Nighthawk News

With final exams just around the corner, we encourage our Nighthawks to stay focused, connect with their teachers, and finish the term strong. We also look forward to Night at the Museum on November 2nd, a wonderful opportunity for our talented student artists to showcase their creativity and hard work. It's always exciting to see the incredible talent within our Nighthawk community!

This Sunday, October 25, we are excited to celebrate our 9th Annual Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat! This special Del Norte tradition brings students, families, and friends together for Halloween fun while celebrating friendship, kindness, and inclusion. We are proud of our Best Buddies students and the welcoming community they continue to build here at Del Norte, and we hope to see everyone there!

On Friday, October 30, Del Norte is proud to host a Unified PE soccer event with students from Grossmont and Poway High Schools. Unified PE brings students with and without disabilities together through sports, fostering friendship, teamwork, and inclusion. More than just soccer, this event celebrates students supporting one another, recognizing everyone's abilities, and creating a community where everyone belongs. We look forward to seeing our Nighthawk spirit in action!

Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community for your continued support and involvement. Your participation makes events like these possible and helps make Del Norte such a special place to learn, grow, and belong. We are grateful for our Nighthawk community!

Ty Eveleth, Principal

Del Norte High School

Nighthawks Together, One Flock Forever!

• Red Ribbon Week - October 26 - 30, 2026
• AP Exam Registration CLOSING - October 30, 2026
• Night at the Museum - November 2, 2026 6-7:30PM Campus Wide
• Final Exams - November 4, 5 and 6, 2026 - Adjusted Bells
• First Day of Trimester 2 - November 9, 2026 - Minimum Day
• Veteran's Day - November 11, 2026
• Professional Growth Day/No School - November 16, 2026
• District Recess/School is CLOSED - November 23 thru 27, 2026

Del Norte High School AP® Exam Registration

Please complete steps 1 and 2 to fully register for each exam. Please note that students enrolled in AP Precalculus will not get their classroom code under next trimester.

• When: Wednesday mornings, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Where: School library
• Who: Open to all students!

Hey Nighthawks!

With Halloween coming up and the weather finally cooling down, let’s talk about something called Mitochondrial Biogenesis.

Have you ever tried a new sport or workout and felt completely exhausted afterward? But after a few weeks, you notice it starts getting easier and you aren’t as tired? That’s partly because of Mitochondrial Biogenesis, which is when your body makes more mitochondria inside your muscle cells.

Mitochondria are known as the “powerhouses” of our cells because they turn the food we eat into energy. When you exercise or push yourself physically, your muscles need more energy to keep going. Your body responds by making more mitochondria, helping you build endurance and making those tough workouts feel a little easier over time.

It’s pretty cool how our bodies adjust to what we put them through! Stay active, enjoy the cooler weather, and have a great weekend, Nighthawks!

• DNHS Week at a Glance - Google Docs

Home Campus (Athletics Clearance platform) is open for 26/27. There is a NEW PROCESS for 26/27 - Click HERE for all the information

1. PARENT sets up 26/27 HOME CAMPUS profile (new athletes, create new / returning athletes, log in to existing profile). Parent AND Student sign electronic forms.

2. UPLOAD Physical into Home Campus

3. Print, sign and turn CONFIRMATION PAGE in to Athletic Department

Click here for more information: ATHLETIC CLEARANCE FORMS & INFORMATION

Winter sports: soccer, basketball, wrestling, girls water polo, roller hockey, comp cheer (rugby no longer requires this clearance process)

Winter Sports Tryouts:

Boys Basketball - Nov 7-10

Girls Basketball - Nov 7-10

Boys Soccer - Nov 9-12

Girls Soccer - Nov 9-16

Girls Water Polo - Nov 9-13

Boys & Girls Wrestling - Nov 7-14

• More information on TEAM PAGES

All athletes that will be playing sports at the collegiate level are invited to attend Del Norte's College Commit Celebration (aka National Letter of Intent Day) right here on campus, on the morning of November 18 at 8:30 AM in the Gym. Families planning to attend the event at Del Norte, please complete the following form: DEL NORTE LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY. Congratulations to all of our Nighthawks taking it to the next level in their athletic careers!

Chloe Angstead - Junior

Chloe is the starting center midfielder for our Nighthawks field hockey team and truly the heartbeat of our lineup. She serves as the quarterback of our offense and the first line of our defense, controlling the pace of the game on both ends of the field. Her incredible field vision and spatial awareness are among the most advanced to ever play at Del Norte. In one of the most physically demanding positions in field hockey, Chloe plays every minute without a substitution, a testament to her conditioning and consistency. She is constantly communicating with her teammates, directing traffic, and anticipating plays before they develop. While her position doesn't always produce impressive statistics, her impact goes far beyond the stat sheet. Chloe's ability to read the game, lead her teammates, and influence every possession makes her one of the most valuable players on the field every game.

Hassan Jaber - Senior

Hassan, a Senior on the Boys' Water Polo team, has been recognized as athlete of the week due to his recent offensive explosion, leading the team in goals and exclusions drawn over the last week. He scored 20 goals in the OC Tournament and had another 8 against San Marcos; at a time in which several other varsity leaders have been sick and injured Hassan has shown his resilience and tenacity, playing through overwhelming obstacles and performing at a level worthy of the title Nighthawk.

Join us for a great day of golf while supporting our Nighthawk student-athletes!

• Monday, November 16, 2026
• 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
• Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

All proceeds directly benefit Del Norte High School athletics!

Play, sponsor, or help spread the word! Every contribution makes a difference.

Register or learn more:
www.dnhsathleticfoundation.org

Sponsorship Questions:
fundraising@delnorteshaf.org

Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

Go Nighthawks! 💚💛

As we creep closer to graduation, there will be a lot of important information coming your senior's way, including cap and gown orders, yearbook information, graduation activities, and deadlines that cannot be missed.

Parents, please stay involved! Remind your seniors to check their school email regularly and share important information with you.

We also encourage families to visit the Del Norte High School website and click the gray "Class of 2027" button. We do our best to keep this page updated throughout the year with important senior information, dates, and deadlines.

Let's work together to make sure our seniors don't miss a thing as they prepare for graduation!

San Diego and Poway have implemented stricter e-bike laws due to rising injuries. We have had additional questions regarding the new laws around e-bikes. Here are some additional updates:

• Minimum age limit of 12 years old for e-bikes
• Mandatory safety training for those over 12 years old
• Restrictions on passengers
• Helmets required for riders 17 and under

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS are prohibited for students without a valid permit or driver’s license. Here are key points:

• Must have a driver’s license or permit
• Must wear a helmet if under 18 years old
• No passengers
• Max speed 15 mph

• 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.

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:

1. 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.
2. Living in motels, hotels, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
3. Living in domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, transitional living programs, housing paid for by programs/vouchers, etc.
4. 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.
5. Unaccompanied homeless youth who are living away from the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
6. 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.