MVHS Newsletter May 1, 2026

May

2 National SAT Testing

4-15 Advanced Placement Exams

11-12 Senior Finals

12 Senior's Last Day

• Taste of Vista, with 8th Grade students
• Yearbook Distribution- Commons 2:50-4:00 PM

13 Senior Grades Posted by 10 AM

18 Senior Cording Ceremony & Senior Awards, 6:00 PM (This is an invite-only event and invitations will be emailed to Students and Parents.)

20 Graduation, 7 PM @ Red Rocks (School Closed)

26, 27, 28, 29, Final Exams Grades 9, 10, 11

29 End of 2nd Semester, Last Day of School!

June 1 - Last day for MVHS Staff. MVHS WILL BE CLOSED JUNE 2 - (tentatively) AUGUST 1

• Senior finals: May 11-12 (Schedule HERE)
• 9th, 10th, 11th Finals: May 26-29 (Schedule HERE)

Due to the limited timeframe to complete all summer construction projects, Mountain Vista High School will close to all non-essential personnel on June 2nd. Consequently, we cannot administer makeup final exams past June 1st. Please make every effort to ensure your student is present and ready to complete their exams during finals week or immediately thereafter. Students with outstanding finals after June 1st may be required to complete them in August when the building reopens.

Please click HERE for Counseling's monthly newsletter.

Graduation for the class of 2026 will soon be here! The Senior Class Newsletter is available and is linked below. You can also get to it by visiting the MVHS website.

Remember to check the Senior newsletter frequently for any updates or changes regarding graduation.

If you or your guests need a sign language interpreter, please email Autum Vitry, alvitry@dcsdk12.org, by May 8th to make arrangements.

To accommodate our elderly and disabled guests, the first few rows at Red Rocks are reserved as preferred seating. Each elderly or disabled guest is permitted one companion ticket. Due to limited space, we cannot accommodate entire families in this section; remaining guests should plan to sit in the general seating area above the faculty section. A ticket is required for this area and will not be available at the door. Please complete the Google form by Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Tickets will be distributed to seniors on Monday, May 18, during cap and gown pickup.

Dear Mountain Vista Community,

It’s time to show our incredible staff just how much they mean to us! Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we have a full week of meals and treats planned for every member of our building.

We would love your help in making this week a success. Here is how you can get involved:

1. Donate Food or Time We are hosting two special events that need volunteers and food donations:

• Tuesday, May 5: Soup & Salad Lunch

• Thursday, May 7: Coffee & Donuts

Link to Donate Items and or Volunteer

2. The $25 Gift Card Drive As in years past, our goal is to provide a $25 gift card to every single staff member. You can help in two ways:

• Donate Online: Contribute any amount toward our gift card fund here: Staff Appreciation Monetary Donation

• Drop-off: Bring $25 gift cards to Ms. Clough in the main office anytime before May 6.

3. Raffle Prizes & Special Requests Do you have a business or a fun item you’d like to donate for a raffle prize? Or do you need to arrange a porch pick-up for a donation?

Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Susie Morella, at smorella@dcsdk12.org.

Thank you for your incredible support in helping us shower our staff with the appreciation they deserve!

"Take me out to the ball game!" May 15-17th! Click here to purchase tickets!

Open to 9th - 12th grade

June 1st-5th.

While Mountain Vista undergoes exciting capital improvements this summer, we are pleased to confirm that our summer sports camps will proceed!

Please visit the MVHS Athletic Website and select your sport of interest for specific dates, times, and location details. If the information for your specific sport is not yet listed, please contact the head coach via email for further assistance.

We appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities for our student-athletes!

Goldust 2026 is happening May 8th and 9th, and this is a performance you do not want to miss! Featuring music from your favorite artists, shows, musicals and even a student original, you will be knocked off your seat by how good these students are. To buy your tickets simply click the picture to the right or scan the QR code from the poster! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hizer at bhizer@dcsdk12.org.

We are very excited to announce our team placed 3rd in their division at the USAD Nationals competition in April, bringing home a beautiful trophy and another flag to display proudly!

This year’s Earth Day Celebration at Vista “Supporting Our Planet Starts in Our Community.” We were excited to welcome 13 incredible earth-focused organizations to our event. It was a truly impactful & educational experience. These organizations helped plant the seeds of environmental awareness and deepen students’ connection to the natural world.

**If you are interested in joining a CLUB/ACTIVITY at Vista, please take a look at the list!**