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In honor of Presidents' Day, we will have a five day weekend! There is no school on Feb. 16, 19 and 20. We will return to an ALL PERIODS bell schedule for the remainder of that week Feb. 21, 22 and 23.

Feb. 16, 19, 20 - President's Day Break - No School

April 1 - 5 - Spring Break - No School

District School Year Calendar 2023 - 2024

VHS Bell Schedule 2023 - 2024

Vista Unified Community Update

Panther Primetime February 1

Good evening, Vista High School Community!

We hope you have had a wonderful Valentine's Day! We love our students and we want you to know we love caring for them every day. This weekend is a five day weekend, and we hope it provides everyone with the opportunity to relax, recharge, catch up, get ahead, or whatever is right for you! We will start school again on Wednesday, February 21st.

This is the second semester, and each semester is divided into three grading periods. As we near the end of the first grading period, please encourage your students to have good attendance and to pay attention to completing all of their assignments so that we can accurately report their progress report grade. Progress reports will be mailed home so that you can have family conversations about their school achievements.

Registration season is upon us, and your student will soon be choosing next year’s classes! Each student will have sessions during school where they will meet with their counselors to make sure they are on the right path. You are welcome to attend our Family Registration Nights so that you can speak to a counselor directly about your student’s course choices. We look forward to seeing you there!

Have a wonderful five day weekend, Panther Community!

Principal Ratliff

Hello!

It's that time of the year for students to pick out their classes for next year! Please join us to attend our Family Registration Course Selection Night hosted by your VHS Counseling Department (invitation attached). You will be able to support your student in selecting their classes for next year with the support of the counseling department. Translation will be available, see you there!

¡Hola!
¡Es ese momento del año para que los estudiantes elijan sus clases para el próximo año! Por favor, asistan a nuestra Noche de Selección de Curso de Inscripción Familiar organizada por su Departamento de Consejería de VHS (invitación incluida). Usted podrá apoyar a su estudiante en la selección de sus clases para el próximo año con el soporte del departamento de consejería. Habrá traducción disponible, ¡los veo allí!

Our next ELAC meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27 at 5:30 PM in the library. All are welcome to attend.

We have so many amazing electives here at VHS that were showcased at our Elective Fair on Feb. 12. Check out all of our classic electives and our new offerings during our Family Registration Nights as well!

Students all over campus praticipated in the annual Breaking Down the Walls event to create a culture of acceptance and understanding here at VHS.

The first semester is over and here are our GPA Stars from the first half of the school year! Well done, Panthers!

Students with 3.5 GPA and Above

Students with 4.0 GPA and Above

All the info Seniors need from your school counselors! WHAT’S INSIDE?

Transcript Requests

Mark your calendars!

College Tips

Self-care for Seniors ❤️

Advice from a Panther Alumni

Senior Checklists

Scholarships & Xello

Financial Aid

VHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER 2024

Inviting all Panther families to attend our next Healthy Minds Learning Session on February 21st from 6:00-7:00 PM at Vista High. This is an interactive workshop for families including your Panther student(s). We'll have light food/beverages, an interpreter, and plenty of resources. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/2yhkj652

Healthy Minds PDF

Thinking of attending VHS? Come visit us!

Greetings VHS Drivers and Families! We are excited to announce a partnership with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to bring a program called Start Smart to our school.

This presentation is required for all VHS drivers as a condition of having an active parking permit starting next semester.

These presentations will be held in Room E-11 across from the VHS library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Students are required to bring one parent/guardian. We have three sessions second semester:

March 19, 2024

April 15, 2024

To ensure we have enough space, all attendees must RSVP. We will have a few more presentations next semester, and those dates are being finalized. There is also a presentation at Rancho Buena Vista High School on February 8, and VHS students may attend that one as well. Any grade student can attend and each student will only have to attend one session.

Please contact VHS Office Manager Leah Power if you have any questions by emailing leahpower@vistausd.org or calling (760) 726-5611 x 71002. For more information about the presentation, visit this website: Start Smart Program

Smart Start Parent Letter

Join Principal Ratliff for coffee! See flyer below for details.

Examine Key topics on African American studies.

Learn about Chicano and Latino American experiences!

Learn about the experiences of diverse populations.

The Small Business Ownership and Management course is an elective course designed for students who are interested in learning how to start a small business. Students will learn about the role of a small business in the economy, as well as the common challenges small businesses face. Students will gain an understanding of how to start, build, and manage a business, including employees. Students will also learn the principles of marketing, finance, and operations for small businesses, and develop their own business plan.

You are invited to help VHS and Vista Unified School District celebrate Career Technical Education Month. We will gather at The Film Hub on 2/29/24 from 6-8pm to see and experience the great work our students have created. Don't miss the FREE Event!

Está invitado a ayudar a VHS y al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Vista a celebrar el Mes de la Educación Técnica Profesional.Nos reuniremos en el Film Hub el 29 de febrero de 2024 de las 6 a las 8 p.m. para ver y experimentar el gran trabajo creado por nuestros estudiantes. ¡No se pierdan este evento GRATUITO!

The San Diego County Library has made its digital and audio books available to thousands of local students throughout the county. Any student in Vista USD, using just their student IDs, may check out the library’s collection of age-appropriate digital materials via Sora, an app used by school districts.

Additionally, every VHS student can check out the San Diego County Library’s Teen Book of the Month with their student ID through the Sora app— the ebook and the audiobook! Unlimited checkouts means no waitlists or holds.

Teen Book of the Month (February 1-29)

Heartstopper, Vol. 1, A Graphic Novel by Alice Oseman

A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork.

Learn how to manage money at the VIC!

Join our Community Liaison, Yuleni Prado Lopez, to learn about navigating the Aeries Parent Portal!

Need help filling out that FAFSA? Counselors are on hand Wednesdays after school from Oct. 4 through April 2 in room CLC3.

Get discounts on technology for school at c2k.org!

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

Interested in ceramics? Come to our Panthers After Hours Ceramics classes - see video below for info!

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.

This week in sports!

Starting next week VHS student athletes will have the opportunity to participate in a character and leadership workshop put on by the Positive Coaching Alliance. Our first cohort will include the flag football team, girls water polo team, girls basketball team and the baseball team. Please see the attached flyer for details.

In order to be eligible to try out and participate on a sports team, athletes must first complete the athletic clearance process (Physical). All paperwork must be complete and uploaded to homecampus.com. Please see the links attached or See the VHS website for more information. Please email Athletic Trainer Ms. Melissa at melissahutzell@vistausd.org if you have any questions. All instructions are below.

Homecampus Process(English)

Homecampus Process(Spanish)

VUSD VHS Physical Form

Purchase them online using this QR Code!

Many of the local and regional scholarships are now open. As many require transcripts, letters of recommendation, and some writing - putting it off until the last second is not an option. Remember, money is on the table so don't let this slip past you! Check the bulletin at least once a week and google for scholarships that are in your major or have something to do with your background.

Senior Scholarships

See Mr. Soderback in the College and Career Center!

This year's Grad Bash celebration will be at Universal Studios on Friday, June 7th. Tickets will go on sale Monday, Dec. 4 for $160 with a Panther Pass and $165 without in the Finance Office and the webstore. If you are interested in a payment plan, get more information in Finance.

ASB Applications are available on our website. If you would like to join the class, be a class officer, or run for a leadership or executive position, fill out your application asap.

The official senior yearbook photographer is Keane Studios. Seniors MUST get a portrait taken through Keane Studios if they would like a portrait in the yearbook. The yearbook-only portrait session is FREE. Keane Studios Senior Session Guide

Follow Keane Studios on Instagram for inspiration on what to wear and bring to your session. @keanestudios. Feel free to visit their website at www.keaneseniors.com to explore their portfolio and session offerings. Email them with any questions at info@keanestudios.com.

• Buddies Club meets Tuesdays at lunch in the GYM. Please join us for fun with our Buddies as we support inclusion for everyone at VHS. ALL ARE WELCOME! :) .
  

• Yu-Gi-Oh club meets every Thursday during lunch in V-20. Want to learn how to duel? Interested in learning the tournament style of dueling. Join Yu-Gi-Oh club today! Stop by V-20 to get more information. Look for flyers around campus.

• GSA Club meets Tuesdays in D20 during lunch.

• Interested in crime & punishment? Want to know more about the law and being a lawyer? Come to D18 this Wednesday during lunch for Mock Trial information.

• Book Club meets in D17 every Thursday after school. See Ms Vancelette with any questions.

• BSU (Black Student Union) will be meeting every Friday in room D17. All are welcome!

• The Whosoevers Club will be meeting in V12 every Wednesday at lunch. Snacks provided. All are welcome!
  

• Mariachi club is now Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in the Guitar Room!
  

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

Vista High School is committed to the Social and Emotional needs of all students.

Social/Emotional Supports & Links

https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling

Vista Virtual Wellness Center:

https://sites.google.com/view/vhswellnesscenter/home

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
Twitter: @VHSPanthers