Nighthawk News

Ty Eveleth

Principal

Del Norte High School

Nighthawks Together, One Flock Forever!

• Improv Show - December 15th at 7PM
• Minimum Day - School will release at 1:35PM Adjusted Bell Schedule
• District Recess - December 25, 2023 thru January 5, 2024
• Trimester 2 / 6 week grading period ends - January 12th
• MLK Day observed - January 15th
• Professional Growth Day/No School - January 29th

Starting December 1st we will begin collecting cash and e-gift/gift cards to benefit Del Norte families experiencing hardships during the holiday season. Our goal this year is to raise $16,500 which will be used to support 51 of our own Nighthawks and their families and we need YOUR help!

If you would like to sponsor a family, please contact Michelle Castro at micastro@powayusd.com to find out how you can help.

Nighthawk tutoring is held from 6:15pm to 8:15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at the DNHS library. Nighthawk Tutoring is a great opportunity for students to work in small collaborative groups, get individualized tutoring, and/or work independently on homework. All the resources in the DNHS library are available during tutoring. These include access to textbooks, printing, and computers. In addition to the Math and Social Science teachers that are at Nighthawk Tutoring, we also have peer counselors and National Honor Society volunteer students there to help. Hope to see you there!

Come out and join Del Norte's Basketball Teams for some Friday Night FUN

• 1/2 Court Shot Contest
• Class Competitions
• Basketball Team Introductions
• DJ-Lightshow
• Girls v. Boys Shootout
• Prize and Giveaways
• DNHS Staff Competitions

Art Cares San Diego provides Fine Art instruction, Art supplies, as well as Art therapy to children in San Diego. Featured here are Del Norte students hosting 3rd graders from Design 39C in our studio. Please click on the Art Cares San Diego photo to find out more about the program.

Grad Night Highlights:

Date: June 6th, 2024

Check-in: 7:30 PM at DNHS (Don't forget your ID!)

Private Buses: Departure to the event venue at 8:30 PM

Celebration Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM at Party Pals

Transport Back: Buses return seniors to DNHS between 1:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Ticket Pricing:

December 4th, 2023, to January 5th, 2024:

$150 without PTSA membership

$130 with PTSA membership (Current PTSA members receive a $20 discount on Grad Night tickets)

Registration is available HERE

Starting January 6th, 2024, until sold out:

$175 without PTSA membership

$155 with PTSA membership (Join PTSA to receive a $20 discount on Grad Night tickets)

Registration is available HERE

Not a Current PTSA Member? You can still enjoy the $20 discount on Grad Night tickets. Click this LINK to join the Del Norte PTSA, support our school, and qualify for the Grad Night discount.

Please note that all tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Students must take the provided Grad Night transportation to and from the event. Personal carpooling is not allowed.

Thank you for your participation in this memorable event! We look forward to creating wonderful Grad Night memories with your seniors.

Warm regards,

Del Norte PTSA

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts hosts professional performances ranging from major plays and concerts to appearances by individual artists of national acclaim. Please click the picture for more information on this and many other productions just minutes away. Be sure to enter promo code NORTH for a 15% discount on this performance.

The DN'ERO store is part of Del Norte's PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program. It is a schoolwide system aimed at establishing positive student culture. Students that are displaying outstanding Nighthawk characteristics are rewarded with "DN'ERO's". The DN'ERO store is fully funded by our Education Foundation and is open every other Friday. Not only is this program aimed at reinforcing positive behavior, it also gives some of our students an opportunity to work a "store" with some real world retail experience. Ask your Nighthawk about it today! Everyone wins when we all work together.

Attention Nighthawk Families!

It has been brought to the attention of the Administration Team that some of our ADA compliant parking spaces are being used by individuals that are not legally permitted to use them. In an effort to provide access for all, we ask that you not park in our ADA spots unless you are legally permitted to do so. As a reminder, California Penal Code 22507.8 states that illegally using an ADA parking spot can result in a $421 fine. Thanks for you attention to this matter.

At Del Norte we cannot accept items to be picked up or delivered to students during the instructional day in the front office. Please ensure that your Nighthawk has their lunch, phone, homework, clothing, athletic equipment, computer/Chromebook, books, etc. that they need for school before dropping them off.

Part of the positive experience of high school is being involved and engaged in the learning community. In my message to our student body the first day of school I spoke about the importance of establishing strong and meaningful relationships. To build relationships, it requires us to step outside of our comfort zone at times, as well as engage in similar and different experiences. That is why we encourage each of our Nighthawks to join clubs and organizations, participate in extracurricular activities, and engage in community service projects. These experiences will not only help them develop new skills and interests, but they will also provide them the opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and make memories that will last a lifetime.

As parents and guardians, you are important members of the Nighthawk Nation! We hope that you will become involved in our various adult organizations, PTSA, Del Norte Education Foundation, Athletic Foundation, Music Foundation, and other various booster groups that exist to help our faculty and staff provide a world class high school experience for your student(s).

Traffic is extremely heavy the first few weeks of school as we welcome back all our Nighthawks to the Nest. Plan accordingly and drive with extra caution as the community settles in. Please be respectful of each other and our neighbors when parking on side streets around campus. On time attendance to classes is critical to student success, please see that your Nighthawk gets to school on time.

If you will be dropping your student off in the front of the school, use the traffic circle off the main school entrance on Nighthawk Lane. Do not enter the staff lot off Nighthawk Lane. The traffic circle gets congested in the morning and immediately after school, so be cautious and patient when dropping off your student.

As a reminder, Del Norte High School is a closed campus and all visitors to campus must check-in at the front desk. To continue our efforts to increase campus safety, the door to the front office has been equipped with a new door buzzer. This means the front door remains in a locked position throughout the day. When approaching the door, you will knock on the door and school staff will “buzz” you into the office. We remain committed to welcoming and supporting all families coming to Del Norte High School and appreciate your patience in working with us to assure all Nighthawks remain safe.