DVHS PTSA Association Metting

DVHS PTSA cordially invites you to our first upcoming association meeting on Sep 17th Tuesday, 7pm in the DVHS library. , featuring a special address by our esteemed principal, Lauren Falkner.

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PTSA: Your Bridge Between School and Home

The PTSA serves as a vital link between our school community and your home. Our mission is to foster open communication, encourage parent involvement, and support the educational goals of our students. We want you to be informed, engaged, and empowered in your child's educational journey.

By attending PTSA meetings like this one, you're taking an active role in strengthening this bridge, ensuring that your voice is heard, and staying informed about important school matters.

Event Details

Date: Sep 17, Tuesday, 2024

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Location: DVHS Library

Featured Speaker: Lauren Falkner, DVHS Principal

We are excited to announce that our principal will be delivering a comprehensive presentation on key aspects of our school's operations and student support. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered.

Topics to be Covered:

1 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Evaluation at DVHS

• Overview of our academic programs
• Assessment methods and grading policies

2 - Communication with Teachers

• Who/How to reach out to your child's teachers

3 - Student Time Management Skills

• Resources and support available for students

4 - School Safety Guidelines

• Overview of our safety measures and procedures

5 - Q&A with the Principal

Submit Your Questions in Advance

To ensure we address your most pressing concerns and to help structure our Q&A session, we invite you to submit questions in advance. Please RSVP/send your questions related to the above topics by filling this google form by Sep 14, 2024.

This meeting promises to be informative and engaging, providing you with essential information about your child's education and our school community. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students' success!

DVHS PTSA President

Rajee Subramanian

TRAFFIC ALERT

Sept. 9-15 -- Bollinger Canyon Road between Camino Ramon & Market Place will be completely closed September 9 - 15. See details here.

Class of '25 ID cards

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

DVHS is hosting a Mini College Fair

Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8:15 a.m., at the main entry gates. No registration is needed. See flyer for more information.

Class of 2025 Senior Parent Night 



Parents and caregivers of the Class of '25 are invited to join the DVHS Counselors on Monday, September 16th, at 6:30 p.m. in the DVHS Theater to hear information on post-high school planning and the college application process. We will discuss how we support your senior student, application deadlines, letters of recommendation, and more. We hope to see you there!

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!

DVHS Music Boosters Pancake Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the return to school with music and food!

On Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM, join us for the annual Music Booster Pancake Breakfast in front of the DVHS football field.

DVHS Orchestra, Band, and Choir will perform throughout the morning while our volunteers serve plates of hot pancakes. Click here to help!

Tickets are $12 per person, $6 for students ages 6 to 12, and free for preschoolers and younger. Tickets are included in the Platinum Level Music Booster Membership.

If you want to upgrade your membership, please contact us at dvhsmusicboosters@gmail.com. Tickets are available on our Future Fund. All proceeds will benefit the music programs.

Bike, E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety and Laws: Parent Education Night

In partnership with the SRV Council of PTAs, and the Police Departments from Danville and San Ramon, SRVUSD is offering an in-person parent education event to share information on the safety and laws surrounding these popular modes of transportation. The meeting is at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St, Danville on September `1 from 6 - 7 p.m. All parents/caregivers are welcome. Please register here to attend the event.

Bike racks



DVHS offers two areas for bikes or scooters to be locked up. The first area is between the 4000 building and the CTE building along the back road of the school. The second area is between the main gym and the auxiliary gym. Please DO NOT lock bikes and scooters to hand railings, pillars, and/or in front of doors. This practice can be flagged by fire inspectors as it obstructs emergency exits and impedes the flow of traffic in case of an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and accessible environment for everyone. Please note that DVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes or scooters. 

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.

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.

*There will be heavy traffic every morning; please allow extra time to get to school.

Replacing a District-issued device

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 Athletic Booster

4-25 AthleticBooster Boa

Hello Wildcats! Welcome to another school year! 

What are Athletic Boosters? 

The Dougherty Valley High School Athletic Boosters are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting ALL Dougherty Valley High School athletic teams. We strive to support our extra-curricular student-centered learning community and mindset through building traditions in athletic excellence; connecting and collaborating with our educators, families, alumni, and community; promoting the positive image and success of our student athletes; and generating revenue in support of our athletic programs.

Why should you support Athletic Boosters?

What we do: 

• Financially support all athletic teams at DVHS
• Award $3000 in scholarships for Senior Athletes
• Pay for Athletic Trainer that is available for all athletes 
• Award Athletic Coaches Grants over $10,000 per year
• Continued expansion of Athletics Department
• Equipment repair, weight room, padding on goal posts & in gyms, new equipment for various sports

DVHS does not receive any district (tax dollar) funds for equipment, uniforms, transportation, and most coaching stipends.  

FALL SPORTS 

Fall sports are in full swing and need your help! 

• Aside from your Head Coach, ALL the program costs must be covered by team donations. 
• Your athlete's team needs your support to meet their operating budget goals. 
• Fall Sports Teams that do not meet their operating budget are at critical risk of being cut!
• Your team donations go directly to support the expenses in the team budget, so it is important all teams have their parents donate. 
• Contact your team parent for more information and click here to donate.



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:

Men's Football - Sept 20 (HOMECOMING GAME)

• 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

PTA Reflections

National PTA Reflections announces the 2024 - 25 theme - “Accepting Imperfection” in the following Art categories. Students are encouraged to participate and submit their original work of Art

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

Deadline for submission October 7th.

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.



Bikes, E-Bikes & E-Scooter Safety: Parent/Caregiver Ed. Night 

September 12,6:00 - 7:00 pm. Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Danville

In partnership with the SRV Council of PTAs, and the Police Departments from Danville and San Ramon, SRVUSD is offering an in-person parent education event to share information on the safety and laws surrounding these popular modes of transportation. All parents/caregivers are welcome. Please register to attend the event.

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 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.