Panther Press

School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025

VHS Bell Schedule 2024-2025

No School - Feb. 13 - 17 - Presidents Day Weekend

No School - Mar. 31 - Apr. 4 - Spring Break

GHappy Friday, Vista High School Families!

We hope your student has had a wonderful week! Today is the end of the first grading period, and progress reports will be available on the Parent Portal by Thursday of next week. We encourage you to log on together with your student and review their current grades. These grades are a good reminder that our students should be challenging themselves all year long!

If your student needs any extra support with their academics, remember we have many resources available. Our students may access free tutoring every day before and after school in the library. In addition, they may get extra assistance from any teacher during the day in Flex Time. Be sure to reach out to your chile's teacher with any questions you may have.

Have a wonderful weekend, Panthers, and keep up the good work!

We need your help! Please take the Local Control Accountability Survey below - we want to see what is working, not working, and what needs are not being met for the actions and services being provided to our students in VUSD! We will share the community themes out publicly at the April 17th Board Meeting. Thank you for your assistance!

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Our head girls basketball coach, Pat Moramarco, is retiring at the end of the school year. He coached his last home game this past Feb. 14 and it was a WIN! Check out the article below. Way to go, Coach!

Our IB Biology students took a trip to Annie's Canyon to learn about biodiversity and ecosystems. They even hiked to the top!

The Start Smart session is REQUIRED for all students that park on campus. You must attend with a parent or guardian.

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.

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

VUSD collects student, parent, and staff input each year using the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), sponsored by the California Department of Education. This is an important survey that promotes better health and well-being among our students, improves the school learning environment, and combats problems such as drug abuse and violence. The CHKS survey results are also used to determine services and funding allocations in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) each year.

This year, between March 10-21, 2025, students in grades 9 and 11 will have the opportunity to participate in the CHKS survey. Your child does not have to take the survey, participation is voluntary. Please review the parent consent forms below if you would not like your child to participate. The deadline line for your student to opt out is Monday, March 10th @ 5pm

• English Consent

• Spanish Consent

VUSD parents and staff will also have the opportunity to participate in the California School Parent Survey and the California School Staff Survey. The surveys gather information on topics like developmental supports, school connectedness, school safety, student habits, and student groups. All surveys for students, staff, and parents are voluntary and anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data, and results will be made available for analysis under strict confidentiality controls. You may examine the survey questionnaires on our district website by clicking here.

See flyer for more details!

Come to the 3rd annual Community Resource Fair!

Get information on graduation, credits needed, available courses and much more!!

Grad Nite for Seniors takes place at Disneyland this year on June 8. Tickets are on sale now: $300 with a Panther Pass, $305 without. Deadline to purchase tickets extended to March 7! There is a payment plan available. See details here.

Interested in touring the campus? RSVP HERE and attend one of our VHS Campus Tours!

Paint a rock for our new rock garden! Details below.

Come see all the creative and talented work by Vista Unified students at both the performing and visual art shows!

Join our Community School Program and PTSA for sessions to promote well-being for our students and their families. Find out information on various programs at VHS, learn about the VHS Wellness Center and discuss more important steps for your students at each grade level.

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

VHS Families,

We are committed to ensuring our students' safety, and we offered a bike safety course on Monday, August 26, during 6th period FLEX. This engaging session covered essential topics, including helmet use, traffic rules, and safe riding practices. Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge they need to ride confidently and responsibly. We encourage you to discuss these important safety tips at home to reinforce what they learned. Beginning November 12th all students will be required to have a helmet and a sticker. Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote a safe riding environment for all!

Familias VHS,

Estamos comprometidos a garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y ofrecimos un curso de seguridad en bicicleta el lunes 26 de agosto durante el sexto período FLEX. Esta interesante sesión cubrió temas esenciales, incluido el uso del casco, las reglas de tránsito y prácticas de conducción segura. Nuestro objetivo es capacitar a los estudiantes con el conocimiento que necesitan para conducir con confianza y responsabilidad. Lo alentamos a discutir estos importantes consejos de seguridad en casa para reforzar lo que aprendieron. A partir del 12 de noviembre, todos los estudiantes deberán tener un casco y una calcomanía. ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestros esfuerzos para promover un entorno de conducción seguro para todos!

Vista High School is now a PBIS school! PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. One aspect of PBIS recognizes positive behavior by praising students on Minga, our digital ID card program. When a student earns a praise, they also receive panther points, which they can then spend in our PBIS store. As students are actively redeeming their points, we’ve seen an increase in engagement, and to keep up with their enthusiasm, we’d like to continue to offer a variety of snacks and drinks, such as chips and water. We are reaching out to request your support for our PBIS store by donating Snacks and Drinks, see the Amazon Registry Link. Please have them delivered to the front office. Thank you in advance for your support.

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!

• ASL Club - Mondays and Thursdays during lunch in F12
• 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
• Quick Feet Club - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after school in the Main Quad

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!

Are you interested in the medical field? Like sports? The Sports Medicine Club may be for you! We are looking to fill 3-4 spots. CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required. Please email VHS Athletic Trainer Melissa Hutzell or visit the Athletic Training Room for more information or to obtain an application.

melissahutzell@vistausd.org

Dear Panther Families and Community,

We’re excited to announce a new initiative to strengthen collaboration and dialogue between our students, families, and athletic program. Beginning this school year, we’re introducing a Sport Request Form designed to give students and community members the opportunity to express interest in adding new sports to our school’s athletic offerings. This form allows us to gather valuable insights, gauge interest, and better understand the needs and wishes of our community when it comes to expanding athletic opportunities.

While we are committed to exploring each request thoughtfully, please know that there are various factors that affect our ability to implement new sports, including resources, staffing, and facility availability. Even so, your input is essential as it helps us make informed decisions and better align our programs with the interests and passions of our students.

The Sport Request Form is available on our website at https://vhs.vistausd.org/athletics, and we welcome submissions throughout the year.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community and for helping us continue to foster a dynamic and inclusive athletic environment for our students.

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Estimadas familias y comunidad Pantera,

Nos complace anunciar una nueva iniciativa para fortalecer la colaboración y el diálogo entre nuestros estudiantes, familias y el programa deportivo. A partir de este año escolar, presentaremos un Formulario de solicitud de deportes diseñado para brindarles a los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de expresar interés en agregar nuevos deportes a nuestra escuela. Este formulario nos permite recopilar información valiosa, medir el interés y comprender mejor las necesidades y deseos de nuestra comunidad cuando se trata de ampliar las oportunidades deportivas.

Si bien nos comprometemos a explorar detenidamente cada solicitud, sepa que existen varios factores que afectan nuestra capacidad para implementar nuevos deportes, incluidos los recursos, el personal y la disponibilidad de las instalaciones. Aun así, su opinión es esencial ya que nos ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas y alinear mejor nuestros programas con los intereses y pasiones de nuestros estudiantes.

El formulario de solicitud de deportes está disponible en nuestro sitio web en https://vhs.vistausd.org/athletics, y aceptamos propuestas durante todo el año.

Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar y por ayudarnos a continuar fomentando un ambiente deportivo dinámico e inclusivo para nuestros estudiantes.

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!

Teams forming NOW!

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

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

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