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Welcome to Del Norte Counseling!
DNHS CEEB School Code: 054351Mission Statement
To provide a comprehensive counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all Del Norte students. School counselors are professional advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. We are committed to our students being college and career-ready.
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Welcome back, Nighthawks!
Due to PUSD counselor reduction, our alpha breakdown has changed for 2025-26:
If your last name begins with.... | Counselor Assignment |
A-Ch | Mrs. Kihneman |
Ci-Hd | Mr. Roty |
He-Lh | Mrs. Kennedy |
Li-Par
|
Mr. Luna |
Pas-St | Mrs. Stone |
Su-Z | Mrs. Marron |
Upcoming Events
*To see upcoming College Visits, check Naviance!*
October
- Oct 1: 2026-27 FAFSA opens
- Oct 1, 15, 22, and 29: College Application Open Lab Drop Ins (8:30 - 9:30 am, Library Computer Lab)
- Oct 6-11: Mental Health Awareness Week
- Oct 8: 12th Grade CSU Application Presentation (8:15 - 9:15 am, PAC)
- Oct 11: PSAT (8:00 am - 12:00 pm )
- Oct 21: Financial Aid Night 6:00 pm via Zoom
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/96215179770?pwd=YoSH83yN6SKyGptB0fQC0JMjgNIn3u.1
- Oct 22: UCSD Application Assistance with UCSD Rep (8:30 - 9:30 am, Library)
- Oct 20-24: Homecoming Spirit Week
November
- Nov 5-7: Trimester 1 Finals
- Nov 5 and 19: College Application Open Lab Drop Ins (8:30 - 9:30 am, Library Computer Lab)
- Nov 10: First day of Trimester 2 (Minimum Day)
- Nov 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Quick References
2025-26 Course Request Forms (CRF) and resources:
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Change Process
Schedule Change Request Form
Pass/Fail GradingĀ and Incompletes
Other Resources:
- Social/emotional/mental health resources
- Summer School - for current 9th - 11th grade students only
- Taking courses outside of PUSD
- Transcripts
- Tutoring