The Mustang Message

California has passed a new law (AB 2555) that simplifies how English learner (EL) students are reclassified as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP).

• What Changed: Previously, reclassification required meeting four separate criteria. Under AB 2555, the ELPAC score is now the single requirement for reclassification. Schools cannot add extra requirements.

• Who Qualifies: Students are immediately eligible if they score an Overall Level 4 on the Summative ELPAC or an Overall Level 3 on the Summative Alternate ELPAC.

• What Families Need to Do: Nothing. Our school will automatically review ELPAC results, reclassify qualifying students, update instructional placement, and notify families. We will continue monitoring student progress and providing academic support as needed.

For more details, please see the attached flyer or contact the front office if you have any questions!

As a friendly reminder to all families attending Vasquez High School on an interdistrict transfer, students are expected to maintain good standing in attendance, academics, behavior, and accurate residency information.

Failure to meet these standard requirements may lead to a review and potential revocation of the transfer. This is a general courtesy reminder sent to all transfer families—no immediate action is required.

Please review the attached letter for full details or contact the main office with any questions!

Attention Vasquez High School students and families!

The Antelope Valley Union High School District invites you to attend the annual College & Career Information Night. This free event is a great opportunity to explore post-graduation pathways, meet with college and university representatives, and discover future career possibilities.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Note: The event flyer lists Oct 21, so please double-check with VHS counseling or administration to confirm the exact day).

• Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: AV Fairgrounds (HW Hunter Pavilion), 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

• Cost: Free and open to the public

Don't miss this opportunity to start planning for life after high school!

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school students, and postsecondary students.

*Participation in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program does not obligate you to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career.

The ASVAB Career Exploration exam will be taking place during the school day at VHS on November 11th. The test is available to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

Students interested in taking the ASVAB can sign up using the link below or scan QR code on the attached flyer also posted in the front office and Advisory Classes. Please sign by November 3, 2026

We need your input! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or part of our school community, your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to complete our brief School Calendar Survey.

Your feedback will directly help guide decisions on key topics, including:

🍂 Adding a potential Fall Break in future school years

🌸 Timing for Spring Break

📅 Start dates for the upcoming school year

Click the link below to share your thoughts and help us build a schedule that works best for everyone:

👉 Take the Survey Here

Thank you for your time and feedback!

The district wants to highlight and celebrate the incredible acts of kindness happening across our school community!

Do you know a student, staff member, or community member who went out of their way to make a difference? We’d love to hear about it. Submitted stories will be featured at upcoming Board of Education meetings to recognize and honor the wonderful people who make VHS and our district so special.

Check out the attached forms below to submit an act of kindness you’ve witnessed. Thank you for helping us shine a spotlight on the amazing things happening at Valencia High School!

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! 💛💜

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!