Announcements

The Darby Drama Club creates YouTube videos for the morning announcments. You may subscribe to our channel and watch the latest videos at youtube.com/user/darbydrama

Any announcements to be made should be given to the principal's secretary prior to the last period of the day before they are to be run. All announcements must be approved by the principal. 

For more information about Darby events visit our school calendar.

View the transcripts of the daily announcements or subscribe to the newsfeed via RSS below.




Monday May 20, 2013

posted by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Baked Rotini, fruit and garden bar, milk. 
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Tori J.
Notices & Reminders:
  • The Drivers Ed class is now full.
  • ALL library books will be due this week. Students can no longer check out books from the school library.
  • If you borrowed books from Mr. D’s classroom library, bring them back as soon as possible!
  • Yearbooks will be available on Wed. the 24th, after the awards assembly. If you haven't purchased one yet, get your money and form to Mrs. Toynbee
Today’s events:
  • The seniors and some select sophomores and freshmen (those that were involved in Youth Leg) will be participating in a Vision Net Conference with Max Baucus today at 1:00 in the High School Computer lab. A staffer from the Missoula office will be coming and possibly some news reporters as well. 
  • Junior’s overnight backpacking trip today.
  • Senior semester exams begin today.
Heads up for Tomorrow:
  • We are going to have the Spring Awards BBQ sponsored by the Darby Booster Club on Tuesday (tomorrow) May 21st at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria. The date and location have changed!  Tuesday in the cafeteria!  Seniors will bring desserts, Juniors and Freshmen will bring chips and Sophomores will bring salads. The Booster Club will be providing the burgers, plates, and utensils.
  • Senior Semester Exams continue.
  • Sixth grade field trip tomorrow


Did You Know? Max Baucus is the senior United States Senator from Montana and a member of the Democratic Party. He has been our senator since 1978 making him Montana's longest-serving senator, and the third longest-serving of current U.S. senators. Did you know that Senator Baucus completed a 50-mile ultramarathon? That’s like running to Missoula from Hamilton!

Friday May 17, 2013

posted May 17, 2013, 7:05 AM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: French Dip, Fries, fruit and garden bar, milk. 

Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Savannah G.

Notices & Reminders:

  • We are going to have the Spring Awards BBQ sponsored by the Darby Booster Club on Tuesday May 21st at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria. The date and location have changed!  Tuesday in the cafeteria!  Seniors will bring desserts, Juniors and Freshmen will bring chips and Sophomores will bring salads. The Booster Club will be providing the burgers, plates, and utensils.
  • The Drivers Ed class is now full.
  • ALL library books will be due next week. this is the last week to check out books.
  • If you borrowed books from Mr. D’s classroom library, bring them back as soon as possible!
  • Trapper Restaurant has reopened its doors.  They are open from 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week.

Today’s events:

  • High school state tennis is Friday.  Best of luck Brittani, Bri and Courage.
  • High School Divisional Track is at Big Sky.  Best of luck to all 17 athletes that qualified.
  • Tiger Pride Friday! Teachers please send a list of all students wearing Darby colors to the office. 

Heads up for the Weekend:

  • High school state tennis
  • High School Divisional Track at Big Sky

Heads up for Monday:

  • Juniors will be gone on the backpacking trip, overnight.

Wednesday May 14, 2013

posted May 14, 2013, 1:10 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Taco bar, fruit/garden bar, and milk
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Seanna
Notices & Reminders:
  • We are going to have the Spring Awards BBQ sponsored by the Darby Booster Club on Tuesday May 21st at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria. The date and time location have changed!  Tuesday in the cafeteria!  Seniors will bring desserts, Juniors and Freshmen will bring chips and Sophomores will bring salads. The Booster Club will be providing the burgers, plates, and utensils.
  • The Drivers Ed class is now full.
  • ALL library books will be due next week. this is the last week to check out books.
  • If you borrow books from Mr. D’s classroom library, bring them back as soon as possible!
Today’s events:
  • Girls Basketball Meeting today at noon in the gym. Anyone thinking of playing next year should attend.  The summer agenda will be handed out at the meeting.
  • 5-12 Music Concert tonight.
  • 4th & 7th grade transitions today.
Heads up for tomorrow:
  • Montana Shakes in the junior high gym tomorrow.
  • Art contest awards assembly tomorrow.
  • High School Tennis at Missoula tomorrow.
Did You Know? A slug has not only one nose but four? What a lot of people call a nose on a slug is actually a breathing pore called a pneumostome.

Tuesday May 14, 2013

posted May 13, 2013, 1:10 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, fruit & garden bar, and milk
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Kelsey M
Notices & Reminders:
  • We are going to have the Spring Awards BBQ sponsored by the Darby Booster Club on Wednesday May 22nd at 6:30pm in the high school gym. Seniors will bring desserts, Juniors and Freshmen will bring chips and Sophomores will bring salads. The Booster Club will be providing the burgers, plates, and utensils.
Today’s events:
  • K-4 Spring Concert tonight.
  • Idea Fair at the Darby Library today.
  • Junior high track at Corvallis at 10am. Bus leaves at 7:30
  • Graduation practice today.
  • StuCo meeting in Mr. D’s room today at lunch.
Heads up for tomorrow:
  • Girls Basketball Meeting on Wednesday at noon in the gym. Anyone thinking of playing next year should attend.  The summer agenda will be handed out at the meeting.
  • Pizza sales in the red bench hallway tomorrow.
Today in History: On this day in 1804, The Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from Camp Dubois and to begin its historic journey by traveling up the Missouri River.

Monday May 13, 2013

posted May 10, 2013, 1:33 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Burrito or Chicken Enchilada, fruit and garden bar, milk.

Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Josh C.

Today’s events:

  • No Sporting events today
  • Youth Legislature trip today.
  • School board meeting tonight at 6pm.

Heads up for tomorrow:

  • K-4 Spring Concert tomorrow night.
  • Idea Fair at the Darby library tomorrow.
  • JH track at Corvallis at 10 am tomorrow.
  • Graduation practice tomorrow.

 

Today in History: On this day in 1846, The United States declared war on Mexico.

Friday May 10, 2013

posted May 9, 2013, 1:19 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Lunch at the Tennis courts, or Hamburger Stroganoff, fruit and garden bar, milk. Also, there will be a try-it-table today at lunch featuring turnips from Homestead Organics. Try them - you might like them!
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Mesquite
Notices & Reminders:
  • Mr. D’s black classroom iPod is STILL missing.  If you have it, please return it ASAP.
  • SENIORS! If you have pictures you would like in the senior video, bring them to Julie or Brianna ASAP on a flash drive or CD.
  • Want to win an iPad Mini or an iPod Shuffle? Buy a raffle ticket at the office!
  • LAPTOP CHARGERS! Again. The computers are not getting charged because there are only 10 cords for 25 computers. Many classes are using computers throughout the day. Please do your part to find these cords and return them to the library.
  • Congratulations to Keely Ehmann for breaking the school record in the 400 meter dash. She ran it in 101.01! 
Today’s events:
  • Today is Tiger Pride Friday! Teachers please send a list of students wearing Darby colors to the office.
  • District track at Big Sky in Missoula. 
  • Junior high track at Corvallis.
  • The tennis divisional tournament is today and tomorrow at Darby. Come support the girls as they compete to qualify for state. Also be sure to get your lunch at the tennis bbq Friday. Hamburger/cheeseburger or BBQ pork deal $5.00. Hot dog deal $4.00. Chicken Super Salad $4.50. Boxed Melon Fruit Medley $4.50. BBQ. MMMMMM....... Can’t wait for tomorrow! 
Heads up for tomorrow:
  • Tennis Divisional Tournament continues on Saturday.
  • Track Districts continue on Saturday.
  • Reminder! Mother’s Day in on Sunday!
  • Youth Legislature next week (Sunday-Wednesday). Reminder to Youth Leg students: Be at the school Sunday (May 12th) no later than 10:40am.
  • Music concerts next week.
 
Did You Know? A supertanker (oil ship) which is fully loaded and travels at a normal speed needs about 20 minutes to stop completely.

Thursday May 9, 2013

posted May 8, 2013, 1:25 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Tater Tot Casserole, fruit and garden bar, milk.
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Anthony W.
Notices & Reminders:
  • Congratulations to all that performed Saturday at State Music: Dawson & Wyatt received a 2, Tori & Lily received a 2, Rope received a 1, Jed received a 1, and Drumline also received a 1. Good Job!
  • Drivers Ed sign-ups: Please sign up with Mr. McCrossin for Driver’s Ed. You must be 14½ years old by June 1st. The last day to sign up is by May 15th.
  • Mr. D’s black classroom iPod is STILL missing.  If you have it, please return it ASAP.
  • SENIORS! If you have pictures you would like in the senior video, bring them to Julie or Brianna ASAP on a flash drive or CD.
  • Want to win an iPad Mini or an iPod Shuffle? Buy a raffle ticket at the office!
  • X-Treme Team has two openings for summer work for two high school students.  If you are interested in this summer job opening you may see Brooke Zeiler or Mr. Kohn for an application. 
Today’s events:
  • Junior high tennis away match this afternoon.
  • Cub Scouts sign ups in the cafeteria tonight at 6:30.
  • Youth Leg meeting tomorrow in Mr. Gideon’s room at lunch. Make sure to bring your signed permission slip.
Heads up for tomorrow:
  • Tomorrow is Tiger Pride Friday!
  • District track at Big Sky in Missoula tomorrow.
  • Junior high track at Corvallis  tomorrow.
  • The tennis divisional tournament is this Friday and Saturday at Darby. Come support the girls as they compete to qualify for state. Also be sure to get your lunch at the tennis bbq Friday. Hamburger/cheeseburger or BBQ pork deal $5.00. Hot dog deal $4.00. Chicken Super Salad $4.50. Boxed Melon Fruit Medley $4.50. BBQ. MMMMMM....... Can’t wait for tomorrow! 
  • Reminder! Mother’s Day in on Sunday!

Did You Know? Giraffes can go without water longer than a camel.

Wednesday May 8, 2013

posted May 7, 2013, 3:10 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Turkey wrap, fruit and garden bar, milk. 
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Daniel H. 

Notices & Reminders: 
  • Congratulations to all that performed Saturday at State Music: Dawson & Wyatt received a 2, Tori & Lily received a 2, Rope received a 1, Jed received a 1, and Drumline also received a 1. Good Job! 
  • Drivers Ed sign-ups: Please sign up with Mr. McCrossin for Driver’s Ed. You must be 14½ years old by June 1st. The last day to sign up is by May 15th. 
  • Mr. D’s black classroom iPod is STILL missing. If you have it, please return it ASAP. 
  • SENIORS! If you have pictures you would like in the senior video, bring them to Julie or Brianna ASAP on a flash drive or CD. 
  • Want to win an iPad Mini or an iPod Shuffle? Buy a raffle ticket at the office! 
  • X-Treme Team has two openings for summer work for two high school students. If you are interested in this summer job opening you may see Brooke Zeiler or Mr. Kohn for an application. 
Today’s Events:
  • No sporting events today 
  • Wellness Committee Meeting today at 4pm in the Little Blue Joint. 
Upcoming Events This Week:
  • Junior high tennis away match on Thursday afternoon. 
  • Youth Leg meeting tomorrow (Thursday) in Mr. Gideon’s room at lunch. 
  • District track this Friday at Big Sky in Missoula. 
  • Junior high track at Corvallis on Friday. 
  • The tennis divisional tournament is this Friday and Saturday in Darby. Come support the girls as they compete to qualify for state. Also be sure to get your lunch at the tennis bbq Friday. BBQ. MMMMMM....... Can’t wait for Friday. 

Friday May 3, 2013

posted May 2, 2013, 1:34 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, french fries, fruit and garden bar, milk.
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Lindsey L.
Notices & Reminders:
  • Drivers Ed sign-ups: Please sign up with Mr. McCrossin for Driver’s Ed. You must be 14½ years old by June 1st. The last day to sign up is by May 15th.
  • Mr. D’s black classroom iPod is missing. If you have it, please return it ASAP.
  • SENIORS! If you have pictures you would like in the senior video, bring them to Julie or Brianna ASAP on a flash drive or CD.
  • Want to win an iPad Mini or an iPod Shuffle? Buy a raffle ticket at the office!
Today’s Events:
  • Junior high Track at Corvallis starts at 9am (bus departs at 7:30am)
  • Junior high Tennis at Ronan starts at 4pm (bus departs at 1:15pm)
  • 4th grade Farm Fair field trip
  • Tiger Pride Friday! Teachers please send a list of all students wearing Darby colors to Jenn at the office. 
  • High school basketball players have until this Friday (today) to sign up for summer tournaments otherwise the tournaments will be cancelled.
  • Students who are going to Youth Leg on Sunday May 12th need to turn in their permission slips today! 
Heads up for the Weekend:
  • Saturday “May the 4th be with you”
    • High school Track meet at Big Sky starts at 10am (bus departs 8am)
    • High school Tennis match, Best of the West, at Missoula starts at 9am
    • Junior high Tennis match at Superior starts at 10am start
    • State Music festival at Missoula
    • Youth Conservation Expo (get flyer from the office)
  • Sunday: Cinco De Mayo!
  • Monday: Reminder to Spanish Class - field trip to Fiest en Jalisco on Monday!
Today in History: On this day in 1973, The Sears Tower in Chicago topped out at 1.451 feet as the world's tallest building.

Thursday May 2, 2013

posted May 1, 2013, 1:31 PM by Jenn Turner

Lunch: Mac and cheese, peas, fruit and garden bar, milk. 
Today’s lunch server volunteer (11:00-11:30): Jessie F.
Notices & Reminders:
  • Students who are going to Youth Leg on Sunday May 12th need to turn in their permission slips by Friday. (May 3)
  • Drivers Ed sign-ups: Please sign up with Mr. McCrossin for Driver’s Ed. You must be 14½ years old by June 1st. The last day to sign up is by May 15th.
  • High school basketball players have until this Friday to sign up for summer tournaments otherwise the tournaments will be cancelled.
  • Mr. D’s black classroom iPod is missing.  If you have it, please return it ASAP.
  • SENIORS! If you have pictures you would like in the senior video, bring them to Julie or Brianna ASAP on a flash drive or CD.
  • Youth Conservation Expo this Saturday. See the flyer at the office for more information.
Today’s Events:
  • Junior high tennis home match against valley christian starts at 4pm
  • High school track at Corvallis (JV Only) 
  • High school tennis match at Loyola starts at 4pm.
  • 7th grade career fair
  • Marine recruiter visit at lunch in the high school library
  • Happy Birthday to Brenda Wilcox!
Heads up for tomorrow:
  • Junior high Track at Corvallis starts at 9am (bus departs at 7:30am) tomorrow
  • Junior high Tennis at Ronan starts at 4pm (bus departs at 1:15pm) tomorrow
  • 4th grade Farm Fair field trip tomorrow
  • Tiger Pride Friday tomorrow!

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