HS Anchor Down Weekly - Sep 14, 2026

9/14/26 - 9/18/26 - HOCO Spirit Week click here

Monday - Bright & Bold

Tuesday - Tropical Paradise

Wednesday - Rio Red Carpet

Thursday - Color Wars

Friday - Danbury Pride

*New dates added 

First Choice Photography will be at school on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to take school pictures!

📷 Every student will be photographed.

💳 No order forms or payment are needed on picture day.

📧 Proofs will be sent directly to parents using the email addresses provided to the school.

Please mark your calendars! 📅

All juniors will take the Pre-ACT on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

🏫 EHOVE students: Please let the High School Office know if you would like to participate.

💻 Reminder: Students must bring a fully charged Chromebook for testing.

🏆 Athletic Passes Are Available! 🏆

Get your athletic pass in the High School/Middle School Office!

🎟️ For pass options and pricing, visit: Athletic Pass Information Go Lakers! 💙🖤

The 2026–2027 school fee is $45 per student. Fees may be paid by cash or check in the High School Office or by credit card online through PaySchools.

Want a chance to share your ideas, speak up about what matters to students, and help make Danbury even better?

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Superintendent Student Advisory Board!

Students in grades 9–12 are invited to apply to serve as student leaders and ambassadors for Danbury. Selected members will:

I want to hear what’s working, what we can do better, and what ideas YOU have for our school. Your perspective matters and this is your opportunity to have a seat at the table.

If you served on the Advisory Board last year and want to continue, I’d love to have you apply again this year.

Your voice. Your ideas. Our Danbury. 

I can't wait to work with you!

Ms. Buehler

Laker Strength & Movement is open to all students in grades 9–12—including out-of-season athletes, students who don't currently play a sport, and anyone who may be nervous about getting started.

Students will have the opportunity to:

When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 3:15–4:15 p.m.

Starting: Wednesday, September 9

Where: Norton Center Weight Room

Bring: Gym clothes, exercise shoes, water bottle & snacks if needed.

Remind Class Code: hslak

Looking for community service hours? Here’s a great opportunity!

The Davis-Besse Community Day & Car Show will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to assist with a variety of activities.

✅ Community service hours available

✅ Documentation of service will be provided

✅ Great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while supporting the community

Students interested in volunteering can contact Ashley Rickey, who will coordinate sign-ups and provide additional information.

📅 Date: October 3, 2026

📍 Location: Davis-Besse

🤝 Volunteer Contact: Ashley Rickey

Danbury Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) is a big part of what makes our Laker community feel like a community! Through fundraising and family involvement, PTCO helps support student extracurricular activities and special opportunities throughout the district.

They also create opportunities for parents and families to connect with one another, stay connected to our schools, and have a little fun along the way—family events, celebrations and more!

Whether you’re ready to jump in, have an idea to share, or simply want to meet more Laker families, PTCO is a great place to start!

📅 Upcoming PTCO Meetings:

Monthly - second Wed. each month (check out the PTCO Facebook page below for locations and date changes!)

📱 Follow PTCO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danburyptco