Dear Senior Parents,

This upcoming Friday, we will gather at the CU Event Center for one of the most special events of the school year, our graduation ceremony. As your senior walks across the stage, we will be celebrating not only their individual achievements but also the incredible support system that helped them get there, a support system made stronger by your care and involvement. 

This milestone is a shared success. Throughout the years, we've worked together to provide your student with opportunities that challenged them, inspired them, and helped them grow, academically, socially, and emotionally. From engaging classroom experiences to leadership roles, athletics, arts, service, and beyond, your senior has had the chance to discover who they are and what they’re capable of.

Thank you for your partnership in this journey and for walking alongside your student during these important years. Your presence, encouragement, and involvement, whether through quiet support at home, volunteering your time, supporting booster clubs, or cheering from the sidelines, have not gone unnoticed. You've shown up in meaningful ways, and it’s made a lasting difference. As we celebrate this milestone, please know how deeply we appreciate the role you’ve played in helping your student reach this moment.

As they prepare to take this next step, know that they do so with confidence, resilience, and readiness. They are equipped for the future, and that is in no small part because of the love and guidance they’ve received at home. 

We are honored to have been part of your child’s story, and we’re so excited to see what’s ahead for them.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Mica Buenning
Principal

Chromebook Reminders

As a reminder, students are responsible for their Chromebooks at all times.  All 9th-11th graders will keep their Chromebooks over the summer and continue to use them next school year.  Students should keep them in a safe place and should be reminded about Jeffco's Technology Agreement.  All students are responsible for any damage that occurs to their Chromebook and can be fined up to $275 for repairs or replacements if damage is repeated, intentional, or due to negligence.  Students should protect their Chromebooks from extreme temperatures (don't leave or store in cars), and students should never let others use their Chromebooks.

Sponsor Partnerships

Advertise your business with us!  We have digital and static signage options available within a variety of sponsorship packages on our new video board in the gym.  Your business logo will be displayed digitally during our home athletic contests and other events in the gym for the community and guests to see.  Please reach out to Mike Ackerman or Tony Pergola for more information.  

Parking Information

Additional sophomore parking tags for the North (dirt) Lot are now available on a limited basis.  Parents/guardians must fill out this Parking Information Form first, then the fee will then be placed on their school account.  Once the form has been filled out and the fee paid, including all other fines and fees, students can pick up their parking tag from the Security Office.

Sophomores with a parking tag, please be reminded that you cannot park in the senior/junior lots, you must only park in the North Lot off of Alkire St. 

Any student who wishes to park their vehicle in the RVHS student parking lots must have a parking tag. All school registration requirements must be met before obtaining a parking tag, including any fees and fines paid. 

All 11th and 12th graders who have already purchased a parking tag for the main student lot can pick it up in the Finance Office.  Tickets will be issued for those who do not have the appropriate parking tag.  If there are no parking spaces available when they arrive, they should park in the overflow lot off of Alkire St.  They cannot park illegally.   

All students who park illegally or in the incorrect lot will be ticketed.  Tickets must be paid in a timely manner so students can retain their parking tag.

At this time, we are sold out of parking tags for the junior/senior lot.  11th and 12th graders can fill out this FORM to be placed on a waitlist.  

All concerns regarding parking passes should be addressed with campus supervisors.

Collage Concert

Congratulations to Mustang vocal music students on two outstanding performances this week. Their talent, dedication, and hard work were on display in every note, and the audience was truly captivated.  From powerful solos to beautifully blended harmonies, each performance was a testament to their musical growth and passion.  Bravo to all who participated!

25th Anniversary Celebration - Planning Committee

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m.

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. 

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your ideas! Please reach out to mike.ackerman@jeffco.k12.co.us with any questions. 

Due to the nature of our campus, we do not allow any students to walk off campus during the school day.  

9th-grade students are not allowed off campus at any point during the school day unless they leave with their parents/guardians. 

If your 10th-grade student is driving, they may leave campus with parental permission.  They are expected to follow local and state driving laws.  Please click on this FORM to give your sophomore child the ability to leave campus with your permission.  

Our campus is not closed to our 11th and 12th grade students and they may leave campus. 

Outdoor Lab Applications Open for Next Year

Current 10th and 11th graders are encouraged to apply to be a High School Leader at Outdoor Lab next year.  High School Leaders spend a week (Tuesday - Friday) at one of the two Outdoor Lab schools with 6th graders from one of RV's feeder middle schools.  Leaders need to be emotionally mature, demonstrate good judgment, and demonstrate a natural love and respect for the environment.  Click here for the application.

NACAC Denver STEM College Fair

The National Association of College Admission Counseling is hosting a STEM National College Fair.  Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented to talk to students and get their questions answered.  Click here to register and for more information.  Registration is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.  

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Colorado School of Mines

Hazel Health - *NEW* Summer Program Hours

Summer is approaching quickly, and we know the routine changes, unstructured time, and the stress of new transitions that the season brings. With our partnership with Hazel Health, our students have access to 1-on-1 virtual counseling sessions with Hazel’s licensed therapists. Services are 100% free and optional for families. 

During the summer months, Hazel therapists can help students build resilience, develop coping skills, and confidently navigate these transitions, setting them up for success into the new school year. Your student can access the care they need at home, from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. local time. 

To sign up, visit getstarted.hazel.co, or see these frequently asked questions.