Dear Dragon Family:

It was so great to welcome everyone back following the Spring Break. We celebrated our Bee Kind Week and had an exciting new event with our Noche Latina on Saturday. Thanks so much to our Leadership students for organizing!

This past week the Press Democrat published their Sonoma County Player of the Year and 1st, 2nd, and honorable mention teams for soccer. We are elated to share that our very own, Griffin Brophy (11th grade), pictured to the right, was selected as Player of the Year (MVP). 1st team selections: Griffin Brophy (11th grade), Angel Garcia Osorio (12th grade), 2nd team selection: Cris Rivera (11th grade), Honorable Mention (3rd team) selections: Dominic Contreras (12th grade), Miguel Jimenez (12th grade). All of the all county players earned VVAL recognitions as well. From our Girls Team, Brianna Jusarek (10th grade) earned a 2nd Team All County designation. Huge congratulations to our boys and girls soccer athletes! And one more student-athlete celebration - Senior, Andrew Bonfigli, pictured to the left, has been selected to receive the $1,000 NCS Foundation Scholarship - he is one of 20 students selected to receive this award from the 175 NCS Member schools. Congratulations, Andrew!

As we approach this last stretch of the end of the school year, it is imperative we revisit our expectations regarding behavior. We urge our students to carefully consider any actions that would jeopardize their participation in end-of-year events including prom, senior week activities, and the graduation ceremony. Any non-school-sponsored, student-initiated activities that involve trespassing, cause damage to school property, or violate behavioral guidelines, will be met with disciplinary action and the potential involvement of law enforcement to ensure the safety of both students and the community. This includes but is not limited to, Fugitive Night and any senior pranks. As a school community, we do not condone these events and discourage participation for all students in these types of student-initiated activities. Administrators will be visiting senior classes during the month of April to discuss senior activities, graduation, and review behavior expectations. We encourage families to engage in conversations with their students regarding end-of-year events and appropriate conduct. Your cooperation and ongoing support are greatly appreciated.

Just a reminder that the end of the grading period is approaching - P4 ends on Friday, April 12. Students should make sure to check in with their teachers in advance of the end of the grading period regarding any missing work or support they might need. The next grade issued after this grading period will be the Semester 1 grade at the end of the Spring semester, so we encourage all our Dragons to keep putting forth their best effort as we finish out the school year. Remember, we are all here to help.

Dragon Strong, We All Belong!

Ms. Kiss, Ms. Dowdy, Mr. Schloesser, & Mr. Snow

Summer School: Summer School will be offered this summer at Altimira Middle School for SVHS students. Summer school will be offered June 10-July 10 from 8am-2:30pm.  If your student is in need of Summer school due to Ds/Fs or needing credits, your student will receive an invitation to register from the Summer School Office.  Please have your student check their email for this invitation.  Summer school courses will be for credit recovery; original credit courses will not be offered.  If your student has questions about summer school recommendations, they can check in with their school counselor.  

Summer school offerings vary year to year and students will be recommended if the course is available. For courses not available, students will be recommended for credit recovery at another time.

The Returning Student Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. Please log onto your PowerSchool parent portal and complete it as soon as possible. This is a requirement for all students.

In Good Standing/Off Campus:  Off-Campus and In Good Standing have been updated, as grades have been submitted.  If your student has any detentions to clear, detentions are offered weekly Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Students can come see Leonela in the office if they want help creating a plan to clear their detentions or if they have any questions. We check detentions weekly so that students can get back “in good standing.” If a student doesn’t qualify for off-campus due to grades, they’ll need to work on their grades so they can get off-campus back for the next grading period. The grade requirement  is each grading period a student must have a 2.0 with no more than 1 F to go off campus.

CAASPP Testing for all Juniors 

As a reminder, we will have CAASPP testing for all Juniors between April 15th-April 22nd. Please see this communication that was shared with all juniors students and families for additional details. 

Parking Spot Reminders:

During School Hours:

• If you are a student with a parking permit, please park in your assigned spot (same number as the one on your permit sticker)

• If you are a student who does not have a parking permit please see Summer at the Student Activities Office to get the form to obtain a parking permit.

• Please note that parking spots 1-127 are student parking spots, all others are overflow parking for staff.

• The North Parking Lot is currently closed and will not reopen until Fall 2025, due to this we are short on staff parking spots and need parents & visitors to be aware of this & only park in the marked visitor parking in front of the main office.

CSF - meeting at the CCC at lunch this Tuesday (04/09). Come hear about an important upcoming volunteering opportunity in the community. ART SHOW Sonoma Valley High is happy to announce the annual Arts Show featuring students' work in the Visual Arts and Industrial Arts.  The work will be on display Tuesday, April 30-May 2nd at SVHS Golton Hall.  Please visit the show after school on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:30 and Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30.  The closing ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 2nd from 3 to 6:30 pm. EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY We are happy to inform you that the Empowerment Academy after-school program has begun! The Empowerment Academy, a joint effort organized and led by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, Teen Service, and the Ready To Learn Collaborative, is held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the G building. We offer academic support, workshops, and fun and engaging activities. ALL SVHS STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

• Please take a look at the linked document for all the necessary information regarding graduation and senior week activities.  Senior Communication 2024 

• If you still need to order your graduation cap and gown, orders can be placed through Jostens. Caps and Gowns will be distributed on Tuesday, May 28 before the senior walkabout.  If you have any questions about ordering, the Jostens representative contact information is on the website.
• We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Prom Dress Gift & Thrift hosted by G3 Sonoma & SVHS Interact Club.  We need gowns/fancy dresses and greatly appreciate any and all donations. Click here for more information

SONOMA VALLEY GRAD NIGHT 2024

Attention Seniors! We are excited to announce that planning for Grad Night is underway. Grad Night is a safe and sober event scheduled for May 31, 2024, from 9 PM to 5 AM.  To register, click on the attached link and complete the required form. Payment options include Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or you can choose to pay cash or send a check by clicking on this link. 

Seniors:

• The acceptances are beginning!  Come put a pin on our map in the CCC and let us know where you've been accepted!

• check out Naviance for local scholarships.

• SRJC will be on campus on Wednesday, 4/10 from 10-12 to help you enroll for the fall. Don't procrastinate! Please pick up a pass in the CCC if you'd like to attend.

Kaiser is looking for high school students interested in serving on the Teen Advisory Council. These should be students interested in improving teen health care. Stop by the CCC for the application and more details. Applications are due April 10th.

The Sonoma County Junior Commission on the Status of Women is hosting a Student Career Panel on Saturday, April 13th at 1pm--a great opportunity for high school students to explore diverse career paths, hear from industry pros, and get inspired!  Click here to register.

Think you want to join the FBI?  Spend a day experiencing a day in the life of an FBI agent!  The 2024 FBI San Francisco Teen Academy will be held at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Must be a current junior or senior. More details and the application can be found here.  The application and supporting essay are due by 5:00pm on Friday April 19

Start thinking about Summer Jobs & Internships!  Or a post-graduation job!  We'll have lots of local employers here for a Student Job Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, from 1:45-4:00pm!  Don't have a resume yet or need to spruce yours up?  Come to a Resume Workshop after school on April 17th to get those resumes ready for the Job Fair!  See Mrs. Swanson if questions.

Point Reyes National Seashore in hiring!  Apply to join the Youth Conservation Corps this summer for an 8-week PAID ($18/hr) program.  Open to students 15-18 years of age.  Learn about caring for the land in different biotic zones and cultural areas.  Must be in good physical shape and willing to work outdoors.  Program runs June 17th-August 9th, 8:00am-4:30 pm M-F.  Must have own transportation to the Bear Valley Visitor Ctr in Pt. Reyes.  Applications due 4/29/24.  More information and application can be found here.

The application is now open (as of April 1st) for the SRJC Summer Health Careers Institute!  Earn 3 units of SRJC credit while learning about careers in Nursing, Dental Hygiene & Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, Radiology Tech., Medical Assisting and more.  Open to current Juniors and Seniors.  Applications due by April 30th, but spots fill up fast!  More information and application can be found here.

Seniors wanting to spend the summer doing conservation?  The Point Blue Community College Conservation Internship is a paid opportunity that will focus on conservation, restoration science & creating a community for environmentalists of color to explore the field Open to Fall 2024 community college students from Sonoma and Marin county. Interns earn a stipend of up to $1400 for an 8-week program. Internship is twice a week, once for a seminar and another for a field day beginning June 6th and concluding on July 24th. For more information about the program, please watch this 18 minute webinar. 

Looking for a part-time job? Keep an eye on the "Job Opportunities" page on the CCC page of the website if you're looking for a part time job.

It's not too early to start thinking about Summer Internships or Camps!  Check out our Summer Opportunities page on the website.  More will be added as they become available!

Want to keep up-to-date on what's happening in the CCC, like colleges coming, application workshops, guest speakers? Make sure you follow the CCC on Instagram @svhscollegeandcareer!

For information, eligibility and registration requirements for sports, please visit our SVHS Athletics web page. 

Athletic Clearances for 2023-24 -  All students need to create an application for the 23-24 year as signatures/forms may have changed. Follow the steps below to get started: Go to Athleticclearance.com to start the sign up process. You will receive an email when your clearance is complete. *** Athletic Clearance must be completed & approved before a student may participate in any sport

Go Fan Digital Ticketing - Tickets for home games can be purchased using this link. In addition, all VVAL schools use Go Fan and tickets for away games. To purchase tickets, go to this link.

We invite you to #BeTheChange! Sportsmanship is simple, treat others how you would want to be treated. Respect the game and everyone participating including student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. Education-based athletics is more than winning, it’s about academic development, equity, and character. Be Responsible, Be Respectful, 

#BeTheChange! #BenchBadBehavior

SonomaTV YouTube - Exciting news! Thanks to Sonoma TV and Boosters Club, we now have the ability to LIvestream ALL our home games via YouTube using our HUDL Focus Cameras. Please share with family and friends who are unable to attend in person. Sonoma TV

Sports Parent Resource - Understanding the High School Sports Landscape