We hope students had a great PD Day. Many seniors getting ready for Prom tonight! We hope all students in attendance have a fun and safe night.
Team 4201 is at the FRC World Championship in Houston this weekend. We’ve been assigned to the Hopper division. Qualification matches were this week, and playoffs are tomorrow, Saturday. Best of luck to our Vitruvian Bots! Livestream links: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/HOPPER/watch Match results: TheBlueAlliance.com/team/4201
Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 4-8! Our DVS Staff work tirelessly to ensure our students have the best possible high school learning experience. Simply put, we love your kids. Thank you for showing our teachers and staff appreciation and love this week!
This Week’s Schedule
This Week’s Announcements
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is this coming week, May 4th-8th! Take some time to tell your DVS Teachers and Staff how much you appreciate their hard work for our DVS Students and Community. To participate in DVSPA sponsored appreciation events during the week, please see the SIGN UP. E-gift cards to Costco can be emailed to DVSappreciation@gmail.com and cash or physical gift cards can be dropped off to Liz at the front desk.
- Da Vinci Schools Family Survey: Da Vinci Families, your voice matters. You will receive messages with your personalized survey link directly from Kelvin Education beginning on Monday May 4th, please take a few minutes to click on the link and take the survey before Friday May 29th. The spring survey includes questions about school culture, teaching and learning, student experiences, and overall satisfaction-including how likely you are to recommend Da Vinci to others. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve.
- Course Selection for 2026-2027 school year: Students received information about the course selection process for next school year. See 26-27 Course Planning Document to see course listings. Students should use this Course Selection Form (DV account required) to share their course preferences. More information on 26-27 Course Selection can be found on the Student Hub Canvas page.
- Parent Coffee: Every first Wednesday of the month, we have “Coffee with the Principal,” where parents, guardians, and students can drop in to ask administration and staff questions and receive updates on school happenings. DVS Parent Coffee Time is this Wednesday,5/6, from 4:30-5:00 on Zoom using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461. This week’s topic: “26-27 Course Selection and Updates.” 5:00-5:30 Wisdom from Collegewise.
- BAND BASH: Get ready for Band Bash, Spring 2026! The one-of-a-kind, high-energy, student-run rock concert featuring Da Vinci’s own student bands is BACK! Taking place on Thursday, May 7th from 4–6pm in the Black Box Theater, this event is all about live music, creativity, and giving students a chance to own the stage. Expect a mix of genres, electric performances, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere where the community can come together and celebrate student talent. It’s the perfect way to let loose and enjoy some great music as we head toward the end of the school year. All Da Vinci high school students are welcome!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 5/4 10th Grade Cinco de Mayo Potluck
- Wednesday,5/6 Parent Coffee 4:30-5:30 on Zoom
- Friday, 5/8 Cal Poly SLO Field Trip for 11th Grade Pathways Classes
- Monday, 5/11 Senior Beach Day
- Friday, 5/15 Class of 2026 Decision Day Celebration
- Wednesday, 5/20 12th Grade Class of 2026 Gubernatorial Elections
- Wednesday, 5/20 PAC Meeting #4
- Wednesday, 5/20 Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30-7:00 at Five Point Five Brewery
- Monday, 5/25 Memorial Day – No School
- Thursday, 5/28 Community Dialogue #6
- Wednesday, 6/10 Last Day of the 2026-2027 School Year
- Thursday, 6/11 DVS Class of 2026 Graduation @ 5:00 pm (more info to come)
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Highlights from the Week: SWE at the LA Athletic Club for the MUSES Woman of the Year luncheon- honoring Dr. Diane Perlov- anthropologist who studied Kenyan culture and who led the planning for the mummies exhibit at the CA Science Center
Biomed Students dissecting a squid at the Aquarium of the Pacific! And getting to explore marine ecosystems and the touch tank!
