Rancho Roundup - Week 7

The Vista Chamber of Commerce, City of Vista and North County Ford present the 67th Annual Vista Christmas Parade!

The parade theme this year is: Rockin' Around Vista.

Decorate your float as your favorite holiday song, the possibilities are endless!

When: Saturday, December 6 | 1:00pm

Where: Downtown Vista

About Eric Weirather:

Eric Weirather has dedicated 31 years to music education in public schools, with 25 of those years spent at Rancho Buena Vista High School. Under his leadership, the music programs at RBV consistently rank among the top in California.

Eric was honored with the 2020 Arts Educator of the Year award from the Vista Education Foundation and the 2023 Teacher of the Year and Golden Apple Award from the Vista Unified School District. His concert and marching bands have earned statewide recognition, with his Marching Band named San Diego County Band of the Year six times and the Concert Band performing as a guest ensemble at the California All-State Music Conference on three occasions. Additionally, his Marching Band has performed in prestigious events such as the San Diego Big Balloon Parade and the Pasadena Rose Parade.

His program has also seen international success, with multiple tours across Europe and even a tour to China. Eric’s philosophy centers on the belief that music is a transformative force in the lives of young adults. He finds great joy in guiding his students through their formative years, using music as a tool for personal growth. He believes music has the unique ability to heal, unite, and inspire. (Eric Weirather | San Diego Winds)

Please log in to the Aeries Parent Portal for your student's 6 week progress report. Grades have been officially submitted and are now available.

Families of Honors/AP/IB Students, join our email list and stay informed on your student’s academic journey throughout the year. We will notify you of testing and scholarship announcements, ways that you can support your student, volunteer and donation opportunities, and test proctor sign ups.

https://forms.gle/Huhw2DmhQggwoaEYA

We are pleased to share our tutoring schedule for the 2025-2026 school year!

Semester 1

Progress Report

#1 - August 13 - September 19

#2 - September 22 - October 24

Finals

December 17 - December 19

Athletic Director:

Tim Fay, timothyfay@vistausd.org

Athletes of the Week and Month

Month of August

September 1-6

September 8-13

September 15-20

Fall Sports Mid Season Coaches Report

Fall Mid Season Report

📣Academic Eligibility

The grading period ends on Friday 9/19/2025. The new grades do not go into effect until Monday 9/29/2025. If your student does not have a 2.0, on the progress report, this means that on Monday 9/29/2025 they will no longer be eligible to play in games. It will be up to the coach if they allow them to continue to practice. If the student athlete is currently ineligible academically they will be able to play in games on and after Monday 9/29/2025 as long as they earned over a 2.0 GPA or better on the progress report.

Winter is Coming

It is never too early to think about our next Sports Season! This season will be here before we know it. B/G Basketball, B/G Soccer, B/G Wrestling, & Girls Water Polo can start as early as November 8. Please get your student athletes physical into HomeCampus before October 31. This will make sure that they are good to go on Day 1.

Physicals and Athletic Clearances

HomeCampus 2025/26 is now open. If you have your physical done and want to complete your Athletic Clearance please start the process. Get it done early!

Step By Step Athletic Clearance Process

25-26 Physical Form

Winter Sports Physicals October 10 6:30pm in the 700 Wing on RBV Campus - Click Here For Flyer

Need to Contact a Coach

If you need to contact a coach about a specific sport please see the list attached below:

RBV Athletic Coaches List

Live Stream Athletic Events

You can livestream our athletic events in the Stadium and Gym if you click on the link below. We use an outside 3rd party so if it is not working I am sorry for the inconvenience and it is really hard for us to fix the issue because we do not have access.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ca/vista/organization/10895/rancho-buena-vista-high-school

Sport Request Form

Are you looking for a sport but do not see it on our website? The form below is to request the school to look into offering new CIF sports on campus.

Dear RBV Families and Community,

We’re excited to announce a new initiative to strengthen collaboration and dialogue between our students, families, and athletic program. Beginning this school year, we’re introducing a Sport Request Form designed to give students and community members the opportunity to express interest in adding new sports to our school’s athletic offerings. This form allows us to gather valuable insights, gauge interest, and better understand the needs and wishes of our community when it comes to expanding athletic opportunities.

While we are committed to exploring each request thoughtfully, please know that there are various factors that affect our ability to implement new sports, including resources, staffing, and facility availability. Even so, your input is essential as it helps us make informed decisions and better align our programs with the interests and passions of our students.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community and for helping us continue to foster a dynamic and inclusive athletic environment for our students.

New Sport Request Form

This section will provide information for the many senior activities that will take place in the Spring. It will be updated as more information is available.

1. Join the RBVHS PTSA (https://jointotem.com/ca/vista/rancho-buena-vista-high-ptsa)
2. Join our Volunteer Database (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf748f-yrxo7RdTmgfstQ_SVf0x-tc7yELTqO8zkAo3xq7kjQ/viewform)
3. Follow @rbvhs_ptsa (https://instagram.com/rbvhs_ptsa) on Instagram

Let your imagination shine in this exciting arts contest! Students can express themselves through original works of art in the following categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

All grades and skill levels are welcome! Create something that’s uniquely YOU and share your voice through art.

This year's theme: "I Belong"

Start creating today — your story matters!

• Find out more at pta.org/reflections!
• Submissions due by Wednesday October 15.
• Submit your entry at tinyurl.com/rbvreflections.

Please contact the Reflections Chairperson at rbvreflections@gmail.com for more information.

Visit the Amazon Wish List and donate supplies!

A key resource in fostering a safe and supportive school climate at RBV is PSST World, an anonymous reporting tool that empowers students to report safety concerns confidentially. Fear of retaliation often prevents students from speaking up, but PSST World provides a secure way to report bullying, cyberbullying, abuse, threats, self-harm, weapons, or other issues affecting school safety—without revealing their identity.

Students only need to provide their name if they wish to be contacted. To submit a report, click here or on the PSST World icon above. Explore the videos and resources on this page to learn more. Thank you for helping keep RBV and VUSD a safe place to learn and grow!

Please feel free to browse through the videos shown to the right of this page for more information. Also, additional resources are also linked below that will help you create a PSST shortcut on your device.

How to create a PSST shortcut on an IOS (Apple) device

How to create a PSST shortcut on an Android device

Teen Drivers and Riders! We want to remind you and all our Longhorn families of the following items as you take on this great responsibility, but not limited to:

Safety Reminders for Teen Drivers and Riders

• Slow Down, Speed Kills! Please slow down and stay alert.

• Parking permits must be displayed. Drivers will be cited if they park without a valid permit in the student parking spot.

• Driving, scooters, e-bikes, bikes, and skateboards are not allowed on campus walkways.

• Use only designated parking lots for entering, exiting, and riding.

• Longhorns please use student only parking in the student lot.

• Helmets are required for all riders on scooters, e-bikes, bikes and skateboards.

• Valid off-campus passes must be obtained and shown when leaving during the school day. You will lose your privilege if you allow passengers without a valid off campus pass, or any of our rules.

• Please note that all stop signs are to be honored when you are driving. Particularly around our campus, please know that our local Sheriff supports keeping you all safe to ensure you are following the rules.
  

Vista Unified is excited to share our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance. As AI becomes a part of everyday life, our responsibility is clear—equip students to innovate, think critically, and use technology responsibly while nurturing the curiosity and human connection that make learning meaningful. With updated board policy, administrative regulations, and our student Acceptable Use Policy, we are committed to promoting innovation while ensuring safety. Learn more by clicking here.