Da Vinci Design

And just like that, the 2025-2026 school year has come to a close!

To all of our Designers, congratulations on making it through another incredible year. Whether you were navigating your first year of high school, tackling challenging projects, presenting your learning, competing in activities, exploring internships, showcasing your talents, or celebrating graduation, you should be incredibly proud of everything you accomplished.

This year was filled with memorable moments. We saw students take risks, discover new passions, support one another, and grow as learners and leaders. From field trips and exhibitions to spirit weeks, performances, competitions, CLDs, CDs, and SLCs, each experience helped make this year uniquely special. Most importantly, we watched our students continue to embody what it means to be a Da Vinci Designer, creative, collaborative, resilient, and ready to take on new challenges.

To our graduating Class of 2026, congratulations! We celebrated your achievements with Senior Showcase, Awards Night, Graduation, and all the milestones in between. We cannot wait to see where your journeys take you next. You have left your mark on Da Vinci Design, and we are excited to see the impact you will make in the world.

To our returning students, enjoy every minute of your well-deserved summer break. Sleep in a little, spend time with family and friends, travel, read a good book, make memories, and recharge for the adventures ahead. Trust us, there will be many adventures ahead!

And speaking of adventures ahead…

We know summer just started, and yes, it may seem a little ridiculous to already be talking about school. But as educators, we are professionally incapable of ending one school year without immediately thinking about the next one!

So, while we promise not to assign any homework, we do want to remind everyone that the first day of the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday, August 17th. That’s right, we’re giving you plenty of notice. Consider this your official “don’t say we didn’t tell you” reminder.

Until then, enjoy a safe, restful, and fun summer. Thank you for making this year one to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you back in August for another amazing year at Da Vinci Design.

Have a wonderful summer, Designers!

What an incredible way to close out the school year as we celebrated the graduation of the Da Vinci Design Class of 2026!

Our graduation ceremony was a beautiful reflection of the remarkable students who crossed the stage. From the moment our graduates arrived, there was an unmistakable sense of pride, excitement, and accomplishment in the air. Dressed in their caps and gowns, each senior looked absolutely amazing as they celebrated the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, creativity, and growth.

The ceremony was filled with heartfelt moments, joyful celebrations, and reflections on the journey that brought our students to this milestone. Families, friends, staff, and community members gathered together to honor a graduating class that has left a lasting impact on our school community. Whether through their academic achievements, artistic talents, leadership, service, or the relationships they built along the way, the Class of 2026 has helped shape the story of Da Vinci Design.

As we watched our graduates walk across the stage, we were reminded of the courage, resilience, and passion that each student carries with them. While it is always bittersweet to say goodbye, we are incredibly excited about the bright futures that lie ahead. Our graduates are heading to colleges and universities, trade programs, careers, military service, and countless other opportunities where they will continue to learn, grow, and make a difference.

To the Class of 2026, thank you for the memories, the laughter, the creativity, and the spirit you brought to our campus. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next for each of you.

Congratulations, graduates! Once a Da Vinci Designer, always a Da Vinci Designer. Your future is bright, and we are cheering you on every step of the way.

Design Family!

Livestream Info

Da Vinci Schools will livestream six graduation ceremonies on June 11-12, allowing family and friends to participate from anywhere.

Watch the livestream at bit.ly/2026Graduations.

To attend in person, you must have a ticket.

Congratulations to all our Class of 2026 graduates!!

Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Happy Sunday! Last week was a great week of POLs. It has been fun to learn so much this week from students and their presentations: from debates in English 10 and dissections in Biology, to insightful presentations about historical events and mathematical functions. Keep up the great work, Designers! We still have POLs tomorrow and Tuesday!

Shoutout to our Seniors! What an incredible evening last Thursday celebrating the Class of 2026 at our Senior Showcase!

Our seniors shared the culmination of their hard work, creativity, and learning with family, friends, staff, and community members. From innovative projects to thoughtful presentations, students demonstrated not only what they have learned during their time at Da Vinci Design, but also who they have become as learners, leaders, and young professionals.

Thank you to our seniors for sharing your stories and passions, to our staff for supporting students throughout the journey, and to our families and guests for helping make the evening so special.

Here is the Bell Schedule for Weeks 38 at Da Vinci Design:

End of Semester Announcements:

• PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents has been blocked starting 6/2 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards was on Monday, June 1st.
• Report cards are mailed home on Friday, June 12th.
• POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear professional attire. Any student with questions or needs regarding professional attire should speak to their counselor ASAP.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Tues, 6/2 – Tues, 6/9: Presentations of Learning (POLs) – MINIMUM DAYS
• Tues, 6/9- Mandatory Graduation Practice from 8:40am-10:15am. Seniors, you need to be on time! Senior Breakfast will follow after rehearsal.
• Wed, June 10th: Last Day of Semester 2 – MINIMUM DAY
• Thurs, June 11th: DVD Graduation Ceremony at 9am

Design Family!

Welcome to the last full week of school. Please see the schedule below. Monday is an all-classes schedule with dismissal at 3:45pm. POLs start Tuesday with dismissal starting at 1:45pm.

End of Semester Announcements:

• PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 6/2 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be on Monday, June 1st.
• Report cards are mailed home on Friday, June 12th.
• POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear professional attire. Any student with questions or needs regarding professional attire should speak to their counselor ASAP. POLs start this week on Tuesday.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Mon, June 1st- Last Day of Classes before POLs
• Tues, June 2nd – Tues, June 9th: Presentations of Learning (POLs) – MINIMUM DAYS
• Thurs, June 4th- 5:30pm-7:30pm: Senior Showcase
• Fri, June 5th- Grad Night Disneyland and California Adventure
• Wed, June 10th- Last Day of Semester 2 – MINIMUM DAY
• Thurs, June 11th- DVD Graduation Ceremony at 9am

This Thursday June 4th “Night Under the Stars” Come see the Senior Project Gallery!

 

• These are for the ongoing Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests (+ Seminars) and College Essay workshops over the summer and this fall, which ALL DV students are welcome to attend! They take place in Hermosa but also have Zoom options for any students who don’t want to drive –  just RSVP at pjtestprep.com/rsvp

Happy Week 36 Designers!

Reminder: No School Tomorrow for Memorial Day!

Please see the schedule for this week. Please keep in mind we are moving to Flex Schedule to get you ready for your POLs!

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Mon, May 25th: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday
• Tues, May 26th: DVD Pathway Presentations
• Tues, May 26th: Diplomat for a Day School Visit & British Consulate Visit
• Wed, May 27th: Senior Project POLs begin
• Wed, May 27th: 9th Grade Awards Night
• Tues, 6/2 – Tues, 6/09: Presentations of Learning (POLs) – MINIMUM DAYS
• Thurs, 6/4: Senior Showcase
• Wed, June 10th: Last Day of Semester 2 – MINIMUM DAY
• Thurs, June 11th: DVD Graduation Ceremony at 9am

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Design Family!

As we head into Week 35, it is hard to believe we are getting closer and closer to the end of another incredible school year at Da Vinci Design! There is so much happening around campus as we celebrate our students, showcase their hard work, and continue building community together. Here is the schedule for Week 35!

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate our seniors during Senior Awards Night. It was a special evening recognizing the accomplishments, growth, and dedication of the Class of 2026. We are so proud of all they have achieved and look forward to celebrating them even more in the weeks ahead. As a friendly reminder, Senior Showcase will take place on Thursday, June 4th. We cannot wait to see our seniors share their projects, passions, and learning with our community.

This week, we are also excited for QSU Spirit Week leading into Friday’s Community Dialogue (CD). We encourage students and staff to participate throughout the week as we continue celebrating community, inclusion, and student voice here at DVD. We are looking forward to another meaningful CD experience led by our students.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Mon, May 18th: Last week of Seminar Classes (P7 & P8)
• Mon, May 18th: Parent Advisory Committee 5pm Via Zoom
• Mon, May 18th: QSU Spirit Week
• Wed, May 20th: Senior Architecture Field Trip
• Fri, May 22nd: QSU CD
• Mon, May 25th: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday
• Tues, 6/2 – Tues, 6/09: Presentations of Learning (POLs) – MINIMUM DAYS
• Thurs, 6/4: Senior Showcase
• Wed, June 10th: Last Day of Semester 2 – MINIMUM DAY
• Thurs, June 11th: DVD Graduation Ceremony at 9am