Seniors - You should have received a notice from Bronson Photography back in May letting you know to schedule your senior portrait sitting. If you haven't already taken your senior portrait, contact Bronson and schedule a sitting BEFORE November 14th. If you miss this deadline, your portrait WILL NOT appear in the yearbook. Your ID card photo is NOT your senior portrait and WILL NOT be included in the yearbook.
Make Your Voice Heard on the Crescenta Valley School Site Council!
Want to directly shape the future of Crescenta Valley High School? Unlike ASB, the School Site Council (SSC) brings together students, parents, teachers, and administrators to write and evaluate our official School Plan. As a student, your perspective is the most critical part of this process!
Commitment: 5 Monday meetings per school year, 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM (First meeting: September 28)
Open Positions: 5 Student Members and at least 2 Alternates
Apply: Email Mr. Tashkesen at atashkesen@gusd.net by Wednesday, September 9 to express your interest.
Submit a Video: Mr. Tashkesen will send you a link to record a 60-second candidacy speech on Flip. Videos must be submitted by September 16.
Elections: Speeches will be broadcast during Homeroom on September 21, followed immediately by student voting.
Email Mr. Tashkesen today to represent your peers and make a lasting impact on CVHS!
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is available for review. A hard copy can be provided upon request at the school office. Please contact the front office if you would like a printed copy. You can also view Crescenta Valley High School’s SARC online at this link:
Boys Soccer Potluck: The potluck will be held on September 18 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. We’d love for all soccer families to join us! Please sign up to bring a dish to share using this link. Thank you so much for helping!
JOIN US FOR OUR OPENING COMEDYSPORTZ MATCH ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th AT 7:00 PM IN THE UNDERGROUND THEATER! What is ComedySportz? - Not Comedy about sports - Comedy PLAYED as a sport! ComedySportz: HSL is the award-winning interactive comedy show where two teams of high school "act-letes" compete for audience laughs and points while improvising scenes, games, operas, and musicals based on YOUR suggestions. The audience is always a part of the show, voting for the winners and sometimes even winding up on stage. Clean, family-friendly entertainment for ALL ages! Come find out what all the BUZZ is about! This first show is FREE for everyone, but seats may “sell” out fast!
Message from Principal
Hello Falcons!
As we jump into the rhythm of this school year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Falcon community for your incredible hard work, energy, and dedication that have already made the start of the year so special.
Thank you to everyone who made our Back to School Night such a wonderful success! It was amazing to see so many engaged families, as well as the vibrant representation of our student clubs and organizations out in the quad. Below, you will find photos capturing the energy of Back to School Night, our spirited Friday 9/11 motorcade, and the Friday night football game, alongside incredible examples of active learning in our classrooms, featuring clear teacher modeling and clear agendas. Congratulations to our Science and Medicine Academy who hosted their Academy Picnic on Saturday.
A special expression of gratitude goes out to everyone who participated in the motorcade and to local CV Historian Mike Lawler for collaborating with our DEI committee this past week. This week brings meaningful opportunities for reflection, remembrance, and celebration across campus.
As we pause on this solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the memory of the lives lost and find inspiration in the enduring resilience, unity, and strength that define us when we support one another. Looking ahead, we offer warm wishes to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, hoping the Jewish New Year brings peace and fresh beginnings to your families. Additionally, we are excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month this week as we embrace this year's theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," honoring the rich cultures, histories, and visionary contributions of the Hispanic community that inspire us to build a brighter future together.
ASB
CV ASB Social Media
Stay up to date on all the events, deadlines, sales and Falcon information by following the CVHS and student-run social media accounts!
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YEARBOOKS are now only available for purchase online at www.yearbookforever.com. Current price is $95. Prices go up January 1st.
Senior Meeting - Date Change
The Senior Meeting has been moved to Monday, Sept. 28 at 8:45 in the MacDonald Auditorium. Seniors should plan to attend for information regarding cap and gown orders, and other important upcoming deadlines.
Club Application and Approval
CV is host Club Expo Sept. 22 - Sept. 25, at lunch and snack in the quad area. To host a table, club leaders must submit all forms for approval by Tuesday, Sept. 14. There is a paper signature form, as well as the online portion of the application process. Go to room 1102 with questions, or email Mrs. Beers lbeers-dannerth@gusd.net
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee needs donations
Every Wednesday the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee meets at lunch to plan No Place for Hate lessons, the monthly cultural events, Community Culture Night, and the Student Voice Panel. There are about 20-30 students who meet and work. We provide snacks for them, but they are hungry. Any snacks you can provide from our Amazon Wish List are welcome! Thank you!
MAP Testing- POSTPONED
MAP testing will be postponed until we can maintain more reliable Wi-Fi service across campus.
We will share an updated testing schedule as soon as additional information becomes available.
Your flexibility and patience is appreciated!
Update: Community Service Hours
Community service is now digital! Submit community service hours at community.cvapps.net!
Supervisors of your community service activities will also register on this site once you submit your hours of service to their email.
Earning over 100 hours of community service by your senior year recognizes you with a medallion of service!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gay at rgay@gusd.net or stop by the Library for more details.
AP Parent Meeting
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our AP Parent Meeting!
In case you were unable to attend or would like to review the presented information, the slide deck is now available on our school website.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Pestonji & Ms. Papazyan.
Reflections is a National PTA program that gives students the opportunity to explore their own thoughts and ideas through art. Winning entries advance to district, state, and national competition, where students can earn recognition alongside thousands of artists across the country.
Entry Categories:
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Music Composition
Literature
Photography
Visual Arts
Basic Requirements:
Entry must be inspired by this year's theme
Must be new, original artwork created for Reflections
One student per entry
Must include an original title and artist statement
If digital tools were used, include a brief description of how they were used
Judges place significant weight on how well the theme is interpreted — students are encouraged to reflect personally on the theme rather than simply naming a tradition
An Accessible Arts division is also available for students with disabilities who may receive services under IDEA or Section 504.
The PSAT/NMQST will take place at CVHS on Wednesday, October 28th. This test is a practice test for the SAT and can qualify students for scholarships and awards. ALL CV 11th grade students will take the test free of charge. 10th grade students may opt to take the test for a fee of $18. It is completely optional. They will have the opportunity to take the test in 11th grade free of charge. If you are in 10th grade and wish to take the PSAT this year, please click on the link below to sign up. After signing up, you must confirm your participation by paying $18 at the student store. Please see Mrs. Sondergaard in the APs' office with any questions. https://forms.gle/BBvm88MvkAxYrPyK6
Counseling Department
Counselors visited all senior English classes on 9/9 for a presentation on Post-Secondary Pathways and College Applications. The presentation can be found on the CVHS website: https://cvhs.gusd.net/18399_4
For students applying to a Common App school and requesting a Counselor Letter of Recommendation (LOR), please make sure your LOR Packet is fully completed and submitted 4 weeks before your deadline. You can find the Counselor LOR in the Counseling Department and on the website: https://cvhs.gusd.net/18400_4
Counselors will be visiting all sophomore English classes on 10/15 for a presentation on Career & College Exploration.
Tutoring for multiple subject areas for the 26-27 still pending. Visit our tutoring page for information on public tutoring resources and CV peer tutoring for Chemistry in the Earth System:
https://cvhs.gusd.net/tutoring-information
Want to see your counselor?
For Students:
Come see us before school, during snack, lunch or after school! If we are not available at the time of you stopping by, please sign your name on the clipboard located outside our doors and we will call you in as soon as we can.
Students are also encouraged to email their counselors as needed.
Parent/Guardian(s):
Please email your child(s) counselor to schedule an appointment.
Counselors are unavailable for walk-ins.
Day of Appointment: Sign-in at the Attendance Office w/ photo ID
Janelle Evans (D,E,F,G,H,J)
Janet Hong/Azucena Vasquez (I,K,L,N,O)
Anna Margaryan (B,C,T,U,V,Z)
Silvia Yi (P,Q,R,S)
Iretta Zadourian (A,M,W,X,Y)
Scholarships
Hello CSF members! Our fall semester applications are officially open and will be due on September 25th at 11:59 PM. This application is located on our past Google Classrooms, the CVHS CSF Website, and our Instagram. Do you need help filling out and submitting this application? We will be holding an orientation in the CV library on Monday, August 14th, from 8:30-9:30 AM, where CSF officers will show you how to fill out your application, properly attach and print out your report cards, and guarantee that you have a fair chance of admission to CSF. Please stop by if you have any questions regarding the application or need clarification. Attached here is our website (https://sites.google.com/view/cvhs-csf/home) and here is the application (https://forms.gle/T5y8dn4unxv8vphz7). Thank you, and we are excited to see you soon!
College & Career Center News
The CVHS College & Career Center is located inside the CV Library. Students may join the CCC Google Classroom for additional information and resources using the join code: an4rsbpw.
Mrs. Karen Bomar (CTE and GCC): kbomar@gusd.net
Ms. Merrick Hoel (12th grade college information): mhoel@contracted.gusd.net
College Rep visits on the CV Campus: (check flyer for time and location)
Mon, 9/14: Chapman University
Wed, 9/16: Glendale Community College (GCC)
Friday, 9/18: NYU
Friday, 9/18: La Sierra University
Wed, 9/23: GCC
Friday, 9/25: Brown University
Wed, 9/30: UC San Diego
Wed, 9/30: GCC
The Glendale Community College: Many Dual Enrollment courses begin 9/21. Students should check their MyGCC accounts for important information, deadlines, and class schedules.
GUSD College & Career Fair- Oct 10th at Glendale High School. (10:30 a.m -1:30 p.m.)
We are still recruiting career and college exhibitors for the fair. Please contact Mrs. Bomar if you know someone who would like to share career resources with students. Students should pre-register to attend the College and Career Fair at strivefair.com
NASCAR RC Series.. Interested?
NASCAR RC SERIES CLUB EDITION
REAL-LIFE RC RACING IS COMING TO CVHS!
- Learn RC racing
- Practice your driving skills
- Meet other motorsports fans
- Be part of a new student rookie racing
- Become a new racer for 21 races
Interested in joining?
Meeting weekly in Mr. Poole's room 1301 on Thursdays at lunch!
Athletics Coming Up
Our student-athletes have a busy week ahead!
Monday September 14, 2026
Varsity Girls Golf vs. Chaminade @ El Cariso GC 3:30 pm
JV Girls Golf vs. Maranatha @ Scholl Canyon 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Village Christian @ CVHS 3:30 pm
Varsity Girls Golf League Match #3 @ Eaton Canyon GC 1:30 pm
Girls Volleyball vs. South Pasadena @ South Pasadena Frosh: 4:00 pm JV: 5:00 pm Varsity: 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 17 2026
Boys Water Polo vs. Hoover @ Hoover HS Varsity: 4:00 PM JV: 5:30 PM
Fridays, September 18, 2026
Varsity Girls Tennis vs Eagle Rock at CVHS 2:30 PM
JV Football vs. Dos Pueblos @ Dos Pueblos HS 4:00
Varsity Football vs. Dos Pueblos @ Dos Pueblos 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Girls Volleyball hosts the Falcon JV Classic starting at 8:00 AM
Cross Country competes in the Woodbridge Invite at Great Park at 5:00 PM.
Please note: Dates, times, and locations may change. For the complete Calendar, please visit CVHS Calendar.
Watch Falcon Athletics Live from Anywhere!
Can't make it to the game? CV Field and CV Gymnasium home events are streaming live on the NFHS Network! Watch live or replay matches on demand—perfect for long-distance family, working parents, or rewatching top plays.
Where to Watch: CVHS NFHS Network Page
Pricing: $79.99/year or $11.99/month
How to Support CV: Select Crescenta Valley High School as your school when subscribing—a portion of Annual Pass subscriptions comes directly back to support CV Athletics.
Supported Devices: Web browser, the free NFHS Network app (iOS/Android), and smart TV apps (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV).
Be sure to click Follow on the Crescenta Valley school page to receive automatic notifications whenever an event goes live. Go Falcons!
Facilities & Safety
PLEASE HELP US TO BE GOOD NEIGHBORS.
Be a responsible driver
Be respectful when parking your car or waiting for your student in your car
Be mindful of our neighbors' driveways, trash cans, and property.
Be courteous to our neighbors and to other drivers.
Please slow down. Remember, we have elementary and pre-school students close to our school.
Please don't litter.
Stay Informed!
Stay up to date with all of our different social media!
Join Padres Latinos de CV - Amigos de Adelante Latinos!
Join us for Family Loteria Night – Noche de Convivio on Wednesday, September 30 at 6 PM in the CV Cafeteria! Hosted by Padres Latinos de CV, this fun-filled evening will include Loteria and prizes, food, music, fun, and guest speakers. Everyone is invited! Come celebrate with us! RSVP here. If you would like to volunteer for this event, click here
Join Korean Parents Association (KPA)!
Dear Parents,
We invite you to register for the Korean Parents Association (KPA) for the upcoming school year. Joining KPA is a great way to stay connected, receive important school updates, and support our students and community.
Please take a moment to complete your registration using the link below:
It's time to pre-order your 2027 Talon Yearbook! We completely sold out last year, so be sure to pre-order early for the best price and a guaranteed copy!
Yearbooks are ONLY available online via www.yearbookforever.com for $95. Prices go up January 1st.
Senior Portraits: You should have received a letter from Bronson Photography to schedule your Senior Portrait sitting over the summer. If you have not done so yet, be sure to do it ASAP. The deadline to be included in the yearbook is November 14th.
Questions? Email Mrs. Sdao at asdao@gusd.net
WellNEST Center
The WellNEST Center is available if students are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need a moment to reset.
The WellNEST Center offers:
🐾 Therapy dogs: Penny on Tuesdays during lunch and Rocky on Thursdays during snack
🥨 Snacks and water for students who may need them
💙 A safe and welcoming space where students can take a break and access support
Please let your students know that they are welcome to use the WellNEST Center when they need a little extra support.
Thank you for helping us make sure students know that support is available!
