Spartan Weekly Update SEP 16-21
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, September 16
Modified Monday
Animal Farm Interest Meeting @ Lunch T-31
Tuesday, September 17
ODD Day
Wednesday, September 18
EVEN Day
Villa Cafe Auditions-After School room 802
Thursday, September 19
ODD Day
Senior College Application Night 6 pm
Friday, September 20
EVEN Day
Coffee with the Principal 7:30 am
Saturday, September 21
Saturday School Room 205 8am - 12pm
* Students exiting campus must present their ID Card with Short-Day Sticker*
STUDENT DETENTION LIST - Sept. 16, 2024
View the DETENTION LIST for students who have earned at least 1 Detention. Detentions must be served by students to avoid being placed on the LOSS OF ACTIVITIES LIST. Students can serve their detentions by:
- SERVING LUNCH DETENTION - ROOM 216
- ATTENDING MATH TUTORING Double Zero Period (Room 213) or Zero Period (Room 206)
VIEW THE DETENTION LIST FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
(Must be a VPHS student to View)
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- 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 24-25: 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 24-25
- 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.
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
Parents must sign the Off-Campus Parent Consent Form in order for a student to receive their sticker. Stickers can be picked up in the Activities Office.
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR STUDENT ID WITH SHORT DAY STICKER IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
VPHS Remembers 9/11
Written by: Alexander Tran
In honor of those who passed away on September 11th, 2001 Villa Park High School’s ASB and National Honors Society hosted a letter drive for our active duty soldiers. In the amphitheater, an American flag poster was also put up.
Commemorating Patriot Day, the theme of Friday’s football game was USA.
VPHS Promotes E-Bike Safety
On September 11th, VPHS held an E-Bike Safety & Laws presentation in conjunction with OC Sheriffs, the City of Villa Park, and Villa Park Rotary. Members of our community, city officials, and students came to hear Deputy McDermott present on e-bike laws and safety.
By attending this presentation, student e-bike riders will complete their safety requirement to have an E-Bike Permit. The E-Bike permit program at VPHS will roll out in November 2024.
Questions about E-Bikes? Contact Mr. Pongco
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Register to Vote
The Student Voter Registration was created to ensure every school in California provides eligible students with a meaningful opportunity to register, or pre-register, to vote. The Secretary of State's office contacts schools annually to gather contact information as required by Elections Code and to provide voter registration cards, when requested.
Pre-Registration is available to CA students ages 16-17 who want to be future voters.
Jennifer Durasivic-English Teacher
Written by: Alexander Tran
Born and raised in Michigan, Mrs. Durasevic was first inspired to be an educator through her frequent athleticism. Graduating from Trenton High School in 1999, she was an active student-athlete who played both tennis and volleyball. Mrs. Durasevic would eventually go on to play the latter at the University of Michigan, Dearborn for two years. It was here that Mrs. Durasevic was first inspired to pursue education. After two years of matriculation, she would later transfer to Michigan State University where she majored in English and minored in psychology. Mrs. Durasevic would later move to California, and worked as an English teacher at Perris High School for almost two decades. As of this week, Mrs. Durasevic has recently joined our Spartan family as a sophomore English honors teacher. Throughout her career as an educator, Mrs. Durasevic has had a keen interest in her student’s academic and professional life. This passion is exuded in her participation in Perris High School’s AVID program. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Durasevic enjoys pilates, the comfort of her two children who attend OUSD schools, and her favorite book: The Awakening by Kate Chopin.
Lauren Bartelli-Counselor
Written By: Alexander Tran
Graduating from Esperanza High School in 2010, Mrs. Bartelli’s newfound passion to become a high school counselor became clear. While attending Esperanza High School, Mrs. Bartelli was especially active on campus, serving on her school’s Associated Student Body, song team, and also as a counseling office assistant. Following graduation, Mrs. Bartelli attended the University of Mississippi, where she majored in Business Marketing and minored in Public Relations. At “Ole Miss”, Mrs. Bartelli was active within the Phi Mu sorority, serving as the Director of Harm and Risk Prevention and Chair of the Social Committee. Joining the Spartan family in 2021, Mrs. Bartelli’s official title at Villa Park High School is “counselor for last names A-DE”. Prior to her tenure here, Mrs. Bartelli previously worked at Learn 4 Life charter school and sales at Staples corporate office. Mrs. Bartelli’s favorite aspects of working at Villa Park High School is helping students succeed, and giving them insight as to how to achieve it. Some fun facts about Mrs. Bartelli includes her dual citizenship here in the United States and Italy; and not to mention, her side balloon business.
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
EARN YOUR AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AT VPHS
Did you know that Villa Park High School offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program?
At VPHS, students with a passion for academic excellence and a drive for success can delve into the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a rigorous two-year course of study. Designed to hone the critical skills essential for college-bound AP/Honors students, this program offers two distinct AP Capstone awards: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
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 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)
October 7th: HOCO Assembly
October 11-12: Homecoming Game & Dance
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
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.
