The Mustang Message

Spring CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) scores are now available for viewing. You can access your student’s detailed score report directly through the Aeries Parent Portal by navigating to the State Test Scores tab. If you need help logging in or accessing your portal account, please contact the main office.

The VHS counseling team and AVID are excited to offer a CSU Channel Islands campus tour on Tuesday, October 6th. We will learn about their majors and course offerings.

All students in grades 9-12 are welcome. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will prioritize seniors as they make their application decisions.

Students interested in attending:

1. Sign up using your school email address by September 15th. We will pass out the field trip slips to students by September 21st
2. Submit your completed field trip waiver to the front office by Friday, September 25th, to secure your seat.

From major campus news and Mustang athletics updates to student spotlights and exclusive project showcases, the first issue of the school year is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Click the attached PDF to open Vol. IV, Ed. I and read the full issue now!

The online store is officially open with custom gear handpicked specifically for our team, along with plenty of spirit wear options for family and friends to show their support.

Shop Details:

• Store Link: Shop Vasquez 2026 Gear

• Open Dates: August 2 – September 30, 2026

Get your orders in before the store closes on September 30!

There’s nothing better than seeing our Mustang community come together! We have a great lineup of home games this September, and we’d love to see our students, families, staff, and community filling the stands and cheering on our athletes.

Wear your purple and gold, bring your Mustang spirit, and come out to support Volleyball, Flag Football, and Football as they compete at home! 🏐🏈

Every cheer makes a difference—let’s show our student-athletes what Mustang Pride is all about!

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ONE VASQUEZ.

💜💛 GO MUSTANGS! 💛💜

🎓 STUDENTS

Student parking is located in the designated areas of the west parking lot and is by permit only. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and do not guarantee a parking space.

To apply, students must complete the VHS Parking Permit Application and provide clear photocopies of:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Valid Student ID

Important: Applications will not be accepted if information or required documentation is missing. VHS does not make photocopies, so please bring copies with you when submitting your application.

👩‍🏫 STAFF

Staff members who park on campus must also obtain and display a VHS Parking Permit. Please complete the parking permit process through the VHS Main Office.

🚘 PARKING REMINDERS

Once issued, your parking permit must be hung from the rearview mirror with the front of the permit clearly visible.

Students must park only in designated student parking areas, follow the 10 MPH campus speed limit, and may not park in staff, visitor, or reserved spaces.

Parking on campus is a privilege. Failure to follow VHS parking rules may result in a $25 citation, loss of parking privileges, school discipline, and/or towing at the owner’s expense.

📍 Need a permit? Stop by the VHS Office for a Parking Permit Application and additional information.

***Please use this Google form to report your students absence:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTbwhqxAwPoVR2HoblmHPR7UgO4yRMBPeVzxqD3t6HYffBxw/viewform

***To recover attendance credit for the day(s) your student is absent via Independent Study please contact me at your earliest convenience***

Here is how it works:

Independent Study allows your student to complete assignments for the time they missed. If they complete and submit the required work, attendance credit will be restored for those absent days.

To begin, we will need a signed contract from you/your family. The contract covers the entire school year, which means your student can use this option any time they have an absence (with approval).

Assignments will be posted to Google Classroom, and teachers may provide additional assignments to be picked up from the office or sent via email.

Important: ALL absences must be communicated to the attendance office in order to qualify for Independent Study.

If you are interested in moving forward, please let me know and I will send you the contract for signature. Once it is signed, we can begin this process immediately. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about how Independent Study works, the expectations, or anything else.

Click here for more information on Attendance Awareness and how to request Independent Study to recover attendance:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kX0yXrGaKjg1SRmv-OsJgbE0YiIO2ImPaqL7mrpD1m8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4xs57ki39zt8

Please contact the office for more information lgalbreath@aadusd.k12.ca.us or brojas@aadusd.k12.ca.us

661-269-0451

Good afternoon everyone,

NHS students will be offering tutoring on Wednesday's again this year. I have created a flyer and students can sign up either by emailing me or using the form that I will link as well. Thank you for your support and let me know if you have any questions.

Please click on the document below for the annual notice of available language & language acquisition programs.

Dear Parents/Guardians & Friends,

On behalf of our PTSO, we would like to welcome all new and returning families to Vasquez High School. We are excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to providing our students with some additional events.

Our main objective is to raise enough money through fundraising to provide our students with:

• Athletics

• Assemblies

• Classrooms

• Luncheons

• Fall Festival

• Staff Appreciation

• Campus Improvement

We need your help!

Vasquez High School PTSO Membership Drive 2026-2027

Please join us for our monthly meetings at 8:30 am, on the first Monday of every month at VHS. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following week. (Members will receive an email or text message prior to the meeting with an agenda and zoom information.)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If you have any questions or would like to contact us with any ideas or want to volunteer, please email us at vasquezhsptso@gmail.com.

• Fundraising: Please sign up for PTSO Membership. Every little bit helps and 100% of the money raised goes back directly to our school.

• Volunteering: We could not run our events successfully without the help of our fantastic volunteers. Any amount of time is greatly appreciated.

• Attend PTSO Meetings: We discuss important information on upcoming events. Meetings are held in person or zoom call.

Congressman George Whitesides' office has shared two incredible opportunities for interested students in California’s 27th District:

U.S. Service Academy Information Night & Nominations Students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy (Class of 2031) can apply for congressional nominations. Learn more about the application process and meet representatives from all five military academies:

• When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

• Where: Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theater (Location provided upon RSVP)

• Who: Students, parents, and educators are all welcome!

• RSVP & Details: Visit whitesides.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations or email ServiceAcademyNomCA27@mail.house.gov.

Congressional App Challenge

Middle and high school coders are invited to participate in the official student STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives

• What: Design and submit an original app on any platform using any coding language

• Deadline: October 26, 2026

• Register: Visit bit.ly/registerforcac to get started

As we kick off the school year, please remember that all students are required to use a district-assigned Chromebook. These devices are essential for daily learning and ensure students can access instructional materials and testing applications securely. Personal laptops, iPads, or tablets are not permitted.

Here is what you need to know to keep your student ready for class:

• Daily Prep: Students must bring their district Chromebook to school fully charged every day and take it home each evening.

• No Classroom Charging: Classrooms do not have charging stations, so starting the day with a 100% battery is crucial.

• Didn't Get a Chromebook at Registration? If your student still needs a device, you can pick one up directly from the District Office.

Thank you for helping us ensure a seamless, tech-ready environment for all our students!

We’re excited to make purchasing school items easier than ever for our families. Through our web store, you can conveniently browse and pay for gear, fees, and activities directly online.

What you can do online:

• Gear up with Mustang apparel & Class of 2027 spirit wear

• Pay for student activities

• Buy ASB cards

• Purchase your Yearbook

• Purchase tickets for upcoming games, dances, and events

Want to stay connected and be part of the action? Tune in daily to watch our amazing broadcast featuring a team lead by Mrs. Lundquist, full of spectacular students who bring you all the latest updates, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of our school events. Whether it's sports, school news, or special features, our Mustang broadcast team has it covered. Don’t miss out on all the excitement—join us and show your Mustang pride!