Nighthawk News
Principal's Message
Happy Friday Nighthawks!
It was wonderful to see all of our students showing their school spirit during Homecoming Week! From surfers and tacky tourists to comfy clothes, our Nighthawks truly stood out and made the week memorable. We are excited to wrap up our festivities with tonight’s football game against Mt. Carmel—go Nighthawks!
Looking ahead, next week we will be focusing on maintaining a safe and supportive campus by hosting our School Safety Week. This will include important activities and information to ensure the continued well-being of all students.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the game tonight
Ty Eveleth, Principal
Del Norte High School
Nighthawks Together, One Flock Forever!
Upcoming Events
🤎Safety Week - Monday, October 21(Parade bell schedule) - Thursday, October 24, 2024
🤎PSAT - Saturday, October 26, 2024
🤎Pro Grow Day/No School - Monday, October 28, 2024
🤎Veteran's Day/No School - Monday, November 11, 2024
🤎Trimester 1 Final Exams - Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November 15, 2024
🤎Tri 2 Begins (adjusted bells) - Monday, November 18, 2024
🤎District Recess - Monday, November 25 - Friday November 29, 2024
2024 Homecoming Parade - Hard Work Really Pays Off 🤩!!
Class of 2027
Student Choice Teacher of the Year - Tom Swanson!
Class of 2026
A Great Opportunity to Earn College Credits! Deadline Approaching!
😃 Yearbook Sales Have Begun - Don't Miss Out...By Yours TODAY!
PTSA Reflections - Accepting Applications!
Attention Senior! Don't miss out on your chance to VOTE on Senior Celebrations!
The PTSA needs your input on Senior Celebration events! Please take a moment to complete this quick survey to help us decide whether to host the Disneyland Senior Trip, Grad Night, or both. Your feedback is crucial in helping us create an unforgettable experience for the senior class!
Click HERE to take Survey!
Beyond the Buzzer
Here are a few highlights from the Varsity teams’ first half of the season.
- Girls Flag Football is off to a 5-4 start in their inaugural season.
- Football is currently 3-2 with a big victory over cross town rival Poway.
- Girls Volleyball is 9-6 winning their last 3 matches and 9 of their last 12.
- Girls Tennis remains UNDEFEATED at 7-0. Great Job Ladies!!!
- Girls Golf is currently 4-3 winning their last 2 competitions.
- Boys & Girls Cross Country are 5-0 in League, and both ranked top 2 in San Diego
Week at a Glance in DNHS Sports: If you want to know what’s going on in the week of sports; please visit our school website at the athletics page or click here --------> “Sports Week at a Glance”
Strength & Speed Training: We are very excited about the future of DNHS Athletics, and the opportunities provided for our student athletes to enhance their athletic abilities and skill set. Having professional and certified instructors in both our Strength and Speed programs is such an asset and we are happy to see our student athletes taking advantage of these programs and opportunities. Student Athletes can participate in as many as 4 strength and 4 speed workouts each week. Participation is through a paid yearly membership to the Strength & Speed program that can be purchased here at following link. https://gofan.co/app/school/CA71942
Del Norte All-Access Pass: Show your Nighthawk team spirit and support for Del Norte Athletics by purchasing a Del Norte All-Access pass HERE for only $135! This card admits two immediate family members to all home games that would normally charge for entrance (football, flag football, boys’ & girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ volleyball and wrestling). Not valid for tournaments, playoffs and CIF games.
Important Dates to Know:
· Winter Sports Parent Meeting: 10/28 @ 6:30 PM
We hope you will come out and support Nighthawk Athletics. See you on campus.
DNHS Athletic Director – Amanda Nelson
One Flock - One Family 💙💚 Nighthawk Strong!!
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Day Thought for the Nighthawk
Student Op-Ed by Smyan Khurana 10th grade
Howdy Nighthawks. The weather has been pretty chilly this week. I hope you´re all staying snug and warm. Speaking of being warm, let´s talk a little bit about how climate change affects air quality and how that impacts our health. Climate change affects air quality which is crucial for our overall well-being. We need clean air since it is critical to human health and supports the well-being of our communities. Climate change is expected to worsen in many areas of the US. Some examples of actions we can take to reduce our impact are:
- Save energy at home such as washing your laundry with cold water or hanging things to dry instead of a dryer.
- Walking or riding a bike instead of driving to school.
- Eating more vegetables, fruits, nuts and less meat and dairy.
- Clean UP around you! Use only what you need and throw your trash away correctly.
Riding a Bike to School
From the San Diego Police Department Regarding Bike Safety
- Students under 18 years old are REQUIRED by law to wear a helmet when riding a bike, whether you are the driver or passenger.
- The bike must be ridden in the SAME direction as the flow of traffic.
- You may not ride an e bike with fixed pedals or pegs.
- E bikes are NEVER to be ridden on sidewalks.
Del Norte Bike Rules
- Students MUST walk their bikes on campus.
- Please pay close attention to pedestrians and cars.
- Remember to ALWAYS lock your bike in the bike rack. Gates are NOT for locking bikes.
- E bikes are not permitted at any sporting event.
- DO NOT take a bike that is not yours for any reason.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Homelessness or Housing Insecurity Assistance
Dear Poway Unified School District Families
Poway Unified’s Youth in Transition (YIT) program assists children and youth experiencing homelessness with food, transportation, school supplies, and additional support during the school year. Those students who qualify lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and includes children and youth who are:
- Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. This can be doubled (living with one other family) and even tripled (living with two other families) up.
- Living in motels, hotels, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
- Living in domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, transitional living programs, housing paid for by programs/vouchers, etc.
- Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or in a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
- Unaccompanied homeless youth who are living away from the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
- Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above.
If any of the above housing descriptions reflect your current housing situation, please fill out the attached short form and email it to Laura Upson at lupson@powayusd.com. You can learn more information about Youth in Transition here. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Lunch Menu - October 2024
Reminders
Del Norte is a CLOSED campus
Remember, Del Norte’s campus is closed during the school day. All students must remain on campus. This also includes the parking lot and vehicles. You must have an approved off-campus pass from the attendance office to leave campus or off role to leave campus prior to 3:35.
Deliveries
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.
Office Hours
Office hours for on-campus instruction at Del Norte occur on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, immediately following the second period. We ask that every student finds an academic location and engage in academic work during this time. Teachers may require students to attend based on their academic performance in class. Office hours provide an opportunity for students to receive extra help from teachers, complete missing assignments, and study for upcoming tests. This time is supplemental to regular instructional hours, and students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of it, especially if they need additional support in any subject.
Attendance
Please review the attendance policy on the DNHS website. It is crucial for you to arrive to class on time every day to not miss important information from your teachers. Traffic is going to continue to be busy for the next few days, allow an extra 10-15 minutes to make it through traffic lights, park, AND walk to class. Detentions for tardies will start on September 19th if you have 6 or more tardies or truancies in the first 3 weeks of starting school. If there are barriers to your student arriving to school on time, please refer them to their counselor or administrator for support.
Communication Expectations for Resolving Concerns
Concerns involving Grading, Curriculum, or Instruction
Classroom procedures
Classroom behavior
Individual student grades
Curriculum
Textbooks/materials
Step 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2: Site Assistant Principal supervising specific content area, if not resolved…
Step 3: Site Principal
*Please know that you will be referred back to a previous step if that step has yet to be completed. At Del Norte High School, we believe in resolving concerns at the lowest level.
Student Behavior
If behavior is occurring in the classroom
Step 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
Step 2: Site Assistant Principal supervising specific content area, if not resolved…
Step 3: Site Principal
If behavior is occurring outside of the classroom
Step 1: Site Assistant Principal of your student’s last name alpha, if not resolved…
Step 2: Site Principal
Athletics
Step 1: Coach; if not resolved...
Step 2: Site Athletic Director; if not resolved…
Step 3: Site Assistant Principal over Athletics; if not resolved…
Step 4: Site Principal; if not resolved…
Please reference the DNHS Athletics Guide/Handbook regarding student, parent, and coach expectations.
Parking and Dropping Off
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.
ADA Accessible Parking on Campus
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.