Spartan Weekly Update May 13-18
See What's Happening This Week
Mon. May 13
Regular Monday
AP TESTING
Tues. May 14
Block Schedule - ODD
AP TESTING
PFSO Meeting - 7pm Library
Wed. May 15
Block Schedule - EVEN
AP TESTING
Thurs. May 16
Block Schedule - ODD
AP TESTING
Fri. May 17
Block Schedule - EVEN
AP TESTING
Fri. May 18
Prom
College Admissions 101 - May 21 @6pm
Hello Spartans!
We are excited to host Nicole Pilar, founder of Your College Matchmaker, on Tuesday May 21st at 6:00p.m. Nicole presented at the Orange County Counselor Symposium with CollegeWise, and we found her materials to be insightful and informative. We have invited her to present College Admissions 101 to our current sophomore and junior Spartans. We hope you can join us. Please use the QR code or CLICK HERE to RSVP.
AP Exams Week 2: May 13-17
We're heading in to Week 2 of AP Exams (May 13-17). See the schedule of exams and room locations below. As you prepare for your exams, please make sure you plan accordingly, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast before school! You've worked so hard all year and this is your chance to do your best. Best of luck, Spartans!
OUPSF Donates $4,000 to VPHS Track & Field
Thank you to Orange Unified Public School Foundation (@supportOUPSF) for the generous donation of $4,000 to Villa Park Track and Field. We are grateful for this opportunity and the recognition of our athletes.
Special thanks to Orange Unified Public School Foundation: Todd Hanson, Frank Tucker, Ron Esparza, Nicol Jones
Thank you!
CSEA Orange Chapter 67 Scholarship
This year’s recipient for the California School Employees Association Orange Chapter 67 “Stuphin Scholarship Recipient” is Villa Park High School’s own Marianna Mendoza. As a current ASB student and graduating senior, Marianna has exemplified the Spartan way. When asked about her favorite experience here at Villa Park High School in the past four years, it would be to help setting up “Teacher of the Week” and contributing to the school through ASB. The scholarship fund will be going towards her attendance at Irvine Valley College, where she will be majoring in “Administration of Justice”.
Villa Park Band Hosts 20th Annual Car Show
The Villa Park High School Instrumental Program held their 20th car show this past weekend, performing with multiple band to spectators and owners of incredible autos!
Students and parents get up and start prepping the parking lot at 5am! Kids get to volunteer at different booths and help the function run smoothly, all while playing multiple hours of music.
Thank you to the VP community and car owners for helping use receive almost 7 thousand dollars to help support our amazing program.
📸 Massimo Pirano c/o '26
VPHS Academic Competition Class - Fall 2024
Students participate in three activities*:
Mock Trial- Fall
Academic Decathlon - Winter
Model United Nations - Spring
Mock Trial
Students prepare arguments for a given case as either the prosecution or defense. They present their arguments in a mock trial, portraying attorneys, witnesses, and supporting roles. Real judges and attorneys provide feedback and scores.
Model United Nations
Students role-play as delegates of different countries, researching their stances on worldwide issues. Through debate and negotiation, students will tackle problems in a diplomatic matter.
*Not all students will have to compete in all three, but the class will prepare students in all areas.
Academic Decathlon
Students study 7 disciplines related to a topic: Art, Economics, Literature, Math, Music, Science, and Social Science.
Students will develop proficiency in 3 skills: Speech, essay composition, and interview.
On competition day, students will present the culmination of their efforts in various formats, being scored individually and as a team against other schools.
Interested? Learn More Here
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.
Get your 2023-24 Odyssey Yearbook Today!
Hey Spartans!
Currently, yearbooks are being printed and will soon be ready for pick up! If you haven't yet purchased a yearbook, you can buy one on the student webstore for $180 or in the Prinicpal's Office for $175. Keep in mind that prices will increase when yearbooks arrive at distribution.
- $175 (Cash/Check) - No Checks for Seniors
- $180.60 with Credit Card
May 4th Parade
On May 4th, VIlla Park Students, Janice Nguyen, Gavin Mead, and Alexander Tran, had the privilege to hold the OUSD banner at the Orange May Parade, held at the Orange Circle. Our VPHS students represented the district as they walked down the streets of Old Town Orange alongside a carriage with district officials and the board of education. Alongside VPHS marching band and color guard, this was an amazing opportunity for the high school to represent themselves amongst the Orange community.
Senior Graduation Banners Order Deadline Extended to May 19
Celebrate your graduating senior with a personalized banner to be placed around the interior fencing of Fred Kelly Stadium during the graduation ceremonies for all of Orange Unified School District. These are not the banners hung on the street light poles throughout the city. To order select your student’s school below.
Limited quantities available. Order deadline is May 19, 2024.
These banners were designed by OUSD students and will be printed at one of our OUSD Spyder Labs. Banners will be installed at Fred Kelly Stadium on June 3rd and remain up through all graduation ceremonies for Orange Unified School District.
The banners will be available for pick up at Fred Kelly Stadium on Monday June 10th from 10am to 12pm. Please make arrangements to have your banner picked up at that time.
Reserved Seating for Graduation 2024
The PFSO is excited to announce the opportunity to Reserve Rows at this year’s graduation. Our availability of rows is limited, so keep you eye on upcoming Weekly Updates for sale details.
100% of funds raised through our Graduation Row sales benefit VPHS students, faculty, and staff through the PFSO's ongoing activities on campus and our annual GOALS grants, which helped fund over $17,000 in faculty projects at VPHS in 2024.
Lynn Farley-Chinese Language Teacher
Written by: Alexander Tran
Currently working for Villa Park High School as a Teacher Regular in Mandarin, Mrs. Farley has had a profound impact on many of her students. Born and raised in Taiwan, she originally attended high school where she was active in the school’s athletics, including basketball. Mrs. Farley later moved to California, where she soon attended and graduated from San Francisco State University as an Industrial Design major. Prior to working at VPHS, Mrs. Farley worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer, then joining the Spartan family in August as of last year. When asked about her favorite memory here at VPHS, it would have to be the on-campus, scavenger hunt that she held for her students. Outside of school, Mrs. Farley enjoys photography and eating Taiwanese food, especially oyster pancakes. She also has two grown children, a son who currently works for Rivian and and a daughter who lives in Australia.
Greg Mitchell-Science Teacher
Written by: Alexander Tran
Longtime teacher here at Villa Park High School, Mr. Mitchell has worked here on campus as a Teacher Regular in science for the past two decades. First graduating from La Habra Highlanders in 1991, Mr. Mitchell was originally involved in football, baseball, basketball, and student government. He would soon attend Fullerton College, then transferring to the University of California, Berkeley as a conservation and resource studies major. During college, he played football and volunteered for “Americorps”. Prior to working at Villa Park High School, Mr. Mitchell dabbled in the cosmetics industry, and worked at Irvine High School and Tuffree Middle School. Throughout his tenure, his favorite memory here at Villa Park would have to be his inaugural dance, or also known as “Dancing with the Teachers”. Some fun facts about Mr. Mitchell is that he is married to his high school sweetheart, who is also a teacher. He also has two sons, one who graduated from Villa Park and the other who will be soon attending Villa Park as well.
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 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)
May 6-17: AP Testing
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
May 31: Senior Blowout Assembly
June 5-6: Final Exams - Minimum Days
June 6: VPHS Graduation
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.