Today, Donna High School kicked off Counselor Appreciation Week by surprising our incredible counseling team with a charcuterie board this morning! 🧀🍇
We are so grateful for the dedication, care, and support our counselors provide to our students each and every day. They truly go above and beyond to guide, encourage, and advocate for our DHS family.
We love and appreciate our counseling team:
✨ Ms. Araceli Garza
✨ Mrs. Michelle Garza
✨ Ms. Maria Sanchez
✨ Mrs. Yvette Cardenas
✨ Mrs. Rosie Guajardo
✨ Ms. Stella Mercado
✨ Ms. Enedelia Edwards
✨ Campus LPC Ms. Sonia Chavez
Thank you for all that you do—today and always! 💐💙
Today, Donna High School is proud to highlight two outstanding Welding students: Daniela Martinez and Ezequiel Gonzalez! 👏👏
These students are first-generation college students who, by May, will have earned approximately 29 college credit hours while still in high school along with an STC Welding Certificate. 💪🎓
Their journey hasn’t been easy. As first-generation students, they’ve faced unique challenges, including navigating college expectations and overcoming language barriers. But through determination, grit, and the support of the Donna High School CTE Welding Program, they are accomplishing something truly powerful, an education that opens doors and leads to real, high-demand careers.
We are incredibly proud of Daniela and Ezequiel for committing to their future, choosing college, and building skills that will allow them to graduate career-ready and college-ready. This is what CTE is all about, opportunity, empowerment, and success.
👏 Way to represent, Daniela and Ezequiel! Your hard work is paying off, and your future is bright
Donna High School Seniors, mark your calendars!
📦 Cap & Gown Ordering – Jostens Visit
🗓 Thursday, February 5
Jostens (our official cap & gown company) will be on campus to assist seniors.
📸 Graduation Photos
🗓 Tuesday, February 10
👉 Important Photo Info:
• Donna High School will lend cap & gowns to students for graduation pictures
• Personal cap & gowns will NOT be delivered until early April
• Students will take two photos:
1️⃣ Wearing the cap & gown
2️⃣ Holding the cap & gown
👗👔 What you wear underneath matters, so please dress appropriately for photos!
We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 and capture these milestone moments!
CTE Patient Care Saturday Bootcamp Day!
Today our CTE Patient Care students showed up strong for an all-day Bootcamp as they prepare for their Patient Care Certification exam! 👏
We had an amazing turnout, proving just how dedicated our students are to being career-ready and focused on their future in healthcare. 💙
A huge shout-out to Ms. Cantu and Ms. Rebollar for making the bootcamp fun, engaging, and impactful—and for their commitment to helping every student succeed and pass!
We are incredibly proud of our students’ hard work and determination. The future of healthcare is in good hands! 🙌🩺
#CTEWorks #PatientCare #CareerReady #FutureHealthcareHeroes #TeamDHS #CollegeCareerReady
National School Counseling Week
Counselors Amplify Student Success
Donna High School is excited to celebrate National School Counseling Week and honor the counselors who support, guide, and uplift our students every day! Join us by participating in our dress-up spirit days below:
📅 February 2–5, 2026
🎤 Monday – Amplify Your Voice
👉 Dress like your favorite musician
🕺 Tuesday – Amplify Your Impact
👉 Wear timeless clothing from different eras (70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s)
🧳 Wednesday – Amplify Your Future
👉 Dress like a tourist
🏈 Thursday – Amplify Your Community
👉 Wear your favorite sports jersey
Let’s show our counselors some love and make it a fun, meaningful week! 💕
Thank you to our amazing counselors for always being there for our students.
Out-of-Valley College Exploration For DHS Students!
Our Juniors continue expanding their horizons as DHS CCMR & GEAR UP teamed up for an unforgettable out-of-valley college experience!
Students had the opportunity to visit the UT Cockrell School of Engineering, where they gained hands-on exposure to petroleum and natural gas extraction and explored the real-world factors that impact fracking. They also toured the campus, explored multiple schools, and attended an admissions presentation emphasizing the importance of grades, test scores, and building a strong student profile for holistic review.
Next stop: Austin Community College — where students learned the value of understanding all postsecondary options and choosing pathways that best fit their academic goals and financial needs.
As we return to campus, our focus is clear:
✔️ Becoming TSI complete
✔️ Preparing for the ACT & SAT
✔️ Strengthening college readiness
We encourage all students to join us on future college tours—show you’re ready by attempting TSI, attending camps, and working to improve your scores!
#gearupworks #ccmr #teamdhs #outofvalleyoptions #collegeexploration #collegeready #DonnaHighSchool
DHS YEARBOOK PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN!
Capture the memories, the moments, and the Redskin Pride that made this year unforgettable! ❤️💛
📅 Pre-order your DHS Yearbook now for just $65
➡️ Price increases to $75 after March 13, 2026
🏆 Save $10 when you pre-order before Spring Break! 🏆
This year’s book is one you won’t want to miss — make sure your memories are locked in forever.
📍 For more information or to place your order, visit Mr. Jesus Garcia in Room 126.
📚✨ Don’t wait — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
#DHSYearbook #RedskinPride #DHS #CaptureTheMemories #PreOrderNow #OnceARedskinAlwaysARedskin
Shout out to our GEAR UP students who took a leap of faith to build their leadership skills!
Part of being a leader is learning to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and that takes courage!
Students from across the region came together for a fun day of collaboration, problem-solving, and learning the power of empathy 🤝
📍Interested in challenging yourself and building a stronger résumé? Reach out to us as today was Day 1 of a 3-part leadership series🙌
#GEARUPworks #StudentLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureReady #BuildingSkills
