Weekly E-Blast
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CENTRAL BLUE DEVILS
Monday, May 20, 2019
DC Choir Concert; 7p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
DC Girls Golf; TBA @ Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Iowa City IA
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ Sub-State; TBA @ TBA
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Blue Devil JV Girls Soccer; 5p @ North Scott High School
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Soccer; 630p @ North Scott High School
DC Senior Honor Awards Night; 6p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Softball vs Tipton; 4p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Softball Field
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
NO Early Out; 4th Block ends at 337pm
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ Sub-State; TBA @ TBA
DC Junior Honor Awards; 130p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Blue Devil JV & V Girls Softball vs DBQ Wahlert; 4p @ Brady Street Stadium Softball Field
Thursday, May 23, 2019
DC Sophomore Honor Awards; 130p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball vs Clinton; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Varsity Boys Baseball; 5p *Dbl Header @ Central DeWitt High School
CENTRAL Station ~ FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 2p – 4:15p
Friday, May 24, 2019
DC Freshman Honor Awards; 130p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
DC Boys Tennis ~ State Meet @ Veterans Memorial Tennis Center
DC Freshman Boys Baseball vs Clinton; 5p *Dbl Header @ Durgin Complex, Clinton IA
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Softball vs Anamosa; 530p *Dbl Header @ Anamosa Middle School
Saturday, May 25, 2019
DC Boys Tennis ~ State Meet @ Veterans Memorial Tennis Center
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Soccer ~ Regional Tournament; TBA @ TBA
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ Sub-State; TBA @ TBA
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Monday, May 27, 2019
No School; Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
D Term Finals; SENIORS ONLY
3rd Block: 11:25a – 1:25p
4th Block: 2:10p – 3:37p
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball vs Clinton; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Varsity Boys Baseball; 5p *Dbl Header @ Clinton, Durgin Complex
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Softball; 530p *Dbl Header @ North High School
DC Marching Blue Devil Band ~ Mini Camp; 5p – 8p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
D Term Finals; SENIORS ONLY
1st Block: 8:25a – 9:49a
2nd Block: 9:55a – 11:19a
SENIOR CLASS MEETING ~ Graduation Info; 11:25a @ CHS Performing Arts Center
NO Early Out; 4th Block ends at 337pm
DC Girls Golf ~ Varsity State Meet; TBA @ TBA
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Soccer ~ Regional Tournament; TBA @ TBA
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball vs IC Liberty; 5p @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Varsity Boys Baseball vs IC Liberty; 7p @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Marching Blue Devil Band ~ Mini Camp; 5p – 8p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ State; TBA @ Cownie Soccer Complex, Des Moines IA
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball; 5p *Dbl Header @ North High School
DC Varsity Boys Baseball vs North; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Marching Blue Devil Band ~ Mini Camp; 5p – 8p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Friday, May 31, 2019
SENIOR CLASS 2019 ~ Picture; 10:30a @ CHS George Marshall Gym
SENIOR CLASS 2019 ~ Graduation Rehearsal; 11a @ CHS Grensing Field House
**Cap & Gown Distribution during Graduation Rehearsal
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ State; TBA @ Cownie Soccer Complex, Des Moines IA
DC Marching Blue Devil Band ~ Mini Camp; 5p – 8p @ CHS Performing Arts Center
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Blue Devil Varsity Boys Soccer ~ State; TBA @ Cownie Soccer Complex, Des Moines IA
Blue Devil Girls Softball ~ Freshman Invite; 10a @ Wilton High School
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Blue Devil Class of 2019 Graduation; 11a @ TaxSlayer, Moline IL
Monday, June 3, 2019
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Soccer ~ Regional Tournament; TBA @ TBA
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball vs PV; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
DC Varsity Boys Baseball; 5p *Dbl Header @ PV High School
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Softball vs North Scott; 4p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Softball Field
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
DC Freshman Boys Baseball vs North Scott; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
Blue Devil JV Girls Softball; 5p *Dbl Header @ North Scott High School
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
D Term Finals: TBA
1st Block:
2nd Block:
DC Freshman Boys Baseball vs Clinton; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
Blue Devil Freshman Girls Softball; 5p *Dbl Header @ North Scott High School
Thursday, June 6, 2019
D Term Finals: TBA
3rd Block:
4th Block:
**Official Last Day of the 2018-2019 DCSD School Year ~ 2hour Early Release
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Soccer ~ State Tournament; TBA @ Cownie Soccer Complex, Des Moines IA
DC Sophomore Boys Baseball; 5p *Dbl Header @ Durgin Complex, Clinton IA
DC Varsity Boys Baseball vs Clinton; 5p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Stadium Baseball Field
Blue Devil Varsity Girls Softball vs Clinton; 4p *Dbl Header @ Brady Street Softball Field
Friday, June 7, 2019
No School; In-Service Day
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Mark Your Calendar:
- Stay Connected to CHS
- Want to know when/what DC Athletics & Activities are going on – refer to your App Store & download the RSchool-Activity Scheduler App; follow the step by step for State of Iowa, City of Davenport, in the MAC Conference, Davenport Central High School. ALSO @, www.davenportschools.org/central along the left hand side, click CALENDARS, click CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR
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CENTRAL Station Pantry
THURSDAY, May 23rd
- 1:30-2:00 PM: Students who have signed up for Food Pantry in Flexisched under JWurdinger will be allowed to shop during DC time
- 2:00-2:30: Closed to restock
- 2:30 to 3:30: Open for adult family members to shop
- 3:22 to 4:15 PM: Open for students to shop the last 15 minutes or class or after school.
*****Please note the change on May 23rd from May 24th because of the holiday weekend.
CENTRAL STATION —- SUMMER DATES 2019
THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH: FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 27th: FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 11th FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM – 12::30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 25nd: FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH: FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND: FAMILY DISTRIBUTION DAY: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
To access CENTRAL Station, park in the SW, lower level parking lot located directly outside of the pool. Enter through doors labeled 10W which will be open on the above dates and times. To sign up for text reminders on open dates, text @akh67d to 81010 or (515)346- 6931.
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CHS GEAR-UP Iowa News
Central High and Gear-Up Iowa are hosting Catch-Up Academy, Saturday, May 18 from 8:30am-11:30 am. Teachers from all core subjects will be able to help your student succeed. Food and beverage are provided. Sign your student up with Mr. Johnson, Gear Up Coach for Central High.
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Note from the CHS Nurse’s Office
Attention Parents of Juniors:
If your student has not received a Meningococcal Vaccination after the age 16, they will NOT be able to enter 12th grade!!! Letters for those who still need proof of having this vaccination were mailed home at the end of February. Please start making your doctor’s appointments now. For all questions, concerns, or assistance in completing this requirement, please call Nurse Wendy at 563-723-5027. Thanks for your cooperation
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DC You Know!!!
Clean-up Day
On Saturday, May 11th over 20 teachers, staff, and volunteers, and the day’s mascot, Lu, joined forces to clean up Central’s campus. Trash pickup, weeding, planting and mulching were done with the help of the Scott County Waste Commission, The Green Thumbers, Wallace’s Garden Center and the West Kimberly Wal-Mart. Thanks to all for their donations and to Donuts & More for feeding the crew. Your efforts to make Central a better place are much appreciated!
Crew 327 Wins Rap Contest
Congratulations to Tobacco Free Crew 327 on their 1st place finish in the Tobacco Free Rap contest sponsored by Shades of Success. The group, led by Ms. Tot, took several weeks to write and turn their rap dreams into a reality. Dwayne Laws, DeAngelo Howard, Aniyah Gatewood, Stephanie McGowan, and Trevion Cooke’s efforts all caught the eye of Devin Derrick who produced the group’s video. Thank you to theses amazing students for reminding us all of the importance of staying tobacco and nicotine free! Click here to watch their video!
Reese To Compete in Showcase
Congratulations to senior Peyton Reese. Once again, Peyton has been selected to compete in the Triple Threat Showcase for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Association for her role as Veronica Sawyer in Central’s production of Heather’s The Musical: High School Edition. Peyton also received the Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role award. This is a remarkable accomplishment and honor.
Several other thespians were also recognized for the efforts in this year’s production including:
- Jack Bevans- Special Recognition For Performance In a Principal Role
- Victoria King- Special Recognition For Performance In a Principal Role
- Distinguished Scene- “Dead Girl Walking”
Central Alumna Gives Presentation
Vanessa McNeal, Central High graduate from the class of 2011, gave two different presentations to several hundred CHS students and invited community members on May 6th. Vanessa is an award winning documentary filmmaker, national speaker and 2x Tedx speaker. She travels and speaks nationally about her personal story, social injustices, sexual violence, trauma, leadership, personal development, and overcoming adversity. Vanessa has received numerous awards for her work including being recognized as “Best Director”, Women Filmmaker Award of Recognition, YMCA “Women of Tomorrow”, 2018 STATEment Maker Award, and 2019 Inspiring Woman of Iowa- Courage recipient. CHS is proud of all her work and was honored to have her as a guest speaker.