Jaguar News

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 29: Homecoming Spirit Week

*Monday: Pajamas and Paparazzi- Wear your favorite PJ's!

*Tuesday: Stunt Double Day- It's twin day!

*Wednesday: Hollywood Blvd Day- Dress like a tourist.

*Thursday: Prop Day- Bring anything but a backpack- follow VCHS school rules

*Friday: Walk of Fame Day- Dress like a celebrity

Sept. 30: Last day to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $85

Sept. 30: ELAC (Virtual): 6:00 pm

OCTOBER

Oct. 2: National Custodial Worker's Day: Thank you to all of VCPUSD maintenance staff for all you do everyday !

Oct. 3: End of the 5th week grading period. Progress reports available online Oct. 10th (sports eligibility Oct. 11)

Oct. 3: Kiwanis Student of the Month: VC Library 7 am - 7:30 am

Oct. 3: Homecoming game/parade (JV 4pm /Varsity 7pm)

Oct. 4: San Pasqual, Valley Center and Rincon Fire Community Open House: San Pasqual Ball Fields: 10 am - 2 pm. (27315 N Lake Wohlford Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082) See flyer below for details

Oct. 4: Homecoming Dance: 8 pm - 11 pm

Oct. 5: World Teacher Day: We honor and thank our teachers for their dedication, guidance, and lasting impact on our students and community.

Dear VCHS Families,

What an incredible week at VCHS! Our seniors made lasting memories at the annual Senior Beach Trip, celebrating joy, connection, and belonging with their classmates. We also honored California Native American Day, deepening our students’ understanding of the rich history and culture of our local tribes. Our teachers participated in valuable EL and Migrant student training with Yesenia Vargas and Reyna Valentin to better support every student’s success. And lastly, a huge "thank you" to the VCHS Foundation for putting on an amazing Golf Tournament that brought our community together while raising critical funds to support programs across our school.

Looking ahead, next week is Homecoming Week! Each day will be full of school spirit, leading up to Friday night’s JV and Varsity Football games and the Homecoming Parade. We’ll wrap up the week with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, HOCO!” – we can’t wait to roll out the red carpet and celebrate our Jaguars in style.

Go Jags!

Nicole Clymer

Principal

Valley Center High School

Our annual Senior Beach Trip was a beautiful reminder of why Valley Center High School is such a special place. This day is about more than just sand and surf — it’s about creating memories, building connections, and celebrating the sense of belonging that makes our Jaguar community strong.

We are so grateful to the incredible team who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible — our school nurse, child nutrition staff, office staff, bus drivers, administrators, and our partners at Camp Pendleton as well as the Army, who graciously allowed us to use their beach. Because of their efforts, our seniors had the chance to simply be together, laugh, and enjoy a milestone moment they will remember for years to come. Go Jags!

With coffee in hand and cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, our Adult Transition Program students brightened staff members’ day—serving not just treats, but smiles too.

Students in Jason Roach's AP Government students recently brought history to life by using the Articles of Confederation to debate a fictional law in class. This engaging activity helped students experience firsthand the challenges our early government faced, which ultimately led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Next, students will examine the same law and debate process under the Constitution, comparing the two systems to see how weaknesses were addressed — and where new challenges emerged — laying the groundwork for the Amendments that followed.

🏆 Congratulations to Mrs. Prosser’s Period 2 AP Computer Science Principles class for showing up every day last week! 🎉

At VCHS, we believe that understanding the background and experiences of our students is key to their success. This month, our teachers had the opportunity to learn from Yesenia Vargas-Navarro, our Migrant TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), and Reyna Valentin, our ELD TOSA, about strategies to support English Learners and Migrant students in the classroom. This training session helped deepen teacher understanding of our students’ unique journeys and provided practical tools to ensure every Jaguar feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

A big thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in celebrating California Native American Day! We loved seeing the community come together and appreciate all of you who participated in the activities and shared in the celebration.

A special shoutout to the Rincon Cultural & Resources Department, Pauma Tribal Youth, La Jolla Generations Program, and the San Pasqual Education Department — we’re so grateful for your support and everything you did to help make the day so special!

At VCHS, we are proud to celebrate our October Students of the Month! These Jaguars exemplify the Jag 3 R’s – Respect, Responsibility, and Relationships – in all they do. Whether it’s showing kindness to their peers, stepping up as leaders in the classroom, or taking ownership of their learning, these students remind us what it means to be part of the Jaguar family. We are proud of their hard work and dedication to doing their best every day. Congratulations to our amazing Jaguars! A big shout out to Mr. Tuttle for his excellent grilling skills and to our amazing teaching and counseling staff for putting this together for our students!

We need YOU to join the VCHS Foundation! Our General Membership Meeting is coming up on Monday, October 13th from 5:30–7:00 PM, and we’d love to see you there. The Foundation meets once a month and is a fun, welcoming group of parents, staff, and community members working together to support our students and school programs. Getting involved is a great way to make a difference at VCHS — and to connect with other Jaguar families. Come join the team and help us make this year even better!

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31322 Cole Grade Rd.

Valley Center, CA 92082
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