Spartan Weekly Update Mar 4-9
Incoming Freshman Parent Night March 5th
PFSO Class of 2024 Scholarships Available
Application to apply for the PFSO Spartan Spirit Award. Students can earn pins to wear at Graduation based on their level of campus and community involvement. (For example, students can earn pins for perfect attendance, participating in clubs, sports, and community service) Application is now open, deadline is also 5/1 to apply. Seniors only.
VPHS Scholars with Distinction Program
Parents of 11th grade Spartans,
I am excited to announce the Villa Park High School, Scholars with Distinction Program in which we recognize any student that meets or exceeds standards in both English Langrage Arts and in Math on the SBAC test. SBAC or, Smarter Balanced Assessment, is the standardized assessment that all 11th grade students take in the spring. At Villa Park, we use SBAC data to award students that pass both English and Math portions of the test as Scholars with Distinction. Every Scholar with Distinction will be given a cord to wear at graduation and will receive special recognition when they are seniors. In 2022-2023, 124 students earned this recognition.
SBAC testing will start April 9th. Please be sure to let your student know that they have an opportunity to receive special recognition as a Scholar with Distinction and they need to give maximum effort. If you have any questions, please feel free email or contact your administration team.
Principal McCuistion
EARN YOUR AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AT VPHS
Did you know that Villa Park High School offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program?
At VPHS, students with a passion for academic excellence and a drive for success can delve into the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a rigorous two-year course of study. Designed to hone the critical skills essential for college-bound AP/Honors students, this program offers two distinct AP Capstone awards: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Get Free Rides on OC Bus throughout Orange County
The Youth Ride Free program allows Orange County youth ages 6 to 18 to ride all OC Bus fixed-route service for free for travel to school, work or fun.
Passes and required parental request forms are available at participating Orange County schools.
Though many use the pass to travel to school, it can also be used to access jobs, libraries and summer activities such as trips to the beach, Knotts Berry Farm and the OC Fair.
The pass helps youth become familiar with the advantages of public transportation while taking cars off the road, thereby easing congestion and air pollution.
OC Bus offers service on more than 50 routes with over 5,000 bus stops. OC Bus provides clean, reliable, and convenient service throughout Orange County.
Learn more about the pass here.
Spring Choral Celebration 2024 Coming Mar. 12
Come and join us at our Spring Choral Celebration 2024! It is on March 12th at 7:00 PM. A night filled with choral music, and songs that are sure to touch your heart.
SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS ,
- DEADLINE EXTENDED for PARENT AD SUBMISSIONS and SENIOR PORTRAITS to MARCH 15th!
- PARENT AD INFORMATION: If you’d still like to purchase a SENIOR AD to include fun photos of your student along with a special message, see the order form attached below.
- SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION: If you have not yet had 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).
- The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are still available for pre-sale! They are $175 and you may purchase them 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 Staff
Michael White-Campus Security
Written by Alexander Tran
Joining our Spartan family just three weeks ago, Mr. White has ingrained himself in the Villa Park High School community as a Campus Security Officer. First graduating from North View High School in 1981, Mr. White would go on to attend the University of La Verne where he majored in Business Administration and played D3 basketball. Mr. White’s passion for basketball would be international, where he played in Mexico, Turkey, and France. Tying in to his love for the sport, Mr. White previously worked as a basketball official for a sporting organization. Throughout his time here at Villa Park High School, he has always believed that the students and their bright personalities is what he loves most about his job.
Dan Honikel-Campus Security
Written by: Alexander Tran
Throughout his experience here at Villa Park High School, Mr. Honikel has always believed amazing students is what truly makes his job enjoyable. Graduating from Servite High School in 1982, Mr. Honikel was involved in both football and baseball. Mr. Honikel would later go on to attend the University of San Diego, where he was a Behavioral Sciences major. While at the university, Mr. Honikel often played intramural sports and was a Residential Assistant for his dorm. Only joining us roughly a month ago, Mr. Honikel has found not only the students, but his co-workers to be a part of this amazing community and work environment.
VPHS Softball Retires Number 12 for Sydney Somerndike '22
Monday, February 26th our Villa Park Softball Team retired former player Sydney Somerndike's Jersey. She is the first player to have her jersey retired. Sydney currently plays for University of Arizona Wildcats and won the California Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021. In 2023 she was named as an NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete.
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 Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- 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)
