Da Vinci Design

Designers… the wait is over! 

Tomorrow we officially kick off the 2026–2027 school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you back to Da Vinci Design! 💙

Freshmen: We can’t wait to meet you and officially welcome you to the DVD family!

Check out the information below for everything you need to know for tomorrow and the rest of the week. Let’s make it an incredible start to the year!

First Day of School Info: Monday, August 17th

On Monday, August 17th, students will head to the field first, then be welcomed into the Black Box theater. After the Black Box, all students will begin the day in Advisory and will receive their class schedules. If students believe there is an error in their schedule, they should scan one of the QR codes posted around campus during passing period after Advisory to complete the Schedule Change Request Form.

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 outside near the Blackbox. Please see Mrs. Chantal Tejaratchi for more information tomorrow morning.

This is the DVD Week One Bell Schedule:

For the 2026-2027 school year, the start time for Da Vinci Design will remain the same at 8:40am Monday-Thursday and end time 3:45pm. Please note that Friday will follow a different schedule, with classes beginning at 8:40am and dismissal at 2:40pm. This Friday schedule will continue throughout the school year.

Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Mon, Aug. 17th: First Day of School!
• Wed, Aug. 19th & Thurs, Aug. 20th: Picture Day (during English classes)
• Week of Aug. 24th MAPs Testing in English and Math Classes
• Thurs, Sept. 3rd: 9th graders leave for Overnighter @ 8:40am
• Mon, Sept. 7th: NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
• Wed, Sept. 9th: Chat w/ Admin @5pm via Zoom
• Fri, Sept. 11th: No School – Professional Development Day
• Thurs, Sept. 17th: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm
• Fri, Sept. 25th: DVD Club 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. Do NOT stop in traffic to drop off students across the street or anywhere along Douglas.
• 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.

See you all tomorrow!!!