ANNOUNCEMENTS
03/14/2024
SPRING PICTURES
Spring pictures with Cheekwood will be Wednesday, March 27th. This includes all Spring Sports.
SENIOR MAILBOXES
SENIORS: The senior mailboxes including scholarship applications have been moved to Mrs. Elfrink's new outer office (beside Mrs. Blattel's room). Come check it out and pick up the newest applications we have received.
NO CTC CLASSES
There are no CTC classes on 3/28, 3/29, & 4/1. Please arrive to Delta by 11:00am on 3/28. We encourage you to attend the CTC on 4/2 & 4/3.
JOSTENS DELIVERY
Jostens will be delivering senior merchandise on Thursday, March 28th at 11:00am. If you have a balance due, you will not get merchandise until it is paid in full. Anyone who still has a balance can pay at delivery with cash, money order, or card. They can also pay online at www.thegraduationcenter.com or by contacting our office. 573-546-7366. We do not accept personal check for graduation products.
EASTER BREAK / NO SCHOOL
Easter break will be March 29-April 3.
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
If you have a concern about your student and want to speak to or visit with a teacher, please email that teacher or call the office to schedule a phone call or in person time to meet. 573-794-2500. Teachers email is their firstname.lastname@deltarv.k12.mo.us
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school will be held May 14th through June 7th.
ACT PREP COURSE
WeTeach is offering an ACT Prep Course on April 2 8:15am-2:30pm at the Cape CTC. Cost is $95. Register at WeTeachSolutions.org by March 31.
CAMP STAT
Camp STAT is a weeklong opportunity for high school students to get a "behind the scenes" look into healthcare with hands-on learning experiences. There are 2 sessions: June 3-6 and June 24-28 with 30 campers each session. The Camp will meet at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau each day. The non-refundable cost of camp is $75 & includes daily lunch and snacks. Spots fill up quickly. Register at https://www.sfmc.net/camp-stat/.
MIZZOU MEDICAL EXPLORATION WORKSHOP
The University of Missouri School of Medicine would like to invite our current sophomores and juniors to participate in the Mizzou MedPrep: Medical Explorations workshop. The workshop is a 2-week online course with a one-day In-person visit to either the Columbia or Springfield Clinical Campus. The students will explore careers in healthcare, enhance self-awareness through personal assessment, and connect with peers, students, staff, and faculty in healthcare. Students will apply online at https://mededportal.missouri.edu/Pathways. Students will first create an account and choose a username and password, they will then be able to log in and out of the account as needed.
Online workshop: June 3 – June 14, 2024
In-Person Event: June 14, 2024
Location 1: MU School of Medicine – Columbia
Fee: $75 – Financial Assistance Available // Registration deadline– March 30
SENIOR COLLEGE INFO
Due to the recent announcement regarding a delay in colleges receiving federal aid information until March, SEMO has updated important deadlines:
April 1 / Missouri's updated deadline to file the FAFSA.
SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIPS WITH MARCH & APRIL DEADLINES
P&G High School Sponsorships-March 19
Ray & Lorene Masters Scholarship-Will Be Awarded to a Delta R5 Graduate-deadline has been extended to March 22
Roy Gunter Memorial Scholarship-postmarked March 31
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Agriculture Scholarship-Mar 31
Southeast Missouri LASE Scholarship-April 1
Young Women in Public Affairs (Zonta)-April 1
SEMO Cattlemen's Association-April 1
Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau Scholarship-April 12
MSLF's Access EXTRA Scholarship-April 15
Cape Girardeau County Rotary Scholarship-April 21
Oran K of C 4311-April 26
CTC PROSPECTIVE STUDENT DAY
Permission slips for Prospective Student Day on March 21 were handed out to the 10th & 11th graders who applied to the Cape CTC. They need to be signed and returned to the office by March 20 for the applicant to attend. The Cape CTC strongly encourages these students to come to Prospective Student Day.
Health College Preview Day
Southeast Health open house on Saturday, March 16 9am-Noon. Giving away t-shirts & will have a drawing for a free general education class (worth $1300). Presentation on the admission process at 9:30.
BETA CLUB RECYCLING FOR THE Ronald McDonald House
Delta HS BETA Club is hosting a recycling program for the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. We will be collecting: Aluminum can tab tops, Old Keys - Collect and donate your unused keys to one of our Houses through our Keys to the Heart Program. When you donate the keys, you no longer need, you open doors for families with seriously ill children. Small electronics - Accepted electronics include: old cell phones, laptops, power adapters and chargers, holiday lights, home and office phones, extension cords, network gear, satellite receivers, and PC towers. Items can be dropped off in the lobby at the High School.
A+ Log Sheets
All A+ students, please update your A+ logs with your hours and activities and turn them into Mrs. Elfrink so she may update your progress. Seniors, please turn in your logs asap so Mrs. Elfrink can update your parents on your eligibility.
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Better Business Bureau Student of Ethics Award is open to high school students graduating in Spring 2025. Must write a 300-word essay on an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it. Apply at https://stlouisbbb.wufoo.com/forms/x1xgjxrd1fbhte7/. Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Horatio Alger Scholarship open to juniors planning to enter a college in the US no later than the fall following graduation. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular & community service. The online application is available at horationalger.org/scholarships. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $25,000 with more than 600 available. Deadline is March 15.
Delta RV 3rd Annual Dinner Auction
You are invited to the 3rd Annual Delta RV Dinner Auction. Mark your calendars for
Saturday, April 13th. Doors will open at 5:00pm with dinner at 6.
We started this event two years ago as a fundraiser for our student activities account. The
funds raised are used for students Prek-12 for educational and extracurricular activities.
Dinner:
Dinner will be catered by our very own, Stefanie Uhrhan and Holly Hampton. We will be
serving chicken and dumplings, kettle beef and sides.
Auction:
The auction is made up of donated items from local businesses and individuals. There
will be a number of items including baked goods, elementary class baskets, experiences
such as lunch with your favorite teacher, numerous gift cards, and many more. We also
have Delta memorabilia that will be included in the auction such as old trophies and
uniforms. Keep an eye on our school website and Facebook page where we will update
the list as more items are donated.
What can I do to help?
A few of our most popular items over the past two years came from Delta RV families. If
you would be interested in donating an item or service for the auction please contact Kaci
Deason at kaci.deason@deltarv.k12.mo.us or you may call the elementary school, 573-794-2500 Ext #2. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Forms for ticket purchases will be going home with 6th – 12th grade today, 3/14.
LUNCH
3/14 – Hot dog
3/15 – Grilled cheese
3/18 – Hot ham and cheese sandwich