Community & Connection

Once again, we are deeply proud of the powerful ways our community has come together to support Angelenos who have been impacted by the recent wildfires. Last month Da Vinci Schools collected 2,012 meals for fire victims, first responders, and volunteers in Altadena. This month, we collected over 1,000 books to help rebuild the classroom libraries at Palisades Charter Elementary School. We are truly grateful for your remarkable kindness, compassion and generosity!

In addition to the book drive, our community has been united this month through Community Learning Day, real-world learning across our schools, performing arts showcases, athletics successes, and much more.

Another Community Learning Day Brimming with Student Voice, Choice, and New Friendships

We had another amazing Community Learning Day on February 10! Students had the opportunity to enjoy a day of flexible learning, exploring their interests, pursuing their passions, and crafting their own meaningful experiences.

CLDs were designed in response to our community's desire to offer more opportunities for students from all our high schools – Communications, Connect High, Design, RISE, and Science – to come together.

Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Learning in Action

The start of the spring semester at Da Vinci Schools has been nothing short of inspiring. With hands-on career exploration and creative collaborations, our students are immersing themselves in valuable real-world experiences.

Here’s a glimpse into some of the amazing opportunities they’ve recently had.

GREASE: From the Script to the Stage, the Intense Process of Musical Theatre Production

GREASE kicks off with its Opening Night tonight – and we can’t wait!! While tonight’s show is sold out, there are still seats available for the remainder of the run through March 9. > Buy your tickets today!

Most people don't realize what goes on behind-the-scenes in preparing for a Broadway production, let alone a high school musical like GREASE. In reality, it's an intense, multifaceted process that involves countless roles, from cast and crew, to lighting designer, costume designer, choreographer, and many others.

WDV Athletics - Winter Sports Headlines & Highlights

This Winter season has been filled with exciting moments and remarkable achievements across all our sports teams! We're proud to highlight the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our student-athletes.

'Summer in Wiseburn’ Camps Are Returning This Summer, Registration Opens on March 15

We are so excited to share that our incredible Summer Athletics Camps and Enrichment Camps will be returning for Summer 2025! Registration opens on March 15 with some camps offering early bird registration discounts.

> Visit www.summerinwiseburn.org to learn more!  

Introducing CareerLaunch for Graduating Seniors Interested in Healthcare or Aviation Careers

Did you know Da Vinci is launching a new program in Fall 2025 designed for graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or aviation?

This FREE, full-time program provides a path to high-demand careers:

• Healthcare: Certified Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician
• Aviation: FAA Certificated Remote/Drone Pilot and progress towards Private Pilot License

Students will gain valuable skills and licenses, earn college credits through El Camino College, and receive personalized support, all while staying connected to their community at Da Vinci Schools.

This program is designed to give graduating seniors a strong start after graduation, complementing their future goals. Open to all Da Vinci graduating seniors. This career training program is another exciting step forward in Da Vinci’s mission to expand our career-connected learning opportunities that lead to good paying, in-demand jobs.

> Sign up to learn more here



TK-12 New Student Application Deadline – Tonight 2/28!

The Priority Application Deadline is tonight February 28th, 2025 for new TK-12 students. All students, including Wiseburn Residents, must apply so we know you are interested in a spot. If you are a current DV student, please do not complete a new student application. You will receive re-enrollment information in the spring. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our enrollment team at enrollment@davincischools.org if you have any questions.

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Alumni Spotlights

Our Da Vinci graduates are members of a strong alumni community. We are so proud of our Da Vinci alumni who are excelling in college, career and life! 

Leah Richardson (DV Connect High ‘23) serves in the US National Guard – Army and helped in the fight against the California wildfires. She is currently attending CSU Dominguez Hills.

Marco Marsella (DV Science ‘20) received his B.A. from UC Santa Barbara in 2024 in Political Science and Government - International Relations. He is a Senior Research and Policy Fellow for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

Keely Gwynne (DV Communications '18) graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a major in Literature and minor in Film Studies. At UCSC, Keely was editor-in-chief of the EyeCandy Film Journal and served as a student podcaster. She held internships at NBCUniversal and the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation. Keely currently works as a Senior Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator at LMU. 

Carlos Mora (DV Design ‘13) received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University in 2017. While completing his undergraduate degree, he worked as an Engineering Intern for Epson America, Inc. He currently works as a Program Manager/Civil Engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Da Vinci alumni, please join our LinkedIn Alumni group to share your latest news with us!

Did you know Da Vinci hosts student-led Community Tours to see our students and schools in action? These tours are designed for community members to have the opportunity to see and learn more about the three high schools at Da Vinci's campus at 201 N. Douglas Street. These tours do not include a formal enrollment presentation. Sign-up by scanning the QR code above or click HERE. We can't wait to see you on campus!

Academic Calendars

Our 2024-25 academic calendars and school site calendars provide an overview of instruction start and end dates, school holidays, and other important dates. Bookmark them today!

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