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Year at a Glance
No School Monday - MLK Day
School will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on January 21st at 8:30 am. Enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend!
Spring Term Back to School Night is January 23rd!
MVHS will host its Spring Term Back to School Night on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30 pm. Come meet your student's Spring Term teachers, learn about course syllabi, grading practices, and outcomes. Back to School Night kicks off with a welcome from Principal Walden and key site leadership, followed by brief classroom visits to each of your student's assigned classes. We hope to see you there!
HOSA Service Project at Back to School Night
Our HOSA - Future Healthcare Professionals Club is engaged in a national service project in conjunction with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Be the Match campaign, and we will have Club representatives ready at Back to School Night to register anybody willing to be a bone marrow donor. See HOSA student volunteers and ask them how to join the registry. You never know, you could be a match and save a patient's life!
Coffee with the Principal - January 23rd at 8:30 am.
Join us for the next Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, January 23rd at 8:30 am in our Library to hear about key updates, events, information, and the instructional work we are doing for your student(s). Many thanks to the MVHS PTSA for sponsoring coffee and light snacks for the event.
VUSD Magnet Schools Application Window (Secondary Schools) Now Open
The VUSD Magnet Schools Application Window for the 2025-2026 school year is open now all new and prospective students to Mission Vista. The live link to the application will be accessible via the Mission Vista and Vista Unified website at that time.
All applications received during the application window result in the same chance of admissions, there is no time-order preference. Current MVHS students do not need to re--apply; they will automatically roll over for enrollment next year.
As a reminder, MVHS is actively hosting school tours for prospective families. See the Tours flyer a few items down in this newsletter, or visit the MVHS website.
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School Tours for Prospective Families
Next Tour is Wednesday, 1/29 @ 4:00 pm!
We'll kickoff in the MVHS Library at 4pm.
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Schedule Changes - Term 2
Term 2 Semester 1
Schedule change requests will be considered during the following windows:
You will be notified of revised schedules via VUSD student email and parent email (as provided by student in the form) of your schedule change status within 1-3 school days.
Only requests moving to/from AP/H to College Prep, will be considered. 1/15/25 - 1/22/25
Only exceptional changes will be considered and such changes will require a paper Schedule Change Form with all Teacher Signatures and administrative approval. 1/23/25 - 1/29/25
Change/s will result in a grade of "W/F" on Official Transcript 1/30/25 - 3/21/25
Students must request schedule changes by completing the online counselor specific Schedule Change Request Form on this page. Students requiring a class change after the 10th day of the Term or at the MidTerm must fill out a schedule change request form (with all necessary signatures) and submit it to the Counseling Office. Requests for elective changes, "teacher changes", specific periods or specific terms will not be considered.
You will be notified of revised schedules via VUSD student email and parent email (as provided by student in the form) of your schedule change status within 1-3 school days.
Reminders from our Attendance Office
Early Release Request Policy
The following procedure must be followed in order for a student to be released early from school:
Due to campus supervision needs and traffic patrol associated with the end of the school day, early release ends 20 minutes prior to the school day.
Parent/legal guardian must come to the attendance window with a government-issued ID
Parent/legal guardian must sign the Student Release Log at the Attendance Office.
Parent/legal guardian must call the Attendance Office for authorization EACH TIME in order for the student to be released to any person listed on the Emergency Contact List.
Persons listed on the Emergency Contact List must provide a government issued picture ID and must sign the Student Release Log at the Attendance Office.
Students who are 18 must still have authorization from a parent/guardian to leave campus. Parents who wish to surrender their educational rights for their 18 year-old students may contact the District Office for the appropriate paperwork.
To release a student who drives himself or herself from school, parents/legal guardian must call the Attendance Office two hours prior to the release time. The student must come to the Attendance Office to check out and must show his/her driver’s license.
Attendance Office staff will call students out of class; passes will not be given in advance. Please allow up to 20 minutes for a student to be released.
PACK Tutoring is Running!
- Tuesday: 7:30-8:15am & 3:30-4:30pm
- Thursday: 7:30-8:15am & 3:30-4:30pm
We do have a late-bus available after school until 4:00pm (Arcadia stop).
Attn: Seniors - Important FAFSA/CA Dream Act Info!
View the Financial Aid To Do List below to get you started. Visit the MVHS Counseling Financial Aid page here for further info. Have questions? Contact the MVHS College & Career Center.
Anonymous Tip Reporting: If You See Something, Say Something
MVHS, along with all other Vista Unified schools have an anonymous tip line (see the button below) where all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, community members) can report dangerous behaviors on, around, or related to our campus. Tips reported are completely anonymous (unless the user shares his/her name), and VUSD and MVHS administrators are alerted immediately. In order to keep our school community safe, we ask all stakeholders that if they see something, say something, and the tip line is just one of many ways to do that.
Counseling, College and Career Center Information
See below for TONS of Counseling and Career Center information and resources for academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness needs, questions, and requests.
How are You Doing?
MVHS Students, Families & Staff:
The Counseling Department is here to help support students and families. Our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of every MVHS student and family.
Should you have a concern about an MVHS student or if you as an MVHS student would like to refer yourself, please complete the
1:1 Academic Planning Sessions with Counselors Happening Soon!
Students will have an opportunity to review their Academic Plans and update courses they'd like to take in the fall of 2025 and spring 2026!
Academic Pathway Planner is a great way for students to develop a better understanding of themselves and their interests, identify potential job/career pathways, and plan for continued success after high school.
Students take a more active role in determining their future, practice critical skills, and find valuable ways to invest in themselves.
Click here to check out the January College and Career Center newsletter.
It's College Visit Season!!
Visit the College & Career Center at Lunch to meet college representatives and learn more about the programs offered and steps to apply.
Register here to attend a college visit.
Upcoming Virtual College Visits
MiraCosta College Ambassador Drop-In Hours
Tuesdays
11:30am - 2:30pm
College & Career Center
Contact the College & Career Center to schedule an appointment or stop by during Lunch.
Cal-SOAP College Bound Webinar:
Wednesday, January 22
6pm - 7pm
Online
This one-hour webinar will familiarize students and families with the community college system, what programs and degrees are available, how to apply, and how to get the Promise to pay for two years of full-time tuition.
Register to attend here.
Register here to attend a college visit.
Interested in a Career in the Military?
Consider taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam.
The ASVAB exam measures your abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Taking the ASVAB does not guarantee or require commitment to enter the military. It can be a helpful tool for students to learn more about career exploration and planning in both the civilian and military worlds of work.
For more information about the exam, view What to Expect When You Take the ASVAB and the ASVAB Fact Sheet.
Complete the ASVAB Interest form here.
Refer here for a full list of current internship opportunities.
Visit the MVHS Scholarship Board for a list of current scholarship opportunities you may qualify for. New scholarships added weekly! Apply early! Deadlines vary.
Need help completing your scholarship applications? Contact Mrs. Moore in the College & Career Center.
Parent's Corner Page on MVHS Website
Our PTSA is more than just a PTA as you know it...we're more than just cupcakes and carnivals...we're about helping our young adult children to mature, showing them the path to the work force and giving them the tools they'll need to succeed. Our focus is on preparing them for their adult lives, future careers and/or college.
Dave's Hot Chicken Fundraiser!
Craving something spicy? Support Mission Vista High School PTSA by dining at Dave's Hot Chicken!
Date: January 29, 2025
Location: 4201 Oceanside Blvd. Suite A Oceanside, CA 92056
Show this flyer at the register or use promo code GIVE when ordering online or in the app, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our PTSA!
Every bite helps fund amazing programs and resources for our students.
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Not a Member? Please Join the PTSA!
The MVHS "Why" - Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Purpose is to empower students to be self-directed, creative, and critical thinkers who persevere to positively impact the interconnected world.
We Value mutual respect, collaboration, integrity, originality, and intellectual curiosity that prepare our students to become integral members of society.
MISSION VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Email: InsertTeacherName@vistausd.org
Website: mvhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1306 Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760)758-6800
Twitter: @MissionVistaHS
Principal, Mission Vista High School