The Mustang Message

Congratulations to Kari Owens on being selected as the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Teacher of the Year for 2026–2027! With 20 years of teaching experience, Kari brings passion, dedication, and high expectations to her English, Honors English, and AP Literature and Composition classes at Vasquez High School. Her journey into education began while volunteering at a local elementary school, where she discovered a love for teaching that inspired her to change careers.

Kari’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom. She treasures hearing about former students’ academic and personal successes, reflecting her commitment to helping them build bright futures. As one former student shared, “Every student who passes through Ms. Owens’ classroom doors becomes ‘one of her kids,’ a title that reveals how deeply she cares about them.” Please join us in celebrating Kari and this well-deserved recognition of the lasting difference she makes in her students’ lives!

Mustangs, it’s time to show your school spirit! Join in on the fun next week with our themed dress-up days:

• October 5th (2016 Monday): Throw it back! Wear clothing or accessories that remind you of 2016.

• October 6th (Camo vs. Floral Tuesday): Choose your style! Wear flower patterns/accessories or show up in camo attire.

• October 7th (Minion Wednesday): Channel your inner Minion—deck out in yellow and blue!
• October 8th (Ballers vs. Scholars Thursday): Dress like an athlete or show off a preppy, school-inspired look.
• October 9th (White Lies Friday): Wear a plain white t-shirt with a funny lighthearted "white lie" written on it.

Get ready to hit the field, Mustangs! Tryouts for Vasquez High School Men’s and Girls’ Soccer are right around the corner.

• Dates:

  • Tuesday, 10/6

  • Wednesday, 10/7

  • Thursday, 10/8

  • Tuesday, 10/13

  • Wednesday, 10/14

  • Thursday, 10/15

• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Location: Meadowlark

Girls’ Soccer Tryouts

• Dates:

  • Wednesday, 10/14

  • Thursday, 10/15

  • Tuesday, 10/20

  • Wednesday, 10/21

• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Location: Meadowlark

Important Clearance Requirement:

Medical clearances must be completed BEFORE tryouts. Students without a completed medical clearance will not be permitted to participate in tryouts. Please ensure all paperwork is turned in on time!

Registration for the 2027 Advanced Placement (AP) exams is officially open. Taking AP exams gives you the opportunity to earn college credit, stand out on college applications, and showcase your hard work.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Registration Deadline: Friday, October 9th

• Final Payment Deadline: Friday, February 19th, 2027

• Testing Window: May 3rd – May 14th, 2027

  
  

Exam Pricing & Payment Details

• Standard Fee: $99 per exam

• Reduced Fee: $10 per exam for qualifying students (Eligibility includes participation in the Federal Free/Reduced-Price Lunch Program, foster/homeless/migrant status, public assistance, or qualifying family income level). See form for details on specific qualifications. Contact counseling for assistance if you are not sure if you qualify for the fee reduction.

• Late Testing: If you have a conflict with the regular test time of an AP exam, please see counseling with time in advance. If you already ordered the test for the regular date you are responsible for the fees associated with the cancellation of the test. A fee of $40.00 per test will be kept for each test canceled prior to test day. Once a test has been started there will be no refunds.

How to Register

1. Complete the Form: Fill out the attached 2027 AP Exam Registration Form and select your exams.

2. Submit Payment: Bring your completed form and payment to the front office. Make checks payable to "Acton Agua Dulce USD" and include your VHS Student ID # on the check.

   
   

Contact the Counseling Office for assistance (vhscounselors@aadusd.k12.ca.us ) !

There’s nothing better than seeing our Mustang community come together! We have a great lineup of home games this October, and we’d love to see our students, families, staff, and community filling the stands and cheering on our athletes.

Wear your purple and gold, bring your Mustang spirit, and come out to support Volleyball, Flag Football, and Football as they compete at home! 🏐🏈

Every cheer makes a difference—let’s show our student-athletes what Mustang Pride is all about!

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ONE VASQUEZ.

💜💛 GO MUSTANGS! 💛💜

College of the Canyons is excited to announce an upcoming Cash for College event for prospective students and their families. This free event is open to the public and will provide valuable information and resources to help students explore college and financial aid opportunities.

Please see the attached flyer for additional event details.

Our Homecoming Football Game is October 9th, and we’re looking for classic or convertible cars to help showcase our Homecoming Court during halftime! 🏈👑💜💛

Do you, a family member, or someone you know have a classic or convertible car they would be willing to provide for this special Mustang tradition?

If you have a car available and are interested in participating, please contact our ASB Advisor & Senior Class Advisor, Mrs. Torrez or Jane Manzanares, ASB President, for more information (ctorrez@aadusd.k12.ca.us; jmanz2480@aadusd.org)

Help us make Homecoming halftime extra special for our Homecoming Court!

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars! Join us for Homecoming: "Starstruck in the City"! Make sure you submit your completed dance contract and secure your tickets before the final deadline, as tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Event Details

• Date & Time: October 10th, 2026 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Ticket Pricing: $20 with ASB | $25 without ASB

Key Deadlines & Purchases

• Contract First: Completed dance contracts must be submitted before purchasing your tickets.

• Final Day to Buy Tickets: October 7th (No tickets sold at the door).

• Where to Buy Tickets: ASB will be selling tickets in the Quad every Friday OR using this link!

• Where to Pick Up & Submit Contracts: Dance contracts and guest passes are available and turned in at the Front Office.

Important Contract Guidelines & Rules

• Academic & Citizenship Eligibility: Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, have no more than two F grades, and no more than two F, NM, or NC citizenship marks during the applicable grading period.

• Guest Policy: Non-VHS guests require advance approval. Guest passes are available in the Front Office; guests must be current high school students or under 21 with a valid photo ID.

• Signatures Required: Both student and parent/guardian signatures are required along with emergency contact details.

• Dress Code & Conduct: School dress code applies and students must remain appropriately dressed throughout the event. Inappropriate behavior or dress code violations may result in removal without a refund.

• Personal Belongings: No coat check will be provided. Vasquez High School and the District are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Dress up, bring your Mustang spirit, and get ready to shine! ⭐

Vasquez High School is hosting a Feminine Hygiene Donation Drive throughout the entire month of October! This student-organized initiative aims to provide essential products to women and girls at a local women’s shelter, bringing comfort, dignity, and care to those in need in our community.

• What to Donate: New, unopened packages of pads and tampons (Please note: No scented or medicated products).

• When: All of October

• Where: VHS Main Office

Donations will be delivered to a local women's shelter through our student and family support resources. Let's come together, Mustangs, to support a great cause led by one of our own!

Sponsored by Vasquez High School ASB

🎓 STUDENTS

Student parking is located in the designated areas of the west parking lot and is by permit only. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and do not guarantee a parking space.

To apply, students must complete the VHS Parking Permit Application and provide clear photocopies of:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Valid Student ID

Important: Applications will not be accepted if information or required documentation is missing. VHS does not make photocopies, so please bring copies with you when submitting your application.

👩‍🏫 STAFF

Staff members who park on campus must also obtain and display a VHS Parking Permit. Please complete the parking permit process through the VHS Main Office.

🚘 PARKING REMINDERS

Once issued, your parking permit must be hung from the rearview mirror with the front of the permit clearly visible.

Students must park only in designated student parking areas, follow the 10 MPH campus speed limit, and may not park in staff, visitor, or reserved spaces.

Parking on campus is a privilege. Failure to follow VHS parking rules may result in a $25 citation, loss of parking privileges, school discipline, and/or towing at the owner’s expense.

📍 Need a permit? Stop by the VHS Office for a Parking Permit Application and additional information.

***Please use this Google form to report your students absence:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTbwhqxAwPoVR2HoblmHPR7UgO4yRMBPeVzxqD3t6HYffBxw/viewform

***To recover attendance credit for the day(s) your student is absent via Independent Study please contact me at your earliest convenience***

Here is how it works:

Independent Study allows your student to complete assignments for the time they missed. If they complete and submit the required work, attendance credit will be restored for those absent days.

To begin, we will need a signed contract from you/your family. The contract covers the entire school year, which means your student can use this option any time they have an absence (with approval).

Assignments will be posted to Google Classroom, and teachers may provide additional assignments to be picked up from the office or sent via email.

Important: ALL absences must be communicated to the attendance office in order to qualify for Independent Study.

If you are interested in moving forward, please let me know and I will send you the contract for signature. Once it is signed, we can begin this process immediately. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about how Independent Study works, the expectations, or anything else.

Click here for more information on Attendance Awareness and how to request Independent Study to recover attendance:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kX0yXrGaKjg1SRmv-OsJgbE0YiIO2ImPaqL7mrpD1m8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4xs57ki39zt8

Please contact the office for more information lgalbreath@aadusd.k12.ca.us or brojas@aadusd.k12.ca.us

661-269-0451

Good afternoon everyone,

NHS students will be offering tutoring on Wednesday's again this year. I have created a flyer and students can sign up either by emailing me or using the form that I will link as well. Thank you for your support and let me know if you have any questions.

Please click on the document below for the annual notice of available language & language acquisition programs.

Dear Parents/Guardians & Friends,

On behalf of our PTSO, we would like to welcome all new and returning families to Vasquez High School. We are excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to providing our students with some additional events.

Our main objective is to raise enough money through fundraising to provide our students with:

• Athletics

• Assemblies

• Classrooms

• Luncheons

• Fall Festival

• Staff Appreciation

• Campus Improvement

We need your help!

Vasquez High School PTSO Membership Drive 2026-2027

Please join us for our monthly meetings at 8:30 am, on the first Monday of every month at VHS. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following week. (Members will receive an email or text message prior to the meeting with an agenda and zoom information.)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If you have any questions or would like to contact us with any ideas or want to volunteer, please email us at vasquezhsptso@gmail.com.

• Fundraising: Please sign up for PTSO Membership. Every little bit helps and 100% of the money raised goes back directly to our school.

• Volunteering: We could not run our events successfully without the help of our fantastic volunteers. Any amount of time is greatly appreciated.

• Attend PTSO Meetings: We discuss important information on upcoming events. Meetings are held in person or zoom call.

As we kick off the school year, please remember that all students are required to use a district-assigned Chromebook. These devices are essential for daily learning and ensure students can access instructional materials and testing applications securely. Personal laptops, iPads, or tablets are not permitted.

Here is what you need to know to keep your student ready for class:

• Daily Prep: Students must bring their district Chromebook to school fully charged every day and take it home each evening.

• No Classroom Charging: Classrooms do not have charging stations, so starting the day with a 100% battery is crucial.

• Didn't Get a Chromebook at Registration? If your student still needs a device, you can pick one up directly from the District Office.

Thank you for helping us ensure a seamless, tech-ready environment for all our students!

We’re excited to make purchasing school items easier than ever for our families. Through our web store, you can conveniently browse and pay for gear, fees, and activities directly online.

What you can do online:

• Gear up with Mustang apparel & Class of 2027 spirit wear

• Pay for student activities

• Buy ASB cards

• Purchase your Yearbook

• Purchase tickets for upcoming games, dances, and events

Want to stay connected and be part of the action? Tune in daily to watch our amazing broadcast featuring a team lead by Mrs. Lundquist, full of spectacular students who bring you all the latest updates, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of our school events. Whether it's sports, school news, or special features, our Mustang broadcast team has it covered. Don’t miss out on all the excitement—join us and show your Mustang pride!