Are you ready to ShowDOWN?

Sabercats, in case you missed the banners in the hall, the announcements in your advisory class, or the posts on the @cvstudgov Instagram, next week is Homecoming Week! Remember, only boring people get bored, and Homecoming Week is all about the spirit and energy you bring! There are so many ways to get involved: dress up each day, fuel yourself by participating in the fundraisers, and attend all the events!

Get some rest this weekend, because you're going to need it for all that StudGov has planned!

With Gratitude,

Alissa Jonesz

Principal, Castle View HS

ajonesz@dcsdk12.org

We have a lot going on next week, but the only change to our bell schedule will be on Friday, as we end the week with our ShowDOWN pep rally!

• CVHS Bell Schedule
• Day Rotations for the 2026-2027 school year
• CVHS Master Calendar

Dress Up Theme: Super-Sandler Day - Dress like Adam Sandler

Food Fundraiser: Parry's Pizzeria & Bar, 11 AM - 9 PM

Evening HC Event: None

Dress Up Theme: Superhero Sleepover - (school-appropriate) Pajama Day

Food Fundraiser: Chipotle (by Sam's), 4 PM - 8 PM

Support our Team: Tennis v. Ponderosa @ 3:30; Volleyball v. DC @ 7PM - both at CV

Evening HC Event: None

Dress Up Theme: Superheroes on Vacation - Dress like a tourist (in disguise!)

Food Fundraiser: Panda Express, All Day

Evening HC Event: Powderpuff, 4-7 PM @ Advent Health Stadium & Ruff n Tuff, 6:30-9 PM @ CV

Dress Up Theme: Batman Blackout - Wear all black

Food Fundraiser: Raising Cane's, All Day

Support Our Team: Tennis v. Mountain Vista @ 3:30, Softball v. Ponderosa @ 4 - both at CV

Evening HC Event: HC Football Game v. Pine Creek, 6:30 PM @ Advent Health Stadium

Dress Up Theme: ShowDOWN Shirt - All students will be provided their free shirt in Advisement!

Food Fundraiser: Chick-fil-a, (both locations) All Day

Evening HC Event: None

Students brining a guest must turn in the completed for by Wednesday at 3 PM.

Students will not be eligible to attend if:

• They have more than 2 Fs
• Their attendance is below 80%
• They have had a suspension this school year

DC is also hosting their homecoming dance this same evening. Make smart choices!

Summer 2027: Travel to Greece and Rome with Mr. Blamey! Meet in room 4545 on September15th, 7:00 PM for more details! Click here to RSVP.

Join Best Buddies! Meet in the Sabercave from 3-4:15 on 9/23. Snacks will be served.

Our last opportunity for picture retakes will take place on September 23rd from 11-1:30 in the SaberCave. Students will be able to take their photo during their lunch block.

If you registered for the September 12th SAT...

• Be on time! Students can enter at 7:30 AM and the test will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.
• Bring your computer with BlueBlook installed. Click here to learn more about how to make sure your device is prepared for this assessment.
• Eat breakfast! Since it's the weekend, CV Nutrition Services will not be open to provide access to breakfast or lunch.

Fall testing will take place on Wednesday, October 7th from 7:40 to 11:15.

This round of testing is only available to current 11th and 12th graders.

• Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam).
• All 11th graders will be assigned to take the PSAT/NMSQT (and will be charged the $18 for the assessment) unless we you choose to opt your junior student out by completing THIS FORM, which is due by Friday, September 11th at 6 PM.
• Seniors will be eligible to take the SAT.
• 12th graders must OPT IN to take the exam by emailing Grace Shea (ghshea@dcsdk12.org) by Friday, September 11th at 6 PM.

Weekend SAT Dates:

• December 5, 2026
• March 6, 2027

Weekend ACT Dates:

• September 19, 2026 (late registration is September 1st)
• December 12, 2026 (register by November 6th)
• April 10, 2027 (register by March 5th)

Students must register through the official SAT website or ACT website to participate.

Each week throughout this year, we're looking forward to celebrating students who are living our CV values! And every month, we'll select recipients for our Castle View Challenge Coins.

Hear from our SaberStaff this week one how you can Lead, Compete, Challenge Yourself and Each Other, and Show Grit.

Aiden Romero: Aiden Romero demonstrates leadership and compassion as an aid for students with several learning needs in my 6th hour physical science class. Having completed high level science classes, Aiden works with the students, another aid, and the adult support staff to modify the content I'm teaching so it is more accessible for the SSN students. He is helpful, caring, and connects with the students in each class...they enjoy him and he enjoys them...often there are smiles, along with the good conversations about science.

Kenleigh Hancock: This student demonstrates mastery of Spanish 2, maintains high overall grades, and expresses ideas clearly and confidently in both public and group settings.

Eli Lowe: Eli shows up to Spanish class everyday with a positive attitude and smile on his face. He is always respectful and kind to others.

Grady LaDuc: Grady brings a great positive attitude to class. He stays fully engaged, asks insightful questions, and shows a strong interest in learning.

Jeff Kohls: Mr. Kohls really SHOWED UP by connecting with students and making sure kids are seen. He has gone out of his way to help kids feel they are in a safe and accepting space and has communicated with other adults to help support former and current students.

Say “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to your Sabercat and support the Castle View High School PTO by purchasing a Birthday Gram to be displayed on the CVHS marquee! For only $20, your student will get a special shout out on our sign on their birthday! All funds help the CV PTO take care of our staff!

Birthday Grams must be purchased at least 10 days prior to your student’s birthday and will only be displayed on school days (they will not run on breaks).

• Last Week's Newsletter: Issue 7
• Sign up for the weekend SAT or ACT tests! The first weekend SAT is tomorrow.
• This week is homecoming! Dress to theme, attend our events, and join us at the dance on Saturday!

Our mission is to transform high school learning through meaningful relationships, relevant learning, and a rigorous academic environment where every Castle View student will graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the 21st Century world.

Instagram: @castleviewsabercats

Website: cvhs.dcsdk12.org

Location: 5254 N Meadows Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Phone: (303) 387-9000