DVHS PTSA Association MEETING

March 19, 2024, 7:00pm @ DVHS LIBRARY

Parent Education Topic: College Planning Overview and information in Naviance

We are excited to invite you to an informative session hosted by the DVHS PTSA, focusing on college planning. Our very own Trish Theobald, the knowledgeable and dedicated college career center advisor, will have a visual presentation for us all. 

Trish Theobald will provide valuable insights into the college planning process, offering guidance and important information to support your student's journey towards higher education. One key aspect she will cover is the use of Naviance, a powerful tool available through our college career center.

Topics to be covered include:

• Overview of the college application process
• Understanding the role of Naviance in college planning
• Navigating resources and tools within Naviance

This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to actively participate in your student's college planning journey. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have about the college application process. Please RSVP here by March 15, 2024

We look forward to your attendance at this important event. Together, let's ensure a smooth and successful path towards higher education for our DVHS students. 

DVHS Bell Schedule for March 5 - 14

Please see the DVHS Bell Schedule for March 5 - 14, 2024 linked here. We are using this schedule to meet state testing needs, CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress). Please note the changes with the start and end times and when each period will occur. The Math test will be in the first week. The English Language Arts test will be in the second week. The science test will take place during the week of March 18; however, we will be on our regular schedule during that week. 



DVHS Parent/Caregiver Information Night

The DVHS Counseling team will host Parent/Caretaker Information Nights, providing valuable insights into the course selection process and preparing your student for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Presentation slides will be posted on the DVHS Counseling website the following day. Your students do not need to attend information night as the information will be presented to all students in their English classes, and counselors will meet with them one-on-one. No RSVP is required for these information nights. Please plan to attend! 

• Incoming 9th graders: 3/7, 5:00 PM - Gym

Slides from the programs for incoming 11th & 12 graders are posted here.

Please check out the latest edition of the DVHS Counseling Connection newsletter. Here you will find resources to support your student and to learn what's happening in the DVHS Counseling Department during February and March. 

DVHS PTSA Exceptional Education Community Events

1. Please join us for coffee with DVHS PTSA Exceptional Ed Committee and department head Magan Fortayon and Assistant Principal Bob Spain on March 20, 2024 at 7:45am in DVHS Library. This is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers of students with IEPs, 504s or other learning differences to connect with other families and SPED Department personnels. Please click here for the flyer!

2. On March 20, Council EEC is hosting a Parent Pitstop Event with Greenlight Simulation.  It is similar to their other parent pitstop events but this is geared for the Exceptional Ed community.  There is a graphic attached along with an eventbrite rsvp link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/847704756747?aff=oddtdtcreator

DVHS Grad Night Information

Attention DVHS Senior Parents,

Time is running out for the Senior Yacht Grad Nite on June 5th! Over 60% of our available spots have been snapped up in just two days. We strongly encourage you to secure your tickets before they sell out completely. Take action now to lock in the price at $190; after March 6th, the cost will increase to $200.

Don't let this opportunity pass by for an unforgettable celebration for our graduates! Your ticket includes a bay cruise, round-trip bus transportation to and from DVHS, a delectable self-serve buffet, refreshing beverages, a lively DJ, photobooths, and much more.

Please be aware that the tickets are non-refundable.Click here for the flyer! 

Tickets sell out quickly in a few hours so please get it now! 

Click here for TICKET SALES! 

DVHS PTSA & LEADERSHIP



DVHS Reflections Results

Congratulations to the Reflections winner , Arya Singh in Dance Choreography, her entry is moving on to the Ca State Level PTA to compete with other entries across Nation.

DVHSPTSA -  Reflections would like to invite our Wildcats Community for the Reflections Arts Showcase and Awards presentation on 19th March, 7 - 8:30 pm . 

DVHS PTSA 2024-2025 Nomination

Each year, we elect DVHS PTSA executive board to serve one-year terms, beginning July 1st and ending June 30th.

DVHS PTSA Elections will take place on March 19th @ the PTSA meeting. The Nominating Committee for the DVHS PTSA met several times in January and February 2024 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2024-2025 term of office. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for the association’s consideration:

Rajee Subramanian - President

Poorva Singh - EVP

Open - Recording Secretary

Thamarai Jayaprakash - Treasurer

PJ Dhoot - Financial Secretary

Auditor - Keith Rosicker

Historian - Aliya Yunus

The above people will be elected at the March 19th PTSA meeting at 7pm in the Library. Everyone is welcome to the meeting. 

We still have the recording secretary position open, if interested please email our nomination committee chair Seema Gahalut at dvhsptsa.nominationcommittee@gmail.com. 

The appointed and committee chair positions are: Communications, Grad Night, Health & Safety, Hospitality, Inclusion & Diversity, Membership, Mental Health & Wellness, Parent and Community Concerns, Reflections, Run for Education, Senior Scholarship, Sister School, Special Needs, Student Directory, and Teacher Grants. If interested in joining any of the committees please email the nomination committee

Job descriptions for the elected positions can be found at http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/table-of-contents/

Names of the chairs and members of 2023-24 committees can be found at https://dvhs.srvusd.net/StudentsFamilies/PTSA/PTSA-Board/index.html

Elections will be held during the March DVHS PTSA Association meeting on March 19, 2024.

Congratulations to the DVHS Boys Basketball team for capturing the NCS Division 1 Championship crown again! Wildcats rule!

Support DVHS Boys’ Soccer team 

The DVHS Boys’ Soccer team will continue their pursuit of the CIF NorCal State title when they meet Burlingame for the CIF State Championship game this Saturday at 5 p.m. The game will be held at DVHS Stadium and tickets can be purchased at this link. Come out to support our Wildcats!



DVHS District Level Instrumental & Choral Music Performances

Celebrate music in our school by attending these festivals:

Strings festival: Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., DVHS Gym

Band festival: Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m., DVHS Gym

Choir festival: Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m., DVHS Theatre

DVHS Athletic Booster

Annual Crab Feed, March 8, 2024 @530pm, Shannon Community Center

Next Friday’s DVHS Athletic Boosters Crab Feed is sold out - thanks to all the supporters of DVHS sports! You can still show your support by checking out the amazing offerings of the Online Auction. Take a few minutes to check out the items, but hurry – the auction closes at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

Team Donations

Thank you to all our parents who have already made donations to our athlete’s teams. Your team donations go directly to support the expenses in the team budget, so please donate! Any programs that hits the 75% received category will receive a bonus of $500 from Athletic Boosters. To run successful programs our teams need to hit their budgets. Please talk to your team parent if you have any questions about your team budget for the season. 

• Team donations new through FUTURE FUNDS
• The statistics are public, yet the family/player info is anonymous. The data is shared with the coaches so they know their program funds and standings by %. Donations by player name are 100% private and maintained ONLY by the DVHS Bookkeepers.

Athletic Booster Sponsor

Show the community your Wildcat pride! Advertising opportunities are available in the gym and stadium by becoming an Athletic Booster sponsor. Information available on the DVHS Athletic Boosters Website.

Matching Funds

Double your team donation to your sports program! Many employers match. Please refer to the Matching Funds page on the Athletic Boosters website.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:



Stanford Medical - Diamond Sponsor

Greenlight Simulation - Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Group @ Compass Real Estate - Diamond Sponsor

Chauhan Family - Silver Sponsor

Bareiss @ Reman/Accord - Silver Sponsor

Shikha Kapur - Silver Sponsor

Music Boosters

Music Booster Board Meetings are held monthly in the band room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. During the meetings, we discuss upcoming events, identify any support needed, and help make DVHS music program the best-in-class. All parents welcome! Our next meeting is on Monday, March 25

Wildcat Blankets Inventory is running low.  Get your Wildcat blanket with this year’s special pricing while supplies last.

Graduation Leis (Middle and High School)

Celebrate your student's graduation with these handmade keepsake leis featuring "2024" and school initial lettering. DVHS Music Booster parents make these keepsake leis to benefit the music education program at DVHS. Multiple styles are available in the school colors of DVHS, GRMS, and WRMS. Order here by May 1st for guaranteed availability.  

Parent Engagement Workshop by NAACP

NAACP will be hosting Parent Engagement Workshops for Middle Schools (2/13 & 5/2) and High Schools (2/27 & 5/16) at the District Boardrooms from 6:00-7:30 pm or virtually. Please check out the flyer for dates and RSVP here.

DVHS Spirit Shack 

The Spirit Shack is open on Fridays during lunch for the purchase of DVHS spirit wear tees, hats, stickers, lanyards, etc.

COVID tests available

We have Covid antigen home tests available, free of charge, at our front office  

Women’s History Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of March as Women’s History Month. Women of every race and ethnic background have contributed to our country’s triumphs and accomplishments in countless ways and continue to play critical roles in the economic, cultural, and social spheres of our nation. Women of diverse backgrounds have served as leaders at the forefront of every major progressive social change movement and although their efforts have been overlooked or undervalued in the past, they hold an important place in the body of American and world history.

Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of March as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. Prescription medications such as stimulants, sedatives, and opioids hold powerful medical benefits however can have serious consequences and additive risks. Overdoses are on the rise in our community, county and nation. SRVUSD participates in the CA Department of Health Services’ Naloxone Distribution Project and district schools have a stock of the opioid overdose rescue medication Naloxone. SRVUSD encourages drug abuse awareness, education, and prevention of all citizens.

Stanford Tri-Valley Clinical Academy

The Stanford Tri-Valley Clinical Academy is offering a 2-week immersive experience for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare to learn more about the field of medicine. Participants will learn from Stanford faculty physicians and community physicians in a variety of specialties, as well as various other healthcare professionals, with in-person and hands-on experiences and activities. Scholarship opportunities are available for students who demonstrate financial need or are part of a demographic that is underrepresented in medicine. See flyer for details.

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 such programs if your employer has one. Go to our page on the Benevity portal for more info: https://causes.benevity.org/content/dougherty-valley-high-school-ptsa.

And if you haven’t yet joined the PTSA, visit our webpage to learn more and join today: https://dvhs.srvusd.net/StudentsFamilies/PTSA/index.html 

Parents of 2022 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.