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Vista Ridge High School PTSA

Vista Ridge High School PTSA News

Vol. 24 • No. 4 • October 19th, 2026

Vista Ridge High School PTSA News Vol. 24 • No. 4 • October 19th, 2026
Vista Ridge HighSchool PTSA NewsVol. 24 • No. 4 • October 19th, 2026

Hello Ranger Families! Hello Ranger Families!

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Welcome to Issue 4 of the VRHS PTSA Newsletter!


A Busy Week at Vista Ridge


It’s a busy week at Vista Ridge PTSA! Our Staff Luncheon is this Thursday, November 12, and we still have a couple of volunteer spots open. If you can help, please sign up and join us in making our staff feel appreciated.

As we recognize the veterans in our community, we want to thank each of you for your service and sacrifice. We are grateful for you and proud to honor you.


Together. We Rise.

Your VRHS PTSA Board

Meet Your 2026-2027 PTSA Executive Board Meet Your 2026-2027 PTSA Executive Board

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Paul Furiani

President

president@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Laura Furiani

VP of Membership

membership@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Samantha Whalen

VP of Programs

programs@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Mariela Moya

VP of Communications

communications@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Patricia Steed

Treasurer

treasurer@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Bethany Burnham

Secretary

secretary@vrhs-ptsa.org

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Help Shape What’s Next at Vista Ridge

Have an idea that could make a difference for Vista Ridge students and staff? Join the VRHS PTSA and help bring it to life. We have open executive positions for parents and faculty, plus chair roles, some open to students, too.

Whether you’d like to get involved now or next school year, we’d love to hear from you. Email president@vrhs-ptsa.orgto learn more and find a role that’s right for you.

View All Board & Chair Members

We Earned the Head Start Membership Award! We Earned the Head Start Membership Award!

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Texas PTA confirmed that Vista Ridge PTSA earned the Head Start Membership Award, and our badge has arrived! Thank you to everyone who joined and helped us earn this recognition. We’re proud to celebrate with our Vista Ridge community!

Come Be Part of Our Ranger PTSA! Come Be Part of Our Ranger PTSA!

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Thanks to our Ranger families, we earned the Texas PTA Head Start Membership Award! We’d love to welcome more families this November.

Join in two minutes, or invite a friend if you’re already a member! Just by joining, you help fund student scholarships, celebrate our staff, and support school programs. No meetings or volunteering required.

Join Vista Ridge PTSA · See Our Progress

Join or Renew Today
Family $29, individual $11.50, student $7.50 -- Sponsor a staff membership at the same time!

November Teacher & Staff Birthdays This Week! November Teacher & Staff Birthdays This Week!

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Let's celebrate our amazing teachers and staff on their special day! Don't forget to wish your favorite teacher or staff member a Happy Birthday! Want to make their day even sweeter? Click below to check out their Favorites List and find a little something they'll love!

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Marsha Bucanek

Nurse

Nov 10

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Sara Butler

English I, Advanced English i

Nov 12

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Kylie Douglas

Student Engagement Specialist

Nov 15

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Staff Thanksgiving Feast Is Here! Staff Thanksgiving Feast Is Here!

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Our Staff Thanksgiving Feast is this Thursday, November 12! Thank you to everyone who signed up to help us treat our teachers and staff to a special lunch. A couple of spots are still open for Thursday, so there’s still time to sign up and join us!

Our next volunteer opportunity is the Staff Chili Cook-Off on December 15. Sign up to bring a side, drinks, or dessert, or help serve!

Sign Up to Support Thanksgiving Feast

Staff and Teacher Wish Lists Staff and Teacher Wish Lists

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Sara Butler

English I, Advanced English I

Wish List

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Rhonda Christman

Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Microbiology, AP Research

Wish List

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Stephanie Ellis

Advanced Spanish II, Spanish III

Wish List

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Ivy Williams

Engineering

Wish List

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Rhonda Christman

Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Microbiology, AP Research

Wish List

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Stephanie Ellis

Advanced Spanish II, Spanish III

Wish List

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Amber Funderburgh

English I, Advanced English I

Wish List

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Jacob Hoffman

AP Biology, Advanced Bio, Scientific Research & Design

Wish List

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Nicole Mize

English I, Advanced English I

Wish List

Want to brighten a Vista Ridge teacher or staff member’s day? Take a peek at their wish lists and pick an item they can use. It ships right to them, so you can help in just a few clicks!

View All Teacher & Staff Wish Lists

PTSA Socials PTSA Socials

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Facebook

@VistaRidgeHighSchoolPTSA

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Instagram

@vistaridgehighschoolptsa

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@vrhsptsa

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Stay Connected with Your Ranger Community!

Have you had a chance to check out our new PTSA website? It's where you'll find upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, staff wish lists, membership, newsletters, and more!


Help us spread the word! Share our new website and social media pages with your Ranger friends and families.The more families we reach, the more we can come together to support our school!

Visit Our Website: https://vrhs-ptsa.org/

Visit the VRHS PTSA Website
Vista Ridge High School PTSA
https://vrhs-ptsa.org

Every Child. One Voice.

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