Welcome To Week #26

Week TWENTY FIVE: FEBRUARY 23 - 27, 2026

MONDAY 2/23

Spring Orchestra Concert (Theater)

TUESDAY 2/24

IOC Meeting (USB Room) 4th Period

Brahma Booster Parent Meeting (Library) 6-7pm

V Boys Golf @ Fullerton 2:30pm

V Baseball vs Chaffey Home 3:15pm

JV Baseball @ Chaffey 3:15pm

F/S Baseball vs Chaffey Home 3:15pm

V Badminton vs Animo Venice Home 3:30pm

WEDNESDAY 2/25 — LATE START DAY

House of Reps Meeting (USB Room) 4th Period

Spring Symphony Concert

V Softball vs Rowland Home 3:30pm

JV Softball vs Rowland Home 3:30pm

V Baseball @ Duarte 3:30pm

JV Boys Golf @ Sunny Hills 2:50pm

THURSDAY 2/26 — OPEN HOUSE

Black History Month Block Party (Quad) Lunch

Spanish Club Meeting (Golden Horseshoe) Lunch

Children’s Theatre

V Boys Golf @ Sunny Hills 2:50pm

V Softball vs Brea Olinda Home 3:30pm

JV Softball vs Brea Olinda Home 3:30pm

FRIDAY 2/27 — MINIMUM DAY

Children’s Theatre

Show Choir Competition @ El Dorado HS

V Baseball vs Baldwin Park Home 3:00pm

JV Baseball @ Baldwin Park 3:15pm

SATURDAY 2/28

Show Choir Competition @ El Dorado HS

Colorguard Competition @ Colony HS

🎉 Black History Month Block Party

Join us for our Black History Month Block Party this Thursday, February 26th, during lunch in the Upper Quad! Come celebrate culture, community, and joy with great music, entertainment, and food sampling provided by Culinary Arts while supplies last. Everyone is invited — don’t miss it! (C. Buckley)

🎸 Commercial Music Spring Concert

Attention Brahmas, Game On! Tickets are now on sale for the Commercial Music Spring Concert on March 5th! This year’s theme is Video Games, featuring iconic music from Pokémon, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Persona, and more. This will be the most challenging show CM has ever done! Seating is general admission, and our Fall concert sold out — so grab your tickets early! (R. Jarvis)

🌸 Sabor de la Primavera – A Full Day of Culture, Cars, and Community!

Diamond Bar High School is excited to host Sabor de la Primavera on Saturday, March 28, 2026 — a full-day, family-friendly celebration for all ages!

The day begins with a Car Show from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the DBHS Parking Lot, proudly hosted by Parent HOPE, showcasing incredible vehicles and community pride.

The celebration continues with our Food Festival from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Quad, featuring live entertainment throughout the afternoon, Latin music and performances, lotería, crafts booths, taquito plates, elotes, churros, and more!

A highlight of the afternoon is the Student HOPE–led Food Competition, featuring six categories: Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Chile Dishes, Mole, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole. Students, staff, and families are invited to compete and share their favorite homemade recipes.

🎟 Festival Entry: $5 per person
🍽 Food Competition Entry: $25 to compete, link to sign up

All proceeds will fund the HOPE Student Banquet, HOPE Scholarships, and Cultural Programming at DBHS.

We look forward to bringing our DBHS community together for a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and spring spirit. We hope to see you there! (Del Muro)

💖🧠 Interested in becoming a Peer Counselor? Applications are now available for students wishing to join Peer Counseling next year. Come into the Wellness Center to scan the QR code that will take you to the Google Form to apply. We’re looking for empathetic students wishing to learn more about themselves and others in this elective class.

Students who take Peer Counseling for one year become eligible to work in the Wellness Center. Don’t wait. Apply today. (Mesdjian)

🧠🌱 Are you ready to THRIVE? The Diamond Bar High School Peer Counseling program is hosting Thrive: A Wellness Forum on Thursday, Mar 12, periods 1–4 in the gym. If you’d like to interact with a diverse group of others, learn new perspectives, and become your best self, pick up a permission slip in the Wellness Center in room 254, adjacent to the upper quad.

The first 100 students to submit a permission slip are welcome to attend. (Mesdjian)

DOPPELGANGER FILM FESTIVAL…Doppelganger Film Festival submissions close on February 25th. If you’d like a chance to showcase a video or animation project, speak to Mr. Enriquez in Room 271 or at the Doppelganger linktree. Linktree URL: linktr.ee/brahma.cinematics.club

DIGITAL ID

💳 Your Digital Student ID is now available to use! Please take a moment to download the Minga App. https://minga.io/

Here’s how your new Digital ID card will make your life easier:
• Use your ID anytime with the Minga App on your phone, or from any browser at app.minga.io.
• Use your digital ID to get into school events and activities quickly.

• Keep up with school events and news with your personalized home feed.

• Stay updated on school events and news with your personalized home feed.

Instantly change and update stickers and badges on your ID for different activities.

Your Digital ID is ready for you!

1) Download the Minga App or go to https://app.minga.io

• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/minga/id1376350263
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.minga.app.android

2) Sign in with Google Sign In (use your school email address).
3) Click Student Tools to view your ID.

Remember, the digital ID is a convenience but you should always have the physical ID issued to you at registration. In addition, screen shots of your school ID will not be accepted.

Read full issue here: Senior Bulletin February 2026 Issue

ADMISSION UPDATES
• Most college decisions are still pending
- Stanford: early April
- Ivy League: late March - early April
- UCs: March 1 - March 31 (UC Berkeley notifies ~8% in February)

• Some CSU deadlines were extended
- East Bay, Monterey Bay, Dominguez Hills, Channel Islands, SF, Sonoma, Humboldt
- Check deadlines: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx

• Don’t stress about why you did or didn’t get in
- Admissions decisions consider many factors
- Focus on schools that accepted you and finding the best fit

• You must notify colleges of schedule or grade changes
- Dropped a class or earned below C-
- Use college portals or email admissions

• Transcripts
- UCs and CSUs do NOT want transcripts right now
- If requested, submit via Parchment

FINANCIAL AID
• Complete the FAFSA (2026-27)
- Required for graduation (or submit Opt-Out form)
- Use California Colleges + your school Google account
- https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/

• FAFSA deadline: March 2
- Complete ASAP to receive financial aid packages sooner

• Cal Grant reminders
- GPA already submitted by DBHS
- Create a WebGrants for Students account to claim awards
- https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/

• Free FAFSA help available
- Cash for College workshops
- Feb 7 workshop at Mt. SAC

MT. SAC
• Attend required workshops (Library, periods 1-6)
- Feb 17 - Application workshop
- Feb 20 - Application make-up
- Mar 10 - Account claim / assessment
- Mar 26 - Next steps / summer programs

• Questions
- Visit the College & Career Center or see Ms. Quiroa

SCHOLARSHIPS
• WV Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Multiple $1,000 awards
- Due March 13

• PWAG Scholar Dollars
- $1,000 scholarships
- Due February 12

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Awards $500 - $5,000
- Due February 15

• Student-View Scholarship
- Awards up to $5,000 (random drawing)
- Due April 23

• Many more scholarships available
- Cybersecurity, journalism, disability, service, STEM, medical programs
- Check the full Senior Bulletin for details

How to Use CCGI to Complete Your FAFSA

Follow these steps to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) through CCGI (CaliforniaColleges.edu). Using CCGI connects your FAFSA directly with your high school and makes the process smoother and more secure.

Step 1: Go to the CCGI Website Visit CaliforniaColleges.edu.

Step 2: Launch FAFSA Through CCGI After logging in, launch your FAFSA application from within CCGI. Important: Do not go directly to the FAFSA website. Starting from CCGI ensures your FAFSA links correctly to your school and district, helping your counselors track completion and avoid errors.

Step 3: Sign In With Your School Email Select "Sign in with Google" and use your school-issued email address (for example,@wvusd.org). This keeps your account connected to your school and gives you access to the correct CCGI tools.

Step 4: Complete Your FAFSA Once you've launched FAFSA through CCGI, follow the instructions to fill out and submit your FAFSA. Your information will transfer securely to the FAFSA site.

Hello Senior Parents,

If you would like to purchase a senior ad in this year's yearbook, please see the attached flyer for all of the information. This year we are working with our publishing company, Varsity, to provide you with the opportunity to create your ad with their easy to use website. If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook adviser, Mrs. Stacy Tenace at stenace@wvusd.org.

Thank you,

The Yearbook Staff