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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Monday is a mustang way day focusing on teaching kids on healthy relationships.

Weekly Preview 11/18 -11/22

Jovana Kuzmanovic, Online Entertainment Editor November 18, 2019

Monday: There is a 9:20 a.m. late start and also a Mustang Way lesson during 2nd period. The boys varsity football team has its annual banquet at 5 p.m. The girls varsity basketball team also has an away...

One of the concerns being addressed is cars going to fast and the lack of sidewalks on 63rd Street. Many community members criticized this as being unsafe.

Pedestrian safety consultants work to solve community members’ concerns

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor November 15, 2019

On Nov. 14 District 99 held a pedestrian safety presentation lead by two consultants from Sam Schwartz, a traffic planning firm hired by the district to identify and remedy current safety problems for...

Many banquets and important athletic events are taking place this week at DGS.

Weekly Preview: Nov. 11-15

Elliot Sheets, Graphics Director November 12, 2019

Here's what's going on during the week of Nov. 11. Monday -- 9:20 a.m. late start as usual Tuesday -- 7 p.m. WE invitational Wednesday -- Boys Varsity Soccer banquet starts at 4:30 p.m., Girls...

The annual fall play premiered on the night of Nov. 7.

‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’ uncovers the true nature of man

Paul Szmanda, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2019

This year’s annual fall play, “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” was held on Nov. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. It depicted a tale of the true nature of man, and the inherent purity and evil which manifest themselves...

The fall Snowball directors preparing for their upcoming  Snowball event.

DGS Operation Snowball introduces new director process

Madeline O'Neil, Copy Editor November 5, 2019

A new director process has been introduced to the Operation Snowball program at DGS. The program is designed as a “community of caring” and emphasizes leadership and kindness among high schoolers....

Discover what is happening this week at Downers Grove South.

Weekly Preview: Nov. 3-9

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2019

Monday: There is the usual 9:20-a.m. late start. The girls varsity volleyball team competes at the IHSA sectional semis tournament. Tuesday: It's a regular with nothing occurring in the school day nor...

Studying abroad papers are located in the World Languages office and have information about deadlines and activities available.

DGS students have the opportunity to study abroad for the third year

Qasim Simba, Freelance Writer October 29, 2019

The CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is a study abroad program, which takes place during the first month of summer. It allows opportunities for students to improve their language abilities...

Drawing III and Studio Art students create varying works of art related to social and emotional learning.

Art students paint a picture of what SEL means to them

Jacqueline Barba, Managing Editor October 24, 2019

Art students at DGS have been in a frenzy of activity creating a composition from scratch. DGS’s combined Drawing 3 and Studio Art classes have been drawing, binding and gluing...

DGS Senior Madison Bilotta observes a sample under the microscope.

DGS experiments with new biomedical science class

Claudia Bringle, Freelance Writer October 23, 2019

DGS is offering a new science class named Principles of Biomedical Science for the 2019-2020 school year.  The class, taught by Karen Eder and Scott Parker, concentrates on exposing students to concepts...

The construction site outside of the C hallway at DGS.

What plan is DGS drawing for the new art wing?

Erin Glennon, Freelance Writer October 23, 2019

The new art wing at DGS is expected to be an exciting addition to the school during the summer of 2020. Plans for the wing are underway and are going to change the art program in many new ways. DGS...

Occupational Therapist Nicole Hobus works with multi-needs students in the brand new special services department room, located in D170.

Special services classrooms better accommodate individual students’ needs

Taylor Despres, Freelance Writer October 23, 2019

As a part of the Master Facility Plan construction at DGS, the special services classrooms in the first-floor D hallway have been revamped with the addition of classrooms and utilities for the multi-needs...

As part of Theiss yearly update on the diversity initiative, board members watch a short video on bias in hiring.

District 99 Board approves e-learning days as replacement for emergency days

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor October 22, 2019

On Oct. 21, 2019, the District 99 Board of Education held a board meeting where they discussed topics including but not limited to updates to e-learning, the ongoing diversity initiative and the recognition...

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