Spartan Weekly Update Aug. 25-29

• Regular Monday Schedule
• 5-Star Digital ID Required for Short Day Periods
• Boys Basketball Fundraiser: La Cova Restaurant in Placentia - Learn More

• Odd Block Schedule

WED. 8/27 - EVEN BLOCK DAY

• Even Block Schedule

THURS. 8/28 - ODD BLOCK DAY

• Odd Block Schedule
• E-Bike Safety Training, Library @ Lunch

FRI. 8/29 - EVEN BLOCK DAY

• Even Block Schedule
• Final day for Schedule Change Requests - Email your Counselor
• Deadline for 11th/12th Graders to sign up for Fall SAT | PSAT Exams

Dear Villa Park High School Parents,

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Back 2 School Night on Wednesday, September 3rd. This is a wonderful opportunity to walk through your student's schedule, meet their teachers, and learn more about what they will be doing this school year.

To kick off the evening, food trucks will be available starting at 4:30 PM. For those with students who made the Honor Roll (Grades 10-12 from Spring 2025), certificates will be available for pickup in front of the Gym from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Our General Meeting will begin at 5:30 PM in the Spartan Pavilion (Gym). Following the meeting, classroom visits will run from 5:50 PM to 7:30 PM.

You can access your student's class schedule on Aeries Parent Portal

To help you navigate, please see the detailed evening schedule below:

Evening Schedule

• 5:15 - 5:25 PM: 00 Period & Health

• 5:30 - 5:45 PM: General Meeting (Gym)

• 5:50 - 6:00 PM: 0 Period

• 6:05 - 6:15 PM: 1st Period

• 6:20 - 6:30 PM: 2nd Period

• 6:35 - 6:45 PM: 3rd Period

• 6:50 - 7:00 PM: 4th Period

• 7:05 - 7:15 PM: 5th Period

• 7:20 - 7:30 PM: 6th Period

We look forward to seeing you and connecting with you as we begin a successful school year together.

Hello Spartan Families,

To improve campus security and streamline student dismissal, Villa Park High School is implementing a new procedure for students who leave campus early.

Effective Monday, August 25th, all students who have a Short Day Period or Athletic Release Period will be required to present their 5-Star Student Digital ID card when exiting the security checkpoint in the front of campus.

To be dismissed, the digital ID must display the appropriate Short-Day Release Badge, which will be visible on the student’s 5-Star home screen. This badge verifies their eligibility for an early dismissal.

How to Access Your Digital ID:

Students can access their digital ID by downloading the 5-Star Students app on their mobile device.

• Download for iOS on the App Store

• Download for Android on the Google Play Store

No Phone? No Problem.

Students who do not have a mobile device can report to the Counseling Office before their dismissal time to have a copy of their 5-Star student page printed. This printout will serve as their pass to exit campus.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and secure campus for everyone.

Thank you,

Villa Park High School Administration

Hello Spartans,

As a reminder, all students who wish to park an electric bike (E-Bike) or electric scooter (E-Scooter) on the Villa Park High School campus must have a valid VPHS parking permit. The new permits for the 2025-2026 school year are now available!

How to Obtain Your E-Bike/E-Scooter Permit:

There are two simple steps for all new riders:

1. Pick up an application from Mrs. Zlaket. (Counseling Office)

2. Attend a mandatory safety course with our School Resource Officer, Deputy McDermott. - AUGUST 28 @ Lunch in Library

Permits will be issued to students at the conclusion of the safety course.

Who needs to attend the safety course?

• New Riders: Any student who has not previously received a permit MUST attend the safety course.

• Returning Riders: If you received a permit last year, you do not need to renew it or attend the course again. Your permit is still valid.

Upcoming Safety Course:

The first safety course of the year is scheduled for this week. Please be sure to attend if you are a new rider.

• Date: Thursday, August 28th

• Time: During Lunch

• Location: In the Library

Students without a valid, displayed permit will not be permitted to park their E-Bikes or E-Scooters in the designated areas on campus. Secure your spot by getting your application and attending the safety course!

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe.

Go Spartans!

Take a moment to review the VPHS Student Conduct & Guidelines for 2025-2026. To give students the best educational experience possible, it's important that students not only are aware of the rules, they abide by them. Administration and staff will make sure to build a culture of accountability so that students may thrive.

• Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
• Student Conduct Guidelines 25-26: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
• Attendance Policy
• Saturday School & Loss of Activities
• Lunch Detention
• Campus Deliveries
• Dress Code
• Student Parking

Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines

• Attendance: 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.

Students:

Be advised that Detentions have carried over from last year for all current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

VPHS is committed to holding students accountable for their actions and promotes good decision-making and responsibility. To these ends, we offer a diverse system of accountability to allow students to "work off" their earned detentions:

• Attend Lunch Detention (Mon. through Fri. Room 205)
• Attend Saturday School (offered 2 times per month, 8am - 12pm, Room 205)
• Dress for Success Mondays - Dress Professionally to school, 2 detentions off
• College Thursdays & Spirit Fridays - Wear College gear on Thursdays and VP gear on Fridays, 1 detention off for participation.

If a student is assigned lunch detention or Saturday School, Mr. Pongco will notify students as well as parents. It is each student's responsibility to serve the appropriate consequences in a timely manner. Lunch detentions should be served the same week they are assigned. Saturday School must be served at the soonest available date.

Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pongco or Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office.

2025-2026 DETENTION LIST (Click Here)

PSS Imaging, Inc. is excited to offer Senior Sessions for the 2025-2026 school year at our Anaheim Studio located at 1240 N Jefferson St, Ste K, Anaheim, CA 92807. Sessions will fill up quickly so please schedule at your soonest convenience!

How to Schedule:

1. Please visit pssimaging.net and select “Schedule Session” or scan the QR Code.
2. From the drop-down menu select "Senior". Here you will find additional information on how to schedule and what to expect during your senior session.

Important Session Information:
Exciting News! You can now purchase your Senior Session at the time of scheduling. When you arrive at your senior session you can relax and enjoy time with your senior.

Your school's yearbook staff will only accept yearbook poses from PSS Imaging Inc. Sessions need to be paid in full at the time of your scheduling. Session fees are mandatory for the time and talent of our photographers, retouching on selected yearbook images, and timely submission of your yearbook selection to your yearbook staff. All sessions are non-refundable. At least 24-hour notice for cancellations or change of appointment must be provided. If you do not show up or cancel after the given window your session fee will be forfeited (no refund will be available and will not apply to a new session). We ask only one parent or guardian to be present for the senior sessions, we are unable to accommodate multiple family members or children in our photography area. Please arrive 10 minutes before your session time to enjoy accommodation and prepare for your session. We ask your student to arrive ready with clothing, hair, and make-up done if needed. Please visit the "View and Order Galleries"- Seniors for after-session Information.

For additional information regarding senior sessions, contact us by e-mail at pssimaging@msn.com or by phone at (714) 630-7785.

We look forward to providing you with outstanding portraits!

SENIOR INFORMATION LETTER - DOWNLOAD

PSS IMAGING INFORMATION - DOWNLOAD

This weekend, the VPHS parking lot got a vibrant and personal makeover! We are thrilled to announce our inaugural Senior Parking Spot Painting event, a new tradition that kicked off with incredible creativity and Spartan spirit.

This fantastic new initiative was put on as a fundraiser for the VPHS Cheer team. Over the weekend, 40 seniors from the Class of 2026 were assigned their own parking spaces to design and paint. These personalized spots are now reserved for them to park in for the entire 2025-2026 school year.

We invite you to take a look at their amazing artwork! You can see these colorful and unique spaces in the VPHS parking lot next to the tennis courts.

A huge thank you to all the seniors who participated and to our Cheer team for organizing such a successful and fun community event!

SAT Test for 12th Graders:

• Tentative testing date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

• Testing will take place during the school day and take approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes

• Testing location: Villa Park High School

• SAT will only be given to current VPHS 12th graders

• OUSD will provide the exams for those students interested in taking the SAT

PSAT Test for 11th Graders:

• Tentative testing date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

• Testing will take place during the school day and take approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes

• Testing location: Villa Park High School

• PSAT will only be given to current VPHS 11th graders

• OUSD will provide exams for those students interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT.

  🚨SIGN UP DEADLINE: AUGUST 29, 2025🚨

A - C - Lauren Bartelli

D - H - Jeremy Bulrice

jbulrice@orangeusd.org

714-628-5484

I - M - Jason Pham

jasonp@orangeusd.org

714-628-5486

N - R - Shasta Campbell

scampbell@orangeusd.org

714-628-5487

S - Z - Doreen Valentin

dvalentin@orangeusd.org

714-628-5488

Spartan Wellspace - Agnes Cimino

acimino@orangeusd.org

Dear families,

We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London in Summer 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us!

This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.

Meeting details:
📅 Date: September28
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Room 328
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/br7jd7d

We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,

Mr. Greg Mitchell

Villa Park High School hosted its annual Junior Spartan Cheer Clinic on August 16, welcoming over 90 students in grades K–12 for a day filled with energy, teamwork, and Spartan spirit. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., participants learned cheers, chants, and sideline routines from the VPHS Cheer Team, while also building confidence and friendships across grade levels.

The excitement carried into the following week when the Junior Spartans took the field at the August 23rd football game. Dressed in their clinic shirts and brimming with school pride, the participants showcased what they had learned in front of a packed home crowd. Their performance was a highlight of the night, drawing cheers from families, students, and community members alike.

Events like the Junior Spartan Cheer Clinic not only connect future Spartans to high school traditions but also strengthen the bond between Villa Park High School and the broader community. With such a strong turnout, this year’s clinic was a celebration of school pride and the power of bringing students together across all ages.

We are raising funds to pay for costumes, assistant coaches, and competition expenses that are required for a successful program. Fundraising is an important part of how we pay for those costs. We appreciate every donation!

- Coach Howerton & VPHS Dance

It was an exciting opening week for Spartan Athletics, with several teams taking the field and court to showcase their hard work and school pride. From thrilling victories to tough battles, our Spartans demonstrated grit, determination, and teamwork.

🏈 Football

The Spartan Football program came out strong in its Week 0 matchups. The Freshman team kicked things off with a nail-biting 18–14 win at home against Carson, giving fans plenty to cheer about. Not to be outdone, the Junior Varsity team delivered an impressive performance the very next day, dominating Millikan with a 42–12 victory. Both games highlighted the depth of talent in the program and set a positive tone for the season ahead. Varsity Football played on Saturday night at Fred Kelly and came out on top with a score of 26 to 22.

🏐 Girls Volleyball

The Girls Volleyball program started the week at home against El Dorado. While the Spartans faced a challenging opponent, all three levels fought hard throughout the night. The Frosh/Soph and Junior Varsity teams each battled through two sets, ultimately falling 0–2, while the Varsity squad showed determination across three sets before dropping the match 0–3. Though the results weren’t in Villa Park’s favor, the effort and teamwork on display promise continued growth as the season progresses. On Thursday, the team traveled to Sonora High School, where the Freshman Team came away with a 2-1 win. JV and Varsity fought hard but lost 0-2 and 0-3, respectively.

🏈 Girls Flag Football

Girls Flag Football had a full schedule this week, taking on multiple opponents. The Junior Varsity team started the week strong with a nail-biting 7–6 win over El Toro, showing resilience and composure in a close road game. The Varsity team faced El Toro as well but fell short in a tough 0–26 loss. Despite the setback, the team gained valuable experience early in the season and will look to bounce back in the weeks ahead.

🏃 Cross Country

Both the Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country teams opened their season at the Mt. Sac Invitational on August 23. While official placements were not available at press time, the meet provided an early opportunity for athletes to test themselves against strong competition and set benchmarks for the season. The Spartans represented Villa Park with pride and are already building momentum toward league competition.

This week showcased the spirit and resilience of Spartan Athletics. Whether celebrating victories or learning from challenges, our teams continue to demonstrate what it means to compete with heart and pride. Go Spartans!

Contact our Athletic Director, Tom Fox tfox@orangeusd.org

Click Here to Visit VPHS Athletics

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 Girls Wrestling (NEW)
• 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)

Sept. 1 - Labor Day - No School

Sept. 3 - Back to School Night, 5:30pm

Sept. 6 - Hello Dance 7pm, VPHS

Sept. 9 - PFSO Meeting 6:30pm, Library

Sept. 19 - Fall Sports Assembly

Sept. 23-24 - Club Rish

Oct. 13-17 - Homecoming Week

Oct. 15 - End of 1st Quarter, Minimum Day 0-6

Oct. 17 - Homecoming Game @ Fred Kelly Stadium

Oct. 18 - Homecoming Game 7pm, VPHS

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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.

VPHS Fundraiser Events

Section 5 of Article IX of the state of California constitution guarantees students a "free public education". Any requests financial requests from coaches or teachers shall be donations and therefore not required to participate.

Villa Park is a public school, which means we offer a free public education. Any fees attached to events, such as field trips, are requested as a donation from families. Your child will not be excluded from the event if you are unable to donate for a school day field trip or program.

Orange Unified School District annually notifies its students, employees, parents or guardians of its students, the district advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials, and other interested parties of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) process.

The UCP Annual Notice is available on the district's website.

The Orange Unified School District is primarily responsible for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group, and all programs and activities that are subject to the UCP.

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