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District School Year Calendar 2023 - 2024

VHS Bell Schedule 2023 - 2024

Vista Unified Community Update

Happy Friday, Panther Community!

We are looking forward to the last few weeks of school and celebrating all of our students’ accomplishments! As we near the end of the year, please remind your students to study hard, be on time, and give it their best effort!

Senior families, we hope you are making plans to attend our Graduation ceremony on June 5th! Please remind your seniors that they need to complete all of their classes successfully in order to walk at graduation. We are here to support them, so please contact a counselor if they need extra support!

Have a wonderful weekend, Panthers!

Principal Ratliff

Join the fun in dressing up for Prom Spirit Week! The prom theme is Fly Me to the Moon!

Is your student signed up for a free period their Senior year?

Please be on the lookout for this parent consent form, which will be sent home with your student and needs to be signed before students leave for the summer. If we don't receive parent consent for a free period, your student will be assigned to a class as per California Education Code.

Thank you for your cooperation!

See memo below regarding current construction and pedestrian traffic.

Our AFJROTC students were able to visit an amazing hovercraft at the beach this week.

Character Leaders students are holding a food and supplies drive for the San Diego Humane Society from April 22nd-May 3rd. Shelters across the country are overcrowded, and precious animals in their care need us more than ever! Donations can be brought to room T302. See teacher David Hanlon for more information.

See details below!

The PTSA is celebrating our teachers for teacher appreciation week on May 14 - 16! Please donate if you can!

Panther families,Come check out the new Building T during our PTSA Association Meeting and Coffee With the Principal. We will be electing our new board at the Tuesday April 30 Association Meeting at 6pm in Building T Room 306. Followed by Coffee with the Principal.

Join Principal Megan Ratiff to discuss what is going at Vista High School. Find what is going at Vista High School. Invite a friend or two.

Pizza, Coffee, and Drinks will be provided as well as Spanish Translation.

We have a few openings on our PTSA board and would love for you to nominate yourself or a close friend for any of the following positions:

• Treasurer
• Financial Reviewer (formally know as Auditor)
• Hospitality Coordinator
• Reflections

Job Descriptions Link

If you are interested please contact us one of the members for the Nominating Committee:Kimberly Ashkiani, Tara Humphrey or Patty Landeros. Or fill out our online Board Interest Form.

Upcoming Events in April Mark Your Calendars:

• Community Schools Advisory Council May 9th 4:45pm
• Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) May 13 to May 17
  
  • TAW : Brunch Tues May 14
  • TAW: Treat Day Wed May 15
  • TAW : Luncheon Thurs May 16
• Coffee With the Principal Wednesday May 15, 6pm
  

For current updates on the Vista High PTSA, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and at Vista HS PTSA Stay Connected!!!

Saludos a todos,

Estos son los anuncios de esta semana:

Asociación de Abril de la PTSA / Reunión Especial y Café con la Directora Martes 30 de abril 6pm

Venga a ver el nuevo Edificio T durante nuestra reunión de la Asociación PTSA y café con el director. Elegiremos a nuestra nueva junta en la reunión de la Asociación del martes 30 de abril a las 6 p.m. en el Edificio T, Salón 306. Seguido de un café con el director.

Únase a la directora Megan Ratiff para hablar sobre lo que está sucediendo en Vista High School. Entérate de lo que está pasando en Vista High School. Invita a un amigo.

Se proporcionará pizza, café y bebidas, así como traducción al español.

tenemos bastantes vacantes en nuestra junta de PSTA y nos encantaría que se nominara a sí mismo o a un amigo cercano para cualquiera de los siguientes puestos:

• Tesorero
• Revisor Financiero (formalmente conocido como Auditor)
• Coordinador de Hospitalidad
• Reflexiones

Enlace de descripciones de puestos de trabajo

ReflexionesSi estás interesado, contáctanos con uno de los miembros del Comité de Nominaciones: :Kimberly Ashkiani, Tara Humphrey o Patty Landeros. O complete nuestro Formulario de interés de la Junta en línea.

Los próximos eventos de abril marcan sus calendarios:

• Consejo Asesor de Escuelas Comunitarias 9 de mayo 4:45pm

• Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros (TAW) del 13 al 17 de mayo

  • TAW : Brunch Martes 14 de mayo

  • TAW: Día de la golosina el miércoles 15 de mayo

  • TAW : Almuerzo Jueves 16 de mayo

• Café con el director Miércoles 15 de mayo, 6pm

Para obtener actualizaciones actualizadas sobre Vista High PTSA, síganos en Facebook, Instagram y en Vista HS PTSA Manténgase conectado!!

All the info Seniors need from their 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

Principal Ratliff invites you to learn the skills and tools to help support your student's future success.

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.

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.

May Teen Book of the Month, Ages 10- Adult

How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino

Told in two voices, fifteen-year-old Copper struggles to confront inevitable and enormous change after his father's death and his uncle writes to him in a journal, sharing knowledge and advice in 1937 Japan.

Get information on our community and helping raise children.

Join Bobier Elementary for their past history and future updates!

See flyer below!

Learn how they can help you!

Are you a kinship caregiver?

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.

Here are this week's sports.

Playing a sport next year and need a physical? 828 Urgent Care is holding Sports Physical Days siwth discounted rates during July!

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!

Our new ASB Executive officers for next year are: President: Sadie O’Neill, Vice President: Darla Nunez, Secretary: Tania Chavez, and Treasurer: Kimmy Aguilar. Business Lead: Karina Gosselin, Public Relations Leads: Rebecca Hernandez and Niyah Niuatoa, Publicity Lead: Maria Campuzano, Special Events LeadS: Maddi Strang and Dana Martinez, Spirit Leads: Andrea Tovar and Damaris Salgado, Sports Lead: Taylor Romney, Tech Lead: Abraham Medina Pacheco, Staff Recognition Leads: Ava Gonzalez, Alexis Vazquez Tapia, and Kaleb Zolezzi. Student Recognition Leads” Ashley Bertsch and Vanessa Reyes

• 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