EDHS Community Update

AVID 2 Major Fair - Last week, our AVID 2 classes hosted a successful Major Fair in the Library, where students explored various college majors and career paths. The students did an outstanding job presenting their chosen majors and career options. A big congratulations to our AVID students for their hard work and excellent presentations!

Buff Ball Tournament - This past week, our students formed volleyball teams and participated in the exciting Buff Ball tournament. Throughout the week, teams competed against each other during lunch periods. After intense matches, the winning student team, Rusteez, emerged victorious. On Friday, during the lunch break, Rusteez faced off against our Staff Volleyball team in an exciting showdown. Our EDHS staff pulled out the victory! It was a fantastic display of sportsmanship and school spirit, with everyone coming together for a fun and competitive event!

Scholarships - We are excited to announce that several of our outstanding students have been selected as scholarship recipients or finalists:

• Jillian Fifield and Jetsie Villegas are finalists for the prestigious Seymour Scholarship! The Seymour Scholarship is a prestigious award for CSF (California Scholarship Federation) students, offering a $2,000 scholarship just for attending the interview, with the potential for additional funding based on the interview outcome. It recognizes outstanding academic achievement and provides a unique opportunity for high-performing students to further their education.

• Jillian Fifield and Grace Yates have been awarded the Smittcamp Honors College Scholarship from Fresno State, recognizing their academic excellence and potential. The Smittcamp Honors College Scholarship at Fresno State is a prestigious program that recognizes top-achieving students with financial support and unique academic opportunities, such as smaller class sizes and personalized advising. It is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership, and community involvement.

• Jetsie Villegas has also been named a finalist for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, a recognition of her hard work and dedication.

These students have worked incredibly hard, and we are so proud of their achievements! Please join us in congratulating them on their success.

Graphic Arts Class - Our Graphic Arts class at El Diamante High School excels at capturing and sharing stunning athletic photos on Instagram. The images are high-quality and have a professional look. A big shout-out to all the students in the Graphic Arts class and their teacher, Jeff Watamura, for their hard work. Check out some of their amazing pictures below, and be sure to follow your favorite El Diamante sports team!

Open House/Future Miner Night (3/10) - We’re excited to invite you to Open House/Future Miner Night on Monday, March 10th, starting at 5:00 p.m. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for you to meet our dedicated teachers, who will be stationed at designated tables around the grassy area on the west side of campus.

To make the evening even more enjoyable, we will have a variety of food vendors on site. You can grab an early dinner before the event or a later dinner following the event.

The event will kick off at 5:00 p.m. In addition, we’ll have two parent information sessions in the EDHS Theater—one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m. These sessions will provide important insights and updates about our school.

We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and informative evening!

BMX Show (3/13) -On March 13th, our school will host the exciting BMX Bike Extreme Show! This high-energy event will feature amazing BMX stunts while delivering powerful messages about anti-bullying, anti-drugs, and positive motivation. The show will be split into two rallies, and the schedule will be shared with staff and students next week. We’re looking forward to an action-packed day that inspires both fun and meaningful conversations!

Luck of the Miner - The Miner Foundation is dedicated to supporting our school and students in many ways, from funding school improvement projects and club grants to providing scholarships and offering clubs and organizations additional opportunities to raise funds. Since i2007, the Miner Foundation has raised over $150,000 in scholarships for our students.

Please show your support by attending the dinner and auction on March 15th. For more information, visit our school website.

In honor of National School Social Work Week, EDHS would like to take a moment to recognize Michelle Vazquez for her outstanding commitment, tireless work, and dedication to our students. Michelle has consistently gone above and beyond in her role, providing essential support, guidance, and care to help our students thrive both academically and personally. Her compassion, expertise, and advocacy make a significant difference in the lives of so many.

This year, VUSD’s theme is "Unite to Ignite," and Michelle exemplifies this theme by uniting with students, staff, and families to ignite positive change and foster a sense of belonging and hope. Her contributions truly ignite the potential within every student she serves.

Thank you, Michelle, for your unwavering dedication to our school community. You are deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for all that you do.

A big shout out to our junior English teachers - Tanya Perez, Rob Young, Tom Fox, Kelly Fjelstrom, and JC Marquez for their hard work in preparing and administering the CAASPP ELA assessment to our students this past week! Your dedication and effort are truly appreciated. We also want to thank all of our staff for their support in providing CAASPP practice assessments and test preparation to ensure our students' success. And of course, a special shout out to AP Nauman for coordinating the CAASPP testing process! Thank you, everyone, for your commitment to our students' growth and achievement.