*UPDATE* 12/2/2024 @ 3:00 PM

Correction -The basketball games will occur tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3.

Update to the Community 12/2/2024

Good afternoon, I’m Jeff Harris, Superintendent of Schools for Del Norte County, and this is the update for the week of December 2, 2024.

Dates to Remember

First, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and refreshing Thanksgiving break. With that being said, I want to remind you that Winter Break begins at the end of this month, on Monday, December 23, 2024, and goes through Friday, January 3rd, of the new year. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.  

Registration Now Open for the Inaugural Building Bridges Family Summit

Registration is now open for our first annual Building Bridges Family Summit, set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Crescent Elk Middle School from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This event, the first of its kind in our community, is hosted by the Del Norte County Office of Education and is designed to foster learning and stronger connections within our community. It offers a full schedule of activities tailored to the needs of our families and is free of charge.

Participants will have access to a variety of workshops focusing on parenting strategies, navigating technology and safety, critical grade level transition preparation, and much more! In addition to informative sessions, attendees can enjoy complimentary lunch, refreshments, childcare, and the chance to win prizes!

I’d encourage our families and all members of our community to attend.  Together we can help bridge the gap between home and school.

You can register at dnusd.org/summit to save your spot as space may be limited.

DNHS Madrigal Dinner

Tickets are still for sale at Del Norte High’s annual Madrigal Dinner, this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Crescent City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, available at Del Norte Office Supply, payable by cash or check made out to DNHS Music Boosters, and must be purchased in advance. Tables can be reserved for groups of six; otherwise, seating is first-come/first-served. Don't miss this magical holiday tradition—get your tickets today!

DNHS Sports Update

In Warriors sports this week, basketball and wrestling are in full swing. Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 6, our JV and Varsity basketball teams will take on Ferndale at home, with games starting at 4:00 PM for JV Girls, 5:30 PM for JV Boys, 7:00 PM for Varsity Girls, and 8:30 PM for Varsity Boys. Beginning Thursday, the Varsity Girls and Boys teams will travel to compete in the Yreka Tournament. Finally, on Saturday, our Warriors Wrestling team will host the Annual Battle at the Border Tournament here at Del Norte High.

You can stay up to date on all upcoming athletic events by visiting dnusd.org/sports

Start a Career at DNUSD Today!

Finally, as we look ahead to next year, if you are seeking employment opportunities I encourage you to consider joining our team and starting a career with Del Norte Unified School District. We offer a variety of positions, from teaching to driving school buses to working in early childhood education. But that's not all—there are many other roles that could be a perfect fit for you. To learn more, visit dnusd.org/careers for a complete list of our open positions.

Well, that’s all for this week, we will see you next Monday.  Thank you.