Cougar Days
DHS-9 Cougar Day
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Please have your child attend our Cougar Day according to the following schedule:
- Freshmen: Tuesday, August 25th. 9th grade students will attend based on their last name
- Last names A-E: 8:00 am-9:30 am
- Last names F-K: 9:30 am-11:00 am
- Last names L-R: 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm
- Last names S-Z: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Each session will begin with a short presentation in our gym with Principal, Jon Jones and Assistant Principal, Jason Bruveris. Parents are welcome to attend. After the presentation, students will tour the building and also take part in the following activities (with more to come):
- SCHOOL ID PHOTO - All students are expected to have their photo taken for their school ID.
- Pick up their school laptop
- Learn more about Dakota clubs and activities
- Learn more about our school PBIS program
- Check out our DHS "Selfie Station"
- If a freshman misses Tuesday's Cougar Days, they are welcome to pick their laptop at the 9th Grade Center (Our Building is closed from 11 am - 12 pm during August 25, 26th and 27th.) and get their photo taken during the 10/12 days
Dakota High School 10/12 Building
Seniors: Wednesday, August 26 | 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Juniors: Wednesday, August 26 | 11:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Sophomores: Thursday, August 27 | 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM & 11:45 PM -3:00 PM.
CLP Cougar Days:
- Cougar Days for students in the Creative Learning Program (CLP) will take place on Wednesday, August 26th. There will be two sessions available:
- Incoming 9th Grade Students: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 10th–12th Grade Students: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- CLP teachers will meet students and families at the main building in the atrium near the tables by the west entrance. During Cougar Days, students will have their school photo taken. Incoming freshmen will also participate in a guided tour of the 9th Grade Center and main building to help them become familiar with their new school environment before the start of the school year. Please note that students will not receive their finalized schedules during Cougar Days. Schedules will be available through PowerSchool prior to the first day of school.
ACTIVITY CARDS NEED TO BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO HAVING YOUR STUDENTS PICTURE TAKEN.
- Students will need to show the Photographer their Activity Card Receipt prior to having their photo taken so they can print the pass on their ID.
2026/2027 DHS STUDENT ACTIVITY CARD SALE - Click here to Purchase
