Student Council to Hold Sadie’s
The DePue High School Student Council met this past week to plan activities for early 2009. The students will be holding their annual fundraiser, the Valentine’s Day Flower Sale first off in February. February 4th-11th Student Council members will be taking flower orders. Students can pay $1.00 and a carnation flower will be delivered with the following message: Red-"I Love You", Pink-"Be My Friend", Yellow-"You bring sunshine to my life", and White-"Thank you for being ice cool!". All flowers will be delivered on Friday February 13th.
The annual Sadie Hawkins dance date has been set for Saturday February 28th from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Pictures will be taken from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the dance. The theme of the Sadie’s for 2009 will be "A Black and White Affair". Student Council members will start working on decorations starting in January 2009 for the dance.
DePue High School Students Assist with Website
Mr. Barry Gilstrap’s Desktop Publishing students have been able to add a new dimension to their work this school year. Previously students took pictures for the school yearbook that were also sent out to the news media as needed. This year the students’ pictures will also be used on the new school website. "I’m very excited to be able to use their work." commented webmaster Dixie Schroeder. "I really appreciate the students and Mr. Gilstrap’s support of the school website." Know that the pictures you see are DHS student’s work!
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Smile Illinois Dentists visited DePue Schools.
Pajama Day at DES
Elementary students dressed in PJ’s for "Reading in Pajamas Day" in November.
High School Spirit Week
"Dress Like a Nerd" day was a favorite during DHS Spirit Week in October.
Chicago Field Trip
The 5th-8th grade classes at DePue Schools went to the Art Institute and the Chicago Symphony in November
Coach Alan Bosnich Honored
Master of Ceremonies Mike Suarez hosts the Retirement Event for DJHS Coach Alan Bosnich December 4th
JH Held Parent’s Night
On December 4th, 2008, DePue Junior High School held the annual Parent’s Night. Each year a Parent’s Night is held to honor the students and parents of the 8th grade class.
This year’s honored students include: Cheerleaders Donna Lopez, daughter of Maria and Miquel Lopez; Velinda Lopez, daughter of Antonia and Javier Lopez; Alicia Marquez, daughter of Sonya and ron Marquez; Nancy Raya, daughter of Margarita and Angel Raya; Delmi Valle, daughter of Ana Sibrian and Oscar Valle; and Celia Villagomez, daughter of Laura Ortega and Javier Villagomez. Basketball players honored included: Grant Bosnich, son of Melissa and Alan Bosnich; Daniel Cervantes, son of Silvia and Antonio Cervantes; Clayton Lopez, son of Deb Hermiston and Rudy Lopez; Alex Lopez, son of Maria and Antonio Lopez; Ivan Mendez, son of Juana Mendez, and Jose and Angelica Mendez; Israel Puga, son of Leticia and Jose Puga, 
and Jesus Torres, son of Angelica and Osvaldo Torres.
JH Spirit Week a Big Success
DePue Junior High School students proved once again why they are the most spirited after enjoying a fun filled Spirit Week December 1-5. Sponsored by the DePue Junior High School Student Council and assisted by the DePue Junior High School Cheerleaders, students were able to enjoy a host of activities like (above) "Inside Out and Backwards" Day on December 1st. December 2nd brought Crazy Outfit Day, December 3rd was "Twin Day" 
while December 4th was Blue and Orange day (in honor of the last home game.) December 5th would wind up the week with class color day. 8th graders wore black, 7th graders wore red, and 6th graders wore green. Mrs. Butler’s 7-02 homeroom won the door decorating contest, while the entire Junior High enjoyed a fun filled Pep Assemby during 5th and 6th hours on Thursday. Games were played that included "Chubby Bunnies", relays, and the all important "Tug of War" in which the 7th graders won class honors. December 4th was the last home 8th grade game and "Parent’s Night", where the 8th grade cheerleaders and basketball players were honored. Mrs. Goosen’s, Student Council sponsor thanks all who helped make this such a great week! 
(left) The Spartans scramble for a ball against Conference foes, the LaMoille Cubs.
Holiday Concert Planned
DePue Elementary School held their first Christmas Concert on Wednesday December 10th. The students from the K-5 classes performed a variety of holiday favorites in the school gym that started at 6:30 p.m. Students started the concert singing "Jingle Bells" and "Feliz Navidad". Featured songs included: "Little Drummer Boy" from the Kindergarden students; "All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth" from the 1st Graders; "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" from the 2nd Graders; "Silent Night" from the 3rd Graders; "Carol of the Bells" from the 4th Graders; and "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" from the 5th Graders. As a special feature, the 9th Grade Girl’s Chorus performed. High School Students served as Ushers. Mrs. Staudenmeier will narrate "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend this holiday event. Mrs. Jeannie Pederson-Smith was the director of the annual concert. Mrs. Pederson-Smith promises a special ’surprise’ at the end of the concert as well!!
