My DSHS News

19/04/2023

The implementation of new restaurants has Dripping locals delighted for what’s to come By: Brooke Bousley The small town of Dripping Springs, Texas, is experiencing a culinary revolution by adding five new restaurants to Belterra Village. HTeaO, Popeyes, P Terry’s, Mighty Fine, and Panda Express have become the talk of the town, especially among DSHS students. The recent influx of restaurants indicates the population boom in Austin, Texas, which has led to more people moving to the area....

The implementation of new restaurants has Dripping locals delighted for what’s to come By: Brooke Bousley The small town of Dripping Springs, Texas, is experiencing a culinary revolution by adding …

19/04/2023

A review of Kathleen Glasgow’s latest novel You’d Be Home Now By: Sierra Trobavic CW// Talk of substance abuse. I haven't written a book review in a very long time. I couldn't tell you for what reason, but after I finished You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow, something compelled me to convince everyone to read it immediately. I first heard of Kathleen Glasgow's work through the popularity of her debut book, …...

A review of Kathleen Glasgow’s latest novel You’d Be Home Now By: Sierra Trobavic CW// Talk of substance abuse. I haven’t written a book review in a very long time. I couldn’t tell you …

30/11/2022

Hear what the Freshmen's' first impressions are, Fish and the Sharks By: Kaylee Ritchie Jittery and anxious, you attempt to navigate your way through these strange new hallways desperately scanning the crowd for any familiar faces. You begin to feel the loneliness budding inside of you as you walk into your first class, a sea of strangers, eagerly choosing a seat that will play a part in defining this new beginning....

Hear what the Freshmen’s’ first impressions are, Fish and the Sharks By: Kaylee Ritchie Jittery and anxious, you attempt to navigate your way through these strange new hallways desperat…

30/11/2022

Spotify has recently introduced an interactive in-app experience that allows you to [...]...

Spotify has recently introduced an interactive in-app experience that allows you to […]

29/11/2022

In a country with as high of a level in education and living standards as the United States, the first thought most people should have toward education is that everyone should have one. Our very culture is built around the preparation of going into the workforce or building a major career, and college is instrumental in this process. However, the bludgeoning costs of going to university are detrimental to this idea....

In a country with as high of a level in education and living standards as the United States, the first thought most people should have toward education is that everyone should have one. Our very cu…

29/11/2022

Sophomore, Eben Sebastian, was selected to speak for TED Talk in his speech, “Is Taste a Blessing or a Curse?,” he explains the experience and outcomes of his once in a lifetime experience....

Sophomore, Eben Sebastian, was selected to speak for TED Talk in his speech, “Is Taste a Blessing or a Curse?,” he explains the experience and outcomes of his once in a lifetime experience.

29/11/2022

Throughout the past year, the education administration and other faculty members have struggled to keep up with the demands of teaching. Many teachers have suffered from burnout due to the pressure associated with teaching demands during the pandemic. Currently, there is also a labor shortage in the educational field, which has reduced teaching staff and put additional stress on schools. In 2022, American schools suffered the loss of nearly 360,000 educators. With 6.8 percent of teaching staff missing, public schools have been struggling to keep up with the ongoing demands of education. In hopes of attracting teachers, many rural schools are moving to a four-day workweek in an attempt to compete with larger school districts that offer higher compensation, better benefits, and superior career prospects. In the US, there are over 800 different school districts that are moving to a four-day school week model. Nonetheless, the jury is still out on whether or not this is a positive move for schools and how it will impact teachers and students....

Throughout the past year, the education administration and other faculty members have struggled to keep up with the demands of teaching. Many teachers have suffered from burnout due to the pressure…

29/11/2022

The district has officially moved up to 6A, which places the school at the largest classification in the state. We are now entering a newer and more challenging league of competition. ...

The district has officially moved up to 6A, which places the school at the largest classification in the state. We are now entering a newer and more challenging league of competition.

29/11/2022

Where is the line drawn, and how did the athletic program cross it? At the beginning of this year, female athletic trainers had a new dress code. They would have to wear short black skirts while the guys continued wearing their blue jeans. ...

Where is the line drawn, and how did the athletic program cross it? At the beginning of this year, female athletic trainers had a new dress code. They would have to wear short black skirts while th…

28/11/2022

A lack of trends within fashion is seen as the pace in which trends are being cycled through increases. By: Brooke Bousley During the past few years, fashion has become a more significant aspect of pop culture. Fashion has always been known as a commonly used expression of art, but many have gotten creative with how they style themselves during recent times....

A lack of trends within fashion is seen as the pace in which trends are being cycled through increases. By: Brooke Bousley During the past few years, fashion has become a more significant aspect o…

28/11/2022

The Story of a High School Student's Decision to Wear What She Wanted and Loved It By: Madison Weinberg On October 29 of last year, in the spirit of Halloween's arrival the following Saturday, I made the bold decision to wear my costume to school. I knew it was likely that I would be the only one dressed up, but there I was, strolling down the hallways in an orange hippie dress with a matching headband, fringe boots, and a large peace-sign necklace swinging as I walked....

The Story of a High School Student’s Decision to Wear What She Wanted and Loved It By: Madison Weinberg On October 29 of last year, in the spirit of Halloween’s arrival the following Sa…

28/11/2022

Due to recent events, schools are taking extra safety precautions to ensure the safety of their students. DSISD takes the security of its students and staff seriously. A change DSISD made is toward the walking etiquette at football games; spectators are no longer allowed to stand on the stair walkways in the stadium. Furthermore, there’s more adult surveillance in every spectator section. ...

Due to recent events, schools are taking extra safety precautions to ensure the safety of their students. DSISD takes the security of its students and staff seriously. A change DSISD made is toward…

28/11/2022

Trending Halloween Costumes of 2022 By: Paw Print Staff Halloween is approaching quickly, and for those who love to watch what costumes are trendy, this year is looking up to be very exciting. Halloween costumes allow people of all ages to tap into their creative sides to come up with clever or unique costumes. Many of these costumes are inspired by the pop culture of the year past, including current events, popular movies or shows, or running jokes....

Trending Halloween Costumes of 2022 By: Paw Print Staff Halloween is approaching quickly, and for those who love to watch what costumes are trendy, this year is looking up to be very exciting. Hall…

20/11/2022

Are you there? I've been waiting to say hi, but I cannot wait any longer... So... Hello.

Are you there? … I’ve been waiting to say hi, but I cannot wait any longer… So… Hello.

01/02/2022

By: Zach Betzing, Leo Mathis-McKee As the U.S. economy has started to open up through the past few months, businesses all around the country have been opening, and customers are back in the brick and mortar stores. This spike in demand throughout businesses worldwide has put a lot of stress on manufacturers and shipping companies, all frantically trying to meet these expectations and satisfy their customers with needed goods and supplies....

http://mydshs.com/2022/02/01/the-double-whammy-that-is-holding-our-economy-by-the-throat/

By: Zach Betzing, Leo Mathis-McKee As the U.S. economy has started to open up through the past few months, businesses all around the country have been opening, and customers are back in the brick a…

01/02/2022

Contribution by Mary Carter The snail who was in love with a tape dispenser, Had you not heard such a preposterous tale? They had little snail kids with plastic wrapped eyes, And a million shared nick nacks they were so very attached to. The snail was always an odd little slimeball. He had an ugly shell and smelt of rug lint....

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Contribution by Mary Carter The snail who was in love with a tape dispenser, Had you not heard such a preposterous tale? They had little snail kids with plastic wrapped eyes, And a million shared …

01/02/2022

Contribution by: Mary Carter A mirror in a dark room that still somehow manages to reflect the sunrise Each star, each nova lands upon your irises Although deep and eased, the eesome life sprouts A discovery, perhaps retrouvaille meeting one as yourself It was familiar, such silence stood by my side A looming shadow misunderstood for its eyes Its hovering luminosity just awaiting to sprout…...

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Contribution by: Mary Carter A mirror in a dark room that still somehow manages to reflect the sunrise Each star, each nova lands upon your irises Although deep and eased, the eesome life sprouts A…

01/02/2022

Contribution by: anonymous The sweetest taste, the smoothest skin although your hand, intangible, your hair shines such a bright gold. I crave that which I cannot remember nor forget, and the tears that well behind my eyes fall for someone that I don’t know yet. I saw you last night in the split moment between being awake and being asleep…...

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Contribution by: anonymous The sweetest taste, the smoothest skin although your hand, intangible, your hair shines such a bright gold. I crave that which I cannot remember nor forget,  and the…

01/02/2022

A contribution from Declan Daniel A rib was pulled from his side, Soon she was molded to be his Lover: Tiny whispers calling beautiful bride, Now with his hand so soft and bare, He tends to land, 'these grounds of heart.' Nothing mattered… But somehow she did Somehow, she… Took control of his beating heart, How could he be so foolish?...

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A contribution from Declan Daniel A rib was pulled from his side, Soon she was molded to be his Lover: Tiny whispers calling beautiful bride, Now with his hand so soft and bare, He tends to land,&n…

01/02/2022

Contribution by: Mary Carter No words, no colors Could paint what you mean to me Although so heightened above Theres more than plenty to love You are all one could ask from anybody You’re beyond eesome to all A golden trouvaille to none appaul Feel all of euphoric To forget To adore To allow dark light with meteoric No smile, no heartbeat…...

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Contribution by: Mary Carter No words, no colors Could paint what you mean to me Although so heightened above Theres more than plenty to love You are all one could ask from anybody You’re beyond ee…

05/06/2021

HAGS. Congratulations to the student media staff on documenting a historic year. The newspaper, yearbook, photography and journalism students will return with content after a brief summer break. Stay tuned to mydshs.com and my_dshs_news here for 2021-2022 student stories by the students.

05/06/2021

REGIONAL FINALISTS. Tigers took Rouse to 14 innings, but ultimately fell 2-1 to drop series.

04/06/2021

03/06/2021

FIRST IN NEWS. The American Scholastic Press Association awarded the 2020-2021 Paw Print student newspaper with First Place honors in a year where many staffs struggled to produce.

01/06/2021

Watch the 2021 LipDub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0inkXtFbD9A

Thanks again to all who participated! Clubs in order of appearance:TheatreHOSAChoirClass of 2023National Art Honor SocietyExCELLFloral DesignLEAPYouth and Go...

30/05/2021

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: GRADUATION
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29/05/2021

Sights and Sounds: Graduation Part I
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📸Izzy Roske