Dallas High School

The New Dallas High School

Welcome to the Dallas High School!

We are extremely proud of the brand new educational facility that is the Dallas High School. Currently, our school accomodates 900 students in grades 9 thru 12. The building contains 4 wings on 3 floors totaling 234,000 square feet of space. There are 67 classrooms, an 1,800 seat capacity gymnasium, an auditorium that seats 1,400, an outdoor ampitheater, a fitness center, a media center that can accomodate over 100 students, a professional grade kitchen/cooking lab, a television studio, protoptyping and automation labs, a school store, fully equiped chemistry and physics labrotories, multiple computer labs, a large group instruction center that can seat 200, a professional development center and library, a drafting studio and communication lab and a child care center.

Our school is a welcoming environment where students are challenged to be their very best academically, physically and socially. There are many opportunities for extra-curricular and club participation. We offer 24 varsity sports and numerous clubs for all areas of interest.

Our academic program is very strong as we continue to produce high test scores in the SAT, ACT and PSSA exams. Our graduation rate is currently the highest in all of the 39 area public high schools in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

In all, we have a strong school system from K-12 and a very supportive community that assists and enhances the school programs in so many ways.

Please continue to visit our website to stay informed of the events and happenings in our school.

Yours in Education,
Jeffrey D. Shaffer

A Message to the Community..

As thoughts of spring and warmer weather are on everyone's mind, we continue to work diligently to provide a top quality 21st century education for your children. Our academic clubs have seen much success as many of them have qualified for state and national competition. Our seniors are anxious to finish their coursework, earn their diplomas and move on to the next phase of their lives. As always,thank you for your continuing support of our school and programs.

Mr. Jeffrey Shaffer

A new era is upon us...

Dallas High School named to 2013 Newsweek, Newsweek's Best High Schools in America

Prom Letter Prom Letter

Completion Project Update Completion Project Update

Keystone Exams Keystone Exams

Final Exam Reminder...

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING:
Final examinations are administered to students according to a schedule established and published by the building principal. Students will not be approved for family vacations or educational trips during the administration of final exams in the fall or spring semesters. Requests for early/late final exams will not be honored.
Spring semester final exams will be held the week of June 3-7, 2013.
Thank you.

PMEA Region IV Band Festival Four Dallas High School students recently participated in the PMEA Region IV Band Festival at Jersey Shore Area Senior High School. The Region IV Band participants are some of the best high school musicians within our 14 county area in Pennsylvania. Pictured are: Bryan Biesecker, Mr. Piazza, Grace Carolan, Erin Michael, and Peter Kuritz.

Academic All America

There are over 289,700 students involved in aquatics in high school in over 14,000 programs for boys and girls. Approximately 2% of these students are recognized as high school All Americans. Not only are our athletes talented in the pool but in the classroom as well. To qualify for this award the athlete must have:

1. Minimum GPA 3.750 on 4.0 scale or 95.75% on the grade scale
the school uses for 7 semesters.
2. GPA may not be rounded up.
3. Be a graduating senior and letter in senior year.

We are proud to announce our student/athletes named to the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association.

Brian Stepniak and Marcus Wagner

Regional History Day

Peter Shaver, a junior, earned a First Place award at the National History Day Competition held at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman. Peter took the award for Individual Historical Paper Senior Division with his essay, " The Great Sioux War: The Plains Indians Last Stand for their Way of Life." He will advance on to the PA State Competition at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg in May.

Dallas Boys Swimming and Diving repeated as AA District 2 Champions for the 4th consecutive year

Also pictured are the members of the team that went to the state meet. Patrick Gelso, Patrick Madaya, Grant Luksic, Brian Stepniak, Marcus Wagner and Jack Matusiak. The boys are holding the championship plaques from districts. The state team placed 9th in the state meet bringing home 6 medals, 6 top 8 finishes and 3 top 16 finishes.

Dallas Freshmen Girls Basketball

The Dallas Freshmen Girls Basketball team completed a successful season in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 league.

The team had a conference record of 10-2 and an overall record of 13-3.

Pictured are: Front Row: Samantha Pollick, Lauren Dotter, Talia Kosierowski, Breezy Coolbaugh, Marian Bednar
Standing: Courtney Devens, Paige Evans, Maddie Kelley, Sara Lojewski, Catherine Dillon, and Coach Johnna Schickram

Students of the 2nd Quarter Honored by Dallas School Board: Left to Right: Alyssa Menzel, Kelly Jacobs, Steve Mingey. Missing from photo, Barry Stubeda.

Grand Opening Held for the Mountaineer Market! Our school store is now open for business!

The 2012 and 2013 Dallas High School Yearbook
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
The 2012 edition of the Dallas High School Yearbook has arrived. Graduates of the Class of 2012 who ordered a book can see Mr. Nestorick at the High School to pick up their copy. Orders can also be picked up by family members. Any questions please email: dhsyearbook@dallassd.com.

The 2013 edition of the Dallas High School Yearbook is now on sale! The book is currently $80. Order soon since copies are limited. Remember last year's edition was sold out! To place an order online go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com. (link above) The order number is: 14265. Any questions please email: dhsyearbook@dallassd.com.

Remembering September 11th 11th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks Commemorated On the afternoon of September 11, 2012, the Student Leadership in Civics (S.L.I.C.) Club presented a moving presentation that was both emotional and educational to the the staff and students of Dallas High School.

Letter regarding the photos for the class of 2012 2012 Class Letter

American Chemical Society Teacher of the Year - John Fredericks Video

Educational Trip Reminder... Parents deciding to take their children on an educational trip must submit an educational trip request form to the administration at least 2 weeks prior to departure for proper review. Students are responsible for making arrangements with their teachers to make up all work necessary to meet course requirements. (please see pg. 37 of H.S. Handbook) Thank you!

School Forms Link added to Website! To access all school forms including: Early Dismissal Request and Absence/Late Forms, click on the School Form link on the bottom left hand side of the page.

Upcoming Events

May 2

The Dallas High School Music Department presents its Annual Spring Chorus Concert this Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:00pm in the H.S. Auditorium. Performing groups include the Chamber Choir, Chorus, and PMEA District 9 participants. Music performances include spirituals, vocal jazz, contemporary and pop/rock. Please come join us for a wonderful night of music!

May 6

A.P. Chemistry Exam 8:00 AM

May 8

A.P. Calculus Exam 8:00 AM

May 9

A.P. English Exam 8:00 AM

May 13

A.P. Biology Exam 8:00 AM

May 14

A.P. U.S Government Exam 8:00 AM

May 15

A.P. U.S. History Exam 8:00 AM

May 17

Mini-Thon All Night Dance 7:00PM- 7:00 AM

May 21

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00 PM

May 22

The Dallas High School Chorus will present its Annual Cabaret night this Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00pm in the Amphitheater. Cost of admission is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults. Admission includes beverages and snacks/desserts. This evening of entertainment features many acoustic sets, along with solos and duets that showcase the vast choral talent Dallas has to offer. Come spend a starlit evening with us! Hope to see you there!

May 23

Academic Awards Ceremony 6:00 PM

May 23

Senior Final Exams-Electives

May 24

Senior Final Exams-English & Math

May 27

Memorial Day-Schools Closed

May 28

Senior Final Exams-Science & Social Science

May 31

Senior Class Trip to Knoebels

Dallas High School 2000 Conyngham AvenueDallas, PA 18612 570-675-5201

Last Modified: Monday, May. 20, 2013