What’s Happening at AHS

Welcome Ms. DeLacy – New Drama Director

Assumption High School is pleased to announce Steph DeLacy as Drama Director for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The multi-talented DeLacy directs, choreographs, and teaches musical theatre dance and tap at her Double Threat Studios in Bettendorf. She has choreographed over 30 musicals for Quad Cities’ schools and theatre troupes including Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Oklahoma!, and Les Miserables.

DeLacy graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Ambrose University with a B.A. in Theatre, and has choreographed 12 productions at Assumption, including Freaky Friday, The Sound of Music, Annie, and West Side Story. Her directorial credits include Newsies, High School Musical, A Year with Frog and Toad, and The Cat in the Hat.

She is currently the Student Leadership Director for Iowa Thespians, and also volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She resides in Davenport and will oversee the direction of Assumption’s Fall Play, Children’s Show, Spring Musical, and One Act Showcase.

Welcome Ms. DeLacy!

Senior Blessing and Potluck Reminder

We hope to see all members of the Class of 2022, along with their parents/guardians this Sunday night, August 15th, for the annual potluck and Blessing of the Senior Class.  This back-to-school event will be in the AHS Cafeteria from 5-6:30 PM.  Families with last names beginning with A-M are asked to bring a side dish to share, and N-Z a dessert. Deli sandwiches will be provided by AHS. Dress is casual. We invite seniors and parents/guardians to please join this gathering as we kick-off the year with a blessing of the Class of 2022!

Freshman and New Student Orientation Reminder

Orientation will be held Tuesday, August 17th, and all incoming freshmen and new/transfer students are required to be present from 2-5pm. Students are asked to be in dress code for orientation. The student-only portion of the day will be devoted to meeting teachers, learning student schedules, accessing lockers, and familiarizing students with lunch procedures. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to arrive at 5:00pm for an opportunity to get more parent-directed orientation information in the AHS Auditorium. This evening portion is intended for students and their parents to have the opportunity to not only feel comfortable with a variety of school personnel but to also connect with future classmates and their families. A picnic dinner will be provided by AHS in the school cafeteria following the parent presentation. Contact Mrs. Stephanie Schroeder, Director of Admissions, at stephanie.schroeder@assumptionhigh.org if you have any questions.

Special Prayer Service-Praying for Local Youth Fighting Cancer

There will be a special prayer service for healing at OLV on Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30pm. Fr. Andrew Rauenbuehler, new AHS Chaplain, will lead a period of adoration and confession, followed by Mass. We will be praying for local youth who are fighting cancer, and invite anyone in need of physical or spiritual healing to join us. Come pray, share your needs, and receive God’s Grace. If you would like to help serve at Mass as an EMHC, lector, altar server, or hospitality minister, please let us know at davolvym@diodav.org. All are welcome!

Service Opportunity-Lourdes Catholic School

Lourdes Catholic School is seeking high school students to volunteer for some light labor – moving 160 new student desks and 160 new student chairs, one at a time, from the school cafeteria into the classrooms.

 

We plan starting work Tuesday morning, July 20, for two hours, and, depending on how many volunteers we get, continuing Wednesday morning and even Thursday morning if needed. 

    • Tuesday 9:00-10:00
    • Tuesday 10:00-11:00
    • Wednesday 9:00-10:00
    • Wednesday 10:00-11:00
    • Thursday 9:00-10:00
    • Thursday 10:00-11:00

To sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084EADA62BABFB6-many

 

2021 Century Club Membership and Steak Fry

Dear Assumption Family and Friends,

We would like to invite you to become a member of this year’s Assumption Century Club. All Century Club Members are invited to our Annual Steak Fry on Friday, August 13. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Assumption Courtyard between the gym and the auditorium. This event is free to all Century Club Members. This event has been a great Assumption tradition for well over thirty (30) years and a fun way to kick off the upcoming seasons for all sports programs.

The Century Club’s sole mission is to provide financial assistance to the AHS girls’ and boys’ athletic programs. Each year the Century Club helps support all of our team sports by funding new equipment, special projects and facility improvements. Typically, the Century Club provides in excess of $20,000.00 in financial assistance to Assumption’s Athletic Programs on an annual basis.

Our AHS Athletic Programs enjoyed continued success this past 2020 – 2021 school year. Last year we had what I will call “The Year of COVID 19” where all sports were affected by the pandemic in some fashion and some had no season at all. However, AHS Athletic Programs were still able to find success and that success carried over to this year too. The volleyball team made it to State, girls and boys basketball teams made it to State, and the girls soccer team won its 9th State title over the last 10 years. In addition, as of this writing the softball team just won the MAC conference title and have punched their ticket to State! Numerous other AHS programs and individual athletes also had outstanding seasons this past year. Your membership dues directly assist our athletes with accomplishing these amazing achievements.

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A CENTURY CLUB MEMBER. The “Century” in our name signifies the amount of the annual dues – $100.00. However, a growing number of AHS supporters are choosing to become “Gold Members” for $200.00. Membership dues are TAX DEDUCTIBLE*.

We strive to have a broad base of support across the AHS community, so either amount is greatly appreciated. To become a member of the Century Club, we ask that you complete the attached CENTURY CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM and return the completed form, along with your dues, to: Assumption High School, Attention: Century Club, 1020 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52804. Checks should be made payable to “AHS Century Club”. If you have a student, you can elect to pay your dues as part of your school registration. Please see Membership Form for online payment option (convenience fee charged) as well!

As in the past, we will be raffling off some great prizes at the Steak Fry. Raffle tickets are available for purchase — 1 for $10, 3 for $25 or 8 for $50 by indicating your preference on the Membership Form.

Thank you for your support of our strong athletic tradition at Assumption!

Kevin Halligan ‘82, Century Club President
Treasurer: Jen Dorsey

Board Members: Troy Allen, Kathleen Argo ‘83, Bill Bush ’82, Trisha McIntosh, Mike Motto ’98, John Timmons ‘87, Tim Walsh, Amy Weiman ’94, and Brian Votroubek.

*This organization has been granted not-for-profit status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. Accordingly, contributions made to the organization are deductible for federal income tax purposes subject to the following: All contributions must be supported by a receipt. Such deduction is also limited to the excess of the amount paid for the item(s) over the fair market value. The value of the goods provided at the Steak Fry are estimated to be $25.00 per person. This is a good faith estimate by our organization and may not reflect “fair market value”. In any event, we encourage you to consult your tax advisor regarding deducibility to you.

IHSAA/IGHSAU 2021 Family Week for Athletes

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have an upcoming “Family Week” appearing in Iowa’s Unified Activity Federation calendar for the first time in 2020-21. This week will prohibit any coach and/or teacher contact with student-athletes and prohibits any IHSAA or IGHSAU event from occurring.

This non-contact period will run from Sunday, July 25, 2021 through Sunday, August 1, 2021. Those dates have been approved and listed on the Unified Activity Calendar throughout the 2020-21 athletic year, and they coincide with week 3 and week 4 of the NFHS calendar.

“Both the IHSAA and IGHSAU strongly support the introduction of ‘Family Week’ into our schedules,” IHSAA executive director Tom Keating said.

“This will provide a built-in break for everyone involved in Iowa high school athletics — participants, parents, coaches, officials, and school administrators – and an opportunity to prioritize family, friends, rest, and activities away from sports,” IGHSAU executive director Jean Berger said.

The IHSAA’s 2021 state baseball tournament will be exempt from this year’s non-contact period. Future state baseball tournaments will have updated schedules to allow for the off week before the start of the next athletic year.

There can be no athletic activities within IHSAA and IGHSAU member schools during that week. All high school students, including incoming ninth graders, are covered under the non-contact period. Contact with coaches is not to occur on or off school premises. The use of school facilities is prohibited during the eight-day period.

In summary: No intentional or scheduled contact between any student-athlete and coach from their school at any place, at any time, and for any purpose during the prohibited period.

Iowa’s Unified Activity Federation is comprised of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, the Iowa High School Music Association, and the Iowa High School Speech Association.