A boys tennis meeting will be held on February 11th, at 5:30 pm in the AHS cafeteria for students and parents. If you are interested in boys tennis, please plan to attend the meeting.
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Musicians Represent School in Honor Band Performance
The Assumption Band has had a busy honor band season! First, on January 16, we had six students participate in the University of Dubuque Honor Band under the direction of Dr. Nolan Hauta. The students who participated were Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.
Then, on Monday, January 19 was the Mississippi Athletic Conference (MAC) Honor Band at Central DeWitt High School! We had 18 students participate between two bands. The 9th and 10th grade bands were under the direction of retired band director Michael Omarzu from Western Dubuque High School and retired band director Steve Stickney from Mount Mercy University. The students who participated were Caitlyn Creech – Euphonium, Derek Creech – Trombone, Dylan Creech – Tuba, Devin Diaz – Percussion, Faithlyn Fernando – Clarinet, Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, Jonah Goldsmith – Percussion, Adrian Gonzalez – Clarinet, Renin Gray – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Laisha Lopez – Trumpet, Max Nicoletto – Percussion, Micah Schilling – Trumpet, Em Wermes – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.
Finally, Evan Wilson was selected on Euphonium for the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band on January 24th at the Voxman Music Building on the campus of the University of Iowa. Not only was Evan selected, but he made first chair! Evan was under the direction of conductor Brad Lampe from Central College.
Camp Shalom – Registration Opens January 2
Great things are happening at Camp Shalom! 🌲
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills outside of Maquoketa, Iowa, Camp Shalom invites families to make camp part of their children’s faith journey. Past campers describe attending Camp Shalom as the highlight of their year!
Under new leadership, Camp Shalom is headed in a beautiful direction that is focused on faith, hospitality, and safe and restorative relationships. Rooted in our mission “to nurture the spiritual formation of campers and those who disciple them toward purposeful faith,” Camp Shalom is a place where kids belong, believe, and become.
Online registration for Summer Camp opens January 2
Winter Camp is January 16–18. This is a perfect midwinter opportunity for fun, friendship, and spiritual growth set in a winter wonderland. For grades 4th-9th.
Camp Shalom is also now accepting applications for summer staff, a meaningful way to serve and grow in faith.
Learn more and sign up at www.campshalomia.org
Employment Opportunity – Assumption High School
Do you have a passion for Catholic Schools? Does a new career opportunity seem like a welcome and exciting thought? If so, we may have a place for you at Assumption High School! We are currently exploring needs and potential hiring of individuals who have interest and ability in any combination of the following areas: Office Assistant, Student Supervision, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, and Development. If you would like to share your interest and credentials with us, resumes can be submitted to Mrs. Bridget Murphy via mail (1020 W. Central Park Ave. Davenport, IA 52804), email (bridget.murphy@assumptionhigh.org) or by drop-off at our Front Office during business hours. Thanks for your consideration, and we look forward to working with interested individuals to determine if our needs can match with your skill set.
Hall of Fame 2025 – December 19
We are looking forward to this special night as we honor our 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees on Friday, December 19th, at 7:15 pm in the large gym!
Join us in congratulating the following:
2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
- Ellie Schubert – 2023 IGCA 3A – 1st Team Volleyball
- Joe Casel – 2024 IFCA Academic All-State Football
- Geno DelPreore – 2024 IATC Academic All-State – Boys Cross Country
- Jada Hoffman – 2024 IATC Academic All-State – Girls Cross Country & Track and Field
- Kelly Grobstich – 2025 3A State Champion – 100m, 200m, 2025 State Runner-up 400m, Drake Champion – 100m, All Iowa Girls All-state Elite (Sprints)
- Dru Dorsey 2024 & 2025 IGCA 1A 1st Team All-State Soccer
- Alyssa O’Neal – 2025 IGCA 1A 1st Team All -State Soccer
- Heather Jondle – 2025 IGCA 1A 1st Team All-State Soccer
- Katelyn O’Brien – 2025 IGCA Academic All-State Soccer
Teams
KKD – Class VIII Pom, Class VI Hip Hop, Class II Lyrical
Girls Soccer – 2025 IGHSAU 1A State Soccer Champions
March Musical Audition – December 17
Students! Yes, you attend Assumption High School, but why not also attend Rydell High School?! Come and be part of our production of Grease! The show will take place in early March, and auditions will be held next Wednesday, December 17, 3:30-6:30 in the choir room. Audition information can be found in your e-mail inbox. See Dr. Loes for questions.
2025-2026 AHS Musical Tryouts – December 17th!
Students interested in trying out for the AHS musical for the 25-26 school year should report to the Choir room from 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 17th.
Assumption Choir Students Earn High Honors
Members of the Assumption Choir have had a very successful fall and have earned some high honors. Two 9th grade students, Caitlyn Creech and Jill Haut, were selected for the 2025 9th Grade Opus Honor Choir on November 20. You can watch the full Opus event HERE.
One student, Claire Eby ’26, was selected to participate in the 79th annual Iowa All-State Chorus, and this was Claire’s second year in the chorus. You can watch the Iowa All-State Music Festival on Iowa PBS this Monday, Dec. 8 at 8 pm.
Many singers presented solo and group singing Thespy at the 2025 Iowa Thespian Festival in early November, and Henrick Senne ’28, earned a 2nd Place finish in his center. Congratulations, Henrick!