Panther Press

School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025

VHS Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Nov. 1 - No School

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day, No School

Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23 - Jan 7 - Winter Break

Panther Prime Time Oct 16

Happy Friday, Vista High School Families!

It's been another wonderful week at Vista High School watching the amazing things our scholars can do. We are looking forward to celebrating the Festival of the Arts in downtown Vista this weekend! Come to the Vista Village Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM to see our wonderful performers and artists' work!

I would like to extend a special congratulations to those students who have qualified for our special "Spooky Flex Time" activity through having excellent attendance and no tardies!

This week we celebrated several Senior nights for our fall athletics teams! Congratulations to our fall athletes for a wonderful season, even if you have some games left to play! We encourage all of our students to find a way to get connected on campus, whether that's with a sport, a club, the arts, or your favorite class.

Remember Panthers, character counts everywhere and all the time. Great job this week!

Wednesday night our Principal met with community members to discuss the school and answer questions! Join us for our next Coffee event on Nov. 20 at 9am!

Join our Principal, Megan Ratliff, during the meeting times below!

Check out the amazing student GPAs following our first semester progress reports! Well done, Panthers!

3.5 GPA and Above

4.0 GPA and Above

Come to our Haunted House - the Panther Asylum - on Wednesday, Oct. 23! Everyone is welcome - $5.00 entry fee, VHS Students free with Panther Pass.

Our World Language teachers Victoria Lorente Ingoldt and Debora Peresenda de Rios shared their Octoberfest Celebration today at lunch!

Join us at the 20th Annual Vista Unified Festival of the Arts! See all the talented students throughout the district with their performances and art on display!

The next Start Smart Session is Monday, Oct. 21!

Reminder, all students parking on campus MUST have a valid 2024-2025 parking permit. Students may be subject to citations if they park on campus without one. These are real citations.

Students will need to do the following:

• Before school, from 7:45 - 8:20, park in a visitor space in the front parking lot.
• Bring your license, registration, insurance, Parking Regulations Form and Start Smart certificate
• Once these documents are processed, a Campus Assistant will place a sticker on your car.
• Soft launch of parking enforcement to start September 9 with warnings. Hard launch of parking enforcement September 16.

Please email janielbrown@vistausd.org or leahpower@vistausd.org with any questions.

Character Leaders program will promote mental health supports for Yellow Ribbon Mental Health Week. It is OK to ask for help!

Use the QR Codes below to register!

Class of 2025 check it out!

My name is Donovan Durney, or Mr. Durney to the students, and I’m the College & Career Advisor from Wahupa Educational Services Talent Search (or, simply Wahupa). Wahupa is a FREE preparatory program dedicated to helping high school students design and plan their route to post secondary institutions. Wahupa was initially established to provide support to students from Native American descent, eventually expanding to include all those in need, with a primary focus on first generation and low-income students. We offer a range of workshops, tools and resources to best prepare our students. All 9-12th Graders are welcomed to apply, with priority given to first generation and low-income students!

You can find me located in the College & Career Center on most Wednesdays, with the exception of off-site work meetings and changes in my schedule to be present for site-specific events (ie. iApplied, College Fairs, etc.) Use the QR code on the flyers to sign up today! Additionally, here’s a link to the form, if you prefer: Wahupa Educational Talent Search County 2024 - 2025.

I’m eager to support you all! If you have any questions or ever need to reach me, please feel free to contact me at ddurney@wahupa.org.

Thank you and I hope that you make the most out of this school year! And remember - you're not alone in this journey of life, so please reach out to whoever whenever you need that helping hand!

If you wish to bring food to your student during the school day, you are now required to check in with the attendance or front office staff in order to leave lunches or meals. We need to ensure the safety of your students and will not accept food from non family members, guardians or emergency contacts. Thank you for your understanding!

Need Help with Applications or Financial Aid paperwork? Come to C13 after school on Wednesdays starting Sept. 18!

Welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your VISTA HIGH SCHOOL store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.

Happy shopping, VISTA HIGH SCHOOL fan!

» Shop your VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Sideline Store

Please use the designated drop off area in the new parking lot for dropping off in the morning and picking up students after school. Other locations, such as Bobier Ave and neighboring business lots are not monitored for safety and have the right to tow. We staff our lots with Campus Assistants and Administrators who can assure your student has a safe entry and exit from school. Thank you!

Join the PTSA! The VHS PTSA is instrumental in organizing and assisting with a variety of school events and functions. Use the QR Code below to join!

Get involved! See club list below!

• AVID CLUB - Tuesdays at lunch in S103
• GSA - Wednesdays at lunch in D20
• Mock Trial Team - Tuesdays at lunch in D18
• BSU - Fridays at lunch in S103
• Student Equity Council - Mondays at lunch in T312
• Outdoor Club - Thursdays at lunch in I13
• Science Olympiad - Mondays after school in T201
• Ballet Folkloriko - Mondays after school in G12

Panther After Hours program is every morning and after school! Get homework assistance, play in the Game Room, join a club and much more! See calendar below!

Playing a sport next year? Make sure you submit or roll over your physical to home campus! The sooner the better - see below for more details.

Purchase them online using this QR Code!

MESSAGE FROM VTO CO-PRESIDENTS

Vista Teen Outreach (VTO) has had a remarkable year so far, and as we head into the fourth quarter, we’re busier than ever preparing for our annual holiday basket program. We continue to serve 14 schools and are now collaborating with various community groups to extend our reach. Each month, we support approximately 650 families facing food insecurity, ensuring that students and their families have access to essential resources. In addition to our work with schools and community groups, we’ve had some exciting milestones this year. We successfully hosted our first pickleball tournament fundraiser and provided 200 backpacks filled with school supplies through our Back-to-School Backpack project. We’re also proud to participate in the Feeding San Diego retail rescue program, collecting food donations from three retailers on a weekly basis. It truly takes a village to make this all happen.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers, sponsors, and donors who help us achieve our mission of supporting local families. Your dedication and generosity enable us to continue making a meaningful difference in our community.

Warmly,
Becky Kwock and Jason Tinling
Co-Presidents

PSST World is an on-line platform that allows students to report anything worrisome without fear. Using PSST World, students can report any range of concerning behaviors and incidents that they have seen, heard, or experienced. When a report is made, a message is immediately sent to our safety team and they will reach out to site administration for follow up.

Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.

The School Accountability Report Card is now available for review here https://vhs.vistausd.org/ and a hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.

23-24 SARC Vista High School

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.

Hapara Parent Letter English

Hapara Parent Letter Spanish

Community Resources

Wavecrest Cafe Meals

San Diego Food Bank

Brother Benno Oceanside Services

Vista Teen Outreach

Vista Community Clinic

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

North County Lifeline Community Resources

If you have questions, comments, concerns or requests for information you would like to see in the newsletter, please let us know by clicking on the link above. We appreciate your input!

Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611