October DPS Recognitions

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Dickinson Public Schools thrives because of its outstanding students, staff, and faculty members. Congratulations to all for your remarkable achievements!

NATIONAL SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Several of our Southwest Area CTE Academy students had the incredible opportunity to compete at the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia in June, and they made us proud!
Their hard work, talent, and dedication earned them impressive placements and recognition on a national stage.
National SkillsUSA Finishes:

  • 5th place – Mobile Electronics Installation – Sam Meduna
  • 6th place – First Aid/CPR – Ahri Pavlick-Jones
  • 19th place – Medical Terminology – Khathija Ateeq
  • 20th place – Health Knowledge Bowl Team – Amethyst Britton, Liz
  • Clemow, Kaleigh Frederick, Ariel Hecker
  • 20th place – Health Occupations Professional Portfolio – Taylor Murphy
  • 22nd place – Pin Design – McKenna Mettler
  • 34th place – Architectural Drafting – DJ Seidel

Skills Point Certificate Awards
Awarded to students who achieved certification-level scores in their events:

  • Ahri Pavlick-Jones
  • Khathija Ateeq
  • Taylor Murphy
  • McKenna Mettler

Congratulations to all participants for your outstanding achievements and for representing Dickinson High School and SWCTE with excellence.

NEXTGEN TRUCKING STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Join us in congratulating Rayden Peters for being named the NextGen Trucking Student of the Month for June 2025! During the Spring semester, she participated in Mr. Hays' Intro to CDL class at Southwest Area CTE Academy. Congratulations, Rayden!

NDHSAA CLASS A STATE PLAY COMPETITION
Join us in congratulating Dickinson High School (DHS) students Jackson Halvorson and Leo (Madalynn) Beenblossom for receiving the Outstanding Performer Medals at the NDHSAA Class A State Play Competition!

The State Play Competition is a drama event sponsored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association, open to all Class A schools in North Dakota. Its objectives include developing speaking skills, familiarizing students with dramatic literature, fostering a sense of group participation, and helping
students build poise and self-confidence.

Each school prepares a one-act play with a maximum run time of 40 minutes. They perform these plays for students and directors from other schools, as well as three judges. This year, DHS students presented "Goldilocks on Trial," in which Jackson portrayed Judge Wallabee, and Leo (Madalynn) Beenblossom played Baby Bear. A big congratulations to them on this remarkable achievement!

DHS ART CLUB TAKES HOME TWO TOP AWARDS AT THE DPR CHALK WALK
The Dickinson High School Art Club showcased their creativity at the Dickinson Parks & Recreation Chalk Walk. Their Mavericks-inspired design brought bold color and school spirit to the event.

The DHS Art Club earned 1st place in the Business category and also received the Rose Marie Ehresman Award for their outstanding work!
Congratulations to:

  • Graduates 2025: Ethan Mauri & Ash Temple
  • Senior: Emillee Williams
  • Sophomore: Isadora Dunham
  • Club Advisor Cassy Gebhardt