Doniphan R-I's First Day of School Set For Aug. 15

School will begin on Thursday, Aug. 15 with the first morning bell ringing at 7:55 a.m.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Open Enrollment: New students may register on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Students must have their immunization records, birth certificate, and social security card with them. They also must have proof of residency such as electric bill, rent receipt or parent/guardian driver’s license in order to enroll the student. Contact information from previous school is helpful, as well as any legal paperwork such as custody papers.

Students who attended the Doniphan Middle School or Lone Star R-IV or Gatewood R-Ill at the end of last year’s school year are not required to come to the New Student Registration. They will be required to attend the Freshmen Orientation on Monday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in the high school gym with their parents/ guardians.

Seniors: Seniors may pick up schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at DHS 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Schedule changes will also be made at this time.

Juniors: Juniors may pick up schedules on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at DHS 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Schedule changes will also be made at this time.

Sophomores: Sophomores may pick up schedules on Thursday, Aug. 8 at DHS from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Schedule changes will also be made at this time.

Freshmen: Monday, Aug. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. in the DHS gym, Freshmen Orientation will begin. All Freshmen and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. Students will be given their schedule, given an opportunity to tour the campus, and make schedule changes if necessary.

Students may only sign up for a schedule change before school starts or during the first week of school. Students may sign-up in the counseling office for a schedule change. Changes will not be made for teacher preference, lunch hours, or to be with friends.