SpartanWeekly Update AUG 26-30
Week At A Glance
Monday, August 26
Regular Monday
Seniors - Short Day Sticker Distribution @lunch
Tuesday, August 27
ODD Day
Juniors - Short Day Sticker Distribution @lunch
Choir Parent Orientation Meeting-PAC
Wednesday, August 28
EVEN Day
Sophomores - Short Day Sticker Distribution @lunch
Thursday, August 29
ODD Day
Freshmen - Short Day Sticker Distribution @lunch
Dance Team Parent Meeting-PAC
Friday, August 30
EVEN Day
* Students exiting campus must present their ID Card with Short-Day Sticker*
Administration Updates
- Student Dropoff and Traffic: Please arrive early for drop off to avoid traffic. Be patient and mindful of pedestrians and our staff who are directing traffic. We appreciate your cooperation! Dropoff can also be made along Taft Avenue and Nichols to avoid vehicle traffic in front of school.
- Attendance and Student Accountability: 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.
- Student Parking Passes: Parking Passes are still available for purchase (Juniors & Seniors Only). Students must have a valid CA Driver's License, vehicle registration, and insurance to complete the application. See Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office for more information.
Early Release Waiver and Important Information
Students who have a SHORT DAY or ATHLETIC PERIOD will begin receiving their SHORT DAY STICKERS ON THEIR ID CARD, which allows them to leave campus at the end of their scheduled day. Parents must sign the Off-Campus Parent Consent Form in order for a student to receive their sticker. Stickers will be given to students starting Monday, August 26, at lunch in the Main Breezeway, according to the following schedule:
- MONDAY - SENIORS (12th Grade)
- TUESDAY - JUNIORS (11th Grade)
- WEDNESDAY - SOPHOMORES (10th Grade)
- THURSDAY - FRESHMEN (9th Grade)
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR STUDENT ID WITH SHORT DAY STICKER IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
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.
1st Day of School
Written by: Alexander Tran
Plastered in blue and white posters from top to bottom, welcoming messages were posted up in the breezeway for Villa Park High School’s returning students. Also in the breezeway were cheerleaders “hyping” up their friends and peers for the upcoming school year. As per tradition, seniors attended senior sunrise at 7 in the morning to socialize with friends and grab a donut. On the other hand, students retrieved a copy of their schedules from PFSO volunteers near the 400 buildings. Prior to the 1st day of school, registered freshmen and their parents had the opportunity to visit Villa Park High School, familiarize themselves with the campus, and speak to fellow students about the upcoming school year. Members of the ASB and Leadership classes also attached a balloon to their backpack, signaling that any questions by students could be made to them.
Senior Sunrise
Written by: Alexander Tran
Celebrating the Class of 2025’s final year, Villa Park’s ASB hosted a “Senior Sunrise” bright and early near the T-buildings. Considered a high school tradition, seniors flooded the basketball courts at 7 am on Wednesday to grab a donut, water, or juice. Amongst these, seniors also took photos with the senior sunrise poster, which was painted in bright colors to resemble that of a sunrise. This event is the first of many festivities offered to the senior class, hence the “sunrise” part of its name. Senior Sunrise is met with Senior Sunset, which finalizes the school year for the senior class.
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 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
VPHS Academic Competition Class - Fall 2024
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
EARN YOUR AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AT VPHS
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.
Tryout for Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:30pm-9:30pm at the Santiago Canyon College Gym for athletes interested.
Support Boys Basketball - Merch Sale
Come get your @villapark_basketball merch for the upcoming 2024-2025 season and support the boys basketball program! We will be in the Science Center Wednesday 8/14 and Thursday 8/15 from 7am to 12pm!
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 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)
September 2: Labor Day - No School
September 4: Back to School Night
September 6: Hello Dance
October 11-12: Homecoming Game & Dance
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.
