Spartan Weekly Update Mar. 17-22
March Detention Specials
Attend A Tutoring Session - Earn 2 Detentions Off
Monday, March 17
Modified Monday
Dress for Success Monday - Earn 2 Detentions Off
VPHS Baseball vs. Fullerton @ Angel Stadium 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 18
ODD Day
SCC Transfer Information Sesson - 12pm-1pm & After School - RSVP Here
Choral Celebration at United Methodist 7 pm
Wednesday, March 19
EVEN Day
Thursday, March 20
ODD Day
Friday, March 21
EVEN DAY
Saturday, March 22
Saturday School - DOUBLE CREDIT - 8am-12pm Room 205
Sunday, March 23
VPHS Cheer TV & Computer Recycle Drive - 9am-12pm
View the Latest Detention & Saturday School List
SWU Background 📸 Credit: Angel Silva Cueto '26
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.
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!
Logan Wiant
Written by Abigail Tolliver
Logan, a senior, has really made the most of his high school years! He's a star volleyball player, playing as the varsity libero for all four years. Plus, he's been part of the AVID program since middle school, which has given him a strong sense of community and lasting friendships. This year, he's been enjoying taking trips down memory lane, visiting old classrooms and catching up with past teachers and friends. Looking ahead to his final semester, Logan is super excited about graduating and starting the next chapter of his life.
Avery Doles
Written by Abigail Tolliver
Avery Doles, a junior, is super involved in her school community. She's part of Best Buddies, where she enjoys making friends, crafts, and attending pizza parties. She also finds a strong connection in FCA, where she can share her faith with other athletes. Her favorite memory this year was her basketball season, even though the team didn't win a lot. She cherished the time spent with her coaches and teammates, especially the post-game meals! Looking forward, Avery is thrilled about the opportunity to play basketball at Santa Ana College with her friends and coaches!
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! 🚀
VPHS Baseball Plays @ Angel Stadium March 17th
Come support VPHS Baseball on Monday, March 17th as they play Fullerton HS at Angel Stadium at 3:30pm. Wear GREEN and show your SPARTAN SPIRIT! Admission and Parking are Free!!
- Enter the parking lot through Orangewood Ave Entrance.
- Meet at Gate 3 to the right of the big red hats
- Gates open at 2:00PM to the public
- Please remind all guests attending the game to review our stadium policies https://www.mlb.com/angels/ballpark/information/guide
- Concession stands will not be open, but you are welcome to bring food in small quantities and beverages that are factory sealed
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.
