DSHS Educational Foundation

Congrats to Ellieah Routley on receiving a DSHS Educational Foundation Scholarship!

Ellieah exemplified the Ram spirit during her four years at Senior, participating in
Soccer, Speech, Marching band, Pep band, Concert band, Madrigals, Orchestra, Cross country, Pit orchestra, Student support foundation, Silver cord, and National Honor Society.

A memorable moment for her was speaking at the Education Foundation Gala on behalf of the Student Support Foundation.

She is attending Northeast Iowa community college (NICC) to study Elementary Education!

You will make a great educator! Congrats!

Congrats to Emma Chesterman! We are so excited to announce her as one our scholarship recipients.

Emma has been involved with cross country, track and field, Silver Cord, band, Polar Bear running club, and Green Team during her time at Senior. A special memory for her was medaling as a team at state cross country last year.

Emma is heading west, attending the Colorado School of Mines to study mechanical engineering in the fall and participate on their cross country and track teams.

Run fast Emma!

Another 2026 recipient of the DSHS Educational Foundation Scholarship is Ben Hohmann!

At Senior, Ben was involved in Cross Country, Swimming, Track and Field, Student
Council, Physics Olympics, Silver Cord, National Honor Society, and Marching and Concert Band. He wants to give a shout out to Mr. Comentino for making Calc BC a fun class and a great four years of track and cross country.

Ben is flying away this fall to the Georgia Institute of Technology to study Aerospace Engineering.

Congrats Ben! We are proud of you!

Shea McDonald is a DSHS Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient for 2026!

At Senior, Shea was a four-year member of the cross country and track and field teams. He also served as treasurer and vice-president of student council and was part of the Student Support Foundation and National Honor Society.

One memorable moment he had at Senior was having the chance to be a part of the cross country team as a senior, as they won their conference and qualified for state as a team. Shea reflected on how the team really pushed each other and had such a positive atmosphere.

Shea will be attending Creighton University in the fall to study biology and English on a pre-med track.

We know you will do great things Shea!

It's time to share our wonderful scholarship recipients for 2026!!!!

First up: Liz Nielsen

At Senior, Liz was a busy gal, involved in Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, National Honor Society, Silver Cord, Key Club, and Special Olympics. She is attending Brigham Young University this fall.

Congratulations Liz! The best is yet to come!

The Senior High School Foundation is participating in Great Give Day to grow our endowment! Think of us on Wednesday and consider making a gift!

We are excited to be a part of the region’s charitable holiday, Great Give Day, on May 20!

Learn more at GreatGiveDay.org and get ready
to show the community how generous Rams fans are!

Want to make your Great Give Day donations ahead of time? You can schedule gifts at GreatGiveDay.org beginning May 1 🐏

Great Give Day Every dollar you contributed is now being put to work in our community. Whether it's supporting families, providing education, or ensuring access to essential services, your generosity is making an immediate and meaningful difference. We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to loc...

The DSHS Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors, donors, and supporters who made this unforgettable evening possible. Your continued commitment to our students fuels opportunities, inspires creativity, and helps dreams take center stage.

From the student performances to the RAM spirit in the room, this event was a true reflection of what happens when we come together in support of education.

Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future! We couldn’t do this without you!

If you can't join us in person, support our RAMS by making a donation or bidding on silent auction items. We will reach out to arrange pickup for any items you win.

REMINDER: SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AT 7:15

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AS ALWAYS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We are so grateful for the continued support of Stickley Morton Architects, our Scarlet Level Sponsor of the Showcase of the Stars this year. Your generosity and partnership help build opportunities for our RAMS.