Principal's Update
Happy Friday, Vista High School Families!
As we close out the first week of March, we hope you have looked at the first grading period grades with your student and discussed their plan for success.
This month we are finishing the course registration process for next year! Please sign the course request form and send it back to school with your child so that they can be registered for courses.
We invite you to be a part of our decision making process by completing two surveys: The first is the Vista Unified School District Local Control and Accountability Survey (in English and Spanish), which gathers your input on how the district should spend our budget. The second is the parent version of the California Healthy Kids Survey, which helps us tailor our services to the physical, safety, and mental health needs of our students. We thank you for your participation in both!
Have a wonderful weekend!
California Healthy Kids Survey
VUSD collects student, parent, and staff input each year using the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), sponsored by the California Department of Education. This is an important survey that promotes better health and well-being among our students, improves the school learning environment, and combats problems such as drug abuse and violence. The CHKS survey results are also used to determine services and funding allocations in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) each year.
This year, between March 10-21, 2025, students in grades 9 and 11 will have the opportunity to participate in the CHKS survey. Your child does not have to take the survey, participation is voluntary. Please review the parent consent forms below if you would not like your child to participate. The deadline line for your student to opt out is Monday, March 10th @ 5pm
VUSD parents and staff will also have the opportunity to participate in the California School Parent Survey and the California School Staff Survey. The surveys gather information on topics like developmental supports, school connectedness, school safety, student habits, and student groups. All surveys for students, staff, and parents are voluntary and anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data, and results will be made available for analysis under strict confidentiality controls. You may examine the survey questionnaires on our district website by clicking here.
Cap and Gown Orders!
Seniors! Order your cap and gown from Jostens now using this link! https://milestonegrad.com/vista-high-school/
PSST World
Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Vista Teen Outreach
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
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611