Louis E. DieruffHigh School

DIERUFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

The March 14 SAT has been postponed. Students registered should receive a cancellation email. Information about makeup testing is will be posted by College Board on this page as it becomes available: http://bit.ly/2Qac033
All of the Gay-Straight Alliances from all Lehigh Valley high schools are invited to attend a picnic in Emmaus on May 29 from 4-7. If you are interested in attending, please see Ms. Kennedy in Room A - 13 for a permission slip. GSA permission slips for this field trip are due by April 1st.

Students, are you interested in a career in Forensic Science? Cedar Crest is hosting a free event on Saturday, March 28 to learn about this exciting career field. Registration is required; see your counselor for more information.

Any girls interested in Field Hockey for next year there will be a brief informational meeting in B17 immediately after school on March 10th. We will be talking about conditioning and upcoming tournaments.

Attention seniors! There are still spots available for the Washington D.C. trip. Cost is $35, sign up with Mr. Jurasits in D-8 or Mr. Smith D-9.

Did you know that Huskies can fly? The class of 2022 is selling Sky Zone gift cards. The cost is $15 and is good for one-hour jump session. The gift cards never expire. See Ms. Poole, Mr. Shumate or any class of '22 officer.

Attention Seniors! Mrs. Cosme & Ms. Markunas will now be accepting your $40 Class Dues. Cash only, no checks will be accepted. Class Dues can be paid in Guidance from 6:30AM-8:00AM & 1:50-2:30PM. Remember Class Dues & Student Debt must be paid before you can purchase a prom ticket.

Key Club and NHS are joining forces to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For the next 2 weeks all Key Club and NHS members are collecting coins and dollars for this great cause. Donate all of your loose change to any member to help us reach our goal of $1000. Donate TODAY!

COLLEGE VISITS

U.S. Air Force - Feb. 26, period 4
Northampton Community College - March 5, period 4
**Please stop by the college and career center for a pass

The Louis E. Dieruff High School is one of three high schools located in the city of Allentown. 
The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages. There are twenty-five academic buildings throughout the City. 

During the 2016-2017 school year, the district enrolled 16,628 students across 15 Elementary & Early Childhood Centers (7,976), 4 Middle Schools (3,421) and 3 High Schools (5,231).  The Allentown School District has 2,429 personnel.

89.1% of our families are denoted as Low Income, and 100% receive Free/Reduced Lunch.  ASD is the third largest urban school system out of 500 Districts in the Commonwealth and serves a community with a poverty rate of 38.64% of the City's population. (2013 Census).