work and preparation, as well as intense focus, to achieve
success.
The following list includes awards and recognitions
achieved by DHS:
• In 2018 DHS was named to the 2018 list of America’s Best
High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
• In 2018 DHS earned honors in multiple categories of four-
year graduation rate under the state’s new North Star
accountability system. The distinction means that the
school performed in the top 5 percent in the state.
• In 2015, 2016 and 2017 DHS was named to the national
AP District Honor Roll for excellent performance in AP
exams.
• DHS was designated a Model School by the
International Center for Leadership in Education in 2007
and again in 2010. DHS was the first Minnesota high
school so honored.
• In 2009 DHS was designated a National Blue Ribbon
School for educational excellence. DHS was one of only
six schools in Minnesota to receive this award, and one
of 321 in the nation.
• In 2006 DHS received the Minnesota Academic
Excellence Foundation School Spotlight Award.
DHS offers an advisory program, which assists students
in planning their high school career and post-secondary
educational, technical and/or career plans. In addition to
advisory, College in the Schools (CIS), Advanced Placement
(AP), Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and advanced classes
are offered, and post-high-school credit opportunities are
available through online learning and Wright Technical
Center.
For at-risk students, DHS offers School Within a School
(SWAS), a voluntary program designed to help students
recover credits lost in prior years and increase their chance
of graduation. This program emphasizes academic learning,
along with personal and social skill development.
Cross swimming lessons.
Adults can enjoy enrichment classes that span an array of
topics. If you can’t fit a class into your busy schedule, try online
learning courses and learn at times that are convenient for
you! Community Education is also pleased to partner with
the City of Delano in providing financial support for the
Delano Senior Center.
Working parents love the high-quality, affordable
childcare offered by Tiger Kids Club (TKC), which is open
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the year, including summer
and a number of non-school days during the school year.
TKC serves children from 3 years of age through grade 6.
TKC offers homework help, enrichment classes, field trips,
games and more! Children must be toilet-trained to enroll.
For information about TKC, please call 763.972.6210, press 3.
Delano Partners in Education (DPIE)
Delano Public Schools Partners in Education is a volunteer
organization of parents, staff and community members
committed to raising funds to enhance education
opportunities for present and future students. DPIE is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that aims to build an
endowment. The foundation is dedicated to developing a
supportive relationship between the community and schools
that enrich the education of children. The goal is to build a
$1 million endowment in 10 years to help self-fund important
needs such as technology.
Established in 2001 by a group of community leaders and
educators, the foundation believes that every child deserves
the best education. For more information about Delano
Partners in Education or to donate, go to www.delanopie.
org.
Talent Development Program
The Talent Development Program serves gifted and
talented students whose abilities require heightened
education experiences and/or services. Gifted and talented
students include those with demonstrated achievement and/
or potential ability in any of the following areas, singularly or
in combination:
• General intellectual ability
• Specific academic aptitude
• Creative or productive thinking
• Visual and performing arts
A multiple measures approach is used to identify students
for the Talent Development program including: Measures of
Academic Progress (MAP), a cognitive abilities test (Cognat),
MCA test results and other pertinent anecdotal information.
Delano schools provide academic enrichment and
acceleration programs that are tailored to meet students’
needs. For more information, contact Gwen Briesemeister,
Talent Development Coordinator, at gwen.briesemeister@d
elanoschools.org.
Community Education
Delano Community Education provides comprehensive
lifelong learning opportunities for area residents of all ages.
An array of enrichment classes and recreational opportunities
are offered year-round. There are opportunities in art, music,
drama, science, the popular “Discovery Zone” summer
program, an outstanding Destination ImagiNation program,
Driver’s Education classroom instruction, youth service
programs, and athletic activities that include American Red
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• Eye Disease and Emergency Care
• Pediatric Eye Care/Vision Therapy
• LASIK Surgery
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