Spartan Weekly Update Mar. 10-14
March Detention Specials
Attend A Tutoring Session - Earn 2 Detentions Off
Monday, March 10
EVEN Day
Dress for Success Monday - Earn 2 Detentions Off
Tuesday, March 11
ODD Day
PFSO Meeting 6:30 pm in the Wellspace
Softball Fundraiser - Red Robin
Wednesday, March 12
EVEN Day
Thursday, March 13
ODD Day
Friday, March 14
REGULAR MONDAY SCHEDULE - *** SPRING SPORTS ASSEMBLY RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 11 ***
Lunch Detention Rm 205 - Double Detention Day
Dress For Success Mondays
Students can clear 2 detentions for participating in our new program, Dress for Success Mondays. VPHS will promote professionalism and positive self-image by encouraging students to dress professionally on Mondays. To earn credit, student will pick up a Teacher Verification slip from Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office which must be signed by all teachers. Please encourage your student to participate!
PFSO Pancake Breakfast - April 12th - Purchase Tickets Today!
The VPHS Pancake Breakfast is returning and we hope you'll join in this fun tradition!
Saturday, April 12th
7 to 11 am
VPHS Breezeway
Tickets for the event are $10 each, and include pancakes, coffee, and more - making this a wonderful and affordable outing for families to enjoy together.
Student Services Update
- Bathroom Passes (via 5-Star) will now last 6 (SIX) minutes - the same time as the standard passing period between classes. Bathroom passes should only be used to go to the restroom and return to class. Students frequently found out of class without a pass or on an expired hall pass will be assigned school consequences.
- 5-Star Digital Student ID can be used as an alternate Student ID Card - students can exit campus for short day/athletics using the 5-Star app. This Digital ID card will be used for checking in to school events such as dances, lunch detention, and Saturday Schools.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
VPHS Library Hosts 3rd Annual Author Festival
On Wednesday, the VPHS Book Club held our 3rd annual Author Festival. This event welcomed seven award-winning authors of books for teens to our campus to discuss writing, publishing, and their favorite books with over 150 VP students, as well as CVMS book club students who walked over to join the fun. YA authors Katy Upperman, Chelsea Ichaso, Adam Sass, Aminah Mae Safi, Clare Osongco, Kathryn Rose, and Veronica Bane had a lively panel discussion with VP librarian Mrs. Kim, who is a YA author herself, about all things writing and books, and after the discussion students were encouraged to ask questions, talk one-on-one with the authors, and have their books signed.
The Friends of the Villa Park Library generously donated 50 books to the Author Festival to be given away to student attendees, and Barnes & Noble provided book sales, so students (and teachers!) were able to win and purchase books to get signed by the authors. And a huge thank you to our PFSO for providing coffee and lunch to our author guests.
This is our 3rd year bringing incredible writing and publishing talent to the VPHS campus to talk to our students about books and writing, and we are excited to keep this extremely special event going for years to come.
📸 Photos by Aubrey Williams '27 & Emely Martinez '26
SENIOR PORTRAITS AND PARENT AD DEADLINES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED!!
Hello all Senior Parents and Senior students,
· PARENT AD DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED: If you would like to purchase a PARENT AD, or space in the yearbook to include fun photos of your student from their childhood along with a kind message, please see the NEW ORDER FORM attached below. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 28th.
· SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION: If you have not yet had your Senior Portraits taken you must schedule an appointment with PSS Imaging by either calling 714-630-7785 or visiting their website (https://www.pssimaging.net/seniors1). Please make every effort to have your portrait taken before the end of February. We will still accept senior portrait appointments and images, however any portraits taken after February will not be in alpha order and will placed after the very end of the portrait section.
· YEARBOOK PURCHASE: Don’t forget, you can still buy our 2024-25 Yearbook! They are $175 and you may pay on the VPHS Webstore or in the principal’s office.
· Lastly, should you have any questions please email Mr. Hill at ghill@orangeusd.org.
Thank you for your support,
Mr. Hill and the Odyssey StaffFollow @vphsjournalism
VPHS Grad Night (and Day!) 2025
Your year. Your Park. Your Party! Villa Park High School seniors 2025, get ready for an incredible day and night at the Disneyland Resort! We are headed to the Happiest Place on Earth for one final day/night of high school memories on Friday, June 13th!
Your Grad Nite Ticket includes:
- Breakfast and Check-in from 7:30am to 9:00am @ VPHS
- Transportation to & from Disneyland - Leave VPHS on Friday, June 13th @ 9:15am & returning to VPHS on Saturday, June 14th @ 3am (approximation)
- ALL DAY Disney Park Hopper ticket
- After Hours Grad Nite Private Event ticket (at California Adventure)
- Money for snacks during the event
EARLY BIRD PRICE- $279-Prices go up January 20th!
If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Kraft at (714) 338-9306 or by email at jodikraft5@gmail.com. Thank you!
Dallas Rojas Reviews Honor Biology
Written by Abigail Tolliver
Dallas Rojas is a 9th-grade student who is taking Biology Honors with Mr. Hunt. This class stands out because of its engaging videos, the chance to earn participation credit, and Mr. Hunt’s ability to teach effectively while being a great person. Right now, they are studying the 10 phyla and their different inhabitants. One key takeaway for Dallas throughout the year has been that a gene is a segment of DNA responsible for coding a protein, or polypeptide. He would recommend this class to others, but only if they are ready to put in the effort and actively participate.
Avelyn Phan Review Honors Biology
Written by Abigail Tolliver
Avelyn Phan, a 9th-grade student, is taking Biology Honors with Mr. Hunt. She appreciates how engaging and interactive the class is, as Mr. Hunt encourages everyone to participate while making learning enjoyable. Currently, they are studying the 10 phyla, and one key fact that has stuck with Avelyn since beginning this class is that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. She would definitely recommend this class because it builds useful skills and provides a strong foundation for AP Biology and otherwise high school and college courses.
Transfer Information Session - March 18th
📢 Transfer Info Session – Don’t Miss Out! 🎓
Didn’t get into your dream school? There’s another way! Join the Transfer Center for an info session on how to transfer from community college to a 4-year university – including top schools like UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC!
🌟 Learn about:
✅ Honors program pathways to boost your chances
✅ How to meet prerequisites and stay on track
✅ The smart way to get to your dream university as a transfer student
📅 Tuesday, March 18th 12:00-1:00pm
📍 VPHS Library
Take control of your future—your dream school is still within reach! 🚀
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.
If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:
- VPHS Boys Basketball
- VPHS Girls Basketball
- VPHS Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Girls Wrestling (NEW)
- VPHS Wrestling
- VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
- VPHS Cheer & Stunt
- VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
- VPHS esports
- VPHS Football (Fall)
- VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- VPHS Baseball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
- VPHS Softball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
- VPHS Track & Field (Spring)
March 23: E-Waste Drop Off
March 28: End of Quarter: Minimum Day
March 31-April 4: Spring Break: No School
April 11: Spring Sports Assembly
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.
Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.
