RALSTON VALLEY NEWS

PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test - Wednesday, October 11th 

Students in Grades 9-11 will be taking the required PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 11th from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. Buses will run on this day and lunch will be served.  Any students who remain on campus after they have completed testing will be supervised in the gymnasium until dismissal at 3:30 p.m.  Seniors will not be attending school on this day. 

The $14 fee for the test has been placed on 9th-11th grade student accounts and can now be paid online.  The fee was originally thought to be $18.  If you paid the $18 fee, $4 has been credited back to the account.  Please pay by September 29th if you haven't already.  

Please click HERE for a letter regarding the required and optional data fields that students will be asked to fill out when they complete registration next week in their ELA class.  

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be Wednesday, September 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and check in with your student's teachers. All teachers will be in the main gym and the small gym.  Please make every effort to keep your conferences to 5 minutes.  If you have topics that you would like to discuss that will need more time, feel free to set a follow-up appointment or phone call.

There will be no tutoring in the library on Wednesday, 9/27, because of Parent Teacher Conferences.

***PTSA will be providing dinner for teachers from Jersey Mikes. Please click here to access the Sign Up Genius if you would like to make a contribution. Monetary donations can also be submitted via venmo @Marcia-Guadagni.  

Thank you in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA4AA2BA20-44422581-parentteacher#/

Classes Added to Students' Schedules

The RVHS community works together to ensure high levels of learning for all.  Over the course of the last few weeks, a few adjustments were made to students' schedules to support these efforts.   

A class titled 'Tutorial' has been added during I.C.E. for each of a student's teachers.  This placeholder course facilitates the taking of attendance for required, additional support for students earning a D or F in a class.  Beginning September 12, students earning a D or F are required to attend I.C.E. during the portion of dedicated to the class in which they are earning a D or F (a detailed I.C.E. schedule is included in this newsletter and on the school website.)

Additionally, another class titled 'Standardized Test Prep' has been added to students' schedules under Block 8.  This is NOT a new course for students to attend, but is a placeholder course that is being used to effectively roster students for the SSIS SEL screener.  Information regarding this screener was sent to households earlier this week.

Call for Volunteers: Baccalaureate Planning Committee 

Baccalaureate refers to a non-denominational ceremony held a few days before graduation.  Unlike the massive commencement exercise held in an arena, baccalaureate ceremonies offer a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on this rite of passage, hear a keynote speaker, and appreciate other student talents.  A faculty member and student speakers offer advice to the graduating class.  

Thanks to a committed group of parents, a Baccalaureate Ceremony was held for the Class of 2023.  However, we would like to begin earlier this year and establish a committee dedicated to cultivating this tradition for years to come.  

Please click here or scan the QR code to the left to express interest in volunteering to celebrate the Class of 2024.  

NOTE:  You do not need to be related to a member of the Class of 2024 to participate in the coordination of the ceremony.

Athletic Updates

Another great week to be a Mustang!!!

Hometown Ticketing - All Jeffco events have gone cashless this year.  When attending  games at our schools or stadiums save yourself time by purchasing your tickets ahead of time by using the link below.  You can also purchase punch passes to use for your entire family.  Punch passes will save you money on processing fees.

HOMETOWN TICKETING BOX OFFICE

Boys Golf hosted the 5A Southern Regional on Thursday.  Grayson Miller and Mikian Maydew finished in the top 13 to advance to the State Tournament on October 2nd and 3rd in Fort Collins.  Good luck to our golfers and congratulations on a great season.

Boys Soccer has their first undefeated non-conference record in school history.  Currently sitting 7-0-1, the Mustangs are playing great heading into league.  They will open league play next Friday at NAAC against Arvada West.  The dance team will be hosting over 100 Mini Mustang Dancers this night.  Buy your tickets ahead of time to help get you through the gate in a more timely fashion.

Softball went 1-1 this week.  After dropping a close game to Valor 4-3, they bounced back to beat Bear Creek 15-0 on Wednesday.  Good luck to them as they enter into the stretch run of the season in a very competitive Jeffco league.

Volleyball played on the road this week.  They went into Golden and came away with a 3-0 of the Devils in front of a lively student section.  League play will begin for them Tuesday at Bear Creek.  

Cross County is out at Clement Park competing in the Dave Sanders invite today.  This 60+ person race will be a great challenge for the teams as they continue to have an impressive season.  The Mustangs received some extra encouragement from alumni and current collegiate runner for Regis, Allie Braney (pictutred below) Good luck!!

Flag Football rebounded from dropping their first game of the season a week ago to sweep another jamboree last Saturday.  They are currently sitting at an impressive 11-1 with two more Saturday's to play before the playoffs.  As one of the top teams in the state there will be plenty of teams gunning for the Mustangs the rest of the way out.

Tennis finished second behind Valor in the Jeffco standings and will  host Regionals.   The top two from each of the seven spots on the ladder will qualify for the State Individual Tournament.  On Monday, they will find out their official seeding for the Team Dual Championships.  Good luck Mustangs!!

Football avenged last season's playoff loss to Valor in dramatic fashion last night.  Down a touchdown with a minute to play, Senior Logan Madden led the Mustangs down the field, hitting Senior Jackson Hanson for a touchdown with 15 seconds left to play.  Coach Yano chose to go for 2 and #2 Hanson caught a pass at the back of the end zone to seal the 22-21 Homecoming victory.  This is the Mustangs' third straight week with wins against top 10 teams (Grandview, Regis, and Valor).  Next up, Lakewood at Jeffco Stadium on Friday night.

September 25 - 29, 2023

Monday, Sept. 25th - Blue Day 

Tuesday, Sept. 26th - White Day

Wednesday, Sept. 27th - Blue Day

Thursday, Sept. 28th  - White Day 

Friday, Sept. 29th - Blue Day

RVHS College Fair 

All students and parents are welcome, but especially 11th and 12th graders, to RV's College Fair!  Get more information on colleges in which you are interested and meet the college reps who might be reading your application.  Click here for a current list of the colleges that are registered to attend.

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: RVHS Gymnasium

Upcoming College Visits

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

Montana State University - Monday, Sept 25 - 1:00 p.m.

Colorado College - Tuesday, Sept 26 - 1:00 p.m.

Merrimack College - Friday, Sept 29 - 9:30 a.m.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Monday, Oct 2 - 9:30 a.m.

University of Miami - Monday, Oct 2 - 1:00 p.m.

Davidson College - Monday, Oct 2 - 2:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus - Tuesday, Oct 3 - 9:30 a.m.

Grand Canyon University, Traditional Campus - Tuesday, Oct 3 - 1:00 p.m.

Soka University of America - Tuesday, Oct 3 - 2:00 p.m.

Roger Williams University - Wednesday, Oct 4 - 9:30 a.m.

Augustana College - Wednesday, Oct 4 - 11:30 a.m.

Loyola University Chicago - Wednesday, Oct 4 - 1:00 p.m.

Westminster University, Utah - Wednesday, Oct 4 - 2:00 p.m.

University of Colorado, Boulder - Thursday, Oct 5 - 9:30 a.m.

Baylor University - Friday, Oct 6 - 9:30 a.m.

Portland State University - Friday, Oct 6 - 11:30 a.m.

University of San Diego - Friday, Oct 6 - 1:00 p.m.

AP Exam Information

The $98 exam fee for AP testing was posted to student fee accounts on Infinite Campus this week.  The AP exam fees are due on Wednesday, October 18.  After October 18, a $25 late fee will be added.  These fee deadlines are set to ensure adherence to the College Board's practice of handling AP registration and exam logistics in the fall rather than the spring, which was common practice until changes were instituted a few years ago.  Please direct any questions or concerns about AP exam fees or deadlines to Mr. Merkel (Counselor) at scott.merkel@jeffco.k12.co.us.