Mon. May 6

Regular Monday

AP TESTING

Tues. May 7

Block Schedule - ODD

AP TESTING

Wed. May 8

Block Schedule - EVEN

AP TESTING

Thurs. May 9

Block Schedule - ODD

AP TESTING

Fri. May 10

Block Schedule - EVEN

AP TESTING

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AP Testing begins this week and runs through May 17. See the schedule of exams and room locations below. As you prepare for your exams, please make sure you plan accordingly, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast before school! You've worked so hard all year and this is your chance to do your best. Best of luck, Spartans!

Congratulations to the following teams and club for earning a Pizza Party for your high level of member participation at our Spring Campus Care:

• Girls Water Polo
• Track
• Boys Water Polo
• Vietnamese American Children's Charity

If you participated in Campus Care and are part of one of these teams/club, next week we will announce the date of the lunchtime pizza party. All students who signed up for volunteer hours and attended Campus Care can retrieve their participation certificate by clicking the below link:

CAMPUS CARE PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES

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Students participate in three activities*:

Mock Trial- Fall

Academic Decathlon - Winter

Model United Nations - Spring

Mock Trial

• Students prepare arguments for a given case as either the prosecution or defense. They present their arguments in a mock trial, portraying attorneys, witnesses, and supporting roles. Real judges and attorneys provide feedback and scores.

Model United Nations

• Students role-play as delegates of different countries, researching their stances on worldwide issues. Through debate and negotiation, students will tackle problems in a diplomatic matter.

*Not all students will have to compete in all three, but the class will prepare students in all areas.

Academic Decathlon

• Students study 7 disciplines related to a topic: Art, Economics, Literature, Math, Music, Science, and Social Science.

• Students will develop proficiency in 3 skills: Speech, essay composition, and interview.

• On competition day, students will present the culmination of their efforts in various formats, being scored individually and as a team against other schools.

Interested? Learn More Here

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.

VIEW PRESENTATION INFORMATION FOR AP CAPSTONE

A - DE - Lauren Bartelli

lbartelli@orangeusd.org

714-628-4495

DF - JA - Jeremy Bulrice

jbulrice@orangeusd.org

714-628-5484

JE - NE - Jason Pham

jasonp@orangeusd.org

714-628-5486

NG - SAM - Shasta Campbell

scampbell@orangeusd.org

714-628-5487

SAN - Z - Doreen Valentin

dvalentin@orangeusd.org

714-628-5488

Interventions & Spartan Wellspace - Frankie Zaffino

francesca.zaffino@orangeusd.org

714-628-5841

In celebration of teacher appreciation week, VPHS ASB and PFSO provided breakfasts for our educators throughout the week. On Wednesday, bagels from 5th Avenue Bagelry and coffee from Starbucks and Seven Leaves were distributed in the Teacher’s Lounge. Thanks to donations from local businesses, this accomplishment was done without paying a single dollar.

On Friday, VPHS PFSO held a breakfast for teachers in the breezeway. Burritos, fruit, and beverages were offered. VPHS PFSO also held a teacher raffle, with the winners being awarded various gift cards and flower arrangements.

We would also like to give a second thanks to our donors:

* Starbucks

* 5th Ave Bagelry

* Seven Leaves

Written by: Alex Tran

Throughout this week, 13 teams consisting of over 156 players participated in the annual dodgeball tournament. Many of these teams, which included students from a variety of extracurricular and athletic backgrounds faced off against each other. Some even played against teachers, who had their own exclusive team. As the rounds progressed, the number of participating teams decreased – with the final game being Friday. Between the “B-Ballers” and the “Chompers”, the former won in a tight round. All students played well and attracted many of their fellow students to watch them in the gym.

On May 4th, the Villa Park Marching Band and Color Guard performed at the Orange May Parade, held at the Orange Circle. Our Spartans performed alongside the marching band from Cerro Villa Middle School, dazzling parade spectators as part of an awesome morning which also featured OUSD bands from El Modena HS, Orange HS, and Santiago Charter Middle School.

Villa Park Jazz bands were able to host and perform for parents and community members this past Wednesday. We recently lost and important member of our Villa Park, jazz, and educator family, George Beyer. He had a long career of directing bands at Loara High School, community colleges, and private students from VP.

After performing, our students were able to listen to a community-led professional group created by George called "Sons of Thunder."

VP junior trumpet player, Jacky Markle, performed with the band!

We are so fortunate to have such devoted members of our Villa Park community. We will always remember George and his kind charity to his fellow educators and students.

Click Here to Access the VPHS Prom Dance Contract 2024

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@vphsmarchnspartans Vehicles & Vendors, it’s time to sign up for our 20th Annual ✨MARCH N SPARTAN CAR & BIKE SHOW✨ Saturday, May 11th • You won’t want to miss this! 🎶

Click Here to Register

Celebrate your graduating senior with a personalized banner to be placed around the interior fencing of Fred Kelly Stadium during the graduation ceremonies for all of Orange Unified School District. These are not the banners hung on the street light poles throughout the city. To order select your student’s school below.

Limited quantities available. Order deadline is May 19, 2024.

These banners were designed by OUSD students and will be printed at one of our OUSD Spyder Labs. Banners will be installed at Fred Kelly Stadium on June 3rd and remain up through all graduation ceremonies for Orange Unified School District.

The banners will be available for pick up at Fred Kelly Stadium on Monday June 10th from 10am to 12pm. Please make arrangements to have your banner picked up at that time.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Written by: Alexander Tran

Graduating from El Toro High School, Mrs. Gonzalez was active in the school’s athletics and volunteering opportunities. Upon graduation, she would go on to attend Orange Coast Community College, soon transferring to her undergraduate and graduate schools where Mrs. Gonzalez would major in Communicative Disorders. Prior to joining our Spartan family in August of 2021, Mrs. Gonzalez worked at Irvine High School and for the County of Los Angeles. As a Speech Language Pathologist, Mrs. Gonzalez’s favorite memory here at Villa Park High School would have to be coordinating a gift for the principal. Some fun facts about Mrs. Gonzalez is that she has met many famous people, including Ben Affleck, Quentin Tarantino, and Billie Jean King. During her free time, Mrs. Gonzalez enjoys surfing and traveling. (Pictured on right below)

Written by: Alexander Tran

Graduating from Silverado High School in Victorville, Mrs. Chairez would go on to attend the University of California, Riverside and National University in San Diego. As a psychology major, Mrs. Chairez was very involved in her studies – soon becoming a substitute psychologist in San Diego County, a vocation she held before coming to VPHS in September, 2021. As a faculty member here at VPHS, Mrs. Chairez’s favorite experience so far would have to be the Mario Kart Staff Tournament. Some fun facts about Mrs. Chairez is that she grew up in San Diego near the border; is a big fan of the “Lord of the Rings”; and enjoys playing video games such as Final Fantasy and Assassins Creed. Mrs. Chairez also has a very close relationship with Mrs. Gonzalez, both of whom attend concerts and sporting events together. (pictured on left above)

Congrats to our Aquatics teams as the girls took home the CIF Division II Championship in Swimming & Diving today (5/3) at Mt. SAC. Boys placed 5th in Division II competition.

• CIF Girls Swim Division II CIF Team Champions
• Allsion Mann (12): two individual titles, 50 and 100 free
• Lucy Flynn (10): two individual titles, 200 IM, 500 Free
• Girls 4x100 Free Title: Chloe Teger (9), Lucy Flynn (10), Allsion Mann (12), Makena De La O (12)
• Jay Hickman (10): Champion 500 Free

Harmoni Brown - 4x100

Sydney Byrnes - 4x100 & 4x400

Amelia Gray - 4x100, 4x400, & Triple Jump

Mia Talavera - 4x100, 4x400

Bradie Wilson - 4x400

Carter Christie - 4x100, Long Jump, Triple Jump

Tommy Falk - 4x100

Seth Cassara - 4x100

Jonathan Romero - 4x100

Blythe Dahl - Triple Jump

Gunnar Dahl - Triple Jump

Anthony Celano - 110H

Ben Cox - High Jump

Ethan Sickles - Shot Put

Written by: Trinity Laurenson-Aumua

Baseball

This Thursday, the varsity team went against Bishop Amat High School for the first round of CIF. They won 6 to 1, qualifying them for the second round of CIF. Congratulations boys varsity baseball!

Boys Golf

This past Tuesday, Jason White, a member of the varsity boys golf team, qualified for the League preliminary rounds. On Wednesday, he also participated in the League finals.

Boys & Girls Swimming

This past Wednesday, the varsity girls and boys swim teams qualified for the CIF Division 2 Preliminaries. The following boys varsity swim members who qualified are Daniel Deschenes, Jacob Dinh, Jay Hickman, Robert Huelskamp, Daniel Narimani Charan, Nicholas O’Hare, and Jonathan Robinson. The following girls varsity swim members who qualified are Kathleen Dannenbring, Makena De La O, Lucy Flynn, Sophia Gray, Allison Mann, Makenzie Ryu, Mia Stockwell, Chloe Teger, and Carly Teger. This Friday, the varsity girls and boys swim teams will be competing in the CIF Division 2 Finals. Congratulations on such achievement and good luck varsity girls and boys swim!

Boys & Girls Track

This Saturday, selected individuals have been invited to travel to the League preliminaries. Good luck boys and girls track!

Contact our Athletic Director, Tom Fox tfox@orangeusd.org

Click Here to Visit VPHS Athletics

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)

May 6-17: AP Testing

May 27: Memorial Day - No School

May 31: Senior Blowout Assembly

June 5-6: Final Exams - Minimum Days

June 6: VPHS Graduation

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We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.

Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.

VPHS Fundraiser Events

Section 5 of Article IX of the state of California constitution guarantees students a "free public education". Any requests financial requests from coaches or teachers shall be donations and therefore not required to participate.

Villa Park is a public school, which means we offer a free public education. Any fees attached to events, such as field trips, are requested as a donation from families. Your child will not be excluded from the event if you are unable to donate for a school day field trip or program.