Spartan Weekly Update Jan 27-31
SPARTACON SHOWCASE 2025 - JAN. 29
Spartans:
Villa Park High School will host its Annual "Spartacon" Showcase on January 29th from 5pm-730pm. Prospective students and current students and their families are welcome to check out our campus, academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities along with performances from our Visual & Performing Arts students as well as feeder schools. We will also hold parent presentations for our Advanced Placement/Honors and Project Lead the Way programs. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with parents throughout the evening.
Open House (Classroom Teachers Available) starting at 6pm
We hope to see you there!
VPHS School Sportlight - Jan. 23 OUSD Board Meeting
This Thursday, VPHS Student Trustee Alexander Tran presented a “school spotlight” to the Orange Unified School District Board of Education. Each high school site has the opportunity to present a school spotlight to the school board, highlighting the many opportunities being offered to students. In addition to Alex’s passionate speech, a student-made video presentation was shown to the board, underlining the personal experiences of both students and teachers on campus.
To see Alex’s presentation and speech, please visit the OUSD YouTube channel, January 26th board meeting.
ELPAC Bootcamp - Sat. Feb. 1st 8am-12pm
Attention English Learners:
Prepare for upcoming tests such as the ELPAC and SBAC by attending this event on Saturday, Feb. 1st from 8am to 12pm in Room 524. Learn tips, do practice questions, and gain confidence in your abilities. A high score on the ELPAC will get you closer to EL Reclassification. Lunch will be provided and students who attend will also earn DOUBLE SATURDAY SCHOOL CREDIT.
Atención estudiantes de inglés:
Prepárense para los próximos exámenes, como el ELPAC y el SBAC, asistiendo a este evento el sábado 1 de febrero de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en la sala 524. Aprenda consejos, haga preguntas de práctica y gane confianza en sus habilidades. Un puntaje alto en el ELPAC lo acercará a la reclasificación de EL. Se proporcionará almuerzo y los estudiantes que asistan también obtendrán el DOBLE CRÉDITO ESCOLAR LOS SÁBADOS.
Student Services Update
- Bathroom Passes (via 5-Star) will now last 6 (SIX) minutes - the same time as the standard passing period between classes. Bathroom passes should only be used to go to the restroom and return to class. Students frequently found out of class without a pass or on an expired hall pass will be assigned school consequences.
- 5-Star Digital Student ID can be used as an alternate Student ID Card - students can exit campus for short day/athletics using the 5-Star app. This Digital ID card will be used for checking in to school events such as dances, lunch detention, and Saturday Schools.
Digital Student ID Cards via 5-Star
Students:
You can now us the 5-Star App as your School ID Card! VPHS will continue accepting the physical Student ID card for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This Digital Student ID provides the following information:
- Student Photo
- Grade Level
- Student ID Number
- Short Day Stickers for Early Release (If applicable)
The Digital Student ID Card on 5-Star will be the default ID Card starting next school year, 2025-2026.
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PHYSICAL STUDENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
For increased safety of our students on campus, VPHS Admin and Security Team are beginning to scan student ID cards as they leave campus on a "short day" or "athletic" period. Student ID numbers are scanned and our 5-star system keeps a log of exit times each day.
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
Serve Your Assigned Detentions
- Students may join lunch detention Monday - Friday even if you do not receive a call slip
- Have Unexcused Absences? Parents must contact the attendance office to clear. See Mrs. Zlaket in Counseling to remove assigned Saturday School
- How many detentions do I have? CLICK HERE to find out
- Seniors: Students who do not serve detentions or Saturday school will not participate in SENIOR ACTIVITIES the last week of school.
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 510 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 504 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS 2024-2025
Hello all Senior Parents,
SENIOR PORTRAITS AND PARENT AD DEADLINES FOR THE YEARBOOK ARE COMING UP.
· PARENT AD INFORMATION: If you would like to purchase a PARENT AD, or space in the yearbook to include fun photos of your student from their childhood along with a kind message, please see the order form attached below. Deadline for submission is February 7th.
· SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION: If you have not yet had your 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). Please make every effort to have your portrait taken before the end of January.
· YEARBOOK PURCHASE: Don’t forget, you can still buy our 2024-25 Yearbook! They are $175 and you may pay on the VPHS Webstore or 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
VPHS Grad Night (and Day!) 2025
Your year. Your Park. Your Party! Villa Park High School seniors 2025, get ready for an incredible day and night at the Disneyland Resort! We are headed to the Happiest Place on Earth for one final day/night of high school memories on Friday, June 13th!
Your Grad Nite Ticket includes:
- Breakfast and Check-in from 7:30am to 9:00am @ VPHS
- Transportation to & from Disneyland - Leave VPHS on Friday, June 13th @ 9:15am & returning to VPHS on Saturday, June 14th @ 3am (approximation)
- ALL DAY Disney Park Hopper ticket
- After Hours Grad Nite Private Event ticket (at California Adventure)
- Money for snacks during the event
EARLY BIRD PRICE- $279-Prices go up January 20th!
If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Kraft at (714) 338-9306 or by email at jodikraft5@gmail.com. Thank you!
Spring 2025 SCC x OUSD Coordinated Classes
Students & Parents:
Check out our SCC Spring 2025 Early College Course Catalog for the list of SCC College Courses (AKA Dual Enrollment) available starting in February 2025. Students must apply through Santiago Canyon College.
New Students must attend a Zoom Orientation Meeting on Jan. 15 or Jan. 16.
Villa Park Varsity Cheer Takes Home Runner-Up at CIF Cheer Championships
On Friday, January 24th, the Villa Park Varsity Cheer team made an impressive mark at the CIF Cheer Championships, securing a well-earned runner-up position. Competing against some of the top cheer teams in the region, the squad showcased their dedication, athleticism, and teamwork in a performance that had the crowd on their feet.
The competition, held at the Martin Luther King Junior High School in Riverside, brought together high school cheer teams from all over the area, each vying for the coveted CIF title. Villa Park’s routine was a flawless blend of stunts, tumbling, and crowd-energizing choreography, leaving a lasting impression on judges and fans alike. While they narrowly missed out on the championship, their second-place finish is a testament to the hard work and passion the team has poured into their season.
“We couldn’t be prouder of how our team performed,” said McKenna Reutershan, head coach of Villa Park Varsity Cheer. “They’ve worked so hard all year, and this finish reflects that dedication. It’s an incredible achievement for our team, and we can’t wait to build on this success moving forward.”
The team’s runner-up finish marks a significant milestone in their season and is a reminder of the excellence that Villa Park Varsity Cheer continues to bring to the competition floor. Congratulations to the team on this outstanding achievement!
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 Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Girls Wrestling (NEW)
- 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)
Jan. 29: VPHS SPARTACON SHOWCASE 5pm-7:30pm
February 14-17: Presidents Weekend: No School
February 22: Winter Formal
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
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.
