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• The Dobyns-Bennett Student Council is sponsoring a fund drive for the Haitian earthquake victims, entitled Hairy Legs for Haiti. Ten student council members have agreed to display their hairy legs on change jars located throughout the school and at sporting events scheduled during the week of February 8. The student with the most change collected will win a small prize.  All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Red Cross for the Haitian relief efforts. Those who would like to make a donation can contact Dobyns-Bennett Teacher Josh French at (423) 378-8400 or by email at jfrench@k12k.com.
• Northeast State Community College's Office of Scholarship Programs and Alumni Affairs is sponsoring three Scholarship Tips workshops during February to help new and returning students apply for 2010-2011 Northeast State Scholarships. The workshops are free and open to the public. Click here for times and locations.
• All Juniors will meet in the little theater on Tuesday, Feb 23rd Block D to do pre-coding for the March 9th ACT.
• AP REGISTRATION: Registration for AP exams will begin Monday, February 1, 2010 and runs through Friday, March 12, 2010 in the Activities Office. Each AP exam costs $86.00.
• SOPHOMORE CLASS RINGS: A representative from Jostens will be in the Little Theatre on Monday, February 8 with a presentation on ordering class rings. All 10th grade girls will attend the meeting at 8:30 and all 10th grade boys will attend the meeting at 9:00. Tuesday, February 16th – Lunch – Cafeteria - SHOPPING DAY / ORDER DAY - All rings and stones will be on display to view and try on. You may also purchase at these times: Thursday, February 18th – Order day – Lunch – Cafeteria Lobby and Parent Night – After School till 6:00 – Main Lobby; Friday, February 19th – Order day – Lunch – Cafeteria Lobby. If you have any questions concerning class ring orders, contact Eddie Brown at 423-787-0025.
• American Legion Boys State: Boys' State is a political workshop which allows 11th grade young men to put the theories of Government into actual practice through participation in city, county and state governments. Boys' State will take place at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN from May 30 to June 5. Applications are available in the counseling office and must be submitted by March 1.
• 11TH GRADE CAREER EXPOSITION: Eastman Chemical Company, the Kingsport Chamber and Junior Achievement invite 11th grade students to participate in their 11th Grade Career Exposition on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Students will listen to various presentations: Work Ethics, Internet Awareness, Salary Expectations/Careers and a “Reality Store”. This is a day long event and any student who participates MUST ride the buses provided to and from the event. Permission forms are available in the Counseling office. Special note: there is a limit to the number of students who can attend. Permission forms will be dated upon receipt in the counseling office. Students will be allowed to attend on a “first come” basis. We urge timely return of permission forms. No student will be allowed to attend without a signed permission form.
• Thursday, February 18th from 3:00pm-6:00pm is Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you desire a conference, please call to schedule a time with your child's teacher(s). 4th Six Weeks report cards will be sent home the 18th as well.
• Upload your own pictures for consideration in the yearbook this year! Click here for more information.
• FORGOT TO ORDER A YEARBOOK?
  It's not too late! Bring your money to Mrs. Good or the Activities Office NO LATER than February 19th. Yearbooks are $55.00, and checks should be payable to DB Activities. Be sure to include your (student's) name with your money. No yearbooks can be pre-ordered after 2/19--we may have some available for sale when books arrive, but quantities will be limited.
• The D-BHS Arrowhead publication now has an e-edition! Click here to visit this exciting new addition to the Arrowhead!

The vision is for each student to achieve educational excellence resulting in college/workforce readiness. The mission of Dobyns-Bennett High School is for all students to graduate with skills to think critically, value others, and participate productively in their community.