For students interested in learning more about the nuclear industry in Virginia attend the Nuclear Science Fair for high school students. Thursday, April 4th from 8am-5pm. Sign up here.
Attention Juniors: National Honors Society Applications available 02/26
ATTENTION JUNIORS – NHS applications will be available OUTSIDE of room 90, starting on WEDNESDAY 2/26. Juniors that have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher, are invited to apply for induction to the National Honor Society. Applications and instructions will be available starting WEDNESDAY 2/26, OUTSIDE of room 90. Please be aware that all applicants’ disciplinary records will be checked and those with code of conduct violations will not be eligible to apply for induction.
Maymont Youth Leader Opportunity
The Family Easter Volunteer Leader Program is a competitive, 15-hour volunteer program for outstanding students ages 15-18. Through this 5-week program, participants will learn the basics of volunteer management and get the opportunity to practice their new skills by serving as a volunteer manager for Maymont’s annual Easter celebration. Participants will oversee one to two activities and a group of volunteers at the event.
Upon successful completion of the program each participant will receive a letter of recommendation from the Volunteer Coordinator that can be used for college admission or job application, as well as 20 community service hours. Volunteers must be present on April 20th to receive their volunteer hours and to get a letter of recommendation.
The program schedule is as follows. Please list any conflicts on your application:
Saturday, March 16th: 10am-12pm Learn about Family Easter and the activities.
Saturday, March 23rd: 9am-12pm: Lead a volunteer group through Family Easter prep project.
Friday, April 19th: 6pm-7pm: Final questions, get materials.
Saturday, April 20th: 8am- 4pm: The big day! Leaders will manage their activity and volunteers.
Assignment: Volunteers will submit feedback on their activity for next year.
Interested students must submit a volunteer application, a one page cover letter about their interest in the program and why they would be a good fit, and one reference letter from a teacher, employer or other volunteer supervisor. Applications due to Volunteer Coordinator by February 27.
Applications materials and questions can be directed to:
Maymont Foundation Volunteer Coordinator
Summer Job and Camp Fair- February 21st
Deep Run PTSO will be holding their 12th annual Camp Fair and alongside of that we will be hosting a Job Fair. The Job Fair consists of camps looking for students to hire over the summer; this is a great way to help your students find a summer job and gain some experience. It is a free event and there are no fees associated; the event is from 5:30 – 8:00 pm on February 23, 2019 in the commons of DRHS. For more information visit the website (http://deeprunptso.com/resources/camp-job-fair.html)
James River Leadership Academy
Please click the link below for more information on an opportunity to participate in James River Leadership Academy.
2019-20 (RVA) JRLA Information
For an application, please see your school counselor.