Candy Cane Lane Parade - It was wonderful to see our Miners at the 78th Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ Our students truly helped bring the holiday spirit to downtown Visalia, spreading joy and cheer to the community. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this festive tradition a success!

Boys Basketball - We are thrilled to welcome Greg Storey as the new head coach of our Boys Basketball team! A proud El Diamante alum, Coach Storey brings a deep passion for the game that will inspire and challenge our student-athletes to reach new heights.

To learn more about Coach Storey's background, his journey, and how his former coaches have shaped his path, be sure to check out the full newspaper article.

Stay tuned for an exciting season ahead!

Jazz Band - The EDHS Studio Jazz Band had a fantastic experience at the Fresno State Jazz Festival, earning a "High Excellent" rating—just 4 points shy of a Superior rating—and a second Excellent score, giving them an overall Excellent rating. It was a strong debut for the group! The students also had the opportunity to work with Dr. Benjamin Boone, a renowned saxophonist and nationally acclaimed jazz artist, as well as Dr. Otto Lee, one of the most respected jazz professors in our area. The kids had an incredible time and learned a lot from these incredible mentors!

Honor Band - We are thrilled to announce that three of our band students have been accepted into the Dual County Honor Band (Tulare-Kings County Honor Band)! Congratulations to Samuel Zavala (clarinet), Nathan Yankes (clarinet), and Given Picar (alto saxophone). We are especially proud that Nathan, as a freshman, earned one of the top three spots in the honor band! A big thank you to our dedicated band teachers, Mr. Flores and Mr. Jimenez, for their guidance and mentorship.

Media Arts Academy - Our Media Arts Academy students earned 1st place at the 4th Annual Porterville Film Festival! Congrats to Jett Zwahlen, Sarah Garcia-Marquez and Adrien Bernardino on their win. Way to go, Miners!

Professional Development Day (12/9) - On Monday, December 9th, we will have a staff professional development day. Student dismissal will be at 1:22 p.m.

Finals - We are just one week away from finals, and it is essential that students take this time to complete any missing assignments and prepare for upcoming tests. Semester grades will be reported on your student's transcript, and these grades are important for their academic progress.

Please be aware that if your student does not pass a class, they will need to retake it either during summer school or in the next school year. These credits are crucial for graduation, and we encourage you to help your student stay on track for success.

Thank you for your continued support!

Winter Concert (12/10) - The El Diamante Choirs are excited to present The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 🎄✨

Celebrate the season with us as our talented choirs bring joy, harmony, and holiday cheer to the stage.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: LJ Williams Theater

Don't miss this unforgettable concert filled with festive favorites and beautiful melodies.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now!
Please purchase your tickets online at edhschoir.org

We can't wait to share this special evening with you! 🎤🎶

FAFSA Application Workshop (9/12) - Our Student Services will be hosting a FAFSA Application Workshop for our students all day in the library on Thursday, December 12th. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get assistance with their FAFSA applications.

Holiday Dress Up Days (12/16-17) - To help everyone get into the holiday spirit during Finals Week, we’re hosting two fun dress-up days:

• Pajama Day – Monday, December 16th
• Holiday Sweater Day – Tuesday, December 17th

We encourage students to join in the fun and show off their holiday spirit as we wrap up the semester!