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  • Clubs at da Vinci

    9/23/2025

    Please open this link for a list of the Clubs at da Vinci

  • da Vinci Musical ~ The Prom

    9/15/2025

    REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF 9/29-10/3

    Friday: Monster Truck Announcer, Trent, Adult Ensemble, Non-Equity Touring Cast of Godspell Ensemble, Dee Dee, Barry, Sheldon, Angie 

    Blocking  Scene 6, "The Acceptance Song" (Song 8) 

    Friday: Tech Crew - NO REHEARSAL

  • da Vinci Arts Fair ~ December 6th!

    9/3/2025

    Hi da Vinci Families,

    The Arts Fair is one of the PTSA's best fundraisers—and it’s a ton of fun! It only happens because of amazing volunteers. We’re organized with lots of roles, so it’s an easy and meaningful way to get involved.

    The da Vinci hallways, gym, and cafeteria transform into a vibrant art gallery! Students sell their creations, walking away with pride and a little extra cash.

    Ways to help include setup, day-of support, or joining a main team like local artists or social media. It's a great way to engage with our community.

    Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th! It’s a fun, low-commitment way to join in—and your student will love seeing you there.

  • Lottery Application for 2026/2027

    8/27/2025

    MOVING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL 2026-27

    Enrollment & Transfer / Transfer (English)

    Middle School Lottery Dates: November 12th, 2025 - December 12th, 2025

    This is the period for lottery applications to be submitted for the 2026/2027 school year. Once the District assigns the date for da Vinci to host a Family Information Night, we will be sure to add it here and to the website calendar. You don't need to attend the Family Information Night to apply, but it's the only time to tour the building. You will also learn about what makes da Vinci unique in its art-focused curriculum, as well as be treated to some student performances.

  • da Vinci Travels 2026

    3/20/2025
    In Summer 2026, we're going to Japan!

    Are you interested in travel? 

    Heidi and Ms. Blair lead trips for students during the summer, and our next one is to Japan. There is an info session about the trip on Wednesday, October 1st. 

    If you'd like to find out more, grab an RSVP sheet or an itinerary from outside Room 200 or Room 207, or ask Heidi or Ms. Blair for more info. 

    Hope to see you there!

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  • Two Lincoln High School Grads Win National Merit Scholarships

    6/12/2025

    Congratulations to Lincoln High School students Richard Deng and Coral Platt! Both were awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 toward their college studies.

    They were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Richard plans to pursue a career in politics and Coral is looking at a future in the legal sector.

  • Two PPS Educators Named OnPoint Educators of the Year

    6/2/2025

    Two exceptional PPS educators, Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones, were recently named OnPoint Educators of the Year for 2025.

    As part of this prestigious honor, both teachers will have their rent or mortgage paid for an entire year, and their schools also receive a $2,500 donation. 

    Ricardo Barber teaches third grade at Faubion, and Hang Jones serves as a social worker at Marysville Elementary. 

    The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates educators who embrace innovative teaching techniques that ignite enthusiasm in their students. 

    Congratulations to Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones! And thank you both for everything you do to make a difference in the lives our students.

  • Student Filmmakers Showcase Their Monster Talent

    5/22/2025

    The assignment their teacher gave them was simple – make a short film that begins with a phone call and ends with someone hanging up. Benson first-year students Dylan Martinez-Torres and Dariel Soriano Zamora ran it all the way to a small city populated by two very big and rather iconic monsters – Godzilla and Hedora.

    The result, Sorry, Wrong Number, is one of the more than 90 films entered into the annual Best of PPS Film Festival. The festival is a celebration of exceptional student filmmaking that includes a showcase at the historic Hollywood Theatre. 

    The fourth annual installment of the festival took place on May 21 and included a screening of 13 standout films. The films came from all over PPS and ran the gamut from Dylan and Dariel’s monster short to documentaries, film noir, and broadcast journalism. 

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  • Join the Climate Crisis Response Committee

    5/19/2025

    If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.

    On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.

    No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.

    Deadline to apply: June 6. 

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