Panther Press

School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025

VHS Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23 - Jan 7 - Winter Break

Panther Prime Time Nov 6

Happy Friday, Panthers!

We hope you stay cozy this weekend! One more week of instruction left until Thanksgiving break. We encourage you to check your student's grades and attendance on the Parent Portal at least weekly. We have only a few more weeks left until semester grades are finalized. We are here to support them - Panther After Hours has tutoring in the library every day after school.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Join our Principal, Megan Ratliff, during the meeting times below!

VHS Families,

We are committed to ensuring our students' safety, and we offered a bike safety course on Monday, August 26, during 6th period FLEX. This engaging session covered essential topics, including helmet use, traffic rules, and safe riding practices. Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge they need to ride confidently and responsibly. We encourage you to discuss these important safety tips at home to reinforce what they learned. Beginning November 12th all students will be required to have a helmet and a sticker. Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote a safe riding environment for all!

Familias VHS,

Estamos comprometidos a garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y ofrecimos un curso de seguridad en bicicleta el lunes 26 de agosto durante el sexto período FLEX. Esta interesante sesión cubrió temas esenciales, incluido el uso del casco, las reglas de tránsito y prácticas de conducción segura. Nuestro objetivo es capacitar a los estudiantes con el conocimiento que necesitan para conducir con confianza y responsabilidad. Lo alentamos a discutir estos importantes consejos de seguridad en casa para reforzar lo que aprendieron. A partir del 12 de noviembre, todos los estudiantes deberán tener un casco y una calcomanía. ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestros esfuerzos para promover un entorno de conducción seguro para todos!

Come see our talented students at the Fall Drama production of Little Women! Purchase tickets HERE!

Senior yearbook ads are on sale now. Ads can be purchased and designed online via www.jostensyearbooks.com, or the ad can be purchased via the webstore, and the yearbook staff can design it for you. Families can also share ad space with multiple seniors. The deadline to submit the page is February 7, 2025. Contact tammiewood@vistausd.org or vistahighyearbook@vistausd.org, or visit https://vhs.vistausd.org/student-life/yearbook for more information.

Class of 2025 check it out!

Reminder, 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.
• Soft launch of parking enforcement to start September 9 with warnings. Hard launch of parking enforcement September 16.

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!

Warm up with your very own Senior Hoodie! Taking orders NOW in the Finance Office or on the VHS Webstore. 2nd deadline to order is Friday, November 22. Don't wait - get yours TODAY!

If you wish to bring food to your student during the school day, you are now required to check in with the attendance or front office staff in order to leave lunches or meals. We need to ensure the safety of your students and will not accept food from non family members, guardians or emergency contacts. Thank you for your understanding!

Please use the designated drop off area in the new parking lot for dropping off in the morning and picking up students after school. Other locations, such as Bobier Ave and neighboring business lots are not monitored for safety and have the right to tow. We staff our lots with Campus Assistants and Administrators who can assure your student has a safe entry and exit from school. Thank you!

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!

Get involved! See club list below!

• 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!

Playing a sport next year? 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!

Teams forming NOW!

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

MESSAGE FROM VTO CO-PRESIDENTS

Vista Teen Outreach (VTO) has had a remarkable year so far, and as we head into the fourth quarter, we’re busier than ever preparing for our annual holiday basket program. We continue to serve 14 schools and are now collaborating with various community groups to extend our reach. Each month, we support approximately 650 families facing food insecurity, ensuring that students and their families have access to essential resources. In addition to our work with schools and community groups, we’ve had some exciting milestones this year. We successfully hosted our first pickleball tournament fundraiser and provided 200 backpacks filled with school supplies through our Back-to-School Backpack project. We’re also proud to participate in the Feeding San Diego retail rescue program, collecting food donations from three retailers on a weekly basis. It truly takes a village to make this all happen.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers, sponsors, and donors who help us achieve our mission of supporting local families. Your dedication and generosity enable us to continue making a meaningful difference in our community.

Warmly,
Becky Kwock and Jason Tinling
Co-Presidents

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