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2026 "Community Spirit" Senior Scholarship Awards

Awardees for Senior Scholarship represent our graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, dedicated community service, and embodied the values of leadership and character that our school community stands for. This recognition is an attempt to recognize their outstanding commitment and contributions.

2026 Senior Scholarship recipients are:

Leila Luz Matias
Zachary Lee
Leilani Rudulph
Jiya Chauhan
Taylor Konning

2026 Honorary Service Awards

HSA (under several categories) recognize exceptional individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our school community through their dedicated service and volunteerism.

Their selfless efforts and unwavering commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your invaluable contributions.

2026 HSA Recipients are:

Andrew Cardiasmenos
Philip Nho
Rym Hannachi
Jill Nonn
Smitha Myneni
Binita Patel
Shivangi Bhatt

Special Thanks

The DVHS PTSA would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the members of our Senior Scholarship Committee and the HAS Committee. They dedicated their time and effort to review applications and select this year's recipients. Your thoughtful evaluation and commitment to recognizing student and community excellence have made these awards possible.

Our special thanks also to all who took time to write a recommendation letter/reference letter to highlight our seniors for their hard work and dedication. And to those who nominated teachers, staff, community members, and wrote about why these individuals need to be recognized.

Please join us to celebrate your students and nominees.

Principal Ms. Lauren Falkner will be presenting the awards
at the PTSA Association Meeting.

Date: May 19th Time: 7pm Location: DVHS Library

Our Guest Speaker after the Awards Ceremony will be Counselor Ms. Lais Oliviera.

She will do a hands-on demo on the SchooLinks program, that seeks to enrich and inform students and parents about choices on careers and courses.

RSVP Form for the Association Meeting is here – space is extremely limited.

Finally, note the two SENIORS-focused activities for May 2026

SENIORS YARD SIGN SALE

To celebrate their Graduating Seniors and help our Sister School (REACH Elementary, Oakland): the yard sign sale has been extended until May 23.
Put in your orders here - $20 per sign only – and proceeds go to our Sister School.

SENIOR MEMORY WALK ON MAY 27

Seniors sign up HERE to celebrate graduation at your Elementary School.

DVHS Seniors who sign up are permitted to take time off during their first period at DV to visit their chosen elementary School, meet old teachers, get felicitated by ES kids, and walk around in their gown and cap to inspire the little ones. It is an all-around nostalgic trip – and Senior parents can join to take pictures and re-live their own days as ES parents!!

WHY JOIN THE DVHS PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATION?

WHAT PTA/PTSA DOES:

PTSA promotes the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship; raise the standards of home life; secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth; bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth; and develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.

DVHS PTSA is proud to invite all DVHS parents, family members, students, teachers, staff, administrators and community supporters to join us as members and be part of the good work we are doing to benefit Dougherty Valley High School students and community!

All of the below examples of what DVHS PTSA does are only possible with an engaging parent community, generous donations and your yearly memberships.

***While we welcome members to join a committee and attend meetings, members are in no way required to volunteer or attend meetings. Join DVHS PTSA, support the good work we do, stay informed and take advantage as much or as little as suits your needs and schedule!***

PTSA Association Meetings

Upcoming Events:-

Please join us on the DATES BELOW for the association meetings.

-May 19th @ DVHS library from 7pm-9pm

PTSA ONE-TIME DONATION

Help support the DVHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association with a one time donation. Suggested donation $50-$200.

DVHS PTSA Donation Webstore:

DVHS PTSA is a 100% volunteer organization made up of Parents, Teachers, Staff and Students. PTSA supports the above programs only through modest membership dues, donations and with the help of a strong and committed Executive Board and dedicated PTSA membership. A few of our active programs include:

Communications
Family Engagement/Parent Education
Graduation Activities
Health, Safety and Wellness
Honorary Service Awards
Hospitality
Inclusion & Diversity
Legislative Advocacy
Senior Scholarships
Sister School drives
Special Needs/Exceptional Education
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Grants

The DVHS PTSA prioritizes parent-family-school connection and engagement. We believe teachers are important partners with parents to educate students. Moreover, we believe students should be active participants in their own education, thus we are a PT--S--A, as students’ voices should be empowered as well.

An important DVHS PTSA goal is to foster mutual respect and understanding between the administration, staff, teachers, parents and students. We work to provide a forum for parents/families to be heard and to receive information and feedback. The DVHS PTSA values our community and school diversity, we advocate for our students’ interests and their wellness and partner with DVHS administration to foster a safe, positive climate for students to learn and grow.

Click here to contact the DVHS PTSA

The Dougherty Valley High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer-run organization affiliated with the California State PTA and the National PTA.

DVHS PTSA is a member of the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, and the Thirty-Second District PTA. We represent over members and advocate on behalf of all children in our school community. We promote opportunities for parents to address the needs of high school students and we foster a positive partnership between parents, teachers, students and the community.

PTA is the nation's oldest, largest and highest profile volunteer organization working on behalf of public schools, children and families. PTA volunteers work in their schools and communities to improve the education, health and welfare of all children and youth.

Forms and Flyers

Important PTA Links:

SRV Council of PTAs

California State PTA

National PTA

SRV Council of PTAs Anti-Bias Statement

The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs stands against the unfairness of bias, bigotry and racism in all forms.

The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs stands against the unfairness of bias, bigotry and racism in all forms. The California State PTA recently published a statement denouncing racial injustice and calling for greater equity and inclusion. We have been addressing inclusion and diversity in our schools for many years, and we are mindful that there is more work to be done. As an organization dedicated to the best interests of all our children and youth, we make special efforts to advocate for our children, youth and families who face institutionalized inequities, including in the educational system. We respond to the call of the California State PTA "to bring to life the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity" for people of color in our communities by the work of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and our collaboration with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The Council offers below a summary of anti-bias terminology and multimedia resources to our parent communities to be utilized in whatever ways are helpful for them. As parents, we can best support our children and youth by addressing and minimizing the biases they face and witness, to ensure a more equitable future for all.

For the complete statement, visit SRV Council of PTAs website.