DVHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Click here to view the March-April Counseling Connect newsletter.



Please check the DVHS Counseling Department webpage for 25-26 scheduling information.  The DVHS Counseling team presented Parent/Caretaker Information Nights earlier this month to provide insight into the course selection process and how to prepare your student for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Presentation slides for each grade level are now posted on the DVHS Counseling website. Corresponding information was presented to all students in their English classes, and counselors will meet with them one-on-one.

DVHS PTSA PRESENTS: Exceptional Education Families Coffee Meet Up on Apr 25, 2025

Join us for a special morning with Irene Swain, Program Assistant for Disability Support Services at DVC San Ramon. Learn about the essential resources available to students with disabilities as they transition to college.

When: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 | 8:30am - 9:30am 

Where: DVHS Library 

Open to: All high schools (DVHS, CHS, SRVHS, MVHS)

Irene will provide valuable information on:

• DSS enrollment process
• Understanding disability rights in higher education
• Available accommodations at DVC

This is a perfect opportunity for parents and students to connect while gaining important insights about disability support services at the college level.

Brought to you by DVHS PTSA: Every child. One voice.

Senior Yacht Night - Prices Reduced! Senior Yacht Night is June 5th, 2025. Reminding all senior parents and students to purchase the Senior Yacht Night tickets before they run out as limited spots are available. The event will be a night full of fun with lots of activities and Casino games!! The price includes a charter sunset cruise for 4 hours, with dinner, dessert, music and a lot of fun activities and includes transportation to and from the school in a charter luxury bus!!*

The deadline to purchase is April 18th, 2025!!* Let’s make sure that our seniors don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to celebrate with their friends and schoolmates on the night before their graduation ceremony while cruising on the ocean with amazing views of the sunset over SF Bay, downtown and golden gate bridge. **Purchase your student’s ticket TODAY at this link!!!* Click here for flyer! Click here for tickets! 

The special discounted price for Senior Yacht Night is available from March 21st to April 11th.

HONOR YOUR 2025 GRADUATE WITH A PERSONALIZED DVHS YARD SIGN



Dear 12th grade parents,

We are so proud of our DVHS Senior grads and we know you are too! Graduation yard signs for your students are the perfect way to cheer on the graduates. Celebrate your student, or treat a friend or neighbor, and acknowledge their accomplishments with a personalized yard sign to display for all to see.



DVHS PTSA has partnered with Streamline graphics to provide beautiful, affordable, personalized yard signs delivered directly to your doorstep. And...your grad's legacy will live on as % of each yard sign purchased using our link will be donated back to the DVHS PTSA Sisterschool program to enhance the need for our students in our sister school. Show your  2025 graduate how proud you are of them!

Order your yard sign here!



The last day to order is April 18th. Pick-up is available between May 12th and May 31st. Prices will increase after April 11, 2025.

Email patelpurvis@yahoo.com with any questions you have.

Announcing the 2024-25 DVHS PTSA "Community Spirit"

Senior Scholarships

The 2024-2025 DVHS PTSA Senior Scholarship Applications are open for Dougherty Valley High School seniors, from the graduating class of 2025.

While a good academic performance is necessary (GPA of 3.0 or above), these awards focus on your activities that demonstrate your community spirit. This "Community Spirit" can be from your volunteer experience(s) at your school or in an outside organization. We also want to know how the experience(s) enriched you.

Note that to be eligible to apply for a PTSA scholarship award, the student must be a DVHS PTSA member in good standing when the application is made. If you signed up for a membership after July 1, 2024, your membership is current. If you are not a member, you MUST sign-up as a member before applying. (Instructions are included in the application form)

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:

Applications Due: Thursday, April 25, 2025

APPLICATION FORM HERE

DVHS Music Boosters Senior Music Scholarship Award

The Dougherty Valley High School Music Boosters Fund is proud to announce its annual Senior Music Scholarship Award, celebrating the outstanding musical talents of our graduating students.

Scholarship Details

• Eligibility: All DVHS senior music students currently enrolled in DVHS band, orchestra, or choir.
• Awards:
• Three first-place awards of $500 each
• Three runner-up awards of $300 each
• Distribution: One first-place and one runner-up award will be presented in each musical discipline (band, orchestra, choir)

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Monday, May 5, 2025.

Click here  to apply! 

Help Shape DVHS Music!

We are accepting nominations for Music Booster Board members for the 2025-2026 school year between now and April 20! Elections will be in May. All positions are open: 

• President
• VP of Band
• VP of Choir
• VP of Orchestra
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Ways and Means

Click here to submit your nominations and to see the job descriptions. Contact Maria Adriano for more information. 

MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETING

Music Boosters Board Meetings are held monthly in the band room at 6:30 PM. During these meetings, we discuss upcoming events, identify areas needing support, and work to make DVHS' music program the best in its class. All parents are welcome! Our next meeting is on Monday, April 21.

GRADUATION LEI

Celebrate your student's graduation with handmade "2025" keepsake leis. All proceeds benefit the music education program at DVHS. Available in DVHS, GRMS, and WRMS school colors. Click here for pre-order details!

DVHS Athletic Booster

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Open Booster Board Positions- 

• President
• Recording Secretary
• Director of Fundraising
• Director of Communications
• Crab Feed Committee
• Matching Funds
• Team Manager Representative
• Coach's Grant chair

Please consider helping out! We have so many parents with amazing ideas—let’s bring them to life together. Your support can make a big difference!

If you’re interested in getting involved, please email us at dvhighab@gmail.com for more details. We’d love to have you on board!

Spring Team Donations

Thank you also to all our Spring Sport families who donated. 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.



Your team donations go directly to support the expenses in the team budget. Please ensure there is a reminder in your weekly communications to ask for team donations from your parents. 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 meet budget. Please talk to your coach about your team budget for the season. Teams that don't meet their needs will have to consider additional fundraising for their season. 

Our Spring Team Donations so far: 

We are selling DVHS Athletics Swag! Portion of your order will go directly to Athletic Boosters!  Check out our DVHS Apparel Store 

Next Athletic Booster meeting

Next Meeting will be Monday, April 14th, 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

Reflections

Thirty Second District Reflections Showcase and Awards ceremony on 03/20/25 at Contra Costa Education Office where two DVHS students were recognized and presented "Award of Excellence."

Congratulations:

Gannon G - Film Production

Ryan Wong - Photography

Honorary Service Awards!

Nominate a Wildcat Community Leader for an HSA Award!

Nominations Due by Monday April 21, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the nominations are now open for the 2024-25 Honorary Service Awards.

Nominations Due: Monday April 21, 2025.

If you know someone in the DVHS community who has made a significant difference or impact at DVHS and, in doing so, has gone above and beyond their role or job, please help us recognize their hard work by nominating them for an HSA Award using the form below. Please note that you do not need to be a PTSA member to nominate or receive an award. We recognize contributions across all organizations and programs -- we encourage the nomination of Athletic Boosters, Education Fund, Music Boosters, arts supporters, special education volunteers, and more!

2024-2025 DVHS PTSA HSA Awards Nomination Form

Honorary Service Awards are a unique way to publicly acknowledge both individuals and organizations for outstanding service to our community's children and youth. The funds used to recognize contributions through certificates and pins help support the CA PTA Scholarships & Grants Programs. For questions, reach out to Deepti at guptadeepti@gmail.com

SRVEF 42nd Annual Run for Education Logo Art Contest

Unleash your creativity and be the designer of the next Run for Education logo! The winning design will be featured on t-shirts and advertising and the winning student will receive $100 in gift cards. Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025. View this flyer for more information and details on how to submit.



Truck Time 2025 – Tickets on Sale Now!

Turn imagination into real life! This fun, interactive, outdoor family festival encourages children (and their adults) to explore the trucks and vehicles they see around them all the time, and maybe some they've never seen before.

Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Parking lot of 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Visit TruckTimeSanRamon.org for additional details and to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets are $7 per person (age 1 and over), if purchased before May 16th, or $10 at the door on the event day.

SPECIAL TICKET DEAL for SRVUSD Families and Friends: Family 4-Pack is available for $20 before May 16, 2025.

This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Dougherty Valley/San Ramon. It benefits the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club, and its Foundation.

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

Student Meal Experience Spring Workshop



This is your LAST CHANCE to become a Student Meal Experience Ambassador and make a lasting impact on the future of school meals at your high school. By participating, you’ll help shape school meals that YOU and your classmates will enjoy every day. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this important initiative and make your mark on your school community. Click here for the flyer and QR code for more information.

Ethnic Studies Curriculum Community Preview & Feedback Opportunity

Proposed curriculum and resources for the new Ethnic Studies course were brought before the Board for preview at the March 18, 2025, meeting. Adoption of instructional materials for the course, which will become a graduation requirement for incoming 9th grade students next school year, is planned for the April 22, 2025, Board meeting. 

We invite our community to review the proposed curriculum and provide feedback to the Educational Services team. Your feedback will help strengthen the course and ensure that it is meaningful, inclusive, and impactful for all students. The materials are also available for in-person viewing at the District Office, Building C, from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday until April 21. For more information on the new Ethnic Studies graduation requirement, see the Ethnic Studies page of the district website or refer to the letter sent to all families on March 20.

15 apps parents should know about

Courtesy of the Contra Costa count District Attorney's office and the San Jose PD's Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, check this list and descriptions of 15 apps you should know about as a parent.

Student drop-off/pick-up

It is important that everyone uses caution on the streets and in our parking lot. DVHS will have just over 3,000 individuals coming to campus at the start of each day. By law, fire lanes MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES and cannot be used for pick-up or drop-off; This is considered a civil code violation. Please plan for morning drop-off delays; the best time to arrive without any delays is between 8:05 and 8:15 am. Click here to see more information regarding traffic and student safety information. 

Student drop-off and pick-up should be along the drive loop in front of the school, or families can park in the student parking lot. However, the staff parking lot is off limits for student drop-off and pick-up. The staff parking area consists of the first two rows of parking stalls closest to the school under the solar panels and the parking spots directly in front of the gym.

Bike and scooter riders -- please note

Please be sure to lock up your bike or scooter when you arrive on campus. We've noticed an increase in bikes and scooters being taken from or being found in different areas around the school. Locking up your belongings is the best way to ensure they stay safe. If you see anything suspicious, please report it to a staff member right away. Let’s work together to keep our campus secure! Please note that DVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes or scooters.

Attendance Updates



Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain strong attendance and engagement through the end of the year.

To maintain this positive trend, we kindly remind parents and caregivers of the following important procedures:

Early Pick-Up

If your student needs to be picked up early from school, please notify the attendance office in advance (see phone numbers below). This will help us ensure that your student's departure is handled efficiently and does not disrupt classroom instruction.

Absence Corrections

Should you notice that your student has been mistakenly marked absent, please ask your student to communicate with their teacher to complete an absence correction form. This will help us keep accurate records and ensure that your student’s attendance is properly documented.

To report an absence, call 925-479-6400, press 1, then press:

• Last name A-Ful, press 1 for Attendance Secretary Heidi Bindi
• Last name Fum-Loz, press 2 for Attendance Secretary Angela Larraga
• Last name Lu-Sand, press 3 for Attendance Secretary Laurie Bowen
• Last name Sang-Z, press 4 for Attendance Secretary Tharsne Supramaniam

Again, thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to your student's education. If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding attendance, please do not hesitate to visit our Attendance page or contact our Attendance Office.

PTA Advocacy Day 2025 

Join us for an informative day of learning and essential discussion about how the recent changes in our political leadership will affect California, our education system, and our students. 

"This event is an opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to hear directly from key decision-makers about the future of education in California. With so much change happening at the political level, it’s crucial that we stay informed and engaged to advocate for policies that benefit our students.” - Event Chair Lisa Gross

Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM 

San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rmy97pd 

Event Highlights include:

• Keynote Presentation: Ken Kapphahn, Senior Fiscal and Policy Adviser, California Legislative Analyst Office, will provide an in-depth analysis of fiscal and policy considerations affecting education funding and programs.
• Student Panel: This conversation will highlight student perspectives on education policy changes and their impact on learning and opportunities.
• Superintendents Panel: Panelists will discuss how they are managing funding uncertainties and prioritizing student programs. Confirmed attendees include: John Nickerson (Acalanes Union HSD), Chris Funk (Dublin USD), Julie Parks (Moraga SD), Maurice Ghysels (Pleasanton USD), and CJ Cammack (San Ramon Valley USD).
• State and Federal Legislators: State legislators will discuss how they are upholding California State Constitutional values while navigating new federal mandates, and federal legislators will share their perspectives on the federal legislative process and efforts to secure and protect education funding. Confirmed attendees include: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan, Senator Aisha Wahab, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
• 

The entire community is welcome to attend. Tickets are $48 and include a continental breakfast and box lunch.  Register today!

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.