Northview HS Newsletter

It was another great week to be a Viking! Congratulations to our Varsity Football team on an impressive 21–0 victory over Covina! Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community members who came out to support our Vikings. Up next, our Lady Vikings Volleyball team takes on Covina this week. Come out and support our student-athletes!

Grades & Lunch Pass Eligibility

Grades from our first grading period will be posted in Aeries by the end of this week. Families, please take some time to review your student's progress together and identify areas to celebrate as well as opportunities for continued growth.

Once grades are posted, we will also run our Lunch Pass eligibility list. Lunch Passes allow eligible 11th- and 12th-grade students to leave campus during lunch. To purchase and maintain a Lunch Pass, students must have a GPA above 2.0, minimal tardies, good attendance, and good behavior. This privilege recognizes students who consistently demonstrate responsibility both academically and as members of our Northview community.

School Visits

This week, we are excited to welcome district leaders to Northview. Dr. Paredes, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Blackmore, Superintendent, will each visit our campus this week. We look forward to showcasing the great teaching, learning, programs, and student experiences happening across Northview every day.

Parent Meetings This Week

Title I Annual Meeting — Tuesday, September 29 at 5:00 PM | Northview Library
Learn about our Title I programs, resources, and supports available to help our students succeed.

AP Parent Meeting — Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM | Northview Library
Learn more about Northview's AP program, explore College Board resources, and receive guidance on AP exam registration and the payment process.

Thank you, Northview Familia, for your continued partnership. Let's keep working together to ensure our students are in school, engaged, challenged, and supported every day.

Go Vikings!

College, Career & Senior Updates

We have several important events coming up for our Viking seniors! As college application season gets underway, our Counseling Team will be providing students and families with opportunities to learn about their options, get application support, and prepare for life after Northview. Save these upcoming dates!

SEPTEMBER 28 | COLLEGE APPLICATION & FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW

6:00–7:00 PM | Northview Library

Senior students and parents are invited to join us for our College Application & Financial Aid Overview Parent Meeting.

Counselors will review important information about the college application and financial aid process, including timelines, requirements, resources, and next steps. Whether your student is considering a UC, CSU, private university, community college, or another pathway, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the process and what to expect this year.

We hope to see our senior students and families there!

OCTOBER 1 & 2 | SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS

Counselors will be visiting Senior English classes on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 to help our seniors prepare for their next steps after high school.

Students will learn about postsecondary options, including four-year universities, community colleges, career and technical education, military options, and other pathways. We will also review UC, CSU, and private school applications, financial aid, important deadlines, and resources available to seniors.

During the counseling visit, students will also have the opportunity to begin their CSU application with a counselor-led walkthrough.

SENIORS — BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT!

Before submitting your college applications, check in with your counselor to make sure everything is filled out correctly. Once an application is submitted, you may not be able to go back and make corrections.

Start early, ask questions, and give yourself enough time to review your application before submitting!

OCTOBER 6 | COVINA-VALLEY USD COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

5:30–7:00 PM | Covina District Field

The Covina-Valley USD College & Career Fair is coming up! Students and families are invited to attend and explore the many opportunities available after high school.

Students will have the opportunity to connect with college and career representatives, ask questions, explore different programs, and learn more about their options after graduation.

This event is open to students and families across the district. We encourage all of our Vikings to attend!

OCTOBER 20 | FUTURE DAY — SENIORS ONLY

All Day | Northview High School

We’re excited for Future Day, an exclusive senior event designed to help our Viking seniors take the next big step after high school!

During the school day, seniors will receive hands-on support with:

• CSU & UC Applications

• Private & Out-of-State Applications

• Community College Applications

• FAFSA/CADAA

• Trade Schools & Career Pathways

Future Day gives seniors dedicated time to work on applications, explore postsecondary options, ask questions, and connect directly with counselors and college representatives.

Whatever your plan is after Northview, Future Day is about helping you take that next step!

CSU APPLICATION SUPPORT | CAL POLY POMONA

Need some extra help with your CSU application? Cal Poly Pomona Outreach Counselors are offering virtual CSU Application Workshops to help students navigate Cal State Apply, avoid common mistakes, and get answers to their application questions.

Students can use the QR code on the flyer to register for an available workshop session.

Scholarship Spotlight

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

• Currently enrolled in a high school and will graduate from high school during the 2026-2027 academic school year.

• Must have Financial Aid eligibility and meet eligibility at the time of submitting this application

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

• Apply for a chance to win $20,000 in scholarship money!

• DEADLINE IS 2 PM PACIFIC TIME on Wednesday, September 30

COUNSELING TEAM REMINDER

There is a lot coming up over the next few weeks, especially for our seniors. Stay informed, pay attention to deadlines, and take advantage of the support available to you.

Our Counseling Team is here to help our Vikings plan ahead, explore their options, and prepare for what comes next!

As part of our schoolwide AVID implementation, we are continuing to strengthen collaboration, inquiry, and student ownership of learning across all classrooms.

Our AVID Elective students have begun AVID Tutorials—structured, student-led sessions where students work in small groups to ask questions, explain their thinking, and collaboratively work through challenging academic content. Rather than simply being given an answer, students learn how to think through a problem, ask deeper questions, and use their peers as academic resources.

These same AVID strategies can be applied schoolwide. Through structured academic conversations, collaborative study groups, inquiry-based questioning, and opportunities for students to explain their reasoning, we are preparing all Vikings to become more independent and confident learners.

The goal is bigger than completing an assignment—it is teaching students the skills to successfully navigate rigorous coursework now and in college.

The Vikings are putting in the work this week as they prepare for their upcoming invite in Oceanside next Saturday! Good luck to our runners as they get ready to hit the course! 🖤💛

#NorthviewXC #RunVikingsRun #VikingStrong

The Vikings are ready for another action-packed week of esports! Matches begin at 4:00 PM each day in E-7. Come by and support our teams! 🖤💛

Monday

• ♟️ Chess

• Brawlhalla

Tuesday

• 🎮 Fortnite

• 🦑 Splatoon

Wednesday

• 💥 Super Smash Bros.

• Valorant

Thursday

• 🏎️ Mario Kart

• Marvel Rivals

#VikingsEsports #GameOn #GoVikings

#VikingsFlagFootball #GritAndGold #GoVikings

Congratulations to Vikings Football on winning the big CTC game against Covina last week! 🖤💛 The CTC Trophy will stay black for another year! Great job, Vikings!

The Vikings have another exciting week ahead. Come out, show your Viking spirit, and support our football teams!

Wednesday, September 30 — 3:30 PM
🏈 vs. Glendora

Thursday, October 1 — 7:00 PM
🏈 vs. Glendora
📍 District Field

Friday, October 2 — 3:30 PM
🏈 @ Glendora

#VikingsFootball #DefendTheNorth #ThisIsNorthview

Congratulations to Amelah Flores and Xitlali Mejiea on earning their first win and going 2–1 against Charter Oak! Great job, girls! 🖤💛

The Vikings have a big week ahead! Come out, show your Viking spirit, and support our girls tennis team!

Tuesday, September 29 — 3:15 PM
📍 @ Wilson

Thursday, October 1 — 3:15 PM
🖤💛 vs. Rowland

#VikingsTennis #GameSetMatch #WeAreNorthview

The Vikings are 2–2 in league play and continuing to compete strong! 🖤💛. A special shoutout to the following players for their outstanding efforts last week:

• Megan Arellano — 19 kills

• Salai Osi — 26 kills

• Olivia Leanos — 24 digs

• Camila Lopez — 49 assists

The Vikings have two exciting home games this week. Come out, bring your spirit, and support our volleyball teams!

Tuesday, September 29 — vs. Covina
🖤 CTC Game | Blackout

• Freshmen: 3:30 PM

• JV: 4:30 PM

• Varsity: 6:00 PM

Thursday, October 1 — vs. Wilson
💗 DIG Pink Game | Pinkout

• Freshmen: 3:30 PM

• JV: 4:30 PM

• Varsity: 6:00 PM

#VikingsVolleyball #SetSpikeScore #DefendTheShip

It’s time to nominate our Homecoming Court! Forms are now available in the ASB Office for all clubs and sports teams to nominate one Prince and one Princess to represent their group.

📅 NOMINATIONS DUE • SEPTEMBER 30
⏰ By 3:00 PM
📍 ASB Office

Don’t miss your chance to nominate your representatives for Homecoming Court! 🖤💛

Homecoming Spirit Week is here! Show off your school spirit and join in on the fun all week long. 🖤💛

Monday, October 5 — The Night Is Yours
🌙 Night In vs. Night Out
Come dressed for a cozy night in or ready for a night out!

Tuesday, October 6 — Double or Nothing
♠️ Red & Black Outfits
Double up on the spirit with your best red and black look!

Wednesday, October 7 — Roll Back the Years
📼 2016
Take it back to 2016 with throwback looks and trends!

Thursday, October 8 — Fortune Favors the Bold
😂 Meme Thursday
Dress as your favorite meme and bring the laughs!

Friday, October 9 — Pick Your Fortune
🎨 Wear Your HOCO Color
Rep your Homecoming color and show off your Viking pride! 🖤💛

*Reminder: All Spirit Week outfits must follow school dress code guidelines and be school appropriate. Let's have fun, show our spirit, and keep it respectful!

The Viking student section is bringing the energy all season long! Make sure you’re dressed for the theme and ready to cheer on our Vikings! Grab your friends, show your school spirit, and let’s make the stands loud! 🖤💛

🏈 Football

• October 1 vs. Glendora — 🐾 Safari
  Get wild and break out your best safari-inspired gear!

• October 9 vs. Bonita — 👷 Construction
  Grab your hard hats, vests, and construction gear!

• October 30 vs. Charter Oak — 💗 Pinkout
  Wear pink and help us fill the stands in support of a great cause!

🏐 Volleyball

• September 29 vs. Covina — 🖤 Blackout
  Dress in all black and bring the Viking energy!

• October 1 vs. Wilson — 💗 DigPink
  Wear pink and bring the energy as we support the fight against breast cancer!

Dress for the theme. Bring the energy. Cheer LOUD. Let's show everyone what Viking pride looks like! 🖤💛

Every school needs that one person who can handle just about anything with kindness, patience, and a level head—and at Northview, that person is Mr. Ruben Casas.

Mr. Casas is the kind of counselor who is always ready to jump in, lend a hand, listen to a student, support a colleague, or somehow make a hectic day feel a little more manageable. He shows up for our kids all day long, and he does it with genuine care, a steady presence, and a team-first attitude that makes everyone around him better.

When Mr. Casas isn't advocating for kids or being the ultimate team player, you can probably find him doing one of four things: loving his wife, cheering on USC, hanging out with his ridiculously adorable doodles, or somehow doing all three at once.

He brings kindness without the fuss, wisdom without the ego, and humor when we need it most. He is dependable, approachable, and always willing to roll up his sleeves and help wherever he's needed.

We appreciate you, Mr. Casas! Northview is better because you're here.

Saturday Schools are assigned for all absences—both excused and unexcused. This policy is outlined in the NHS Student Handbook and on our school website under the Resources section.

We will continue to notify students and parents/guardians when students have Saturday School due to an accumulation of absences (excused and unexcused).

• 9/29 - Late Start
• 10/5 - 10/9 - Homecoming Spirit Week
• 10/7 - Homecoming Rally
• 10/9 - Homecoming Game
• 10/10 - Homecoming Dance
• 10/14 - PSAT and SAT Minimum Day
• 10/16 - Fall Food Fair
• 10/20 - Late Start
• 10/20 - Future Day
• 10/30 - Student Free Day

Monday, September 28, 2026

• JV Flag Football - Rienstra

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• The Viking Closet - Woods
• Frosh/JV Volleyball - Sarmiento

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• JV Flag Football - Rienstra
• Frosh Football - Marinez

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Girls Tennis - Gonzales
• Frosh/JV Volleyball - A. Perez
• Varsity Football Student Section - Gamboa, C. Perez