VHS First Day Info!

August 9th, 2022

Dear Viper Students and Parents,

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Vandegrift High School, welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. As the principal of Vandegrift, I am proud and honored to continue to be a part of the LISD tradition of excellence and to have the opportunity to share in this unique experience. This summer, our staff has been busy preparing for the school year to address the unique challenges confronting all public schools. We still have a few key teaching positions to fill, as well as numerous custodial and transportation openings, so we ask your patience as we navigate these challenges during the upcoming year.

In addition, we have seen a surge in student and staff COVID infections and project shortfall in substitute teachers, and anticipate a considerable impact on the students and the instructional environment for the near future. We will meet these unique challenges, but again, ask for additional consideration if your child is affected by any of these situations.

We look forward to making the upcoming year a rewarding and memorable time for each student. The faculty and staff at VHS are committed to working to make sure each student receives a personalized education experience and the world class curriculum and programs that you have come to expect from LISD schools. Please feel free to contact me or a staff member if you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to ensure that your student has a positive and rewarding high school experience at Vandegrift. I hope the following information helps you plan for back-to-school.

On behalf of the entire VHS staff, we wish you a great remaining summer vacation. We will see you August 17th!

Sincerely,

Charlie Little

Principal, Vandegrift High School

• July 31, 11:59p // final schedule change request deadline - DEADLINE PASSED, WINDOW CLOSED
• Aug 9 & 11 // schedule conflict resolution meetings between student/counselor (by invitation via Zoom, more info to come) - STUDENTS - check your email for invites
• Aug 12, 4p // tentative student schedules viewable in Home Access Center
• Aug 15 // open schedule resolution session via Zoom (more info to come)
• Aug 17, 8a // OFFICIAL student schedules viewable in Home Access Center
• Aug 22 // First day of ACC dual credit courses

• IMPORTANT: All students should log-in to Home Access Center on the first day of school to view their official schedules as paper copies will not be available.
• Students should report directly to their 1st period classroom. Staff will be available to help direct students.
• Students with 1st period Off Campus, Off Campus ACC, ACC courses, or Off Campus PE do not need to report to VHS until 2nd period. These students who do report to VHS during 1st period are welcome to hang out in the VHS Library or College & Career Center (1306).
• Any A-day subcampus students (students who attend another LISD campus on A-days) should report directly to that assigned campus. Contact Mrs. Spradling with any questions.
• ACC courses do not begin until August 22nd. Students should treat their ACC class periods as Off Campus periods until August 22nd (with the exception of a required meeting on Friday August 19th with Mrs. Spradling - see Dual Credit email for details).

Students and Parents,

All VHS students are expected to be college & career ready by bringing a district-issued Lenovo laptop OR a BYOD (bring your own device) on the 1st day of school in August 2022.

We are now prepared to distribute Lenovo laptop devices to our VHS students who have paid for a device but have not received one yet. Details below:

Date: Monday, August 15 during VHS First Tour

Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: Vandegrift High School, 9500 McNeil Dr., Austin, 78750 - ViperTech in front of the library

All devices are required to be logged in on-site with LISD-WIFI. Once this required process has been completed, students will be able to access their classroom resources remotely (when off campus). Please allow time for this process if you are coming to pick up your laptop.

If you are unable to stop by Vandegrift High School during this time, we will be distributing devices during the 1st week of school.

Still need to sign up and pay for your device? It is not too late to sign up!

The mLISD non-refundable security deposit is $70.00 ($35.00 for students on free and reduced lunch). Scholarship opportunities are available, please contact your counselor for more information.

Click Here to sign-up and pay!

For more information on mLISD please click HERE.

Thanks in advance for your support, VHS mLISD Team

VHS Parking Permits on Sale NOW for 2022-2023

If you are a student driver and plan to park at Vandegrift this year, you will need to purchase a parking permit. You can order them online beginning on Monday, August 1st. Parking permits are $40 each. You must have a valid driver’s license in order to purchase a permit.

Ordering your permit is a two step process. You must fill out and submit the parking permit Application, as well as ordering and paying in edpay for your permit. Your permit will not be released until both steps have been completed. Students must be clear of ALL obligations before receiving their permit (i.e. library fines, textbooks, etc). Please check the VHS website regularly for forthcoming information of when you can pick up your parking permit.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Parking permits are NONREFUNDABLE.

Purchasing a parking permit DOES NOT guarantee you that an open spot will be available in the main parking lot.

You are required to upload a picture of your valid Driver's License as part of this application form. You must hold a valid Driver's License to qualify for a parking permit. All seniors who apply for a permit and provide proof of a valid Driver's License will be granted a permit.

You must be free of ALL obligations (textbooks, hours, MLISD fees, and parking tickets) in order to receive your parking permit.

If you lose your parking permit, you must purchase a new permit for FULL PRICE.

Administrators can revoke or suspend your parking privileges on campus at any time.

The traffic to Vandegrift for the first few weeks of school is traditionally heavier due to parents bringing their students to school (instead of bus) and new student drivers driving to campus. In addition, the traffic construction on 2222 is still in progress. Please allow for extra time to commute to VHS as the travel times become more predictable. We are working closely with TxDot and project managers to anticipate the new traffic demands and time the lights accordingly. Also, we work with TxDot to share calendar information so they can adjust work to minimize lane closures during peak school/event times. The additional left turn lane cutoff will greatly improve afternoon traffic flow when that is complete (est. before Thanksgiving).

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make our traffic situation safer and more efficient for everyone.

Please consider joining the Community Curriculum Advisory Committee for the 2022-22 school year!

The Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) is a group of LISD parents, teachers, principals, students, business and community members who gather with the primary function to advise on the written, taught, and tested curriculum, related instructional resources, and potential new programs and courses. We value the input of all stakeholders in our district and would love to have many student voices represented. CCAC meets approximately 5-6 times a year. CLICK HERE to fill out the application. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 23rd.

• First day of School – Aug. 17, 2022
• ACC classes begin – Aug. 22, 2022
• Labor Day: Student / Staff Holiday – Sept. 5, 2022
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – Sept. 26, 2022
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – Oct. 10–11, 2022
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – Nov. 8, 2022
• Fall Break: Student / Staff Holiday – Nov. 21–25, 2022
• Early Release Day – Dec. 16, 2022
• Winter Break: Student / Staff Holiday – Dec. 19–30, 2022
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – Jan. 2, 2023
• MLK Day: Student / Staff Holiday – Jan. 16, 2023
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – Feb. 20, 2023
• Spring Break: Student / Staff Holiday – March 13–17, 2023
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – March 20, 2023
• Student / Staff Holiday – April 7, 2023
• Staff Development Day / Student Holiday – April 10, 2023
• Early Release Day & Last Day of School – May 26, 2023
• Graduation: May 27th 4pm at HEB Cedar Park Center

Join the VHS PTSA Today!

Parents ask how they can be involved & support the school --- Easiest step is to join the PTSA as a family (moms, dads, guardians, students). Please take a moment to join – the list of activities and support they provide year round to the staff, students and community is too numerous to mention. Return on your investment in dues and participation in the “write the check” fund-raiser is high. Form attached for check/cash enrollment, credit cards accepted at the PTSA store : vandegrift-mypta.org

Click here for the PTSA Application

School Supplies

There is no set school supply list for high school due to the dynamic schedules all students have. Each teacher will let students know the first week of school what supplies are needed for their class. Teachers will post supply lists on their individual web pages or send home a list with their syllabus.

District Information

Bus Routes/InfoFinder i
CALENDAR
Meals and Menus
Handbooks

Fundraising Information

Due to recent concerns about the possible hockey playoff game during our graduation window, Cedar Park HEB Center has asked us to revise our graduation dates/times to eliminate any potential conflicts. To honor this request, the graduation times are now as follows:

Friday, May 26, 2023:

Rouse High School: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Vista Ridge High School: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Glenn High School: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cedar Park High School: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 27, 2023:

Vandegrift High School: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Leander High School: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.