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Hello Panther Families!

Thank you for joining us for Back To School Night 2026! If you weren't able to join us, be sure to check out the syllabus for each of your students' classes. We look forward to supporting their academic success all year.

This week we were excited to host our Club Rush, where students were able to sign up for dozens of different clubs and interest groups to get connected! If your student hasn't found a way to get involved yet, there are lots of spaces in clubs, athletics, and the arts!

Have a wonderful three-day weekend, and we'll see your students again on Tuesday, September 8th.

It is Military Night on Sept. 25! Come watch the game as we honor Veterans!

Join the City of Vista in assessing the area around Vista High School! See flyer below for more details!

Join in for the Parent Institute for Quality Engagement(PIQE) Program, where families build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their children’s academic success and strengthen school-family partnerships. There are three opportunities to participate. See information below for details!

Did you miss Registration? Get your photo taken on Sept. 14! See flyer below for details on how to order.

Want to drive to campus? You are required to take the Start Smart Driving course before you can receive a parking sticker. Sign up here!

(If you have already taken the course, you do not need to take it again)

Every student that wishes to ride a bike to school will need to complete a Bike Education session.

Vista High School will have a Bike Education assembly on Aug. 26 available to all students during the school day. If your student is unable to attend, the district has the options below. See flyer for details on Bike Education Nights.

Join us for Coffee with the Principal starting September 1 -

Meet every Tuesday morning at 8:30am in room C11 for a question and answer session with Principal Ratliff!

See flyer below for more details!

Can't make it to campus? Check out the Zoom Session links below on the following dates at 5pm!

Oct. 6, 2026

Dec. 8, 2026

Feb. 2, 2027

Apr. 6, 2027

We are excited to invite all students to participate in Panther After Hours (PAH), our 100% FREE before- and after-school program for all Vista High students! PAH provides a safe, welcoming space for Panthers to socialize, build community, receive academic tutoring, build healthy habits, and explore exciting new activities. From Strength & Fitness and Ceramics to our Homework Lounge & Tutoring, College Readiness & FAFSA workshops, E-Sports, Auto Tech, and Mariachi, there is truly something for everyone! No experience or advance sign-up is required—students can simply drop in and join any activity that catches their eye. Morning activities begin daily at 7:30 AM, after-school activities run from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, and a free snack is served every day at 4:00 PM in front of the nurse's office.

We have two special events this month as well. September 14-18 seniors are invited to come make senior memory boxes. Seniors should bring a box and PAH will provide all the materials to build a special place to store mementos from senior year! And then on September 30th, PAH Ceramics is hosting a Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop. No experience is needed and all students are invited. Last year, this event was a hit!

PAH Library tutoring schedule

Follow us on Instagram: @VHSPanthersAfterHours

Join the PTSA! The VHS PTSA is instrumental in organizing and assisting with a variety of school events and functions. Use the QR Code below to join or use these links:

https://jointotem.com/ca/vista/vista-high-ptsa

https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/nphuwlmnj0

Please be aware that there is construction in the Stater Bros. parking lot area and families and students are not allowed to park in that area. Thank you!!

Playing a sport? Make sure you submit or roll over your physical to home campus! The sooner the better - see below for more details.

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

The School Accountability Report Card is now available for review here https://vhs.vistausd.org/ and a hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.

SARC Vista High School

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

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

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

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