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HS Anchor Down Weekly - Oct 19, 2026

Posted Date: 10/19/26 (02:49 PM)
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⚓High School Anchor Down Weekly⚓

Your weekly guide to staying informed and connected at Danbury Local Schools

October 19, 2026
Senior sunrise

HS Planning Hub

This Week

  • 10/20 & 10/22 - Conference nights: contact classroom teachers to schedule an appointment
  • Wed. 10/21 - NHS Meeting @ 7:15am Mrs. Gast room
  • Wed. 10/21 - Science Club Meeting During Learn 2 in Mr. deHass classroom
  • Thurs. 10/22 -  Mobile Dentist Media center 8am - 3pm (if you haven't already, you may sign up HERE)
  • Thurs. 10/22 - Ski club meeting during Learn 2 auditorium 

Laker News Network Episode 3 click here
Fall sports updated schedules see here
 

Updates & Reminders

Volunteers
All volunteers must be approved annually by the Board of Education and have a current BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) background check on file.
Fingerprinting can be completed at the school. Please call the Central Office at 419-798-5185 to schedule an appointment.

Volunteers may assist in a variety of ways, including:
  • Chaperoning field trips
  • Helping with special projects
  • Assisting with other school activities
When volunteering at school, please sign in at the High School office and obtain a “Volunteer” badge. The badge must be worn at all times while you are volunteering in the building.

Thank you for giving your time and helping support our students and staff!


⛷️🏂 SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB! ❄️💙
Ready to hit the slopes this winter? Join Danbury Ski & Board Club for a season of fun! 🎿
💙 Open to all students in grades 6–12
❄️ No previous experience necessary!
📣 Informational Meetings:
🗓️ Thursday, October 22 – Student meetings during the school day
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM – Parent meeting in the HS/MS Media Center
Come learn more about the club and how to join us for some winter fun!
Questions? Contact Mr. deHaas or Mr. Nitecki.
We hope to see you there! ⛷️🏂💙
 

Laker Look-Ahead

*New dates added 
  • 10/27/26 - Dine to donate Cleats*
  • 10/28/26 - Ski Club Parent meeting 7pm Media Center
  • 10/29/26 - Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 7pm Norton Center parking lot
  • 11/2/26 - Play tryouts 6:30 - 7pm*
  • 11/3/26 - Play tryouts 3:30- 4:30*
  • 11/9/26 - No School Teacher PD Day*
  • 11/10/26 - Fall Sports Awards
  • 11/11/26 - 10th grade visit Ehove
  • 11/17/26 - Class Meeting
  • 11/18/26 - 3 E's Night 
  • 11/25 - 11/27 - No school Thanksgiving Break

Tech News

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

A few simple habits can help keep your family safe online:
  • Pause before clicking. Be cautious with unexpected links, attachments, and messages—even when they appear to come from someone you know.
  • Protect your accounts. Use a different password for each account and turn on two-step verification when available. Never share verification codes.
  • Keep devices updated. Install updates on phones, computers, and tablets.
  • Talk with your children. Remind them to protect personal information and tell a trusted adult if something online seems suspicious or makes them uncomfortable.
If a message claiming to be from the school seems unusual, contact us through a familiar phone number or email address to verify it.

Laker Health & Wellness

High School Laker Strength & Movement

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:
  • 💪 Train for upcoming sports
  • 🏋️ Learn about athletic training
  • 🏃 Participate in fun fitness activities
  • 🧍 Work on posture and movement strategies
  • ⚡ Build healthier habits and more energy
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

An active physical or release form is required to participate.
No experience necessary—just come ready to move! 💙⚓

Danbury PTCO

Get Connected with PTCO!

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: November 11th in the Danbury High School Media Center
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

Celebrating our Lakers

Music Department Updates

Danbury Laker Band Makes History with Highest Score Ever

The Danbury Laker Band made history this past weekend at Avon Lake High School, earning a score of 72.4 on October 10. This is the highest score in the history of the Danbury Laker Band program! In addition to reaching this historic milestone, every judge awarded the band an overall Rating II - Excellent, recognizing the ensemble's hard work and continued growth throughout the marching band season. This achievement represents more than just a number on a scoreboard. Through countless hours of rehearsal, individual commitment, and teamwork. Students challenged themselves, supported one another, and strived for excellence.

The Laker Band also earned Best Visual and Best General Effect in Class C, recognizing the quality of the students visual performance and overall effectiveness. The band also placed third in the combined Class B and Class C standings. This historic performance is a testament to the dedication of every student in the program and the progress the Laker Band continues to make. Each member plays an important role in the ensemble's success, and this accomplishment reflects what can happen when a group of students commits to working together toward a shared goal.

Congratulations to the Danbury Laker Band! The band has set a new standard for the program and given the Danbury community another reason to be proud of its Lakers.
 
Eli
Drake
 
Graham
Avery
 
Kovach class

Biology class in action

Our biology class put photosynthesis to the test today with the Floating Leaf Disk Lab! By removing 
Kovach class
oxygen from tiny leaf disks to make them sink, we were able to watch them float back to the top as they generated fresh oxygen under the lights.   

Community Connections

Trunk or Treat Oct. 29!

Danbury HS Teen Leadership Corps (TLC) invites all our little ghosts, goblins, witches & superheroes to a Halloween Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃🍂🍬
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Norton Center Parking Lot

Infant–5th grade are invited to trick-or-treat, enjoy decorated trunks, and celebrate Halloween with our Laker community! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

🍭 Want to help make the night extra sweet? We’re looking for candy donations and families/community members interested in passing out candy!

Candy donations can be dropped off at the HS/MS Office. To donate or participate, contact Kelly Wolfe at wolfek@danburyschools.org.
 

🎄 Holiday Assistance Available for Danbury Township Families 🎄

The Holiday Bureau of Danbury Township is accepting applications for one-time holiday assistance for the 2026 holiday season.

Assistance is available to families residing in Danbury Township (Marblehead/Lakeside) and may include: 
🎁 Toys for children under 18
🥫 Food
🧻 Paper products
🧼 Cleaning supplies

Families experiencing financial difficulties, whether temporary or ongoing, are encouraged to apply. County guidelines apply.

How to Apply: Complete the application and mail it to:
📬 The Danbury Holiday Bureau: 2259 E. Sand Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452
📅 Applications must be mailed by December 1, 2026.

Families requesting toys through the Salvation Army must indicate this on the application.
Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from this assistance. ❤️
For additional information, contact Judy Smolk.
 

We're Hiring!

Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals
Danbury Local Schools is looking for Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our schools or know someone who would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! 

To become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional, apply by clicking on and completing a substitute application on our website: https://www.danburyschools.org/employment

Substitute Secretaries
In addition, we are looking for Substitute Secretaries to join our team! If you’re organized, enjoy working with students and staff, and want to support our district and school community, we’d love to hear from you! 

To become a substitute secretary, apply by completing the classified staff application found HERE and return to our Central Office.

Apply and share today to Anchor Down with us! 💙⚓

Helpful Links

School Links:
School Tools:
  • ParentSquare - our District-wide communications platform, download the app for quick and easy communications!
  • Final Forms - our one-stop platform for student registration, forms and athletic forms
  • Schoology - Used in grades 4-12 for digital assignments, grades and general day-to-day communications. Click here to create your parent account.
  • ProgressBook - our official gradebook of record in grades K-12. Check here for an overview of current and past report card grades. Information here may be up to 1 week behind Schoology.
  • PaySchools - pay your school fees and cafeteria fees here!
Community Links: