Stay Connected with ParentSquare

Jeffco is officially moving all schools to ParentSquare as our main communication tool, launching fully on Tuesday, October 21.

Keep an eye on your inbox and phone—messages from our school will now show up from senders like "Ralston Valley via ParentSquare."

An account is automatically created for each parent or guardian using the contact information in Infinite Campus, our student information system. We encourage you to activate your account to download the free mobile app, set your language preferences, and choose how and when you’d like to receive messages.

Please note: you do not need to set up an account to receive emails, texts, or phone calls from our school.

What you can do with ParentSquare:

• Receive updates from your school via email, app, or text notification

• View posts, photos, calendars, and important announcements

• Communicate in your preferred language with automatic translation

• Comment on school posts and stay engaged with your school community

• Send direct messages to teachers and staff

• Participate in group conversations

Parking Information

At this time, parking tags are sold out.  If your student is on the parking permit waitlist, notifications of open spots will be sent by the finance office, and the fee will be added to your student's account for payment.  All concerns regarding parking passes should be addressed with campus supervisors. Thank you and we appreciate your patience.

Parking is being enforced and tickets issued for vehicles not properly tagged!

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.

Ralston Valley PTSA

Welcome to the 2026-2027 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 freshmen, 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 have 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

CRAM Corner is Open

NHS students are trained and ready to be peer tutors! Kind, approachable, knowledgeable, and FREE! Come and get academic help at Cram Corner! Every Wednesday at 3:30-4:30 in the Library! 

Athletics Update

Softball - The Mustang softball team wrapped up the regular season in dominant, statement-making fashion, storming onto the road and taking down Brighton 4-1! That clutch road victory put the exclamation point on a 13-10 regular-season record, officially earning Ralston Valley the #22 seed in the CHSAA Class 5A State Tournament field.

This squad enters the postseason playing its absolute best softball of the entire year, boasting a blistering 13-4 record over their last 17 games! That scorching-hot momentum couldn't come at a better time as the Mustangs make the trip to Columbine High School this Saturday morning for Regional play. Ralston Valley opens regional action in a high-stakes Round of 32 clash against #11 seed Liberty High School at 10:00 a.m., with their eyes locked firm on punching a ticket to the final State Championship bracket.

Boy's Tennis - The Mustang boys tennis team took their extraordinary, championship season to the ultimate stage this week, sending a contingent of nine athletes to compete in the CHSAA 5A Individual State Championships at the Denver Tennis Park! Coming off their historic regional victory, the squad brought relentless swagger into the opening rounds.

The first round was a absolute red-hot start for Ralston Valley's depth, as all four Mustang doubles lines put on a masterclass to sweep their opening matches and advance through the bracket! While the competition stiffened in a grueling set of second-round battles against state heavyweights, these boys refused to back down, leaving every ounce of sweat on the courts.

Now, the Mustangs hit the playback draws with single-minded focus, fighting their way through the playback brackets with a podium finish and 3rd place in Colorado firmly in their sights.

Flag Football - The Mustang flag football team took their regular-season campaign straight into the postseason this week, earning the #13 seed in the CHSAA 5A State Playoffs and locking in a opening-round showdown against Fountain-Fort Carson on Wednesday.

Navigating slick, rain-soaked conditions, the Mustangs engaged in a fierce, toe-to-toe defensive slugfest from the opening whistle. Ralston Valley's backline put on an absolute clinic, making clutch stops and refusing to give an inch in a scoreless 0-0 deadlock through three and a half grueling quarters. Fountain-Fort Carson finally managed to break through with a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead with just two minutes remaining on the clock. Refusing to back down, the Mustangs mounted a heroic drive, marching deep into Trojan territory to set up a thrilling final-drive opportunity with just ten seconds left. Ralston Valley fought until the absolute final whistle, falling just inches short on fourth down as time expired.

While the scoreboard delivered a heartbreaking end to the tournament run, this team set an incredible standard of toughness, passion, and pride for the entire program.

Boy's Soccer - The Mustang boys soccer team continued their challenging season through a dramatic week of pitch battles, officially surging to the top of the conference standings! Last Friday, Ralston Valley put on an absolute masterclass on home turf against Chatfield, dominating every phase of the match from pitch geometry to finishing touches to secure a commanding 4-0 shutout victory. That statement win propelled the Mustangs directly into sole possession of 1st place in the 5A Jeffco League!

The squad carried that high momentum into a brutal non-league road test against Arapahoe on Monday, controlling tempo, possession, and dangerous scoring chances throughout the evening. Despite dominating the run of play, the Mustangs suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 bump in the road. Wednesday's fixture was pushed to next Monday due to heavy rain, setting up an explosive future showdown against Valor Christian where conference supremacy will be on the line.

There's no waiting around for next week though, because the biggest game on the local calendar is happening right now! Tonight, the Mustangs step back onto home turf at the NAAC at 7:00 p.m. for a high-voltage, cross-town rivalry battle against Arvada West.

Cross Country - The Mustang cross country team made every second of their wait count, storming the course at the NAAC for the 5A Jeffco League Championship meet and delivering a performance for the history books!

The girls' team put on a dominating performance, placing their top three runners across the line in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place to help capture the 5A Jeffco League Team Championship! This marks the program's first girls' league title since 2014, breaking a 12-year drought in breathtaking, sweep-the-podium fashion. Not to be outdone, the boys' squad battled with ferocious grit, placing two runners in the top 5 overall to secure a strong 3rd-place team finish—missing out on 2nd place by a razor-thin single point!

With the girls league crown officially back in Arvada, the Mustangs now shift their focus to the highly competitive 5A Regional Championship, taking place right back at the NAAC on Thursday, October 22nd.

Football - The Mustang football team put on a prime-time showcase last Friday night, dominating cross-town rival Arvada West 38-7 in front of a packed, rowdy home crowd at the NAAC! After a temporary setback saw the Wildcats take an early 7-0 lead, Ralston Valley flipped the script with absolute fury, exploding for 38 unanswered points to lock down the stadium and blow open the rivalry matchup! The defense put a complete stranglehold on the Arvada West offense, while the Mustangs' explosive attack moved the chains at will to seal a massive 5A Jeffco victory and improve to 5-2 on the season.

There is no time to rest on that rivalry triumph, as another monster conference battle is taking center stage right now! Tonight, the Mustangs defend home turf at the NAAC at 4:00 p.m. against Columbine in a high-stakes showdown between two 5-2 powerhouses.

Volleyball - The Mustang volleyball team made their sole appearance of the week count in a big way, defending home court with relentless energy on Wednesday night in a 5A Jeffco battle against Columbine. Ralston Valley set the tone early with crisp passing, dominant net play, and electric serving, storming out of the gate to take the first two sets in decisive fashion, 25-15 and 25-16. After dropping a tight third set 22-25, the squad showed incredible bounce-back composure, closing the door on any Rebel comeback by steamrolling through the fourth set 25-13 to seal the 3-1 victory!

That clutch conference win keeps the team's momentum rolling right into tonight's road test. The Mustangs travel to Chatfield tonight to take on the Chargers at 6:30 p.m., looking to bring that same aggressive style of play to enemy territory.

The road doesn't get any easier, but the home crowd advantage will be massive as Ralston Valley prepares for a monumental week ahead! Next week, the team returns home for back-to-back mega-matchups against the top two squads in the league, hosting cross-town rival Arvada West on Tuesday followed by a heavyweight showdown against Valor Christian on Thursday, both at 6:30 p.m.

Mustang Gear

RVHS SPIRIT GEAR: SHOW YOUR MUSTANG PRIDE! Represent RV in style! 

Shop custom Ralston Valley apparel, spirit wear & more at the RV Online School Store.

Advanced Placement Exam Fees

If your student is enrolled in an AP course, the exam fee has been added to your student’s account and needs to be paid by November 1st. The cost for the AP exam is $99. Exams will be ordered for students in year-long AP classes on November 13th. (Students enrolled in second semester AP courses will have a later ordering date.) If a student drops the course or changes their mind about testing after November 12th, they will be required to pay the $40 unused exam fee charged by the College Board.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the AP Coordinator, Kim Angcay at kim.angcay@jeffco.k12.co.us

Upcoming College Visits at Ralston Valley

Representatives from the following colleges will be in the RVHS Counseling Office on these dates and times.  Please sign up in Schoolinks:

Creighton University, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:00 a.m.

Landmark College, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.

University of Idaho, Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.

University of Colorado at Boulder, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m.

Elon University, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m.

University of Northern Colorado, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.

San Diego State University, Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:00 a.m.

The University of Alabama, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m.

Cal State Apply Information Sessions

Leann Schmitz (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and Brian Zaun (San Diego State University) invite you and your students to a Cal State Apply information session.  All students are welcome to attend this unique event. We look forward to seeing you. Register today to save your spot 

Monday, October 19 at 6:00 pm | Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville, CO 80027

Scholarship Opportunities  

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

          Boettcher Scholarship (for seniors; merit-based)

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

Ralston Valley Advisement was developed by a team of teachers, counselors, and administrators who determined that relationships would be the foundational theme of this course.  By giving 9th and 10th grade students an adult mentor who they can trust, an older peer mentor (9th Grade), and combining that with a community of peers, Advisement encourages a sense of belonging that can be felt throughout their first two years of high school at RV.  9th and 10th Graders will meet once a week on designated Silver Days (typically Mondays). When possible, students will keep their Advisement Teacher for both 9th and 10th Grade, receiving 0.125 credits per semester on a Pass/Fail basis.  If a student missed five or more Advisement classes, they will automatically fail the course. Makeup sessions and or activities will be offered throughout the semester.  

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

Next week, both Advisement classes will take time to plan their Halloween block party.  RV counselors will give a presentation in 9th grade Advisement, and students in 10th grade will work on durable skills that create a competitive advantage in the labor force.

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.