Da Vinci Design

Greetings Designers and Design Families! It’s about that time!

We hope you’re soaking up the last few days of a fun, safe, and restful summer! The countdown is almost over—our new school year begins on Monday, August 18, 2025, and we can’t wait to see our students back on campus. Our amazing staff has been hard at work preparing classrooms, planning engaging lessons, and creating a welcoming space for every student. It’s going to be a fantastic year, and we’re so excited to begin it together!

Important info including the 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook and New Family Information can also be found in the “Resources” section (to the right via computer, or at the very end of this webpage via mobile phone). You can also find highlights of important upcoming dates below.

Welcome back Designers! We look forward to making this year the best one yet!

Sincerely,
Team DVD

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First Day of School Info: Monday, August 18th

On Monday, August 18th, students will head to the field first, then be welcomed into the Black Box theater. Students walk through a tunnel of cheering teachers to the black box, where the whole school gathers before meeting in small groups within the classrooms. All students will begin the day in Advisory, and will receive their class schedules in Advisory. PowerSchool access is temporarily locked while we upload student schedules – but will be accessible on the first day of school. If a student believes there is an error in their school schedule, students should go to the front office during passing period after Advisory.

Remember: traffic during the first two weeks of school is busier than usual; we recommend you arrive in the parking lot at least 15 minutes before your school start time to ensure your child makes it on time. See parking lot reminders below.

Note: DVD is focused on creating comfortable, enjoyable experiences for our neurodiverse population by priming, posting, and providing. Students can expect loud volume and large crowds. Earplugs will be available near the student check-in at the bike racks. For an alternate entry or other support, please contact Asst. Principal Korina Pailin (kpailin@davincischools.org) by Sunday, 8/17.

This is the DVD Week One Bell Schedule:

For the 2025-2026 school year, the start time for Da Vinci Design will remain the same at 8:40am Monday-Thursday and the traditional “late start” for Friday is 9:45am. The end time for the school day is 3:45pm each day.

Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Mon, Aug. 18th: First Day of School!
• Mon, Aug. 25th & Tues, Aug. 26th: Picture Day (during English classes
• Wed, Aug 27th: 12th & 11th graders sign-up for seminars
• Thurs, Aug. 28th: 10th & 9th graders sign-up for seminars
• Mon, Sept. 1st: NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
• Week of Tues, Sept. 2nd: Seminar (P8) Begins
• Wed, Sept. 3rd: Coffee w/ Admin @8am and @5pm via Zoom
• Wed, Sept. 10th: 9th graders leave for Overnighter @ 8:40am
• Thurs, Sept. 11th: 9th graders return from Overnighter @ approx. 2:30pm
• Fri, Sept. 12th: No School – Professional Development Day
• Thurs, Sept. 18th: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm
• Fri, Sept. 19th: DV Club & Service Learning Fair

Parking Lot Details and Reminders

• Please drive safely and patiently in the parking lot; this means entering and exiting through the properly marked areas, dropping students off only in marked areas, and following the directions of our grounds supervision crew
• Drop off areas are located 1) at 201 N. Douglas AND at 2) [East] Grand Avenue. Do NOT stop in traffic to drop off students across the street or anywhere along Duley Road.
• Remind your students to please stay on the designated pedestrian pathways in order to help maintain their safety as they enter the school campus.
• Remember: you don’t have to wait to get to the front of line of the drop off area to have your students exit the vehicle.  They should exit as soon as the vehicle has come to a safe, complete stop. This will help to make sure the drop off area is used as efficiently as possible.
• Students will not be allowed to enter or leave school through the gym or the pool deck at any time.