vocal Contest @ Armour
Apr. 13 Freshmen Impact
JH TM at Gregory
School Board, 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 14 HS TM at Wagner
JH GM at Burke
JV GM at Gregory
Apr. 16 HS TM at Avon
JH TM at Corsica-Stickney (Corsica)
V GM at Yankton
Apr. 17 Jr/Sr Banquet
NOON DISMISSAL
Apr. 20 Parent/Senior Banquet
Apr. 21 HS TM at Corsica-Stickney (Corsica)
JH GM at Tyndall
JV GM at Scotland
Apr. 23 JH TM at Platte-Geddes (Platte)
Fellowship Meeting 5:30
Early Childhood Development Open House, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 24 HS TM at Mt. Vernon
V GM Girls at Burke Boys at Gregory
Spring Play
Phone free trial ends
Apr. 25 Spring Play