2025-26 WDV Cheer Tryout Dates!
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Posse Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
The Posse Foundation Application Nomination Form internal.docx
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
Posse Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
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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Summer 2025 Impact Makers South Bay Cohort
The Volunteer Center is reaching out to local community partners and youth advocates to share an exciting opportunity through their Impact Makers program.
Applications are now open for the Summer 2025 cohort, which kicks off the last week of June.
Applications are now open for the Summer 2025 cohort, which kicks off the last week of June.
Program Overview
Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is an 8-week summer program that empowers high school students to better understand themselves and the world around them. Through immersive service-learning experiences, participants explore local issues, strengthen their sense of identity, and learn about available community resources. Our Summer 2025 cohort will be our 8th to date, with students from 26 high schools having participated and contributed more than 5,000 service-learning hours to the community.
Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is an 8-week summer program that empowers high school students to better understand themselves and the world around them. Through immersive service-learning experiences, participants explore local issues, strengthen their sense of identity, and learn about available community resources. Our Summer 2025 cohort will be our 8th to date, with students from 26 high schools having participated and contributed more than 5,000 service-learning hours to the community.
Group Sessions
Dates: June 24 – August 14, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: The Volunteer Center, 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
In addition to weekly group sessions, students will volunteer 2 hours per week at one of our partner organizations to apply their learning through hands-on community service.
Eligibility
Open to all current high school students.
Certificate:
Upon completing the program, students receive a certificate detailing the 30-50+ hours of volunteer service they accomplished, which is an excellent addition to their college applications. In addition, we are also a Presidential Service Award certifying organization and for students who meet the requirements, we can submit their hours to receive the certificate from the office of the president.
Cost: Free.
***New: Long Beach Cohort Launching This Summer!
Their first-ever Long Beach Impact Makers cohort is launching this summer. If you would prefer to participate their Long Beach location, please visit their website or reach out to programs@volcenter.org for more information.
Their first-ever Long Beach Impact Makers cohort is launching this summer. If you would prefer to participate their Long Beach location, please visit their website or reach out to programs@volcenter.org for more information.
To learn more about the program, visit volcenter.org/joinimpactmakers and check out a short video created by their Spring 2025 cohort.
Volunteer Opportunity & Community Giveaway: Fresh Produce Distribution at DV Connect K-8
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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allcove Beach Cities Leadership & Wellness Conference
Join young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay to connect, collaborate and uplift our voices together at our annual South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference. This event will include conversations about advocacy, mental health, wellness and important topics facing our generation today.
You’ll also have the opportunity to share these priorities with local, state and federal leaders who will join us to kick off the event.
Picture this: young people sharing their concerns, their priorities and the ways we want to care for and support one another towards a healthier future. Through workshops and engaging wellness activities, the Conference is an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills and gain innovative tools to engage your peers in conversations that matter to them.
For young people ages 12-25. Free food and prizes are included! Plus, get community service hours.
Please RSVP by Sunday May 18, 2025. Please see attached flyer.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/331cf700fd394f719324314019772d48
South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
allcove Beach Cities
514 N. Prospect Ave., 4th floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277