EDHS Community Update-Welcome Back!
Week of January 12th
Our winter sports had lots of events over the break and all represented EDHS well. We started league play with wins against Redwood and Monache. Looking forward to a strong showing this week against Mt Whitney and Porterville.
Congrats to our stunt team member Melia Carlton for her official commit to Northwestern Nazarene University.
The competition cheer team competed this past weekend at Deer Valley HS and earned a bid to compete at the USA National tournament in February.
Wrestler Creason competed at the prestigious Doc B invitational and earned the coveted cowboy hat with a first place finish.
- No School - Monday, 1/19 due to the MLK Jr. Day Holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, 1/20 at 8:30 AM.
Student ID’s Required - Students will be required to show their 5-Star or School ID when they exit and re-enter the campus during lunch. Please remember to have your ID out to make the process smooth for everyone.
- Miners in Grades 9-11: Interested in becoming a part of the El Diamante Cheer and Competition Team? Click HERE to view the flyer for more information and important dates.
Saturday school next date: January 31, 2026
- There will be a Senior Homeroom Meeting on 1/29 in the Gym. We will discuss Grad Nite, the remaining College/FAFSA Workshops, Cap and Gown orders, and Scholarships. Seniors, please report to your homeroom class first for attendance.
Seniors: Disney Grad Nite is Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. The cost is $390. Tickets will go on sale at 7:00 AM on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 in the GYM. The ticket is non-refundable! Click HERE for more info. Payment plan available in the Finance Office. Permission slips must be completed and turned in at ticket sales on 2/23. The permission slips will be available on January 29th at the Senior Homeroom Meeting and in the Student Services office after that.
- Seniors, it’s important that you attend and get support from the college representatives who will be here to walk you through the application process. Don’t miss this chance to get hands-on help and make sure your COS & FAFSA applications are submitted correctly! If you have not signed up for a workshop make sure you do by clicking the buttons below.
EDHS Local Scholarship Application
Seniors: The El Diamante High School Local Scholarship Application is now open! Click HERE to submit your application. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 6th, 2026. You MUST complete this application in one sitting. Click HERE if you need a worksheet to work on before submitting the application. Submitting this Local Scholarship Application will allow you to be nominated for various scholarships in our community.
Yearbook Senior Ads
Senior Ads for the Yearbook will be designed and paid for on Jostens.com. Please click HERE to access the website.
The deadline to purchase a Senior Ad is Thursday, February 12th, 2026.
Please email the Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Abbott (mabbott@vusd.org), with any questions or concerns. Click HERE to view the flyer with prices.
Senior Attendance
Just a reminder that seniors are expected to maintain 94% attendance to be eligible to walk at graduation. Students can check on their attendance with their homeroom teacher or in the Attendance/Supervision Office.
Introducing new El Diamante High School Online Store! đź’šđź’™
We're excited to announce the launch of our new online apparel store, now open to all students, parents, staff, and the entire community! Click HERE to shop. Find a wide range of spirit wear including hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more — all designed to show off your Miner pride in style.
Join us in celebrating school spirit — every purchase helps support student activities and programs. Let’s show our community what it means to be a Miner!
As we start the new semester, we want to recognize one of our community partners who have sponsored our 5 Star Student Incentive Program here on campus. Cathy Albyn and Raising Cane’s have been a valuable partner with our incentive program, donating awesome Cane’s merch and box combo cards for our 5 Star PICK Store as well as being a sponsor for our EDHS Athlete of the Week Award. We thank them for all of their support and look forward to strengthening our partnership moving forward.
Welcome back, Miner Nation! I hope our students, staff, and families enjoyed a well-deserved Winter Break filled with rest, time with loved ones, and a chance to reflect and recharge. Breaks like these matter—they give us space to reset our routines, refocus our priorities, and return ready to finish the year strong.
As we launch into Semester Two, there is so much excitement ahead at El Diamante High School. Our performing arts students are starting the semester in incredible fashion, with opportunities like the CASMEC Conference & All-State and TKMEA Honor Choir kicking things off right away. And we can’t wait to pack the house for The SpongeBob Musical, February 19–21—a true Miner celebration of creativity, talent, and teamwork.
This semester also brings major momentum across our pathways and student leadership programs, including FFA Week and the World Ag Expo, where our students will proudly represent EDHS and showcase the best of agricultural education.
Winter sports are in full swing as well—Miner Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer, and Soccer are competing at a high level, and we encourage everyone to come out, wear green, and support our students. THE GREEN SEA IS IN EFFECT! The energy of our community makes a difference.
Students: the start of a new semester is your chance to start fresh. Set a high standard for yourself, stay focused, and finish the second half of the year strong. We have many exciting developments underway for our scholar-athletes, VAPA performers, and pathways—stay tuned!
Let’s make Semester Two our best yet. Go Miners!