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New Volunteer Requirements for 25-26

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, all SRVUSD volunteers must complete a Livescan fingerprint background check and annual online training in compliance with California Assembly Bill 506. Starting July 1, 2025, volunteers will be classified as either Level 1 (non-driving) or Level 2 (driving), and SRVUSD will no longer cover the cost of fingerprinting. All clearance steps must be completed by August 8, 2025, to be eligible to volunteer when school begins in August—please click on this May 22 SRVUSD Newsflash email for full details.

E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Reminder  

As we head into summer, please help keep students safe by understanding the laws and restrictions around e-bike and e-scooter usage. It is unlawful for a child under the age of 15 to ride an e-bike that can travel over 20 mph, and e-scooters can only be used by persons with a driver's license or learner permit. Helmets should be worn at all times. Please see this graphic for additional information.

Annual Update 

 Mark your calendars- this year’s Annual Update will open by feeder pattern the week of July 14th and must be completed by August 9th. Completing an Annual Update for each child is mandatory for every family. Watch for additional information in the coming weeks. 

Catch the Best Pricing! Register for the Run for Education Today! 

Prices for the 2025 Run for Education go up after Monday, June 2nd! Sign up now for the lowest pricing and help Iron Horse bring home the Run for Education Champions Cup! The Cup will once again be passed on to the elementary, middle, and high school with the highest Run participation (by percentage of student population). So don't delay - register today: srvef.org/the-run

The Run for Education + Expo (Sunday, October 12 at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon, adjacent to City Center) is a community tradition spanning more than 40 years and an opportunity to meet families across the school district. Participate in any of the 4 sub-events at your own pace. Plus, your participation supports STEAM grants and essential programs in our schools. And mark your calendars for our District-wide Run for Education Spirit Day on September 12.

Promotion Practice

All 8th graders need to be dropped off at 7:45 am at Cal High’s event center.  

Students are dismissed and MUST leave campus at 11:00am.

Promotion Ceremony

Wednesday, June 4th, 6-7:30 pm (Students to arrive at Event Center no later than 5:15 PM) 

Tickets are NOT required. Seats may not be saved and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Free Bus Rides

County Connection is excited to announce its new Youth Ride Free summer pilot program, offering fare-free rides on all bus routes for youth up to 18 years of age from June 1 through July 31. Riders under 18 can hop on any County Connection bus: no IDs or passes required. Just get on and go!



8th Grade Promotion

When: Wednesday, June 4th

Where: California High School

Ernie Berger Stadium, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon

Promotion Practice

When: Wednesday, June 4^th

Time: 8:00am-11:00am

• Practice is mandatory for all 8^th graders.
• Students are to be dropped off at 7:45am at the Event Center.
• Practice will begin promptly at 8:00am
• Students are dismissed and MUST leave campus at 11:00am.

Promotion Ceremony

When: Wednesday, June 4^th

^Time: 6:00-7:30pm

• Students to arrive at Event Center no later than 5:15 PM
• Tickets are NOT required. 
• Seats may not be saved and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Hello parents of 8^th graders,

If your 8^th grader is planning on enrolling for a Non District Course during summer please read all the information at this link Summer Advancement Via Outside Institution

Follow the below steps.

1. Non District Course Intent Application (For summer coursework for 2025-26 school year) - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due by June 10, 2025@ 11:59 pm 

2. Complete Step 2 (Application to Place Credit) on my webpage 

- Please submit this Application to Place Credit form after you have completed the course.

Upload the completed form, signed by both the student and parent(s). Section 4, Question 3 of the Google form is where you need to upload the signed form.

 (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)



3. Submission of your Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar's office by the deadline. The deadline to submit the summer transcript is Monday, August 11, 2025 (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted.)

No late submissions will be allowed. 

Timeline applies for courses taken at all institutions.  

· June 10, 2025 @ 11:59 pm - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due 

· August 11, 2025 - Official transcripts are due. Alternatively, if the institution offers an email option to send it directly to vbattu2@srvusd.net  this is acceptable and will be considered an official copy. (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official.)  

Thank you, 

Vinita Battu - Registrar 

California High School

9870 Broadmoor Dr. 

San Ramon CA 94583 

vbattu2@srvusd.net 

Phone: (925) 803-3214          

Fax: (925) 828-1054

Registrar's Website

PTA Meeting

Thank you all for your suppport of our PTA, our students and the Iron Horse staff this year. We look forward to seeing you all next year at one of our meetings. Have a great summer!

Reflections 2025-2026

"I Belong!”

That’s the theme for the 2025-26 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
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Art can be submitted in one of 6 categories

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts

Please see the CAPTA Reflections page for more information HERE

Ed Fund Meeting

We hope to see you all next year at one of our meetings. Have a great summer!

Catch the Best Pricing! - Register for the Run for Education Today!

Prices for the 2025 Run for Education go up after Monday, June 2nd! Sign up now for the lowest pricing and help our school bring home the Run for Education Champions Cup! The Cup will once again be passed on to the elementary, middle, and high school with the highest Run participation (by percentage of student population). So don't delay - register today: srvef.org/the-run   

The Run for Education + Expo (Sunday, October 12 at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon, adjacent to City Center) is a community tradition spanning more than 40 years and an opportunity to meet families across the school district. Participate in any of the 4 sub-events at your own pace. Plus, your participation supports STEAM grants and essential programs in our schools. 

Finding Support When You Need It Most:

The 988 Crisis Helpline

A crisis, whether it’s emotional distress, financial hardship, or overwhelming uncertainty, can leave anyone feeling lost. But hope is truly just a call away.

Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you're facing emotional distress, financial difficulties, or uncertainty. In those moments, it's important to remember that support is just a call away.

988 is a nationwide crisis helpline for mental health support, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional crises. Just like we all know to call 911 in an emergency, 988 is there for mental health emergencies. When you dial 988, you are immediately connected with trained professionals who provide compassionate, confidential help. These experts offer guidance, reassurance, and access to vital resources to help you through difficult times.

Whether you’re a student or a parent, it’s important that everyone in our community knows how to reach out for help. You don’t have to navigate life’s struggles alone—988 is here for everyone.

Dial or Text 988 for mental health support.

Help is here. You are not alone.