Good morning DVC students and families,

This year, DVC will be providing transportation to the 12th annual Latino College Expo happening Saturday, September 13th!  At the expo, you’ll find a variety of exhibitor booths representing colleges, universities, trade schools, and other educational institutions. These booths often have representatives from the institutions who can answer questions about their programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships. The expo may offer workshops and seminars on topics such as college application strategies, financial aid and scholarships, career planning, and more. These sessions are typically conducted by experts in the field.

Pickup will be at 9:00 AM on the 201 N. Douglas campus in front of the school building and we expect to arrive back by 2:00 PM. Students must bring their own lunch or bring money to purchase food on campus.

We only have 30 spots available and are first-come, first serve basis for current Juniors and Seniors.

If interested in attending, please pick up a field trip slip from Mrs. Aldrete and all forms are due Wednesday, September 10th or until all spots are filled.

Mrs. Aldrete

College and Career Counselor

Good afternoon DVC families,

Next week, the DVC counseling team will begin to host the annual parent presentations to discuss graduation requirements, college admissions, and parent tips on next steps. The following are the dates and times for each grade level:

ALL presentations will be recorded and send out through this blog after 9/12.

Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org)- College & Career Counselor

Ms. Almeda (calmeda@davincischools.org)- 10th & 12th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Barba (jbarba@davincischools.org)- 9th & 11th Grade Counselor

*All application materials must be submitted by August 22nd @ 4:00pm.

If you are interested in signing up for dual enrollment options, please email the DVC College and Career Counselor, Mrs. Aldrete: maldrete@davincischools.org

Are you a high school student who loves creating art? Whether you paint, draw, print, or mix it all together, this is your chance to be seen. ESMoA is calling all student artists in grades 9 through 12 across Los Angeles County to submit original, wall-based artwork for our juried exhibition, Time of Growth.

This three-day student exhibition will take place September 11 through 13, 2025, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Twenty to thirty student artworks will be displayed, and the top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 31st at 11:59 PM
Exhibition Dates: September 11 – 13, 2025 at ESMoA in Lawndale
Full details & submission link: https://esmoa.org/event/esmoa-high-school-artist-call-time-of-growth/

About the Competition:

Students are invited to submit one original, wall-based artwork in one of four categories: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, or Printmaking.

This year’s theme, Time of Growth, invites reflection on transformation – personal, emotional, cultural, or environmental.

A panel of jurors will select 20 – 30 standout works to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13.

Who Can Apply:

• Students currently in grades 9 – 12
• Must live in or attend school in Los Angeles County