(UPDATED) Course Registration for the 2025-26 School Year

Students in grades 9-11 have completed their course registration visits with their counselor. 

Thoughtful and informed decisions about course selections are essential in supporting students on their path toward graduation and preparing for their future goals.

Students and families are encouraged to consult and bookmark the Course Registration Website, which offers comprehensive resources, including:

• Step-by-step guidance for the selection process

• Course descriptions

• Registration due dates

• Enrollment policies

Thank you for your support in helping students plan a successful year ahead!

Pre-Arranged Absences

In accordance with district policy, absences of one or more days require a Pre-Arranged Absence Form .  Criteria for approved absences are listed on the form, and printed copies are available in the attendance office.

Drop Off and Pick Up

It is a great time to remind everyone to be thoughtful of our neighbors and student body during drop off and pick up.  We must keep the right of way clear for emergency vehicles and through traffic.  With only one road to enter and exit a building this size, with this many people, the roads at the school will always be congested.  There are a few things we can do as a Ralston Valley community to help make these busy times of day run as smoothly as possible.  

Main Entrance - Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. and we ask that you do not arrive to pick up your student and park in the loop before 3:00 p.m.  Please be sure to pull as far forward as you can in the loop at the front of the school when dropping off or picking up your student.  This helps to alleviate backups in the roundabout and get as many cars off of 80th Ave. as quickly as possible. Also, please pick up your student on the outside of the loop, not the inside. We do not want students passing in between cars as this is not safe.   

Student Parking Lot - To keep our students safe, please do not park in our student parking lot while you wait to pick up your student(s) after school. 

Roundabout - The roundabout is part of the road.  Please do not park in the roundabout while waiting for dismissal time. This blocks the flow of eastbound traffic and prevents traffic exiting to the east from leaving campus as well. Please do not stop and pick up your student in the roundabout or on 80th Ave.

Fire Station - As traffic backs up on southbound Alkire, please be sure to leave room for our first responders to exit the firehouse safely and without obstruction.  Do not block the exit of their garage.

82nd Ave. - Please pay attention to posted road signs along 82nd Ave.  There are multiple speedbumps on 82nd Ave., making it necessary to go the speed limit or slower to ensure safe driving and prevent damage to your vehicle.  There are also multiple No Parking signs along 82nd Ave. next to the school's property.  Please do not park there to pick up your student.  Finally, and most importantly, please do not park across the street and ask for your student to run across 80th Ave. to be picked up. This is highly dangerous!

Thank you for your continued diligence when driving in and around Ralston Valley.

25th Anniversary Celebration - Planning Committee

It's hard to believe but Ralston Valley High School will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year! This significant milestone is a time to reflect on our achievements, honor our history and celebrate the continued growth and promise of our school community, including our current and future Mustangs!

We would like to extend an invitation to all members of our school community -- students, parents, current and former teachers, staff, and administration, and alumni- as well as our surrounding community to join in planning this celebration. We believe  that everyone’s ideas and input will help make this celebration truly special.

Your participation is vital as we come together to create an event that reflects the spirit of our school and community.  Our next planning meeting is Thursday, March 13th, at 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your ideas! Please reach out with any questions. 

Hockey - The #9 ranked Mustangs will open up the playoffs on Saturday night at #8 Mountain Vista.  The Eagles knocked the Mustangs out of the playoffs last year so the boys will be looking for revenge. Ralston Valley won the regular season matchup 5-1on January 28th.  Puck drops tomorrow night at 7:40 at South Suburban Sports Center.  Good luck Mustangs.

Basketball - The weather has delayed the season finale for both teams to Saturday night.  The girls will tip off at 5:30 and are looking to avenge their home loss to Arvada West from three weeks ago. The boys look to wrap up the 6A Jeffco League title with a win against the Wild Cats.  They begin at 7:00.  With 20 wins on the season in hand, the boys have secured a top four seed for the upcoming playoffs.  Brackets for both teams will be released on Sunday morning.

If you're going to the games, purchase your tickets ahead of time to cut down on the wait times at the gates.

Ticketing has moved to GoFan for all Jeffco-hosted events. - Ticket sales to all Jeffco events are now available through GoFan.  Cash is no longer accepted at the gates for admittance.  You are encouraged to download the GoFan App to help you purchase tickets ahead of time for all home events.  This will save you a ton of time at the gate.  You can also purchase multiple tickets that are good for the rest of the school year by purchasing a punch pass.  Punch passes are good for all Jeffco events, and will save you some money.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the new online ticketing system.

• Monday, Feb. 24 - Blue Day

• Tuesday, Feb. 25 -  White Day 

• Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Blue Day

• Thursday, Feb. 27 - White Day

• Friday, Feb. 28 - Blue Day

Upcoming College Visits

Representatives from the following colleges will be in the RVHS Counseling Office on these dates and times:

Western Colorado University - Monday, Feb. 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Missouri University of Science and Technology - Thursday, Mar. 6 - 9:00 a.m.

Washington State University - Thursday, Mar. 6 - 1:30 p.m.

Northwest Nazarene University - Friday, Mar. 7 - 11:45 a.m.

Colorado Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship

The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations is offering sixteen $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Colorado with a strong record of volunteerism/community service.  Students must attend a college/university within the state of Colorado in the fall.  For more information and to apply, click here.  The deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.  

Jeffco PTA Scholarship

Jeffco PTA is offering multiple $1,000 scholarships for any college, university or technical school program.  Applicants will need to write an essay describing how they have been involved in and/or advocated for their community.  Click here for a link to the application.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.

Manning Scholarship

Manning Middle School is offering a $500 scholarship to graduating seniors who attended Manning for 7th and 8th grades.  The scholarship can be used at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.  Click here for more information.  Applications are available in the counseling office and the deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.

Hazel Health

Mental, social, and emotional wellness of students is a priority that we share with our community and one that we are addressing with layers of support including school counselors, social-emotional learning specialists, school psychologists, social workers along with partnerships with outside agencies like Hazel Health. 

This year, we continue our partnership with Hazel Health’s Telehealth services to provide a free telehealth extension of mental and physical health support for Jeffco students enrolled at district-managed schools.

Parents/guardians may access these services on behalf of your student by visiting this webpage and following the instructions under "Steps to Access Care"