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DAVSS enrollments. Please click here to register for 2025-2026
Key Highlights
- Custom-developed Dharma (Naitik) Shiksha books, tailored for every age group.
- Well-structured syllabus, textbooks & lesson plans for each grade and subject.
- Creative Electives introduced to nurture your child’s potential - no additional fee required.
- Elective sessions for Dance and Bhangra will be conducted from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
- Heritage class for parents while waiting for their kids who are busy in post-lunch elective classes
- A 6-week Art classes will be conducted for both students and parents during Spring Semester from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
- Exclusive sessions in Vedic Philosophy for staff and teachers, led by Acharya Bramdeo, during school hours.
- Regular opportunities for students to develop Public Speaking skills.
- Upgraded security protocols for a safer school environment.
- Centralized A/V system across classrooms for immersive learning.
- Classrooms equipped with multimedia projectors and smart TVs.
- CPR-trained teachers and volunteers ensuring student safety.
- Celebrate Indian festivals (Divali, Lohri, Holi) as a community.
- Unique chance for students, parents and families to actively participate in cultural events and performances.
- Focus on project-based learning for Naitik Shiksha and Hindi Conversation, showcased throughout the year.
- 7th and 8th graders take on leadership roles, becoming role models for younger students.
- Prefect Program for ages 13–18: students (14+ years) can earn volunteer credit hours while learning and leading.
- Confidential counseling services are available by appointment to support students and families as needed.
D. A. V. SANSKRITI SCHOOL
DAV Sanskriti School is committed to bring East and West together with their best. As our children grow in the wonderful land of opportunities in the USA, we ascertain that they pick up the time tested ancient Indian values so that they maintain a high moral ground based on Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha – desisting from hurting, telling falsehood, stealing/cheating, lust and hoarding – the five elements of Yama in Patanjali's Yoga-Darshanam. Also, they inherit strong family bonding that they pass on the value of united family to their next generation – sarvebhavantusukhinah. They inspire their minds and actions from the Supreme Consciousness – Dhiyoyo nah prachodayat. They will learn to be proud of themselves with a healthy body in a strong and calm mind.
Why Choose DAVSS?
DAVSS helps shape good human beings:
Strong and Healthy Body: A healthy body is the foundation of a good life. At DAVSS, we emphasize physical activity, nutrition, and wellness to help children stay strong, energetic, and illness-free so they can play, learn, and live life to the fullest.
Intelligent & Calm Mind: Intelligence is power, but without calmness, it's incomplete. We guide children to develop sharp minds and cool temperaments, because wisdom with emotional balance earns respect and drives real success.
Moral Integrity: Truthfulness, kindness, and empathy define how we interact with others. Through stories, discussions, and real-life practice, students learn to be honest, respectful, and compassionate to humans and animals alike.
Emotional Connection & Gratitude: Respect and love toward parents, elders, and peers are key to being truly good. A daily expression, like a sincere ‘Namaste’ with folded hands helps keep our hearts filled with gratitude and warmth.
Spiritual Growth: Children explore spiritual values through a rational and thoughtful approach—not through blind belief. They develop a deeper understanding of the eternal truths of God, Soul, and Nature, building inner strength, clarity, and resilience to face life with confidence and purpose.
Cultural Bonding: DAVSS offers a rich cultural environment through: 1) Hindi conversation, 2) Vedic Math & Yoga, 3) Singing, Indian music & instruments (Tabla), 4) Public speaking (child speaker on a given subject during assembly & at closing of prayers in Mandir), 5) Dance and 6) Participation in festivals and contests.
Children develop pride in their roots and experience the living wisdom of Indian culture - the only surviving ancient civilization, the only one to lend its name to an ocean (the Indian Ocean), and the only culture that celebrates the sacred sibling bond through Raksha Bandhan.
Be a Part of DAV Sanskriti School: Guided by 35 skilled teachers and 20 devoted volunteers, each child blossoms into a well-rounded, values-driven, and joyful individual.
All teachings are rooted in authentic Vedic scriptures, bringing time-tested wisdom and spiritual depth to every lesson.
Underlying Guidelines From Vedic Scriptures Are Followed
Vedic wisdom through Naitik Shiksha (Ethical/Moral Education) Classes for students and through Satsang for Parents. Families are the base units wherein all-round development of children takes place and since students spend most of their time at home,parents are encouraged to join Satsang (Sunday congregation) for Vedic konwledge.
Families are the base units wherein all-round development of children takes place and since students spend most of their time at home, parents are encouraged to join Satsang (Sunday congregation) for Vedic knowledge.
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Nothing is more purifying than Knowledge.
Righteousness- the core of Vedic Dharma, through Naitik Shiksha (Moral /Ethical Education) to develop noble human beings, thereby ennobling the whole society and the world at large thereafter, as ordained in Vedas.
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May we always walk the righteous paths for the good of all like the sun and moon!
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Lets make the world righteous (noble)!
Character development to pomote highest moral values such as Truth, Service, Respect for parents/teachers/elders, Non-violence and respect for others' opinions/beliefs.
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Accept the truth, give up the untruth.
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Respecting & serving the elderly are rewarded with long life, knowledge, name & fame, and power & strength.
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(Non-violence) May I see all Living beings with friendly eyes!
Respect for other's opinions/thoughts (as we like for ourselves).
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Lets not do to others what we do not want done to us.
Enhancement of Charitable disposition and Philananthropy.
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May we earn with hundreds of hands and give with thousands.
Hindi classes: To facilitate communications to create closer bonds with family members, Indian community at large and to bring students closer to Indian Culture and Vedic heritage. Hindi is not only the most commonly spoken language in India but it is also instrumental in uniting the Indian students in US amongst themselves and with Bharat- their cultural & ancestral motherland.
?????????? ?? ???????(Sangachchhadvam sam vadadhvam) Rig.??.???.?
May we walk together! May we Speak alike!
Indian Arts: Music/Dance/Yoga Classes (Optional) to promote Indian Arts
Yajna : Havan, the essential Vedic ritual is performed by students.
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Mission
To connect children with the Universal Living Values of Sanatan Dharma, inspiring them to live as truly ‘humane’ human beings, guided by the authentic wisdom of the Vedas.
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Objectives
- To impart Vedic values to children aged 3-18 years through a holistic, joyful, interactive and meaningful learning experience.
- To guide students to unfold their latent potential - academically, physically, morally, spiritually, and emotionally.
- To build a strong linguistic and cultural bond with the Vedic (Hindu) heritage, even while growing up in the West.
Arya Yuva Mandal (AYM)
AYM youth interact closely with their peers, while reaffirming the Arya Sanskars. AYM activities include participation in Havan and various cultural programs such as Diwali, Holi, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Janmashthami, and Arya MahaSammelan, which boosts their appreciation of Indian customs and celebrations and enhances their understanding of Vedic culture and philosophy. At the same time, AYM engages with local community by participating in activities like ILEAD, Thanks giving Meals on Wheels as well as open dialogue sessions with youth from other religions. AYM fundraising activities include planning and organizing events such as Diwali Raffle and Spring Car Wash. AYM features an Annual Family Campout with and includes lots of fun, adventure and learning.
Meet Our Staff
Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall
Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall joined DAVSS & Arya Samaj Greater Houston in May 2022. Scholar & spiritual leader with academic credentials in Science, Banking, Management, and Vedic Philosophy, his career spans finance, industry, and spiritual service, including key roles at Arya Sabha Mauritius and the Mauritius Council of Religion. He is a strong advocate for Vedic values, Yog, and interfaith dialogue. He is currently leading the design of lesson plans to match contemporary teaching methodologies.
Ankit Bhatla
Ankit Bhatla is a structural engineer working at WorleyParsons in Houston, TX. Originally from Delhi, India.
Shashi Singh
I love teaching at DAV Sanskriti school children because they absorb knowledge like a sponge as you teach and reciprocate with their love.
We came to the US when our kids(twins) were 4 years old. We were away from our country and I was worried that my kids would forget their language, values and traditions. We found Arya Samaj when the kids turned six. Not only the kids but we started to love coming here. Our kids learnt so many things .... Performing the havan, learning about Vedic values, traditions, cultures, festivals and knowledge of their motherland. They also learnt how to volunteer and give back to the community.
They have been blessed to have been surrounded by teachers, uncles and aunties at Arya Samaj who showered loads of love and encouragement. Not only our kids, but us as parents also have made many lifelong friends at Arya Samaj. They are graduating now and leave for college this year but with a promise to keep coming back whenever they are in town.
Arya Samaj has now become a part of our lives and we, as parents, are looking forward to staying connected as volunteers.
- Kiran & Sanjay Ahuja (Parents)
We started coming to Arya Samaj in July of 1994. We were looking for a Sunday School for our children. Both my children joined DAVSS at the same time. The DAVSS school used to be really small. Praveen Gulati Ji and Munish Gulati Ji used to Naitik Shiksha teacher and Ramesh Dwivedi Ji used to be Hindi teacher. Both our children attended DAVSS regularly for almost 10 years. We are really grateful to DAVSS. my children still remember Sanskriti School for ingratiating all the good Indian values. Charu graduated from DAVSS in 2000 and Sidharth continued to be at the school till 2004. Minu has been associated with DAVSS for almost 20 years and I have tried to do my part in the last 3 years.
- Minu and Ashutosh Garg (Parents)
Our sons Bobby and Neil were one of the first students who graduated from DAV Sanskriti school. They learned Indian culture and values which have continued to shape their lives. They are in San Francisco and New York, highly successful in lives and are still attached to Arya Samaj.
- Aruna and Brij Kathuria (Parents)
Over the years we have found its the best place to have peace and action at the same time! Great learning center for the Hindu culture, for the kids as well as parents!
- Neetu and Gaurav Gupta (Parents)
I will always be grateful for the fact that DAV Sanskriti school gave me a community of both peers who shared the desire to learn more about our heritage and culture and teachers who were willing to impart their knowledge on those topics. The festivals and community events, the weekly satsangs, and the meaningful bonds that I formed in my time in DAVSS (whether friendships or mentor-mentee relationships) have made a positive impact on how I carry myself today.
- Neha Srivastava (Ex. Student)
What impresses me most about DAV school is that it's always growing. When I started in 9th grade, we had a single building and two classes, Naitik Shiksha (moral studies) and Hindi. When I went back to visit after graduating college, the building had doubled in size, and the kids were schooling me in Vedic math and tabla! It's clear the teachers and administrators care deeply about the students, and I'm proud of the continuous improvement of DAV.
- Akash Gupta (Ex. Student)
DAV Sanskriti School is an incredible opportunity for youth to understand their religion, culture, and heritage. It is also a forum for youth to interact and build community with those from similar backgrounds. Ultimately, DAVSS is a shining example of what is possible when folks come together with a common goal of supporting students! Incredible program that changed my life and helped me discover more about my own heritage.
- Neeraj Salhotra (Ex. Student)
I truly enjoy the DAV Sanskriti School's commitment to excellence in education and student development. Having been a part of the school from nearly the inception, I witnessed its development from initially a class size of 5 students sitting in the back of the lunchroom and practicing the Hindi alphabet to now having over 150 students with a dedicated school building, volunteer teachers, and a focused curriculum. Throughout this tremendous growth, DAVSS has been a haven for connecting with my Indian culture, developing language skills, and building lasting relationships. I value the principles I learned during my time with DAVSS and apply them in my every day decision making.
- Aashish Jain (Ex. Student)
We feel lucky to have DAVSS, as the integral part of Arya Samaj of Greater Houston. Arya Samaj of Greater Houston is one organization, which breaths the philosophy extracted from Vedas. The goal of this organization is to inculcate the human values that are universal not based on one religion or caste. Vedas teach us how one should be leading the life. That is what DAVSS teaches children. The institution tries to keep the children connected to their vedic roots. The treasure of learning Hindi, singing classes, Tabla lessons and much more is the essence of Arya Samaj. We feel so fortunate to have Dr. Kavita ji and Dr. Harish ji imparting their life time spiritual learning with all the students and adults every Sunday. I have been part of DAVSS, in the role of a volunteer for many years.
- Vinita and VK Arora (Parents)
When we moved to Houston we were looking for a place where our kids could learn about Indian culture and values. Luckely we discovered Arya Samaj of Greater Houston. Our kids started coming to DAVSS from Fall 2010. Our the years they have learned about India History and culture, moral education, Hindi conversation, Hindi reading and writing. They also benefited a lot from the Vedic math class taught at DAVSS. Our son took a tabla class at DAVSS and has continued it outside for the last four years. Our daughter is now an active member of Arya Yuva Mandal (AYM). AYM has provided her a great venue to do community service and help help the other members of our community less fortunate then us. Annual participation in Jeevan Prabhat Readathon has taught our kids to be thankfull to god for what be have and empowered them to help the kids at Jeevan Prabhat Pondichery. My wife and I also volunteer in Arya Samaj and DAVSS. Arya Samaj and DAVSS has become an extended family for us.
- Parwinder and Sanjay Sood (Parents)
We came to the US when our kids(twins) were 4 years old. We were away from our country and I was worried that my kids would forget their language, values and traditions. We found Arya Samaj when the kids turned six. Not only the kids but we started to love coming here. Our kids learnt so many things .... Performing the havan, learning about Vedic values, traditions, cultures, festivals and knowledge of their motherland. They also learnt how to volunteer and give back to the community. They have been blessed to have been surrounded by teachers, uncles and aunties at Arya Samaj who showered loads of love and encouragement. Not only our kids, but us as parents also have made many lifelong friends at Arya Samaj. They are graduating now and leave for college this year but with a promise to keep coming back whenever they are in town. Arya Samaj has now become a part of our lives and we, as parents, are looking forward to staying connected as volunteers.
- Kiran & Sanjay Ahuja (Parents)
We started coming to Arya Samaj in July of 1994. We were looking for a Sunday School for our children. Both my children joined DAVSS at the same time. The DAVSS school used to be really small. Praveen Gulati Ji and Munish Gulati Ji used to Naitik Shiksha teacher and Ramesh Dwivedi Ji used to be Hindi teacher. Both our children attended DAVSS regularly for almost 10 years. We are really grateful to DAVSS. my children still remember Sanskriti School for ingratiating all the good Indian values. Charu graduated from DAVSS in 2000 and Sidharth continued to be at the school till 2004. Minu has been associated with DAVSS for almost 20 years and I have tried to do my part in the last 3 years.
- Minu and Ashutosh Garg (Parents)
Our sons Bobby and Neil were one of the first students who graduated from DAV Sanskriti school. They learned Indian culture and values which have continued to shape their lives. They are in San Francisco and New York, highly successful in lives and are still attached to Arya Samaj.
- Aruna and Brij Kathuria (Parents)
Over the years we have found its the best place to have peace and action at the same time! Great learning center for the Hindu culture, for the kids as well as parents!
- Neetu and Gaurav Gupta (Parents)
I will always be grateful for the fact that DAV Sanskriti school gave me a community of both peers who shared the desire to learn more about our heritage and culture and teachers who were willing to impart their knowledge on those topics. The festivals and community events, the weekly satsangs, and the meaningful bonds that I formed in my time in DAVSS (whether friendships or mentor-mentee relationships) have made a positive impact on how I carry myself today.
- Neha Srivastava (Ex. Student)
What impresses me most about DAV school is that it's always growing. When I started in 9th grade, we had a single building and two classes, Naitik Shiksha (moral studies) and Hindi. When I went back to visit after graduating college, the building had doubled in size, and the kids were schooling me in Vedic math and tabla! It's clear the teachers and administrators care deeply about the students, and I'm proud of the continuous improvement of DAV.
- Akash Gupta (Ex. Student)
DAV Sanskriti School is an incredible opportunity for youth to understand their religion, culture, and heritage. It is also a forum for youth to interact and build community with those from similar backgrounds. Ultimately, DAVSS is a shining example of what is possible when folks come together with a common goal of supporting students! Incredible program that changed my life and helped me discover more about my own heritage.
- Neeraj Salhotra (Ex. Student)
I truly enjoy the DAV Sanskriti School's commitment to excellence in education and student development. Having been a part of the school from nearly the inception, I witnessed its development from initially a class size of 5 students sitting in the back of the lunchroom and practicing the Hindi alphabet to now having over 150 students with a dedicated school building, volunteer teachers, and a focused curriculum. Throughout this tremendous growth, DAVSS has been a haven for connecting with my Indian culture, developing language skills, and building lasting relationships. I value the principles I learned during my time with DAVSS and apply them in my every day decision making.
- Aashish Jain (Ex. Student)
We feel lucky to have DAVSS, as the integral part of Arya Samaj of Greater Houston. Arya Samaj of Greater Houston is one organization, which breaths the philosophy extracted from Vedas. The goal of this organization is to inculcate the human values that are universal not based on one religion or caste. Vedas teach us how one should be leading the life. That is what DAVSS teaches children. The institution tries to keep the children connected to their vedic roots. The treasure of learning Hindi, singing classes, Tabla lessons and much more is the essence of Arya Samaj. We feel so fortunate to have Dr. Kavita ji and Dr. Harish ji imparting their life time spiritual learning with all the students and adults every Sunday. I have been part of DAVSS, in the role of a volunteer for many years.
- Vinita and VK Arora (Parents)
When we moved to Houston we were looking for a place where our kids could learn about Indian culture and values. Luckely we discovered Arya Samaj of Greater Houston. Our kids started coming to DAVSS from Fall 2010. Our the years they have learned about India History and culture, moral education, Hindi conversation, Hindi reading and writing. They also benefited a lot from the Vedic math class taught at DAVSS. Our son took a tabla class at DAVSS and has continued it outside for the last four years. Our daughter is now an active member of Arya Yuva Mandal (AYM). AYM has provided her a great venue to do community service and help help the other members of our community less fortunate then us. Annual participation in Jeevan Prabhat Readathon has taught our kids to be thankfull to god for what be have and empowered them to help the kids at Jeevan Prabhat Pondichery. My wife and I also volunteer in Arya Samaj and DAVSS. Arya Samaj and DAVSS has become an extended family for us.
