RVHS NEWSLETTER - Sept. 12, 2025

september 12, 2025 EDition

As we close out this week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on Wednesday at Evergreen High School. Like many of you, I am still processing the shock and sadness of what happened. As both a resident of Evergreen and a parent of an Evergreen High School student, my family has felt the impact first hand. This has been an incredibly difficult week, not only for Evergreen, but for all of us who care so deeply about the safety of our students and staff.

Amid the grief and uncertainty, our community was confronted with yet another challenge Wednesday night. Our Ralston Valley community faced a perceived threat that circulated widely through social media. I want to sincerely thank everyone who reached out to ensure we were aware. A huge thank you to our parents, staff, and students who felt safe and supported enough to report their concerns, and to the Arvada Police Department for partnering with us to fully investigate the situation and ensure that students were safe to return to school. The Arvada Police Department is also working in partnership with other local and federal law enforcement agencies to determine where the threat to Ralston Valley originated from. Once determined, please know that action will be taken. These scare tactics are unacceptable and I applaud our entire community for coming together to support one another and keep our school safe.

As the principal of Ralston Valley High School, I want to assure you that I take the safety and well-being of our students and staff very seriously. I know that events like this can understandably raise concerns and fears within our own school community, and I want to share some of the many measures we have in place at RV to help keep our students safe both physically and mentally.

All staff and students are regularly trained in emergency procedures through the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
We have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus who works closely with administration and Jeffco Safety.
We have four full-time security staff members on campus who are dedicated entirely to student behavior, safety, and support.
Our security team conducts door checks every hour to ensure the building remains secure.
71 security cameras throughout the building and school grounds are monitored throughout the school day
Every student’s ID is checked daily upon entering the building to ensure that only authorized students from Ralston Valley are allowed inside.
All visitors enter through a secured vestibule, and their IDs are checked and verified before entering the building.
Administrators use behavioral threat assessment tools to respond to concerns in partnership with law enforcement and mental health professionals.
Every tip submitted through Safe2Tell is investigated immediately and thoroughly.
We have a strong mental health team on campus with six counselors and a school psychologist.
We have a full-time licensed mental health therapist from Jefferson Center for Mental Health available to support students who may need someone to talk to.
Our Advisement classes provide students with support and instruction in anti-bullying, Sources of Strength, community building, digital citizenship, and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the Ralston Valley community.
All 9th grade students are paired with an upperclassman mentor in their advisement class, who offers encouragement, guidance, and support helping them connect with others and build a sense of belonging within the Ralston Valley community.

In addition, free gun safety locks are available at our security vestibule for any family who may need one. Promoting safe storage is one more way we can protect our students beyond the school walls.

As a mom who is also working to help my own teenager process the recent tragedy, I want to share some helpful resources that I’ve found valuable. The resources listed below offer advice and support to help both parents and teens cope with the emotional impact of violence.

I am deeply grateful for our resilient and caring Ralston Valley community. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school safe, supportive, and strong. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With care,

Mica Buenning
Principal, Ralston Valley High School

Resources for our Parents and Students

Tips for talking to teens after violence

Parent guidelines for helping youth after a school shooting

Crisis services if a teen is struggling or overwhelmed after a school shooting

Gentle reminders for times of stress (wellness practices)

How to help children cope after a traumatic event (age-specific guidance)

Going back to school after a tragedy

Talking to children about violence

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be hosted in person on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Conferences will be drop-in visits with teachers located in the RVHS Main Gym and Small Gym and will be limited to five minutes. If you believe your conference requires more than five minutes, please feel free to reach out to teachers directly to schedule an alternate day/time to connect.

Conferences provide a great opportunity for you and your student to meet with teachers and learn about their strengths, accomplishments, and areas of improvement. We encourage all students and parents to attend and hope to see you there!

If you are not able to meet with one of your student’s teachers during conferences on Wednesday, September 24th, please email them to schedule an appointment for an alternate day/time.

Jeffco 10th Grade Career Expo

10th grade students are invited to attend Jeffco's annual Career Expo on Wednesday, October 15th, at the Jeffco Stadium. We will leave Ralston Valley at 9:30 a.m. and return by 1:30 p.m. Bus transportation will be provided and students will need to bring lunch. Students will have the opportunity to explore different career possibilities and interact with industry professionals. Click here to view the flier.

If your 10th grader would like to attend the Expo, please download and complete all parts of the permission form located here. Students can also pick up a permission form in the Counseling Office.

All permission forms are due by Friday, September 26th in the Counseling Office or the Main Office.

Dear Jeffco Staff and Families,

Student Safety, Our Shared Responsibility is a shared mission of staff, students, families and the community to enhance student safety within Jeffco. In partnership with the Arvada Police Department, we are pleased to invite you to a two-part Parent Academy designed specifically for parents and guardians of middle and high school students in Jeffco.

As students navigate the complex challenges of adolescence, this academy will provide you with the tools to prevent, identify, and respond to issues related to mental health, substance abuse, relationships, and online behavior.

This event is for parents/guardians only. Childcare will be provided by high school volunteers on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages 3 and older who are fully potty-trained.

Event Details and Schedule

Location: Arvada West High School (11595 Allendale Dr, Arvada, CO 80004)
- Please enter through the north entrance off the north parking lot.
5:30 p.m.: Doors open and resource tables are available.
6–8 p.m.: Presentations in the auditorium
- September 17:
  - Social Media
  - Online Safety
  - Mental Health
  - Self-Harm Awareness
  - Suicide Prevention
8–9 p.m.: Interactive activities, resource tables and a Q&A session

Learn more and RSVP for these informative and important sessions to help our students thrive. Strong partnerships between families, school and community are vital to support safer and more supportive learning environments for all students. We are grateful for the Arvada Police Department for bringing this student safety education event to our community!

In partnership,

Arvada Police Department
Jeffco Public Schools

District Budget Labs

The Ralston Valley Community is invited to attend a Jeffco Budget Lab throughout the fall semester. These labs provide the opportunity for you to build your understanding of school and district budgets, speak with Board members and district leaders, and share your priorities. 💰📣

For the Budget Lab schedule and more information, click here: Budget Reduction Blueprint

New Jefferson Center for Mental Health Staff Member

We would like to introduce Katie Wainright, LMFT, as the new school-based therapist through Ralston Valley's partnership with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. To learn more about this partnership, click here .

2024-25 Student Score Reports in Student Insights

Student Insights is a resourceful tool for K-12 families and students in grades 6-12 to view current and historical assessment data and plans that are applicable to your student.

2024-25 student score reports are now available electronically in Student Insights.

Log in to Student Insights here using your Infinite Campus parent portal login credentials to view the following applicable* information:

PSAT & SAT results - 2024-25 results now available
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) - 2024-25 results now available
Colorado Alternate Assessment/Dynamic Learning Maps (CoAlt/DLM) - 2024-25 results now available
ACCESS for ELLs results - 2024-25 results now available
MAP Growth results
READ Plan goals and supports
Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goals and programming supports
Graduation requirements progress report
High School Transcript Grades

Click here to learn more about Student Insights and here to learn more about our state and district assessments.

*Available data listed above is based on student grade levels and programming.

If you would prefer to receive a paper score report, please email Kristen Hogan, School Assessment Coordinator, at kristen.hogan@jeffco.k12.co.us. The deadline to request a paper report is Friday, November 21st.

Meal Modifications - Accommodating Students with Dietary Needs at Jeffco

Jeffco provides meal modifications for students with physician-certified medical needs. The meal modification process at Jeffco follows the guidelines set forth by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for accommodating children with dietary needs.

The Medical Statement for Meal Modifications (SD1 Form) is available here: Jeffco FNS Special Diets

The SD1 Form is required for meal modifications and needs to be filled out by a medical authority. A completed form MUST: Have a physician or Prescriptive Medical Authority Signature, identify the child's medical condition/disability, include an explanation of why the medical condition restricts the child's diet and identify what major life activity are affected, and must clearly list the food(s) to be omitted from the child's diet and the foods to be substituted.

Please turn in the completed form to the district dietitian, and allow up to 2 weeks to hear back from the district dietitian with your student's processed accommodations and modified menu (if required). If follow-up is needed due to an incomplete form, this may delay the process. Your school nurse can assist in providing the SD1 Form or be a liaison between the parent/student and district dietitian. The SD1 form can be turned in to the school nurse and they will email it to the district dietitian for processing. Your school kitchen manager will be your main contact after the SD1 Form is processed by the dietitian. They will prepare the student's menu and get menu choices from the parent/student, as needed.

District Dietitian: (303) 982-6738

meal.modifications@jeffco.k12.co.us

Alkire Street Construction

The City of Arvada will soon begin construction on a new sidewalk along Alkire. Work is scheduled to begin in late August or early September, with crews working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. During this time, Alkire will often be reduced to a single lane, and traffic delays are expected. Please plan accordingly when traveling to and from school.

For more information about the project, visit arvadaco.gov/alkirestreet

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this important improvement project is completed.

25th Anniversary Celebration

Please join us to help celebrate Ralston Valley’s 25th year of excellence! All events are open to the entire community and supported by the RVHS Alumni Association. Proceeds from the weekend will go directly back to the school by helping to replace the existing technology in all classrooms with new Mimio Boards. Our hope is that the entire community will get involved – students, parents, staff, and alumni – to make this a momentous celebration!

Click on the individual links below for information about each event.

Friday, October 3rd - Tailgate & Homecoming Football Game

Saturday, October 4th - 25th Anniversary Gala @ Freedom Street

Sunday, October 5th - Open House @ RVHS

Panorama SEL Student Survey

RVHS will give students the Panorama Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Student Survey. The survey will be administered in the fall and winter. If you would like to learn more about the survey or opt your student out of taking it, click here for more information.

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.

NHS Supporting Students

Ralston Valley's National Honor Society is excited to continue to offer additional academic support to all of our students through the newly rebranded Cram Corner. Cram Corner is available every Wednesday in the Library from 3:30-4:30. This is a great place for all students to receive help on assignments, projects, and test prep for their peers in NHS. Looking forward to seeing many of our students there for the first Cram Corner of the school year on September 17th and every Wednesday after.

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.

Parking Information

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. Due to the limited number of parking spaces available, there will be a limited number of tags available to purchase.

Seniors and juniors will be allowed to park in the west and southwest parking lot, as long as there are available tags. The north parking lot (off of Alkire) will be available for sophomores and overflow for juniors and seniors.

To obtain a parking tag, seniors and juniors should fill out this parking registration form. The $125 district parking fee will be placed on all senior and junior accounts, if there are tags still available. If tags are not available, the students name will be placed on a waitlist. Students who have filled out the registration form online and paid the parking fee in Campus, can pick up their parking tag during their off block in the campus security vestibule.

Sophomores who would like to park on campus should fill out this parking registration form. We are currently sold out but students who fill out the registration form will be added to a waitlist and will be contacted if more spaces become available. If a student has paid and filled out the registration form, they can pick up their parking tag during their off block from the campus security vestibule.

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

Parking will be enforced and tickets issued for vehicles not properly tagged beginning on Monday, September 8.

Student 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 (closest the the sidewalk), 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 on 80th- 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 and we have shared with students that this is not permitted!

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

Traffic Reminders from Arvada Police Department

Please do NOT stop or park in the roundabout on W 80th Ave. until the car line begins to move/flow. Those waiting on the south side of W 80th Ave. just west of the roundabout need to wait there until they see the line begin to move. This usually takes a few minutes after the bell rings so please be patient. Those who attempt to stop or park in the roundabout before the line begins to move will not be allowed to stay there and will be directed to move (by continuing east) or will be ticketed by Arvada PD. This is essential for efficient traffic flow and will help the pick-up process run smoothly. It also helps to keep that area clear for emergency vehicles.

activities

Jeffco Marching Festival

Come out and support the Mustang Marching Band at the 48th Annual Jeffco Marching Festival, 5:00 p.m., September 13, at Jeffco Stadium. RV performs at 8:00 p.m. This festival is a kickoff to the season, and features bands from all across Jefferson County. Tickets can be purchased in advance, using this link .

To kick off Homecoming Week 2025, we invite you to participate in the Lisa Nelson 5k on Saturday, September 27th. The Lisa Nelson 5k is a community event where we walk, jog, and run in loving memory of former Ralston Valley volleyball coach, Lisa Nelson. There will be a pancake breakfast and fun activities after the race and during the awards ceremony. We encourage all members of the community to participate in this fun event and help us celebrate such an amazing woman’s life.

Registration Forms

Water Polo

Are you interested in a fast-paced, competitive sport? The Arvada West Water Polo Team is recruiting new players! No experience necessary - just basic swimming skills and a great attitude. Come be part of a dedicated team, build endurance, and take your water skills to a new level! Open to all grade levels!

Practices are starting now, and games start in September! For more information, email awestwp@gmail.com.

PTSA Information

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The Ralston Valley PTSA is looking forward to another great school year supporting the students and staff at Ralston Valley. Please take a moment and register for the PTSA by following the link at the bottom of the page. By registering we will be able to contact you to let you know what is happening with the PTSA. Please register by using this link:

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/rvptsa/shop

In addition to registering for the PTSA we are looking for volunteers to serve this year and hopefully beyond. We have positions that may be ideal for parents of freshman students as they can serve for the entire time their student is at the school. Please look at the Board page to see if there are any open positions that interest you. Should you find a position that interests you please email the PTSA at rvptsa@gmail.com and we can get you in touch with the previous person to get you trained up and pass along the needed information.

As of now we will be having meetings in person at the school. By registering we will have your email address, and we will contact you through email with the same information should things change.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the PTSA at rvptsa@gmail.com

athletics

It’s been an exciting week for RV Athletics, with our Mustangs competing hard and representing the school with pride. From early highlights to big matchups ahead, here’s the latest from around Mustang Nation:

Cross Country - The Ralston Valley cross country team is set to compete at the always-popular Liberty Bell Invitational this weekend at Heritage High School! Coming off a strong performance in their last race, the Mustangs look to keep the momentum going and push for a top finish. Best of luck to our runners!

Football - The Mustang football team hits the road tonight to take on Mullen in a battle of the Mustangs! RV looks to keep their strong start rolling after opening the season 2-0 and earning a #4 state ranking. Let’s go, ’Stangs!

Softball - The Lady Mustangs showed grit and determination on the road last night against rival Arvada West. After rallying to tie the game 4-4 in the top of the 7th, RV ultimately fell 5-4 on a walk-off double by the Wildcats. The team now turns its focus to Saturday’s matchup at Bear Creek as they look to bounce back.

Boys Tennis - The RVHS boys tennis team made the trip to Grand Junction last weekend to compete in a 16-team tournament and brought home an impressive 3rd-place finish! Standout results included:

#2 Singles: Tate Wride – 2nd place
#1 Doubles: Noah Martin / Logan Dozon – 3rd place
#3 Doubles: Jackson Roesner / Alex Hays – 3rd place
#4 Doubles: Sam Iannone / Evan Phillips – 3rd place

Boys Golf - Declan Regnault claimed the top spot at the Gold Crown Tournament this past week, shooting an impressive 2-under-par 33! Owen Maurer tied for 4th with a 37, while Evan Morgan, Orae Morrison, and Trevor Blong each tied for 6th with rounds of 38. Fantastic work, boys golf — keep up the great play!

Flag Football - Flag football kept their strong start rolling this week with a pair of impressive wins! Over the weekend, the Mustangs dominated Chatfield with a 38-0 shutout at the NAAC. Then on Thursday, they battled to a hard-fought 18-16 victory on the road at Northfield. Next up, they’ll take on Columbine tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Trailblazer — good luck, Mustangs!

Volleyball - The Mustang volleyball team continued their impressive start to the season by picking up two big non-league wins this week over Mead and Greeley West. With these victories, RV improves to 8-2 overall and has climbed to the #8 ranking in the Class 5A state poll. They’ll look to carry that momentum into next Thursday’s home matchup against Kent Denver, as they continue to build toward league play and a potential postseason run. Keep it up, Mustangs!

Boys Soccer - Equally impressive are the Mustang boys soccer team, who currently boast an undefeated record of 6-0-1. This past week, they continued their dominant start with strong victories over Fairview (5-1) and Fort Collins (4-1). The team has shown incredible cohesion on the field, with sharp passing, disciplined defense, and clinical finishing in front of goal. Next up, the Mustangs take on Rocky Mountain on Thursday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m., aiming to keep their undefeated streak alive. Fans should be excited for the exciting soccer still to come!

Tickets - Game tickets must be purchased through GoFan for all Jeffco-hosted events. Ticket sales to all Jeffco events in stadiums and in our gym are available through GoFan. Cash is not 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 to 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 money.

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

Jersey Mike's Player of the Week

Congratulations to Mason Meyer, boy's golf, on being awarded the Jersey Mike's Player of the Week for his performance on the course and in the classroom. Coach Carroll states, "Mason continues to show leadership and kindness to his teammates on and off the course. He has worked through adversity to continue to improve his game. While missing school, it is a priority for him to maintain good grades as he begins his senior year. " Keep up the good work Mason!

Join us in making a difference! RV Volleyball and Poms are collecting new, unwrapped gifts to benefit Hope Connection & Community, a local nonprofit that supports families in need. Gifts will go towards their holiday gift drive coming up. They are most in need of gifts for children ages 10-18 (think manicure sets, a new hoodie, make-up, a gift card, basketball, books, etc.).

Collection boxes will be located in the main office, Sept 15-18. Every item donated will get a raffle ticket to win a gift card to the Bluegrass Restaurant. Come to the volleyball game on Sept. 18 and bring a donation, and have a chance at more great prizes to be given out during the varsity game. Bring a gift and help spread kindness while cheering on the teams!

off campus policy

To help keep students as safe as possible, RVHS students are not allowed to walk off campus at any time.

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, parents/guardians of 10th-grade students can give permission for their child to leave campus with the expectation that they are following the local and state driving laws. Once this form has been submitted by a parent/guardian, the student must visit the front office to obtain an 'off-campus' sticker for their Student ID.

Please click on this FORM to give your sophomore child the ability to leave campus with your permission. Students with a valid sticker can begin leaving campus during approved periods on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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

Schedule for The Upcoming week

Monday, Sept. 15 - Silver Day

Tuesday, Sept. 16 - White Day

Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Blue Day

Thursday, Sept. 18- White Day

Friday, Sept. 19 - Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

Counseling Department

College Fair at RVHS

Ralston Valley will host a College Fair on Thursday, September 18 from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the large gym (during Access). College representatives from a wide variety of schools, including public and private institutions in Colorado and throughout the U.S. will be in attendance. College-bound juniors and seniors are highly encouraged to attend this event; freshmen and sophomores are also welcome.

Senior Seminar Session 1 - Next Week

Senior Seminar starts next week! A Senior Seminar class has been added to all 12th graders' schedules and they have also received an email from their counselor with their specific Seminar dates and times. Senior Seminar meets four times during the first semester and is a mandatory course that will help prepare seniors for life after graduation.

Upcoming College Visits

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

Stanford University - Wednesday, Sept. 17 - 1:30 p.m.

Jeffco Performing Arts College Night

Students interested in pursuing music, theater, or dance in college are invited to attend Jeffco's Performing Arts College Night. Representatives from the top performing arts programs in Colorado will be there to answer questions! Click here for a flier.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Jeffco Ed Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden

Colorado Free Application Days

From Tuesday, October 7 through Thursday, October 9, all public colleges and universities and several private institutions in Colorado will waive their application fees, making it free for Colorado high school students to submit an application. For instructions on how to use the fee waiver for each school, click here.

RVHS College & Career Planning Series

For a quick "save-the-date" guide to all of RV's college and career events throughout the year, click here. Please contact your student's counselor with questions!

Denver Area College Fairs

College Fairs of Greater Denver offers three large in- and out-of-state college fairs next month. Click here to register for any of the fairs.

Saturday, Oct. 4 - Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 - Monarch HS, Louisville - 5:30 - 7: 30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9 - Denver South HS, Denver - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Outdoor Lab Leader Applications Open for This Year

Current 11th and 12th graders are encouraged to apply to be a High School Leader at Outdoor Lab this 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.

Scholarship Opportunities

Click on the links below for more information on the following scholarship opportunities:

Boettcher Scholarship (for seniors; merit-based)

Daniels Fund Scholarship (for seniors; merit and financial-need based)

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (for females in grades 9-12 interested in computer science)

Scholarship Webinar

The Boettcher Foundation is hosting a webinar regarding "Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships." They will discuss how students can "ACE" their college and scholarship applications, including tips on how to make their applications stand out. The webinar is offered on two dates each in September and October. Click here to register - scroll about half way down the page and click on the date you would like to attend.

CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS)

Any student in grades 6-12 in Colorado who is interested in healthcare, research, and STEAM are welcome to apply to the CUPS program for the next school year. Students in the program experience a variety of academic activities, college visits, mentoring, and exposure to different STEAM and health-specific technologies and careers. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2025. Click here for more information and an application.

Advisement Corner

Advisement

Please click HERE to access the course syllabus for Advisement which explains the purpose, key components, and expectations, including grading and attendance.

Next week in Advisement classes, 9th and 10th grade students will prepare for the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT assessment coming up in early October, and they will work with their counselors on a needs assessment.

Reminder - If your student has Advisement on Thursday mornings, it will be from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. before the start of Access.

Ralston Valley Happenings

Bungee Jumping in Algebra II

Honors Algebra II did their bungee drops this week for drop distance predictions. They were given eight rubber bands, a tape measure, and a Barbie. The task was to figure out how many rubber bands they would need to drop Barbie from the second story railing so she comes as close to the ground as possible without hitting it.

Mustangs at Rocky Mountain National Park

Mr. Annest and Ms. Rosenthal took their Biology students on a field trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.

RVFX Team Lights up the Jumbotron

The national award-winning RVFX Team (Daktronics National Classroom of the Year) showcased their latest productions at the volleyball game against Mead. Volleyball had a huge 3-0 win and the RVFX team had their work featured on the gym's Jumbotron and table video board.

Brain Break in Geometry

Students in Ms. Bull's class pace their work time with a brain break, and here they are having a competition for the last cup standing. They were not allowed to touch them, and if the cup fell, you were out!

Administration

Ms. Buenning, Principal 303-982-5600
Mr. Pergola, 9th Asst. Principal 303-982-5604
Ms. Hogan, 10th Asst. Principal 303-982-2391
Ms. Abrams, 11th Asst. Principal 303-982-9463
Ms. Young, 12th Asst. Principal 303-982-5713
Mr. Ackerman, Athletic Director 303-982-5595
Mr. Duplice, Dean 303-982-8274

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