*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

Dear DVC Families,

We are less than two weeks away from the first day of school! Here are some important dates for your planning purposes, including a webinar for all and orientations for 9th and transfer students NEXT WEEK:

• Welcome Back Webinar (Grades 9-12) – Wednesday, August 13th @ 5pm (LINK HERE)
• 9th Grade Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 9am (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
  • 9th grade students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for 9th grade families.
• Transfer Student Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 2pm (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
  • Transfer students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for families of transfer students.
• First Day of School – Monday, August 18th @ 8:30am (in the gym)
• Picture Days – Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd (taken during ELA classes)
• The Overnighter (9th Grade) – Thursday, August 28th to Friday, August 29th
• Back to School Night – Thursday, September 25th @ 5:15pm
  
  

For the complete school year schedule, please use this calendar: DVC Calendar (2025-2026)

We can’t wait to welcome all our students for Year 13 at DVC!

Andrew Daramola, Principal

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for the Young Mathematicians Summer Institute, facilitated by the UCLA Math Project. This engaging four-day or five-day workshop is designed for students in grades 9-12. Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data—a critical skill for success in college. Whether you’re writing research papers, conducting experiments, or evaluating information in other courses, a strong foundation in statistics will help you make sense of complex data, back up your ideas with evidence, and think critically. These skills are not only vital across many college majors but also prepare you for real-world decision-making and problem-solving in your future career.

Young Mathematicians Summer Institute: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grade Levels: Fall 2025 — Entering Grades 9-12
Program: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 8-11
Times: 8:30am -12:00pm

This REGISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR DA VINCI STUDENTS.
The workshop will take place at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo and will provide a fantastic opportunity for your child to strengthen their math skills over the summer. Additionally, participation in this program will look great on their academic record!

To register, please SUBMIT this form by Sunday, June 22: https://forms.gle/hmzkBxPfQtHqh2b89

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christine Riad at riad@gseis.ucla.edu.