Welcome To Week #37

MON 5/18
⏰📝 IB TESTING

🥭 SAPA Monthly Meeting (Room 118) — 7pm

TUE 5/19
📘📸 Senior Yearbook Distribution (Lower Lunch Area) — 3:30pm

⛰️💡🎓 Pathways Senior Purple and Gold Tea

WED 5/20
⏰ LATE START

📘📸 Underclassmen Yearbook Distribution (Lower Lunch Area) — 3:30pm

✝️ FCA Club Meeting (Golden Horseshoe) — Lunch

THUR 5/21
🏆 All School Awards Night (Gym) — 7pm

FRI 5/22

🥞🥯Senior Breakfast (Gym) — 8:30am - 12:30pm

SAT 5/23

🚨 Dress Code Reminder

The temps are rising, Brahmas—but the dress code isn’t going on summer break just yet!

Here is your reminder:

• No hats unless they are DBHS

• No strapless or midriff shirts

Dress code violations earn you an hour in Saturday School and let’s be real—Saturdays are way too valuable for that.

Stay cool, stay stylish, and stay in dress code!

🎓 Class of 2027 Letter of Recommendation

Class of 2027 students in need of a letter of recommendation for college applications:

Any student in the Class of 2027 who is applying to at least one private university will need a letter of recommendation from their GLC for college admissions next year. There is a highly recommended meeting for all students needing letters to learn the specific process that Mr. Gonzales and Mrs. Burns want you to follow. Failure to attend this meeting could result in delays or problems in the application process, so please attend this brief meeting.

Go to the theater at the very beginning of lunch this THUR, 5/21 to find out about the letter of recommendation request packet. There is no food allowed in the theater, and we will try to be as brief as possible, so please arrive at the beginning of lunch. (Gonzales/Burns)

💋 Project Blush’s Final Meeting

Project Blush will be having their last meeting this TUE, 5/19 in Mrs. Dalton’s Room 311 during lunch. Join us in decorating self-care kits and enjoying free food! Buldak noodles and drinks provided. We will also be announcing the details for officer applications, so come for more information. (Dalton)

SENIORS
🎓🎟️ GRADUATION TICKETS

Graduation tickets are on sale now in the USB office. Each graduating senior will receive 3 free tickets at rehearsal, but you can purchase additional tickets for $15 each (CASH ONLY). (Norys)

🎓📦 CAP AND GOWNS
If you ordered a cap and gown and have not picked it up, please come to the USB office. If you still need to purchase one, come to the USB office with $80 CASH. (Norys)

🎓 PERFECT ATTENDANCE CORDS 🏅
Perfect Attendance Cords: If you have perfect attendance for all 8 semesters of high school, you are eligible to purchase a white cord to be worn at graduation. Please visit the Student Store to purchase one. If you need to verify your eligibility, see Mrs. Tampio in the Guidance Office. Be sure to purchase your cord before Wed, May 21, as the Student Store will be closed for inventory after that date. (Norys)

🎓 HONOR A GRADUATE WITH THEIR NAME IN LIGHTS ✨
If you would like a “CONGRATS” message on the DBHS marquee for your special Brahma Grad, be sure to fill out an order form (available in the front office or USB office). This message will be $25 cash. It will run from Sat, May 24 – Sat, May 31. This makes a great photo opportunity! (Norys)

Students who plan to ride an e-bike or e-scooter to or from school must complete the online e-bike and e-scooter safety and policy training. This training ensures students understand traffic laws, safety expectations, and the specific regulations related to e-bike and e-scooter use. The course covers key topics such as traffic laws and local ordinances, safe operation of e-bikes and e-scooters, and licensing and age requirements.

To register for the e-bike and e-scooter safety training, go to https://www.pedalace.com/wvusd and complete the self-enrollment process. You will need to provide your name, student ID number, and student WVUSD email address. After registering, you will receive instructions to begin the online training. When finished, PedalAce will send a completion certificate along with instructions for obtaining the WVUSD sticker for the student’s e-bike or e-scooter.

Students must place the WVUSD sticker on the handlebars of their e-bike or e-scooter and must wear a helmet while riding. E-bikes and e-scooters without the WVUSD completion sticker will not be permitted on campus.

E-Bike and E-Scooter FAQ for Students and Parents

https://bit.ly/dbhsebike

Download Complete Bulletin HERE.

SUMMARY

• FINISH STRONG

- Keep pushing through the end of the year - your effort now builds habits for college, careers, and life
- Cal Grant awards begin releasing in May - check your WebGrants portal regularly
- May 1 = college commitment (SIR) deadline - choose confidently and get excited about your next chapter
- If finances change, contact your college’s Financial Aid Office for possible adjustments

• NEXT STEPS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
- Embrace your college or post-grad plan - commit and celebrate your future
- Let the Guidance Office know your decision + take a photo for the Senior Board
- Check your college email regularly and complete all required steps (housing, placement, financial aid, etc.)
- Final transcripts must be ordered through Parchment starting June 15 (do NOT order early)
- UC deadline for transcripts: July 1 - set a reminder
- Complete the Senior Exit Survey and share your plans

• IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Use your official name when ordering transcripts
- Waitlist offers move quickly - be ready to decide within ~1 week
- Learn basic life skills now (finances, time management, health, daily responsibilities)

• FINANCIAL TIPS
- Federal student loans are typically safer than high-interest credit cards
- Be mindful of how scholarships may impact financial aid packages

• SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Multiple scholarships available (Latino Legislators, MABA, Minerva, Public Service, Cosmetology, etc.)
- Deadlines range from May–June - apply ASAP

• FINAL THOUGHTS

- Be proud, stay humble, and keep growing
- Take time to thank your teachers, friends, and family
- Your next chapter is just beginning - make it count

Honor a Graduate with Their Name in Light
If you would like a “CONGRATS” message on the DBHS marquee for your special Brahma Grad, be sure to fill out an order form (available in the front office or USB office). This message will be $25 cash. It will run from May 24 – May 31. This makes a great photo opportunity! DEADLINE to turn in envelopes will be Thursday, 5/21. (Norys)

Seniors wishing to purchase a Graduation Banner to be displayed at the commencement ceremony they may purchase before May 18th, 2026 on the following website.

https://nsignstore.com/dbhs-senior-grad-banner/ols/products/dbhs-senior-grad-banner

Banners will be hanging on the fencing around the stadium for graduates and their families to pick up after the graduation Ceremony.

In June, graduating seniors will lose access to their school Google account, including Gmail and Drive. Deleted accounts and files cannot be recovered. Save copies to your computer, external drive, or personal cloud storage.

☁️ Transfer to Another Google Account

https://takeout.google.com/transfer

📁 Download Everything with Google Takeout

https://takeout.google.com/

🎥 Tutorial Video

https://youtu.be/1cVdm-fqc78?si=VpXOmHpXCT5xEtrA

David Hong

Email: dhong@wvusd.org
Website: dbhs.org
Location: 21400 Pathfinder Road, Diamond Bar, CA, USA
Phone: (909) 594-1405
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