APRIL 8, 2022 EDition
Prom and After-Prom
Ralston Valley's Student Government is hosting Prom this year at Wings Over the Rockies. The Dance runs from 8:00-11:00 p.m. on April 16.
Students that are planning on bringing a guest that do not currently attend Ralston Valley, must return a signed Guest Form to the Main Office by Thursday, April 14th. These forms are available in the Main Office.
We recognize that this is a busy weekend for many of our families. In order to fulfill our contract from the Spring of 2020, we were tied to this location and the third Saturday of April. This was not a holiday weekend in 2020. Thank you for your understanding.
Every year, the PTSA at Ralston Valley High School hosts a SAFE and FUN After-Prom party for all students who attend the RV Prom. The After Prom Party is at Adventure Golf and Raceway! The Golf Courses, Bumper cars, and Raceway will be open, we will also have a D.J. and amazing prizes. This event is 100% paid for by the PTSA and is only possible with your support. Below you will find a link to a sign genius for items we need the night of, as well as donation slots for prizes for the students and a place for a donation to help cover the cost of After Prom.
In years past we have been able to raise most of our funds by flocking, (flamingos placed in yards asking for donations) however with the high winds lately and porch pirates we are not able to continue with that tradition this year. We would appreciate your financial support to help make this event possible. You can make a secure donation through www.zellepay.com the email for our account is rvptsa@gmail.com or https://rvptsa.digitalpto.com click on “Join PTSA” & that will open the link for donating to After Prom.
Mark Your Calendars: State Testing is next week. Busses will run a normal schedule on test days. Places to study or hang out with friends will be available after testing is complete each day. In order to accommodate the staffing and space required to administer the SAT, PSAT-10, and PSAT-9 the only students that should show up on test days are those that are scheduled to test.
To accommodate a proper testing environment for all students, the week of April 11th will follow an adjusted schedule as follows:
April 11 - Silver Day (All students)
April 12 - White Day (All students)
April 13 - SAT (Juniors Only)*
April 14 - PSAT10 and PSAT 9 (Freshmen and Sophomores Only)*
April 15 - Blue Day (All students)
* Students should be in an assigned room by 7:25 a.m. to begin testing. Testing will end around 11:30 a.m. on both days. If your student tests with extended time accommodations, they will be done closer to 1:00 p.m.
Additional information will be sent via School Messenger on April 11th.
CMAS: Science will be given to all Juniors within their Science classes during the month of April.
Senior Parents
It is time for your SENIOR student to start gathering up their academic scholarship information if they would like to be recognized at our Senior Scholarships and Awards Night on May 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Students can log into their school google account and use this link to submit academic scholarships and the required supporting documentation. Please submit up to 7 scholarships NO LATER THAN APRIL 22. Please contact JIll Kline if you have any questions. Thank you!
View Invitation- RSVP required
Student Government - Day Without Hate 2022
We are busy in the planning stages of Day Without Hate 2022, where our purpose is to help cultivate a school culture of positivity throughout the week (April 25th -April 29th). Building on the theme of Lifting Others Up we will be sponsoring three school-wide service projects that students can engage in during lunches that week:
Making Bracelets to send to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Project Angel Heart where we will decorate paper Bags for Food donations
Operation Gratitude: Letter Writing to Military and First Responder Heroes
We are also planning on sponsoring a Chalk Drawing Contest and A Student/Staff Talent Show. Submit your video auditions for the Talent Show by March 28th: RV’s Got Talent Show
Summer School - Credit Recovery
Ralston Valley High School will be offering an opportunity for in-person summer school/credit recovery. This program will take place M-F from May 31 - June 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Students are required to attend the entire season or until they complete their required course. They will work through the online platform Edgenuity, and will have content-specific support from a teacher. Students/ families should work with their counselor to determine if there is a need for summer school. Keep an eye out in this newsletter for enrollment information as we approach the end of this school year. If you have specific questions please contact your student's counselor.
Dress Code
As the warmer weather approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to remind our community of our school dress code. Ralston Valley places a tremendous emphasis on academics, and we feel it is critical to keep a learning environment that promotes safety and professionalism. We feel that dress is a form of self-expression, and know that different environments are appropriate for different types of dress. Please remind your student to keep their attire professional while at school by following our school dress code. For specific details or questions, you can visit our school handbook, contact our Dean, Mrs. Nigut, or speak to your student's grade level administrator.
Where is graduation? What do I have to wear? Find answers to these, and other questions that you may have on the new, improved, and mobile-friendly RVHS Graduation Website. Click here to access the website.
athletics
Our final signing day of the year will be on April 13th at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. To be included in the ceremony, student-athletes must report to Mrs. Beauchamp before the end of the day on Monday, 11th.
Congratulations to our boy's swim and dive team who won last Saturday's relay meet at Meyers Pool. The Mustangs finished with a 40 point spread over 2nd place Chatfield. Wins in the 200-yard medley relay, as well as the 200 back and 500 crescendo highlighted a great meet.
Our girl's lacrosse team is still two weeks away from league play, but has been battling a number of non-league opponents as the weather has improved. The varsity earned their first win of the season last Saturday against Cheyenne Mountain. The back and forth game came down to the wire ending in a 10-9 Mustang victory. The JV team is undefeated on the season with four wins!
Boys lacrosse is now 4-2 on the season. Tonight's game at Fairview is the first of three league games over the course of next week.
The Mustang girl's soccer team has yet to allow a goal this season and sits at 4-0 with their next non-league game this Saturday on the turf at RVHS. The boy's and girl's soccer teams are sponsoring a ball drop fundraiser following the 3:00 p.m. varsity game. More information is below on the event. This week the JV team won 6-0 in their third shutout of the year and the Level III team also shut out East, winning 1-0.
The girl's golf team had their first league tournament of the year in on Tuesday finishing 3rd at Willis Case. Thursday's tournament was canceled due to weather. The girls will not be back on the course until next week.
Last weekend the Varsity 2 tennis team traveled to Centaurus and placed 3rd as a team. The girls also looked great against Arvada West and Lakewood in league matches this week.
We are so proud of the track and field team! They took 1st in the Arvada City Championships this past weekend with strong finishes by both the girls and the boys teams. Especially impressive results came from our jumpers and throwers including a 1st place finish in the long jump and a sweep in the discus. Senior Giana Kirking was selected as the 9News Athlete of the week with her wins in three sprinting events: the 100, 200, and 400.
Join Us!
RVHS girls and boys soccer programs are joining forces with the “GOAL” of installing a digital scoreboard on our soccer field. Please see the link below to purchase golf balls and join us on April 9th for the girls soccer games and Golf Ball Drop event. Golf Ball Droppers
Advisement Corner
On Monday, 9th graders will continue the April theme of Healthy Habits by discussing the benefits of exercise both physically and mentally. Students will also prepare for the PSAT test on Thursday by understanding how to find their room number, what to bring, get familiar with the format of the PSAT and how to best prepare to take this assessment.
Calendar Update
Please note that April 22nd is now a non-student contact day. The schedule below reflects the changes for the week.
Week of April 18th - 22nd
Monday 18th - White Day
Tuesday 19th - Blue Day
Wednesday 20th - White Day
Thursday 21st - Blue Day
Friday 22nd - No School for Students
Counseling Department
Upcoming College Visits
Monday, April 11
9:30 a.m. Washington University in St. Louis
Thursday, April 14
9:30 a.m. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Colorado Youth Career Fair
The 2nd Annual Virtual Statewide Career Fair for Youth will take place April 18-21 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. each night. The event is free and open to all grade levels. Panelists will be industry representatives from seventeen career cluster areas as well as "hot" job areas in Colorado. Click here for more information and to register.
JCEA Scholarships
Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) has three different scholarship opportunities for seniors this year. The award amounts range from $500-$2,000 depending on the scholarship. Only Jeffco seniors are eligible to apply, so we highly recommend submitting an application if you meet the additional eligibility requirements. Learn more about each scholarship here. The deadline for all of the scholarships is April 22, 2022.
RVHS PTSA Scholarship
RVHS PTSA is offering a scholarship opportunity for deserving Ralston Valley seniors who are planning to continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Applications are due by April 15, 2022. Click here for more information and the application.
Jeffco is Hiring Summer SAE Counselors!
Jeffco's School Age Enrichment (SAE) programs are a great fit for high school students looking for their first summer job or upcoming graduates looking for some experience before they move on. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and must enjoy working with children. See this flyer for application information.
"I Matter" Free Counseling Sessions
The Colorado Department of Human Services has established a temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health services. I Matter can provide at least three free therapy sessions to youth 18 years of age and younger. The program expires 6-30-22. For more information and to schedule a session, click here.
Women's Leadership Conference
Broomfield High School's Women's Leadership club is inviting all area students to their 2022 Women's Leadership Conference on Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Broomfield United Methodist Church. The conference will feature a Keynote speaker and multiple sessions with women speaking on a wide variety of topics. Click here for more information and here to register.
health
RVHS COVID Testing Center
During spring break, March 21-25, the testing center housed at RV will be closed. Students wanting to continue their weekly testing will need to visit the Education Center site (1829 Denver West Dr., Golden). The Education Center site will only be open on Friday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Our site will reopen for testing hours on Monday, March 28. The hours will be from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and again 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
School Hubs: 10:00 am - 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Transportation Hubs: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Education Center Hub: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Fridays only) RVHS COVID Testing Center
Medication and Self Screening
A few reminders, please screen or have your students self-screen for any COVID symptoms before sending students to school. Please contact me (Kristie.Charron@jeffco.k12.co.us) for any student with a positive COVID test. If your student will be taking any medication at school, please complete the medication agreement form, have your doctor sign, and return to the nurse (this is also for any over-the-counter medications).
Please also continue to send state allergy, asthma, and seizure plans to myself or our health aide (michelle.hanson@jeffco.k12.co.us) in the main office. If your student has any new or existing health concerns that require a health plan, please contact the nurse so that we can get a health plan in place for your student at school.
I have included the link for the Jeffco Health Services Website which has the necessary forms to complete for medications at school.
https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/services/health_services/medications
RVHS Happenings
Gianna Kirking Wins the 9NEWS Swag Chain!
Senior track star Gianna Kirking had a historic afternoon last Wednesday in the Arvada City Championships winning titles in the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes. Her outstanding accomplishments did not go unnoticed as she was named the 9News High School Athlete of the Week. The honor came with a surprise visit by 9News Prep Reporter Scotty Gange and the coveted "Swag Chain." Click the link here to see Scotty Gange visit to her history class! Congratulations Gianna!
Congratulations Winter Guard!!!
Ralston Valley's Winter Guard finished 4th in the State of Colorado at last weekend's State Competition. This caps off a successful return to Winter Guard Competition for the Mustangs.
Congratulation to students; Kianna Wheelwright, Miley Hearne, Olivia Uribes, Maggie Smith, Avery Thornton, and Teagan Woodward. Hats off to Leo, Holly, and Katie for coaching them up!!
African Feast in French 4
French 4 students ended their study of French-speaking Africa by sitting on the floor and enjoying a feast. Every student researched and prepared a dish from a francophone African country. (Blake´s peanut soup was a huge hit!) Earlier, students looked at African tribal masks and studied a poem about the importance of masks to certain cultures. They then chose one that spoke to them and decorated it. Each student then presented their mask to the class, describing in French how the mask made a connection to their lives.
Business and Marketing at Freedom Street Social
Business & Marketing students attended a field trip to the under-construction Freedom Street Social dining and event venue located in Arvada, CO. Students met with business owners and gained insight into topics including business investment, promotion, product strategy, construction, and entrepreneurship. Students will make a return visit in May to view the project and speak with owners as the project grows closer to completion and opening. Thank you Amy and Nick!!!
German Club
Following German traditions, Deutschklub decorated Easter eggs this week and hung them on the Osterbaum (Easter tree).
The Ralston Valley Choir performed together with our Chamber Orchestra on Thursday night for this year's Annual Great Works Concert. Congratulations on a great event.
Quick Reference
Administration
Principal - Ms. Buenning, (303) 982-5600
12th Asst Principal - Mr. Litzau, (303) 982-5611
9th Asst Principal - Mr. Ackerman, (303) 982-5595
11th Asst Principal - Mr. Pergola, (303) 982-5604
10th Asst Principal - Ms. Kline, (303) 982-9378
Athletics Director - Mr. Stadler, (303) 982-3563
Dean - Mrs. Nigut, (303) 982-5101
