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*Anything But a Backpack Day should not include any items that are inappropriate or stolen, etc.

Spring Break will run from March 28 - April 1, 2022!

Before Spring Break, all VHS students will be provided with free Covid test kits to take home. These test kits will be distributed to students at school - there is no need to pick them up. Please use them to test your student(s) before they return from Spring Break.

If your student tests positive, please call the school and keep your student at home. You do not need to call us to report negative test results.

April 20 is now now Professional Development days for Vista Unified School District staff, therefore they are non-student days.

See this Feb. 4 Community Update for more information.

2021-2022 School Calendar

2022-2023 School Calendar

Counselors will be meeting with students in the next few weeks to discuss what classes they will take next year! For more information see your child's Counselor or go to VHS Registration!

We will be holding our required state testing during the week of April 11th-15th.

Here is our tentative schedule:

• Monday will be a NORMAL Monday late start at 8:30 AM for all students.
• Freshmen and Sophomores will not need to report to school until 9:45 AM during Tuesday through Friday this week.
• Juniors and will report at 7:30 AM Tuesday through Friday.
• Seniors attend at 8:30 on Monday, 7:30 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9:45 Thursday and Friday.

VHS Makes Safety Training a Priority

Did you know that VHS has a Diamond safety team that is always training and reviewing our safety systems? We do! Our Diamond Safety Team is composed of administrators, counselors, our social worker, and campus assistants have been busy attending training sessions in cooperation with the San Diego County Office of Education and law enforcement! In these training sessions, we have had the opportunity to learn and practice safety skills related to establishing positive school culture, addressing potential drug or violence problems, learning emergency medical skills, and refining our campus security systems. If you'd like to review our safety manual at any time, a copy is available for public viewing at the front desk. We value making Vista High School a safe and positive place to be!

PTA connects families, schools and communities by providing programs and services at your child’s school. PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families. When you are a member of PTA, you are an advocate for your child and for all children. Click HERE to join!

Want to help our our students, staff and school? Participate in these upcoming PTSA Fundraisers!

Rubio's Fundraiser-Spanish

Chipotle Fundraiser-Spanish

Eva France - Art 2

Please click HERE to check out the latest from our Wavecrest Cafe!

Please click the picture to read the latest update.

Spanish Version

Governor Newsom and Dr. Mark Ghaly from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that the indoor face covering/masking order for K-12 school settings will no longer be required but strongly recommended. This will become effective in VUSD on Monday, March 14, 2022.

“After March 11, in schools and child care facilities, masks will not be required but will be strongly recommended.” - Governor Newsom

As a result of this change in the mask-wearing requirement from the CDPH, face coverings/masks will be optional for all students in all Vista Unified schools starting on Monday, March 14, 2022. Click HERE to view the updated CDPH guidance.

The Vista Unified Board of Trustees met on February 9, 2022 to revise Board Policy #0470 - Safe Reopening and Operation of Schools. The revision included the alignment of all COVID-19 related procedures and protocols to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements. This includes the requirement for students and staff to wear masks while indoors on school campuses until Monday, March 14, 2022. From March 14th forward, all students will no longer be required to wear a mask while inside classrooms and other school buildings; however, all students have the option to continue to wear a mask indoors and outdoors. We expect all members of our school community to respect each individual student and staff choice.

Please refer to the latest Community Update for further information.

Spanish Version

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Since our schools recently pivoted to Group Tracing, we understand that receiving a group notification letter and testing an exposed student can be challenging. We can help!

We are excited that we are able to offer free COVID testing by Inspire Diagnostics five days per week at VHS. Your student is welcome to test any day by walking into the testing room in the B building where there is a testing center flag. At the high school level, we will not be taking them to test - it is their responsibility to go during their breaks or ask for a pass during Panther Time.

To give your permission for students to be tested, please click here: Parent Permission for Student COVID-19 Testing. You will need your child's 9-digit student ID number to complete the form.

This is not a requirement, but a service we are providing to help simplify the testing process for your family. The test results will be sent directly to you, the parent. Please call the school with any positive result. Results may also be shared with the school.

Here is the most recent K-12 Covid Decision Tree (Spanish).

Inspire Diagnostics COVID-19 testing sites can now be found throughout our community at four locations and are open to the public.

VISTA INNOVATION CENTER

836 OLIVE AVE

VISTA, CA 92083

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

VISTA ADULT TRANSITION CENTER

325 EAST BOBIER DRIVE

Vista, CA 92084

Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm

RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

1601 Longhorn Dr.

Vista, CA 92081

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MISSION VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

1306 Melrose Dr.

Oceanside, CA 92057

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $0 out-of-pocket cost with insurance or federal program for the uninsured.

Vaccination Clinic Information

Students - our first grading period just ended. Do you find that your grades aren't where they need to be? Have you missed a lot of school and need some help to get organized and caught up? Don't forget that everyday we have awesome tutors in the library who are ready to help you out. Every single one of our tutors graduated from VHS and is now in college. They know what it takes to get those grades up, and they can relate to the struggles that high school students face. So come meet our friendly tutors and get those grades up where you want them to be! Panthers After Hours - find out more at www.panthersafterhours.com

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org

Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.

Athletic Clearance Packet

Are you interested in sports medicine or athletic training? Maybe you're interested in becoming a physical therapist? Nurse? Doctor? Apply to become a member of the VHS Sports Medicine Club! We are looking to bring on 2-3 students for the 2022-2023 school year who have an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field after high school. If selected, you would be helping out with the Panther Football team this Fall. Spots are highly competitive. If interested please email Ms. Melissa at melissahutzell@vistausd.org to have an online application sent to you. All applications must be submitted before Spring Break. Informal interviews will be scheduled for after Spring Break.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 6 from 6-8pm as local colleges and programs will be here to talk to students and their parents.

- Community Colleges (MiraCosta, Palomar, Grossmont...)
- 4-year Colleges (UC Berkeley, CSUSM, UCSB...)
- Financial Aid, College 101, and Scholarship workshops
- Support programs
- Vocational and Tech Schools
- US Military
- Apprenticeship Programs

Over 50 groups will be here!

Our community colleges are here in the College & Career Center every week at Panther Time to help answer your questions and help you apply. MiraCosta is here every Wednesday and Palomar College is here every Thursday. Come by the career center and grab a pass on the main table.

There are many scholarship opportunities available! Click here for the 2022 Scholarship Bulletin!

Seniors, March 25th is the deadline to order your graduation cap and gown.

Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com, or through the Jostens Service Center in person or over the phone (858-486-2020). If you have questions please contact Jostens directly by phone, through Instagram @jostens_tallguy, or email our Jostens rep, Mark Boyer, at mark.boyer@jostens.com.

Seniors, the FINAL senior hoodie/shirt deadline is Friday, March 25th. Purchase items through the VHS Webstore.

Seniors if you need help with college or financial aid applications you can get assistance every Wednesday during lunch and after school in room CLC3.

Panthers, do want to make a positive difference in helping people, animals, and the environment through community service? Do you want to grow as a person and leader so you can be the best version of yourself? Do you want to be well-positioned for your future and the scholarships you may need to meet your goals? If so, join Character Leaders and earn elective credits! We're the only high school in the *nation* that has this course, and we offer flexible schedules to help accommodate your needs! We'd love to have you join us! For more information, see Mr. Hanlon in V-31.

ASB applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available on our website. Interested students can apply to be a class member or class officer. The application deadline is April 4th. Click on the picture to see a video of all the exciting things ASB does throughout the school!

vhs.vistausd.org/student_life/ASB

Help support visual arts by purchasing some student-made buttons in J-14 with Mrs. Figueroa. All buttons are student-designed and range anywhere from $1-3 dollars. There are also keychains available. You can also order customized buttons for clubs or for other special events. Sales are on even days, for the first 15 minutes before school and after school. We appreciate all the support!

• German Club meets at lunch in V4 on Wednesdays.

• Ballet Folkloriko meets after school in N11.

• Together Club meets at lunch in V8 on Thursdays.
  
• Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.

• AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C20 after school.

• Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.

• S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.

• GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20.
  

• Key Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at lunch in V31.

• Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
  

• Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
  

• Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.

• Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J11.
  

• Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.

• For more VHS Club Info click here.

Do you want to learn to be a better home cook? If so, make sure to check out Miss Janet's cooking classes after school on Mondays and Thursdays. Hurry over to the Panthers After Hours cooking room in the M wing. The class is open to the first 15 students who arrive.

The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

Please click on the links below for more information!

Vista High PTSA

Panthers After Hours

Vista High Library

Wellness Center

PASS Americorps

College and Career Center

College Workshop Sign Ups

Counseling Newsletter

2021 Counseling Senior Year Roadmap

PSST World is an on-line platform that allows students to report anything worrisome without fear. Using PSST World, students can report any range of concerning behaviors and incidents that they have seen, heard, or experienced. When a report is made, a message is immediately sent to our safety team and they will reach out to site administration for follow up.

Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.

This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.

Hapara Parent Letter English

Hapara Parent Letter Spanish

Please click HERE to view this document.

State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.

The SARC contains all of the following:

• Demographic data
• School safety and climate for learning information
• Academic data
• School completion rates
• Class sizes
• Teacher and staff information
• Curriculum and instruction descriptions
• Postsecondary preparation information
• Fiscal and expenditure data

SARC Report/SARC Report Spanish

Vista High School is committed to the Social and Emotional needs of all students.

Social/Emotional Supports & Links

https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling

Vista Virtual Wellness Center:

https://sites.google.com/view/vhswellnesscenter/home

Hello Panther Families!

We would like to thank all of the parents who have attended our Community Forums. Your input is extremely essential in cultivating an understanding of how we can best serve our students. Our goal is to close the feedback loop so that you know what decisions are being made at your student's school. Through our conversations and the information we receive we can provide these directly to VHS Action Groups and help facilitate future action.

*Our next Community Forum is March 23 at 6pm in the VHS Library*

Information & Technology Workshops

Good news! Technology workshops will be available for parents every week.

Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Thursday evenings at 5:00pm to 6:00pm in CLC3.

Vista Teen Outreach & Panther Pantry

Our pantry is available with many resources such as food, school supplies, and clothing items for any VHS student.

English Conversation Workshops

For any parent interested in practicing how to practice and engage in conversations in English, we invite you to attend our workshop on Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00pm in CLC3.

Parent Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community? Contact Ms. Dalia for more information

Community Resources

Wavecrest Cafe Meals

San Diego Food Bank

Brother Benno Oceanside Services

Vista Teen Outreach

Vista Community Clinic

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

North County Lifeline Community Resources

Dalia Hipolito Martinez, VHS Community Liaison

daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org

(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047

The Importance of Community Engagement

The work we do as Community Liaisons is built on interactive methods that bridge communication between our school and the community. Our culturally rich experiences serve as our foundation for helping our students and their parents in a safe and loving environment. Based on the demographics of our community, Spanish is the home language for many of our families and for this reason we provide bilingual support while also acknowledging and honoring all languages, backgrounds, and narratives. We assist in facilitating families with access to communication and resources. In our mission, we strive to make our greatest efforts to preserve our connections and encourage learning and education for both our students and their families. -Dalia R. Hipolito Martinez

If you have questions, comments, concerns or requests for information you would like to see in the newsletter, please let us know by clicking on the link above. We appreciate your input!

Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers