Dear Dragon Family:

Thank you for another excellent week at SVHS! We appreciated all the effort all our juniors put into their CAASPP Testing, and a huge shout out to Amber McCann-Howlett, Vice Principal Connor Snow, and all our office staff and teachers who supported with testing. Coming up this week we will have Juniors participating in CAST Testing on Monday. Included in this week’s bulletin are pictures from our recent SVHS Community Carnival which was a huge success and a lot of fun. 

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 only our final grading period remains, with finals and the end of the semester fast approaching. We encourage all students to put their best foot forward in this last part of the semester and take advantage of the Empowerment Academy, Office Hours, and Dragon Time to ask questions and get homework help.

Dragon Strong, We All Belong!

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

Need to plan in advance?  Check out our SVUSD Calendar 2024-25 for quick reference.

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 will be updated soon as the grading period just ended.  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.

SVHS STUDENTS: As you are aware, we are developing a strategic plan that will serve as our North Star. An integral pillar of our plan’s development is student voice. We need your help and participation in the Guiding Coalition. Your input will shape the vision of future SVUSD students!  Note:  We welcome students to attend ANY of the sessions (they are not required to attend all). Meals will be provided. This can fulfill community service hours, if needed. Letters of participation can be provided, if requested. 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.                                                               **************                                                PROM TICKETS Juniors and Seniors - Prom tickets will go on sale on April 22, 2024 through May 8, 2024.  The first week of sales, the tickets will be $95.  Prices increase each week.  You must be in good standing in order to purchase your prom ticket so be sure to start clearing your detentions, if you have any.  Prom packets with information and pricing will be distributed in all U.S. History and Economics classes this week as well as emailed to all juniors, seniors and their parents.  Guest forms and financial aid applications can be picked up in Room J-9 or at the Student Activities Window and must be turned in by Friday, May 3, 2024 by the end of lunch for approval.

• 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 - check out Naviance for local scholarships.

SVHS STUDENT JOB FAIR!! Don't forget about the Job Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, from 1:45-4:00pm!  Come and meet some local employers and maybe find your summer or post-graduation job!  

It's the first week of Health Careers Week!  During Dragon Time come hear from Sonoma Valley Hospital staff, including:

• April 23rd:  Ancillary Services (Speakers include: Physical Therapist, Clinical Lab Scientist, Medical Assistant, X-Ray and CT Tech, Cardiology Echo Tech)

• April 25th:  Nursing Careers (Speakers include R.N. (Registered Nurse), C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant), L.P.N. (Licensed Practical Nurse), etc.)

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

Press Democrat Awards - Congratulations to student athlete nominees for these categories:

Will Breall - Scholar-Athlete of the Year for a boys team

Trinity Wilkins- Scholar-Athlete of the Year for a girls team

Trent Ohman - Athlete of the Year for a boys team

Siena Hoban - Athlete of the Year for a girls team

The Press Democrat awards ceremony is Tuesday, May 7th, 7 p.m., at the Friedman Event Center: 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa.

Football Information Meeting - All interested in playing football should attend our informational meeting April 23rd at lunch in Pfeiffer gym. Our upcoming spring football program, which will run from May 6th to May 17th. Spring football provides an excellent opportunity for players to tune their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. Whether you're a veteran player or new to the sport, participating in spring football can greatly benefit your development. During the spring football program, we will focus on various aspects of the game, including strength and conditioning, skill development, and playbook installation. Feel free to reach out to Varsity Head Coach Max Pond with any questions or concerns. maxpond66@gmail.com  

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