Spartan Weekly Update May 12-17
Monday, May 12
Regular Monday Schedule
Dress for Success Mondays - 4 Detentions Off (Learn More)
AP Testing: 8 am - Calculus AB & Calculus BC (PAC), 12 pm - Music Theory (PAC) Seminar (Library)
Tuesday, May 13
Odd Day
AP Testing: 8 am - French (Room 100), Precalculus (PAC) 12 pm - Environmental Science (PAC)
Wednesday, May 14
Even Day
AP Testing: 8 am - English Language A-M (PAC), N-Z (Library), German (Room 100) 12 pm - Physics C: Mechanics (PAC)
Thursday, May 15
Odd Day
AP Testing: 8 am - Spanish Lang (Library) & Art History (PAC), 12 pm: Physics C E/M (Room 100) & Computer Science Principles (PAC)
E-Bike Safety Training -Library @ Lunch
Friday, May 16
Even Day
AP Testing: 8 am - Physics 1 (PAC) & Spanish Lit (Room 100), 12 pm - Psychology (PAC)
Saturday, May 17
DOUBLE Saturday School 8am-12pm Room 205
View the Latest Detention & Saturday School List
AP Testing - Week 2
AP Testing will be held from May 5 through May 16. During this time, students will be demonstrating their mastery of high-rigor courses with a chance to earn college credit. Students should be aware of the exam schedule, and show up on-time and with the appropriate materials. We wish all our Spartans the best of luck!
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AP Test Prep - Spring 2025
Click Here to Access the AP Test Prep Calendar (Spring 2025)
E-Bike Safety Training - May 15 @ Lunch
Our next training is Thursday, May 15 at Lunch in the Library.
Students who attend this training will be able to obtain an application for a parking permit through Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office.
Students who attend this training will be able to have a 2025-2026 parking permit
12th Grade Attendance Announcement
Attention Seniors 18+:
Beginning April 7th (Start of the 4th quarter), students who are 18+ will not be allowed to "leave early" / check out of school if they currently has a D or F in any 2nd semester class. Students will be required to check in with VPHS administration and parents will be contacted for authorization. Questions? See Mr. Pongco in Counseling.
Dress For Success Mondays
Students can clear 4 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!
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.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
Summer School will be held June 17 - July 24 at Villa Park High School
Counselors are actively working on summer school sign ups to identify students who have failed a class necessary to meet graduation requirements.
If your student passed a class with a D, but would like to improve the grade to be A-G eligible for college admissions, please have them reach out to the counselor to get signed up for summer school.
Europe Trip - Summer 2027
Summer 2027 Trip with EF Tours! The tour is visiting Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London. Mr. Mitchell will be holding an information parent meeting Wednesday, May 14 in Room 328 at 6pm.
* This event is not affiliated with Villa Park High School *
Jason White wins Freeway League Individuals for Men's Golf
Congratulations to Jason White for winning Freeway League Individuals! Jason shot 67 (-4), 75 (+4) for a total score of 142 (E) and qualified for CIF regionals at Los Serranos on May 12
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)
May 5-16: AP Testing
May 20: Signing Day
May 21: Senior Celebration
May 22: Senior Decision Day
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.
