DAILY BULLETIN

Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

• This Week is Spirit Week - Today:  Show your cool spirit! - wear hats and sunglasses and Wednesday:  Bearcat Day - wear Bearcat colors. Good Luck Bearcat Teams at Districts!

• No Rod and Gun Club Today.

• Grades 9 - 12 - Pep Rally in Stanford this afternoon.  Leave school at 1:00 pm

• School Board Meeting - Tonight, 7pm, school library.  To join online:  meet.google.com/fkp-dpix-rbt    Phone:  +1 413-471-2229, PIN: 689 975 280#

• No School Thursday and Friday

• February is I love to Read Month!  K-3 students earn tickets to be put in a drawing to win a bike for each 15 minutes they read or are read to.  4-6 grade students earn tickets by reading books and completing AR quizzes with 80% accuracy, which puts them in a drawing for a Kindle.

• 2021 District 8C BB Tournament - Feb. 17th-20th @ Fergus High in Lewistown.  Girls Tourney will begin with 3 games on Wednesday, Feb. 17th and then Boys Tourney will begin on Thursday.  Lady Bearcats finished 4th and earned a bye in the first round.  They will practice @ Fergus High on Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  The boys team finished the season 6th and will play Roy/Winifred on Thursday @ 1 p.m.

• District BB Attendance  - Fans will only be allowed to watch their team's games per MHSA rules. The gym will be emptied after each game. 325 fans will be allowed for each team.  If you wish to attend please contact Kim or Mr. Sparks to get on the list and a pass will be issued to you that you will need to present upon entering the gym along with your name and payment for admission.  Please let us know by this afternoon if you would like to be on the list.  Individual game prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students.  NO senior citizen discounts but babies and children under 5 will be admitted for free.  Masks will be required and concessions will not be available.  

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Tacos

Breakfast for Wednesday: Waffles

Noon Duty:  Poser/G. Hetland

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Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Monday, February 8, 2021

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase. 

• Grades K - 4 - Bittyball begins today afterschool.  Pickup time is 4:30pm.

• No Rod and Gun Club this week.

• Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, Feb. 10.  In addition to individual pictures, the photographer will be taking group and class pictures. 

• 4H Members - Valentines cakes are due to the county office this Friday, February 12.  The February club meeting is this Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 in the school cafeteria.

• February is I love to Read Month!  K-3 students earn tickets to be put in a drawing to win a bike for each 15 minutes they read or are read to.  4-6 grade students earn tickets by reading books and completing AR quizzes with 80% accuracy, which puts them in a drawing for a Kindle.

• The 8C district tournament will be Wednesday Feb. 17th thru Saturday Feb. 20th.  Fans will only be allowed to watch their team's games per MHSA rules. The gym will be emptied after each game. 325 fans will be allowed for each team.  If you wish to attend please contact Kim or Mr. Sparks to get on the list and a pass will be issued to you that you will need to present upon entering the gym along with your name and payment for admission.  Individual game prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students.  NO senior citizen discounts but babies and children under 5 will be admitted for free.  Masks will be required and concessions will not be available.  

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Broccoli Beef Stir-fry

Breakfast for Tuesday: Cereal & Churros

Noon Duty:  Econom/Cauffman

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Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

• Denton Home Basketball Games Today - 125 DGS fans are allowed into the games vs. Fort Benton.  Please contact Mr. Sparks or Kim to get on the list. 

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase. 

• Grades K - 4 - Bittyball will begin next Monday, February 8.  Permissions slips should be turned in today.

• Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, Feb. 10.  In addition to individual pictures, the photographer will be taking group and class pictures. 

• The Smithsonian group is doing a raffle to support their trip to Hawaii.  Grand prize is half of a pig processed and ready to go.  Other prizes can be won as well including a cooler backpack.  Tickets will be drawn at the game tonight.  See a high school student to purchase tickets. 

• February is I love to Read Month!  K-3 students earn tickets to be put in a drawing to win a bike for each 15 minutes they read or are read to.  4-6 grade students earn tickets by reading books and completing AR quizzes with 80% accuracy, which puts them in a drawing for a Kindle.

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Riblets

Breakfast for Monday: Breakfast Breadstick

Noon Duty:  Donaldson/Hitchcock

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Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase.  Orders are due TODAY.

• Grades K - 4 - Bittyball will begin next Monday, February 8.  Permissions slips should be turned in by this Thursday.

• Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, Feb. 10.  In addition to individual pictures, the photographer will be taking group and class pictures. 

• The Smithsonian group is doing a raffle to support their trip to Hawaii.  Grand prize is half of a pig processed and ready to go.  Other prizes can be won as well including a cooler backpack.  Tickets will be drawn at the game Thursday.  See a high school student to purchase tickets.  Smithsonian kids - if you need more raffle tickets, we have some in the office.

• February is I love to Read Month!  K-3 students earn tickets to be put in a drawing to win a bike for each 15 minutes they read or are read to.  4-6 grade students earn tickets by reading books and completing AR quizzes with 80% accuracy, which puts them in a drawing for a Kindle.

• Denton Home Basketball Game Thursday - We will again be allowing 125 DGS fans into the games vs. Fort Benton on Thursday, Feb. 4th.  Please contact Mr. Sparks or Kim to get on the list. 

• A clock keeper is still needed for Thursday’s game.  If you can help out, please contact Mr. Sparks. 

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Turkey Gravy & Mashed Potatoes

Breakfast for Thursday:  Cereal and Maple Bars

Noon Duty:  A. Hetland/Sparks

DAILY BULLETIN

Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

• Congrats Lady Bearcats on your win last night!

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons today at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  This is mandatory for Smithsonian kids.  Work study students will need to make arrangements so that they can be present to attend this presentation.

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase.  Orders are due Feb. 3.

• Grades K - 4 - Bittyball will begin next Monday, February 8.  Permissions slips will be going home today with more information and should be turned in by this Thursday.

• Rod and Gun Club for grades 3-6 today afterschool.

• The Smithsonian group is doing a raffle to support their trip to Hawaii.  Grand prize is half of a pig processed and ready to go.  Other prizes can be won as well including a cooler backpack.  Tickets will be drawn at the game Thursday.  See a high school student to purchase tickets.  Smithsonian kids - if you need more raffle tickets, we have some in the office.

• Denton Community Blood Drive - TODAY, Town Hall.  Parental consent forms are available in the office for 16 and 17 year olds wishing to donate.

• February is I love to Read Month!  K-3 students earn tickets to be put in a drawing to win a bike for each 15 minutes they read or are read to.  4-6 grade students earn tickets by reading books and completing AR quizzes with 80% accuracy, which puts them in a drawing for a Kindle.

• Denton Home Basketball Game Thursday - We will again be allowing 125 DGS fans into the games vs. Fort Benton on Thursday, Feb. 4th.  Please contact Mr. Sparks or Kim to get on the list. 

• A clock keeper is still needed for Thursday’s game.  If you can help out, please contact Mr. Sparks. 

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Burritos

Breakfast for Wednesday:  Blueberry Pancakes

Noon Duty:  Poser/G. Hetland

DAILY BULLETIN

Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

• Early out today for students - 12:30pm. 7-12 grade students will be participating in a training on suicide prevention and should report to the gym at the beginning of third period.  Staff will do training in the afternoon. 

• Congratulations to this weeks’ Students of the Week - Mercedez, Samantha, and Quinten. 

• Basketball - DGS has picked up 2 extra varsity contests today vs. Harlo.  Boys will play @ 5 p.m. and Girls will play @ 6:30 p.m.  Good luck Bearcats!

• Clock Keepers & Ticket Takers are needed for Monday, February 1st and Thursday, February 4th.  If you can help please contact Mr. Sparks.

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase.  Orders are due Feb. 3.

• Denton Lions Club Raffle - If anyone is interested in purchasing a 50/50 ticket to support the Denton ambulance fund, Summer has tickets available in the kitchen - 1 for $5, 5 for $20.

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons on Feb. 2nd at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  This is mandatory for Smithsonian kids.  Work study students will need to make arrangements so that they can be present to attend this presentation.

• Denton Community Blood Drive - February 2nd, Town Hall.  Parental consent forms are available in the office for 16 and 17 year olds wishing to donate.

• Denton Home Basketball Games Next Week - We will again be allowing 125 DGS fans into the games vs. Fort Benton on Feb. 4th.  Please contact Mr. Sparks or Kim to get on the list.  There are no ticket restrictions for Monday's JV games in Denton vs. Lewistown.

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: French Dips, Chips

Breakfast for Monday:  Breakfast Pizza

Noon Duty:  A. Hetland/Hitchcock

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Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

• Congratulations to this weeks’ Students of the Week - Mercedez, Samantha, and Quinten. 

• Rod and Gun Club for 3 - 6 grade students is today after school. 

• Special School Board Meeting - Tonight, 7 pm in the school library.

• Basketball - DGS has picked up 2 extra varsity contests on Thursday, Jan. 28th vs. Harlo.  Boys will play @ 5 p.m. and Girls will play @ 6:30 p.m.  

• Clock Keepers & Ticket Takers are needed for Monday, February 1st and Thursday, February 4th.  If you can help please contact Mr. Sparks.

• The Class of 2022 is selling Valentine's Day flowers.  Large bouquets (8 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $35 and small bouquets (4 roses with other assorted flowers) are available for $20.  Please contact Noah or Birtu to purchase.  Orders are due Feb. 3.

• Attention staff and students - 7-12 grade students and staff will be participating in a training on suicide prevention on Thursday, January 28.  7-12 grade students will participate in the training in the morning, and staff will do the training in afternoon.  All students will be dismissed at 12:30pm Thursday so that staff can do the training.  Buses will run at 12:30pm.

• Denton Lions Club Raffle - If anyone is interested in purchasing a 50/50 ticket to support the Denton ambulance fund, Summer has tickets available in the kitchen - 1 for $5, 5 for $20.

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons on Feb. 2nd at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  This is mandatory for Smithsonian kids.  Work study students will need to make arrangements so that they can be present to attend this presentation.

• Denton Community Blood Drive - February 2nd, Town Hall.  Parental consent forms are available in the office for 16 and 17 year olds wishing to donate.

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu: Indian Tacos

Breakfast for Wednesday:  Egg in a Hole

Noon Duty: Poser/G. Hetland

DAILY BULLETIN

Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Monday, January 25, 2021

• Congrats to the Bearcat Basketball teams for wins over the weekend! GJV wins over TCT; GV and BV defeat Jordan; GJV, GV, and BV defeat WGR.

• Rod and Gun Club for 3 - 6 grade students is Tuesday afterschool. 

• Teachers - Eligibility due by 4pm today.

• Attention staff and students - 7-12 grade students and staff will be participating in a training on suicide prevention on Thursday, January 28.  7-12 grade students will participate in the training in the morning, and staff will do the training in afternoon.  All students will be dismissed at 12:30pm Thursday so that staff can do the training.  Buses will run at 12:30pm.

• Denton Lions Club Raffle - If anyone is interested in purchasing a 50/50 ticket to support the Denton ambulance fund, Summer has tickets available in the kitchen - 1 for $5, 5 for $20.

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons on Feb. 2nd at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  Smithsonian kids will take part in this presentation.

• Denton Community Blood Drive - February 2nd, Town Hall.  Parental consent forms are available in the office for 16 and 17 year olds wishing to donate.

• Games this week - Both in Geyser.  If you’re planning on attending, we need names for Tuesday's game by today at 3 p.m. and Saturday's game by 12 p.m. on Thursday.  

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu:  Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

Breakfast for Tuesday:  Cereal & Oatmeal Zucchini Bread  

Noon Duty:  A. Hetland/Hitchcock

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Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Thursday, January 21, 2021

• Congrats to Students of the Week - Sam G., Hannah H., and Quinten!

• Friday - A clock keeper is still needed for Friday's games as well as a ticket taker for 2 games.  If interested please contact Mr. Sparks ASAP.

• Attention staff and students - 7-12 students and staff will be participating in a training on suicide prevention on Thursday, January 28.  7-12 grade students will participate in the training in the morning, and staff will get the training in afternoon.  All students will be dismissed at 12:30pm so school staff can participate in a separate training.  Buses will run at 12:30pm on January 28.   

• Denton Lions Club Raffle - If anyone is interested in purchasing a 50/50 ticket to support the Denton ambulance fund, Summer has tickets available in the kitchen - 1 for $5, 5 for $20.

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons on Feb. 2nd at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  Smithsonian kids will take part in this presentation.

• Concessions for the Jan. 22nd game - Mattie, Emory, and Noah will work the girls games and Salena, Birtu, Callie, and Mese will work the boys games.

• Smithsonian - gym cleanup on Sunday, Jan. 24th.  Time TBD.

• Denton home game - Tomorrow - Jan. 22 vs. Jordan - 125 DGS fans will be allowed to attend. Please let Kim in the office or Mr. Sparks know if you would like to attend and your name will be placed on the list.  The list will be finalized and no other requests will be allowed after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd. NO tickets will be issued. First come first serve. 

• Denton Community Blood Drive - February 2nd, Town Hall.  Parental consent forms are available in the office for 16 and 17 year olds wishing to donate.

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu:  Hamburger & Fries

Breakfast for Monday:  Biscuits & Gravy

Noon Duty:  A. Hetland/Hitchcock

DAILY BULLETIN

Denton Public Schools’ vision is to guide students in a safe, respectful, positive learning environment, to become effective citizens who embrace life challenges through emotional, social, academic, and physical development.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

• Congrats to Students of the Week - Sam G., Hannah H., and Quinten!

• Friday - A clock keeper is still needed for Friday's games as well as a ticket taker for 2 games.  If interested please contact Mr. Sparks ASAP.

• Denton Lions Club Raffle - If anyone is interested in purchasing a 50/50 ticket to support the Denton ambulance fund, Summer has tickets available in the kitchen - 1 for $5, 5 for $20.

• Students and Teachers - There will be a virtual presentation by Dan Parsons on Feb. 2nd at 1:30pm on the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri.  Smithsonian kids will take part in this presentation.

• Concessions for the June 22nd game - Mattie, Emory, and Noah will work the girls games and Salena, Birtu, Callie, and Mese will work the boys games.

• Smithsonian - gym cleanup on Sunday, Jan. 24th.  Time TBD.

• Denton home game - Jan. 22 vs. Jordan - 125 DGS fans will be allowed to attend. Please let Kim in the office or Mr. Sparks know if you would like to attend and your name will be placed on the list.  The list will be finalized and no other requests will be allowed after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd. NO tickets will be issued. First come first serve. 

Practice/Game Schedule:

Lunch menu:  Baked Potato Bar

Breakfast for Thursday:  Cereal & Oatmeal Parfait Cups

Noon Duty: Donaldson/Sparks