Jaguar News

Feb. 3 Mano a Mano at VCES MPR 5:30pm

Feb. 6 School Board Meeting- VCHS Media Center 6pm

Feb. 7 Kiwanis Student of the Month

Feb. 7 Jags United Event- afterschool

Feb. 7 Works in Progress - Maxine 6pm (see flyer below)

Feb. 8 Saturday School 8am -12pm

Feb. 11 Title VI Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Feb.10 Foundation Meeting Principals conferece room 5:30pm

Feb. 13 Senior AD deadline

Feb. 13 Academic League Media Center 5:30pm - 8pm

Feb. 13 Migrant Ed. Meeting Student Store 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Feb. 14 Progress reports available online

Feb. 17 - 21 February Recess

Feb. 24 ELPAC Testing Begins

Feb. 24 Mano a Mano VCES MPR 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Feb. 27 Birthday cookies - Student lunch - Quad

Feb.27 School Site Council - Principals conference room 3:30pm

Feb. 27 ELAC/DELAC 5:30pm

Feb. 28 Student of the month luncheon

This week, we celebrate the incredible counseling team at VCHS, who work tirelessly to support our students in their academic, college, and career journeys. A huge thank you to our dedicated counselors—Ms. Cook, Ms. Gonzalez, and Mrs. Brown—who guide students with care and expertise every day. We also appreciate the invaluable contributions of Mrs. Stolec (Registrar), Ms. Alicea (Guidance Tech), Mr. Tuttle (Intervention Teacher on Special Assignment), and Ms. Faith (School Psychologist), who work behind the scenes to ensure every student has the resources they need to succeed. If you haven’t had a chance to reach out and share the positive impact they’ve had on your student, please do so—they’d love to hear from you! Join us in saying a heartfelt "thank you!" to this amazing team for their dedication and support!

Congratulations to Mrs. McGinnis' 1st period class for having the highest average daily attendance for the month of January! Students received our Jaguar 3 R's recognition cards and a sweet treat! Thank you Jags for coming to school every day!

State testing is coming up soon, and we are excited for our students to showcase their learning and growth. As we shared earlier this year, you can access your student's previous test scores in the Infinite Campus parent portal. Standardized testing is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their academic progress while also providing valuable data that helps us assess our school's instructional effectiveness. Additionally, for our juniors, state test results are used as part of the Early Assessment Program (EAP) for California State Universities, helping to determine college readiness in English and math. We appreciate your support in ensuring students are prepared, well-rested, and ready to do their best. More details on testing dates and expectations will be shared soon!

A friendly reminder: Students must have a valid parking permit to park on campus. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of both students and our entire learning community. Students who park on campus without a permit may face consequences, ranging from Saturday School to having their vehicle towed off school property. Please take a moment to discuss your student's parking permit status with them today. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly campus!

In the latest PE unit, our Jaguar students had the exciting opportunity to dive into the world of Track and Field! From sprints and hurdles to long jump, throws, and pole vault, each student had the chance to try out every event. Stepping out of their comfort zones, they discovered the thrill and challenge of pushing their limits, all while embracing the importance of trying something new. A special thank you to Xander Ortiz and Coach Cummings for their dedication and inspiring leadership, helping students not only improve their skills but also find joy in every jump, stride, and vault!

Keep up the great work, Jaguars! The spirit of trying new things is what makes PE so much fun!

ASL 1 students worked on a partner gap activity practicing terms relating to school, hobbies and sports. This activity gives students an opportunity to practice the vocab with a partner taking turns using their expressive and receptive language skills! They did a great job!

Valley Center High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP), recognizing the school’s efforts to expand opportunities for young women in STEM. Led by Mrs. Paige Prosser, VCHS is one of only 847 schools nationwide to receive this honor during the 2023-24 school year. Female students who take APCSP are more than five times as likely to major in computer science in college, demonstrating the significance of this achievement in preparing students for future success. Congratulations, Mrs. Prosser and our AP Computer Science class students! Click here to learn more!

We are excited to announce that the annual Jaguar Auction for Valley Center High School is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success! This important fundraiser directly benefits our students and helps enhance their experience during their time at Valley Center High School.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and will feature both a Live and Silent Auction, complemented by appetizers, desserts, and beverages. In order to make this year’s auction as successful as possible, we are seeking donations of items for the auction or cash contributions. Your donation is tax deductible, and every contribution, large or small, makes a meaningful impact.

To make a contribution, please contact:

• Jolyn Duff at (760) 212-2270
• Julie Stroh at (760) 390-9277

Alternatively, you can mail your donation to:

VCHS Foundation – Jag Auction
PO Box 1029
Valley Center, CA 92082

We truly appreciate your support of Valley Center High School and the Foundation. Thank you for helping us continue to improve the educational experience for our students.

Deadline to Order your Senior Ad is Thursday, February 13th

Come out and support your VCHS Dancers at Works in Progress, Friday, February 7th at 6pm. We can't wait to see you there.

Attention parents of seniors! Please take the time to remind students about the importance of applying for scholarships. Many of our local scholarships are now accepting applications. There is a comprehensive list available on our school website under the counseling homepage which is updated weekly. A VCHS student log in is required to view certain files. Students can visit the website below to browse available scholarships and obtain information on how to apply.

Scholarship Comprehensive List for 2024-2025

Where young people can gain the tools, knowledge, and skills to build respectful, supportive, and healthy relationships in all aspects of their lives.

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: One Safe Place, 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., #351, San Marcos, CA 92069

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Food
• Prizes
• Engaging activities
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Field Trips Encouraged: If you plan to bring a group, please indicate your estimated group size on the RSVP so we can accommodate your needs.

RSVP: Please let us know if you can make it by Friday, February 7, 2025. You can RSVP here.

Please fill out this form if you would like to host a resource table. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Our wonderful Foundation has partnered with Horizon Fuel Center on the corner of Valley Center Rd. and N Lake Wohlford R.! Just visit inside the station to pay for your gas and you can round up to support Valley Center High School programs through the VCHS Foundation!

760-751-5500

31322 Cole Grade Rd.

Valley Center, CA 92082
VCHS Website