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School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025

VHS Bell Schedule 2024-2025

No School - May 26 - Memorial Day

Happy Friday, Vista High School Families!

We hope you are having a wonderful, warm week!

Next week is our Caaspp testing week. We are excited to showcase our students' skills! These tests are important for both your student and our school.

On Monday, school will start at the regular time of 9:30 AM.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Juniors and Seniors will arrive at 8:30 AM, and Freshmen and Sophomores will start at 10:45 AM.

On Thursday and Friday, we will resume our normal schedule.

This is our time to shine, Vista High!

CAASPP Tseting begins on April 15. Reminder, for those grades not testing school will begin on April 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 10:45am! See schedule below for more details.

As we approach the CAASPP testing season for 2025, we are thrilled to offer some exciting incentives to motivate and reward our 11th and 12th-grade students. These incentives are designed to encourage students to engage fully in the testing process while making it a positive and rewarding experience for them. Here’s what your child can look forward to:

🍩 CAASPP Kickoff Breakfast
To start the testing season off right, students will enjoy a delicious breakfast, providing them with the energy they need to tackle their exams.🍬 CAASPP Sweet Treat Friday
Every Friday during the testing period, students will receive a sweet treat as a fun way to celebrate their hard work!🍳 CAASPP Marathon Breakfast
For those long testing days, we’ll be offering a hearty breakfast to help fuel students and keep them focused throughout their testing sessions.🏆 CAASPP PBIS Class Incentives (11th Grade) The 11th-grade class with the highest participation each week will win exciting prizes! Every student in the winning class will receive a Cane’s or Chick-Fil-A gift card to celebrate their efforts.🎉 CAASPP PBIS Student Incentives (12th Grade)
12th graders who show exceptional effort will have the chance to earn a Grad Night ticket as well as enjoy a fun, celebratory Crushed CAASPP Pizza Party!📈 Grade Bump Incentive (11th Grade). Juniors who put forth their best effort on the CAASPP will be eligible to receive a grade bump as a reward for their dedication and hard work.🎓 College Placement Incentive
In addition to all the fun, juniors will also have the opportunity to earn special college placement rewards that will bring them one step closer to their college goals.

Important Note:
These incentives are exclusively for juniors and seniors. We encourage all students to participate and give their best effort in this important testing season. Let’s work together to "Crush the CAASPP" and earn these amazing rewards!

What’s Next?
Stay tuned for next week’s update, where we’ll provide important details about the bell schedule for testing days.

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make this testing season a successful and rewarding experience for our students!

Did you know Vista High School is a Community School? Check out our Community School Newsletter and read all about what we are doing with and for the community!

Community Schools Newsletter - March

Community Schools Newsletter - March - Spanish

Prom is on May 3 at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort. The thesem is Treasure the Night! Tickets go on sale on April 14 for $105 with the Panther Pass, $110 without.

See flyer for more details!

Come to the 3rd annual Community Resource Fair!

Seniors! Order your cap and gown from Jostens now using this link! https://milestonegrad.com/vista-high-school/

Head to the Vista Public Library on April 12 and get a FREE prom dress!

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

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.

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

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!

• 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!

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? 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!

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

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