Day Without Hate Week April 21-25

A Day Without Hate is a student-led, grassroots organization that promotes non-violence, respect, and unity within our schools.  The hope is that by encouraging students to be tolerant, friendly, and kind, and teaching them that there are non-violent solutions to problems, as a community we can create a better world.   

If you are interested in ordering a DWOH shirt to wear on Thursday, April 24th, please follow the directions in this document. All orders will be placed individually and then delivered to RV for distribution. 

(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.

Legally Blonde - Tickets Selling Fast

This show tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle, with the exception of her aesthetician Paulette and her TA Emmett, but she manages to surprise them all when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. 

**Does contain several mature references**

Get tickets here or on the RVHS website: https://our.show/rvlegallyblonde 

Basketball - The regular season came to an end on Saturday night at Arvada West.  Both the girls and boys programs played great games in front of a packed house that was split down the middle with fans from both schools.  Both schools came together to raise funds for Hope House by selling beads to wear throughout the game.  Together both schools brought in $2,000.  Thank you to both communities.  

On the court, the girls treated the crowd to a great first game.  Both teams battling to the end.  When the dust settled, Arvada West came away with the 5-point victory.  Ralston Valley has headed to the Western Slope for the weekend to kick off the playoffs.  They play Fruita Monument on Saturday at 12:00 in the round of 32.  

The boys cruised to a 20-point victory to complete the season sweep of the Wildcats.  In the process, they clinched the 6A Jeffco League Title and they head to the playoffs with a school record 21 regular season wins.  The Mustangs earned the #4 seed in the playoffs and will open their post-season run at home tonight against Cherry Creek at 6:30.  

Hockey - The hockey season came to an end last Saturday when Ralston Valley went to Mountain Vista for the playoffs.  The boys played hard but came up short losing to the Eagles 4-1.  Congratulations on a hard-fought season.

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, Mar. 3 - Silver Day

• Tuesday, Mar. 4 -  White Day 

• Wednesday, Mar. 5 - Blue Day

• Thursday, Mar. 6 - White Day

• Friday, Mar. 7 - Blue Day

Upcoming College Visits

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

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.

Purdue University - Tuesday, Mar. 11 - 8:15 a.m.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Wednesday, Mar. 12 - 11:45 a.m.

Transportation & Construction Girl Summer Camps

Transportation & Construction Girl is offering three FREE week-long summer camps in June for girls ages 13-23.  On each day of the camp, girls will tour work sites and engage with the women who work there.  Click here for a flier and an application.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.

Outdoor Lab Foundation Scholarship

The Outdoor Lab Foundation is offering three $2,000 scholarships to senior students who have served as High School Leaders or Interns at Mount Blue Sky or Windy Peak.  Students can use the award at any private or public vocational training program, college, or university.  Click here for the application.  The deadline to apply is May 4, 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"