Checking Grades on Infinite Campus

To monitor your student’s grades, please use Infinite Campus. Please watch this tutorial video to help navigate this platform. we encourage you to watch the video together with your student.

Help Bring Home the Cup: Register for the Run for Education by October 11!

Haven’t yet registered for the Run for Education on Sunday, October 13, 2024? Sign up by 5 pm on October 11 for your registration to count towards the Run for Education Champions Cup school competition! 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). This year, the Elementary Champions Cup winner will also receive an Otter Pop party for their entire school!

Join schools and community groups walking and running together at the 41st Annual Run for Education at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center Bishop Ranch. The event includes a 5K walk/run, 10K, Mini Run for 2-6 year-olds, Friendship Run for participants with special needs, plus Expo for Education featuring: kids’ zone, inflatable games by Bouncy Bounce, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, exhibitor booths, and drawings for over $1,000 in prizes (must be present to win).

Participating with friends from school? Head to the School Meetup area behind the 5K start line and look for the blue sign with your school name on it. View the event + parking map here. Parking is free!

Let’s Beat Cal High in the Run for Education!

Wildcats, we are on the verge of overtaking Cal High (Wildcats 4.1% vs. Grizzlies 4.2%) in the SRVEF Run for Education, and we need your help to get there! 

For more information, visit: srvef.org/the-run

Register Here

Course Monitors are still needed! Join us as a volunteer by clicking here.

Measure Q - Local Education Funding Renewal Measure



Measure Q is a proposal on the upcoming ballot to renew an existing parcel tax that has provided vital funding for our local public schools for over two decades. If passed, Measure Q would maintain the current tax rate without increasing taxes. This funding supports the retention of highly qualified teachers, academic programs in core subjects like science and math, and technical/vocational training to prepare students for college and careers. An independent citizens' oversight committee and annual audits ensure the funds are used efficiently and effectively, and seniors and individuals with disabilities are exempt from the tax. For more information, go here.

We need your support for our students! Please consider signing up for a canvas walk area to spread the word in our neighborhoods. It only takes a couple of hours of your time but makes a lasting effect for our kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A72EABFFC25-51616651-dvhs#/

SRVUSD College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:00-8:00pm

Dougherty Valley High School

10550 Albion Rd. San Ramon, CA 94582

The SRVUSD College and Career Fair is designed to educate students about the many post high school opportunities available to them. Representatives from four-year universities, two-year colleges, trade schools, and military will be available in a large, open gym format. 

We are also partnering with Strive Scan to help make your experience more

organized and enjoyable. When a college rep scans your barcode, the software automatically tracks what schools you have interacted with, creating a list for you and adding you to the rep’s list of people to receive information from their school.

THINGS TO KNOW

Because of the popularity of this event, 

we are asking families to please adhere

to the following guidelines

 ● LIMIT ATTENDEES: In the past, this event has attracted very large crowds.

Because of fire codes, and general safety, we are asking that only one Adult

per family attend the event with the student. This will help ensure a

meaningful and worthwhile event for all!

Please note that an event of this size is not a child-friendly environment. Safety

is the priority with large crowds.

● CARPOOL: Parking is VERY limited at DVHS. Please consider carpooling!

SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS: This is an information gathering event. This is

not an event to ask very specific questions about your particular academic

situation. Expect short and to the point student-driven interactions with the

Reps.

● HAVE A STRATEGY: Again, this is an informational event. Visit the schools that

have shorter lines or that you have never heard of. There are SO many great

schools out there! Make it a goal to gather information from a variety of

schools. decide which schools you want to visit, note them on the map and

plan what question you want to ask before the fair.

The SRVUSD College Fair is coordinated annually through the combined efforts of the four San Ramon Valley Unified School District high schools with support from their Academic Boosters organizations.

Ana Mooney Elena Harding

Monte Vista High School San Ramon High School

Trish Theobald Kathryn Nichols

Dougherty Valley High School California High School

Counseling Connection newsletter

Please click here to view the Sept-Oct Counseling Connection newsletter.

Ordering school portraits

Student photo make-up & re-take day is Thursday, Oct. 10. Click here for the Studio One order form.

Nominations for Contra Costa Co. "Humanitarian of the Year"

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors invites you to nominate a student or community member for the Humanitarian of the Year in Contra Costa County. The award will be presented to an adult and a high school student at the 47th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony. The deadline to submit is 11:59 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn more here.

Join us for "Just a Student Panel"! 

Don't miss the opportunity to hear directly from our students. Register at: srvusdlinks.net/StudentPanelEvent. Come to this session to:

• Get a firsthand look of the ideas, goals and aspirations of our students
• Understand and foster their goals, and learn about the challenges they are facing
• Gain insights into what they want to achieve— and how we can help them get there
• Support the importance of student voice in SRVUSD

This in-person event is taking place on Thursday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the SRVUSD Education Center 699 Old Orchard Drive, Danville.

All staff and parents are welcome to join! Space is limited. This event will not be recorded. Students are the center of everything we do in SRVUSD, and student voice and perspective are key to many district initiatives, and we hope to see you on the 24th!

PTA Reflections Program



Deadline for submission is October 14th.

National PTA Reflections announces the 2024 - 25 theme - “Accepting Imperfection” in the following Art categories. 

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

Students are encouraged to participate and submit their own original work of Art.

Scan the QR code for the Registration and Student entry form.

Deadline for submission is October 14th.

For any questions feel free to email me at dvhsreflections1@gmail.com



SRVUSD Candidate Forum Questions

The SRV Council of PTAs, along with the American Association of University Women Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek, will hold a Candidate Forum on October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Iron Horse Middle School Auditorium. 

To develop a broad range of questions that represent the concerns of our communities, we are seeking input from our families and community members on what issues and questions matter the most to them.

Click here to submit Candidate Forum question

Seniors - pick up your student IDs

Seniors may pick up their 24-25 ID cards in the bookkeeper tech’s office (Ms. Matsumoto) in the Admin Building.

 Join our DVHS Language Support Network

Calling all mentor families - join our DVHS Language Support Network.  Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need of language support? We are currently seeking dedicated mentor families who can lend a helping hand to those looking to improve their language skills.

We have the following language needs:

• Farsi:  1 mentor family needed
• Mandarin: 2-3 mentor families needed
• Punjabi: 1 mentor family needed



Your role as a Mentor Family is simple and flexible. You'll occasionally reach out to our families in need to provide language support and assistance. There are no strict expectations regarding the frequency of your communications; you can choose what works best for you.  By becoming a mentor family, you can help bridge language barriers, foster cultural understanding, and make a positive impact in the lives of families in our community.  If you're interested in being a part of our language support network or if you have any questions please reach out to Jamie Shackelford at jshackelford1@srvusd.net.

2024 National Red Ribbon Week 

Introducing the 2024 National Red Ribbon Week Theme: "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free."

Red Ribbon Week, celebrated annually from October 23-31,2024, is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. It was established to honor the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who, in 1985, was tragically tortured and killed by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.In response to his death, Camarena's high school friend, Henry Lozano, and Congressman Duncan Hunter founded "Camarena Clubs" where members wore red ribbons to signify their stand against drugs.

This movement grew, and in 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week, with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, Red Ribbon Week is recognized nationwide. The red ribbon symbolizes a collective pledge to live drug-free and serves as a tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in the fight against illegal drugs.

Families, schools, and communities come together each year to raise awareness about the importance of a drug-free lifestyle. It's a perfect time to talk to children about the dangers of drugs and to encourage healthy, drug-free choices.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week to promote a brighter, drug-free future.



ASB Package

Support school events and save money by purchasing the ASB Package on the webstore! To purchase, click on the webstore link and log in before selecting Dougherty Valley High School in the dropdown menu and clicking on the “ASB” section. This package includes :

1. Yearbook ($135 value).

2. ASB T-shirt ($15 value)

3. Free Admission to all HOME EBAL athletic events ($80+ value)

4. Discount on Prideline Spirit Items

5. Discount on Junior/Senior Ball & Senior Wildcat

6. Discount for Homecoming Tickets

7. Supports our student Newspaper - "The Wildcat Tribune"

This is a limited time offer so don't miss out!

Donations Information

We thank everyone for their donations to our school and affiliate parent organizations. We rely heavily on your donations to keep our programs running and provide wonderful opportunities for our students. Don’t worry—there is still time to donate; see the

DVHS Donation Flyer!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Unauthorized bike & scooter parking on campus



We have observed an increasing number of students parking their bikes and scooters in unauthorized areas, including stairwells, doorways, and railings. This creates serious safety hazards and cannot continue.  Effective Monday, September 16, bikes and scooters must be parked in one of the two designated areas:

• Between the 4000 Building and the CTE Building, along the back road
• Between the Main Gym and the Auxiliary Gym.

Parking bikes or scooters on hand railings, pillars, or in front of doors is strictly prohibited. This practice obstructs emergency exits, creating a violation that can be flagged by fire inspectors, and compromises the safety of our entire school community.  Failure to do so will result in the removal of the bike and a conversation with an administrator.

Please note that DVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes or scooters. Your cooperation is critical in maintaining a safe and accessible environment for everyone.

Student permits required to park at DVHS

Students driving to school will need to purchase a parking permit through the Webstore. Cars that don’t display a valid DVHS parking permit will be ticketed beginning Monday, August 28. It is important to allow extra time in the morning so students can make it to class on time.

DVHS Music Booster

DVHS FALL CONCERTS

Come celebrate our talented young musicians at the Fall Concerts!

Dates and Performances:

• October 14: Blue, Silver, and Pearl Orchestras
• October 15: Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir
• October 16: Wind Ensembles and Jazz Band

Event Schedule:

• 6:15 PM – Ticket office and lobby open
• 6:35 PM – Booster Members seating opens
• 6:40 PM – General Admission seating opens
• 7:00 PM – Concert begins

Ticket Prices:

• $10 for adults
• $5 for middle school students and older
• Free for elementary students and younger

Assist during the Fall Concerts with ticket sales and concert attire. Volunteers should arrive by 6:00 PM to reserve their seats in advance. Sign up here!

Assist with Pep Band during football games by supervising and serving food. Sign up here!

Be a band chaperone for the Halloween Parades. Must have advance clearance through “Be A Mentor.” Sign up here!

Help make graduation leis! As a fundraiser for our music program, we are making graduation leis! No experience needed; our volunteers will teach you how. Simply commit to making 15 leis between now and March 31. Contact gracedagen@yahoo.com for more information.

Admission is included with Booster Membership. Memberships can still be purchased on FutureFunds.

MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETINGS

Music Booster Board Meetings are held monthly in the band room at 6:30 PM. During the meetings, we discuss upcoming events, identify any needed support, and help make DVHS's music program the best-in-class. All parents are welcome!

Upcoming Meeting Dates: 

• Monday, September 23 
• Monday, October 21 
• Monday, November 18 
• Monday, December 16 
• Monday, January 20

DVHS Athletic Booster

4-25 AthleticBooster Boa

Few weeks ago, DVHS Athletic Boosters sent out an urgent communication about the state of donations for our fall teams and what that means. Thank you to those of you who donated but we are still far below our fall sports operating budget. If you haven’t donated yet, please do so now. Click here to donate.  If you want to better understand your sport team’s budget and how your donations help, reach out to your team parent or email us at dvhighab@gmail.com.

Dear Dougherty Valley High School Athletics Fall Parents,

We hope this letter finds you well.

As a Boosters organization, we are writing to express our deep concern about a significant decline in donations to our fall athletics programs. Our fall sports programs encompass 10 sports and over 374 student-athletes, with an operating budget of $181K. Currently, we are only 46% funded and have a current shortfall of approximately $98K. This decline poses a serious threat to the continued success and sustainability of our beloved fall sports teams.

Your generous contributions are essential to providing our student-athletes with the necessary resources to not only compete at a high level but also to ensure the continued existence of our programs. Aside from the Head Coach, which is covered by the district, all other costs must be covered by parent donations. These funds support equipment purchases, facility use, League Fees, assistant coaching salaries, and more. Without your support, we risk having to cut back on programs or even eliminate them entirely.

We understand that everyone's financial situation is different, but even small donations can make a big impact. Your support will help ensure that our student-athletes have the opportunity to develop their skills, learn important life lessons, and create lasting memories.

Please consider making a donation to our fall athletics programs today. Your generosity will help us maintain the quality of our sports offerings and provide our students with a positive and enriching experience.

Team Donations can be made HERE

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,



Art Mimnaugh

President, Dougherty Valley High School Athletic Boosters

Fall Sport Donations: Congratulations to Women’s Golf, and Men’s Water Polo hitting their 75% goal. Any program that hits the 75% of their budget category will receive a bonus of $500 from Athletic Boosters. 

ATHLETIC BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP CARDS:

Thank you for purchasing your Athletic Booster Membership. You can pick up your membership cards on the following dates, we will have a representative from the Athletic Boosters on hand for you to pick up your cards:

Women’s Flag Football Game- 10/1

Men's Football Games- 10/18, 11/8

If you haven’t had a chance to, you can still buy your membership and/or make a donation, please click here. 

Save the Date: Our annual Crab Feed will be on Friday, March 7, 2025! Mark your calendars, more details to come.  

Have a business or know a business owner? We need YOUR help. We need the partnership and support of the greater San Ramon and nearby business community by way of your sponsorship in order to continue our athletic success. Please click for sponsorship opportunities. 

Next Athletic Booster meeting

Next Meeting will be Monday, October 7, 2025 @ 5:30-7:00 p.m in DVHS Library.

We are Social:

Please follow us on Facebook

Instgram @dvhsathleticboosters

Twitter @DV_AthBoosters

Questions? Email us at  dvhighab@gmail.com

We were able to provide water bottles to all 400 kids at our sister school, REACH Elementary in Oakland.



Funds used to buy water bottles was raised by grad yard sign sales.

DVHS Library

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO THE LIBRARY DURING REGISTRATION!

How can you help support the DVHS library? There are a few ways! 

1. We have an Amazon Wish List that we update frequently. Everything from bookmarks to games, school supplies, and, of course, books! Items get sent directly to us.  
2. Make a donation via the Future Fund 100% of the donation comes directly to the library. 
3. Do you have any gently used AP/SAT/ACT/College prep books that are no longer needed? We’d love any issues from 2022 onward! You can drop them off in the front office or send them with your student.  

Lastly, we would like to offer our sincerest thanks to families who donated to the DVHS Library during registration. Your donations will be used this year, for your student(s). Without donations, we could not thrive to the capacity that we do! If you did not get a chance to make a donation or want to donate again, it’s not too late! Please visit the FutureFund website to donate.

Please reach out with any questions! We are here to serve the fabulous patrons of the amazing DVHS community! 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Knapp Ms. Hussenet Annalisa Raphael 

kknapp@srvusd.net ahussenet@srvusd.net araphael@srvusd.net 

Teacher Librarian Teacher Librarian Library Media Coordinator

Run For Education



Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 8AM - 12PM

Join schools, community groups, and teammates walking, running, rolling, and strolling together at the 41st Annual Run for Education at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center Bishop Ranch. The event includes a 5K walk/run, 10K, Mini Run for 2-6 year olds, Friendship Run for participants with special needs, plus Expo for Education featuring: kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, exhibitor booths, and a drawing for over $1,000 in prizes (must be present to win).

The Run for Education, hosted by the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley and supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. For more information, visit: srvef.org/the-run

Register Here 

Looking for an easy and fun way to get involved? Join us as a volunteer by clicking here.

SRVUSD TECHNOLOGY UPDATES



This school year, aligned with our lost/damaged textbook policy, students/families will be held financially responsible for the repair/replacement cost for physical damage to a device, or the loss of a device, whether accidental or purposeful. Families are not responsible for normal wear and tear of devices. For any families who encounter a situation where their student’s device has been physically damaged or lost, who are concerned about this being a financial burden, they should speak directly with their school. We encourage you to review this Technology One-Pager for more information and links to additional resources.

DVHS PTSA Membership

Did you know that your donations to the DVHS PTSA are eligible for corporate matching programs? You can help the PTSA earn more money to support our students and school community simply by taking advantage of your employer’s donation matching program. Go to our page on the Benevity portal for more info: https://causes.benevity.org/content/dougherty-valley-high-school-ptsa.

Parents of recent Graduates: You're welcome to stay on the high school list, but if you'd prefer to stop receiving newsletters and school updates, click on the Update Profile link in the council newsletter and uncheck any lists you no longer want to hear from. We encourage you to subscribe to an Alumni Parent list or follow the DVHS PTSA on Social Media.