Yearly Archives: 2025

WDV Performing Arts Seminars—sign up for your favorite Performing Arts seminar now! New to music and want to try hitting stuff? Sign up for Drum Ensemble! Never been on stage but make goofy voices at home? Try the Acting seminar! This semester, we are excited to offer the following classes: Acting, Drum Ensemble, Music Production, Studio Orchestra, and Stagecraft during school (availability varies by school)—please note, all courses are for-credit! Sign up here.

Spring Musical: “INTO THE WOODS”: ONCE UPON A TIME!…familiar fairytale characters had many wishes. They adventured into the woods to fulfill their dreams, but as their lives intertwined, they learned life…is not always a fairytale. Audition for cast, interview for crew – and help us tell this whimsical tale. (For-credit as well!) Sign up here. Instructors: Diane Feldman, Lindsey Rei, Angelica Alvarez and Will Schneider

“Voices of Da Vinci” Choir: Whether you’re winner of “The Voice” or only sing in the shower—choir is the group for you. Join “Voices of Da Vinci Choir” as they spread love, joy, and positivity through song. (For-credit as well!) Meets Mondays + Tuesdays 4-6pm in the Blackbox, starting 8/25. Sign up here. Instructor: Alexi Paraschos

“Live Events Team”: Join the Concert Team and help bring our Open Mics and Band Bash to life! From planning themes to running the show and getting the word out, you’ll be part of the crew that makes the music happen. Sign up here, and you can contact aparaschos@davincischools.org with questions

Please CLICK HERE to access the information about Cheer tryouts for next school year! They are coming up at the end of June!

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Hello Junior Families,

This is a follow-up to my previous message about the Posse Foundation Scholarship. I realized the initial post did not include the links or FAQ resources—thank you for your patience!

As a reminder, the Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential and connects them to top colleges with four-year, full-tuition scholarships.

Posse partner colleges include:

Bucknell University
Dickinson College
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Kalamazoo College
Middlebury College
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Tulane University
University of Wisconsin–Madison

To learn more, explore these helpful resources:
Posse Foundation Information Guide
Posse Foundation Scholarship: Parent FAQ

If you are interested in being nominated and believe you demonstrate the leadership and academic qualities Posse looks for, please complete the Posse Foundation Scholarship Nomination Request Form (which is attached) by Wednesday, June 11th at 4:00 PM.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need support during the nomination process.

Warmly,
Kene Washington
kwashington@davincischools.org

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Posse Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

Hello Junior Families!

I want to share an exciting opportunity with you about the Posse Foundation Scholarship. Every year, The Posse Foundation works closely with high schools, like Da Vinci Connect, to recruit students who demonstrate leadership and academic potential to become a Posse Scholar. If selected, a Posse Scholar wins a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend one of Posse’s partner colleges or universities:

Bucknell University
Dickinson College
Hobart & Williams Smith College
Kalamazoo College
Middlebury College
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Tulane University
University of Wisconsin- Madison


Below are informational materials on the Posse Foundation:

Posse Foundation Information Guide

Posse Foundation Scholarship: Parent FAQ



If you would like Connect to consider you as a nominee for the Posse Scholarship and you demonstrate leadership and academic potential, please complete the Posse Foundation Scholarship Nomination Request form by Wednesday, June 11th at 4pm.



Please reach out if you have additional questions!

Kene Washington

kwashington@davincischools.org

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We’re excited to share a meaningful way for our Da Vinci Connect High School students and families to get involved in the community!

This Wednesday, May 14th, the DV Connect K-8 campus will be hosting a free produce giveaway from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in front of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local families and give back.

Interested in volunteering?
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 11:00 am to help with setup and distribution. Whether you’re looking for community service hours or simply want to lend a hand, your support will make a big impact.

Event Details:
Location: DV Connect K-8, 12501 S. Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Volunteer Arrival Time: 11:00 AM
Produce Giveaway: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Contact Person: Ms. Grace Bader | (310) 725-5800

We hope to see many of our high schoolers out there supporting this great cause!

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