DHS Weekly Update - 5/30/25

Posted Date: 05/30/25 (03:30 PM)

DHS Weekly Update

05/30/2025

Hello Destroyers

It’s hard to believe but there are only 2 ½ weeks left in the school year, with Graduation - and the last day - on June 17th.

Please read the latest edition of the Wellness Waves monthly newsletter. See attached.

Yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, June 4th.

We have a limited number of extra copies available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Once they’re gone, no additional copies will be available—so don’t miss out!

You can still order a yearbook online through June 3rd:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05090900

School News and Updates

Congratulations to all of the students that received awards and scholarships at the annual DHS Awards Night! It was an excellent opportunity to one again acknowledge our students academic success and the hard work they have demonstrated throughout the year. Thank you to all of the local organizations who gave out tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to well-deserving members of the Class of 2025. Their continued support is always appreciated!

Our emcees for the evening, Gwen Dubrow and Isabel Tavares did an outstanding job hosting the event, getting themselves ready for their speeches at Graduation.

Final Exams are approaching and hopefully students complete their studying so that they can end the school year on a high note. Teachers will be speaking to their classes to let students know how to prepare for the exams and which material will be covered.

Students only need to come to school for the periods they have exams.

The exam schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, June 11 - Pd. 1 & 3

Thursday, June 12 - Pd. 4 & 5

Friday, June 13 - Pd. 6 & 7

Monday, June 16 - Pd. 8 & 9

Tuesday, June 17 - Pd. 2 & make ups

1st exam of the day - 8:00 am - 9:30 am

2nd exam of the day - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DHS hosted its annual Prom last week at the Imperia in Somerset. Despite a few sprinkles, everyone had an amazing time, socializing with their friends, dancing, enjoying some good food, and taking pictures outside on the patio in some chilly, misty conditions. Thank you to the Class of 2025 for putting on such a great event and the chaperones that helped with the night.

Class of 2026: Senior Class Portraits: Normandy Studio will be at Dunellen High School in Room 212 (Tech Center) NEXT WEEK during the school day to photograph the Class of 2026 for the yearbook.

Please use the link below to book your appointment to be photographed for the yearbook

OR go to normandystudio.com > PORTRAIT APPOINTMENTS > Dunellen High School Class of 2026.

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9z1sng0m/?e_id=36887

Please be sure to arrive 5 minutes before your appointment.

If you have any questions, please email at hello@normandystudio.com.

Upcoming Events

The DHS Calendar is full for the final two weeks of the school year.

Monday, June 2nd - Incoming 9th grade Orientation - 6:30 pm - DHS Auditorium

Tuesday, June 3rd - Faculty v. Seniors Basketball game - 6:30 pm - Faber Gym

Wednesday, June 4th - DHS/LMS Band Concert - 7 pm - DHS Auditorium

Thursday, June 5th - Spring Sports Awards - 6:30 pm - DHS Auditorium

Friday, June 6th - ‘Little Destroyers” preschool Graduation - DHS Auditorium

Wednesday, June 11th - DHS Fine Arts Show - 6:30 pm - DHS Cafeteria

Wednesday, June 11th - DHS/LMS Choir Concert - 7 pm - DHS Auditorium

Important Reminders

REMINDER: As we approach Final Exams, the DHS Homework Help Center runs from 2:45 - 3:45 pm 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.

All students: A reminder about our ongoing Breakfast program available in the DHS Cafeteria each morning. The breakfast program is a great way to ensure students start the day with a nutritious meal. Students enrolled in the 2024-2025 free/reduced lunch program continue to receive breakfast at no cost.

For the Class of 2025: The College Acceptances bulletin board is up at DHS. We will display the names of students and the colleges that they have been accepted to. As the college acceptances start to roll in, please be sure to contact Ms. Markert and the Counseling Office so that they are aware and can add the names and schools for display.

Academic Corner

DHS is fortunate to have 9th and 10th grade Teams of teachers who have the opportunity to meet with one another during the school day to discuss student progress, challenges faced, as well meet with students one-on-one and in groups. This gives the Teams a great chance to get to know the students better on a personal level and make connections with them. They also look to help to improve study habits and prepare students for midterm and final exams by providing them with study guides and plans.

The 10th grade Team is Mr. Orsucci, Mr. Miller, Ms. Kamienski, Ms. Markert, and Mr. Lynch

The 9th grade Team is Mr. Lowenberg, Mrs. Lancelot, Ms. McCarthy, Mr. Valenzuela, Ms. Fragale, Dr. Best, and Mr. Tobin.

Contact info

411 First St

Dunellen, NJ 08812

Phone: 732-400-5900

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