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Community Update

May 28 - Prom at San Diego Natural History Museum

May 30 - Memorial Day - No School

June 6-8 - Final Exams - Half Days

(Senior Finals See Below)

June 8 - Last Day of School

2021-2022 School Calendar

2022-2023 School Calendar

2023-2024 School Calendar

Please see below for the schedule for the last few days of school.

To clarify, ALL students attend school all day through June 2. This will be the last day of school for Senior students only. Additional Senior activities are pictured below as well.

June 3 will be ALL PERIODS 1-6 for underclassmen. The schedule for these last days is below.

(PT refers to Panther Time)

Prom begins at 7pm on Saturday at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Any students attending, who haven’t submitted a vaccine card to the school, will be required to show proof of vaccine or a negative Covid test before Friday. If you will be attending prom, scan the QR code outside of the ASB classroom, M-15, to submit your required documents. All students AND THEIR GUESTS must complete the google form.

The Seniors and Juniors enjoyed an excellent "Jumanji - Step Into The Game" Prom Rally this Friday! Here are some pictures from the event.

Character Leaders is holding a pet food and supplies drive for the Humane Society from May 16th to May 31st.

Please bring unopened pet food, new or gently used towels and blankets, new pet toys, kitten formula, cat litter, dog and cat collars, and pet treats to Mr. Hanlon's room, V31.

Planet Fitness (near El Camino Real/hwy78) is offering free summer memberships for ages 14-19.

https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/preregistration

Students - need help to get those grades up where you want them to be? Come get tutored during Panthers After Hours - find out more at www.panthersafterhours.com

Families, please note the following schedule change for the after school program during finals week:

Monday 6/6 11:45 - 2 pm

Tuesday 6/7 - 11:45 - 2 pm

Closed Wednesday 6/8.

There is no after school program on the last day so that the campus can be prepared for graduation.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org

The San Diego County Library has made its digital and audio books available to thousands of local students throughout the county.

Students at Vista USD, using just their students IDs, may check out the library’s collection of age-appropriate digital materials via Sora, an app used by school districts.

County Library Director Migell Acosta said the collaboration will give students a lot more to read, whether it’s to borrow educational materials or books at their own leisure.

• Chromebook prices (up to $480) and the cost of repairs (up to $150 for a broken screen) have both increased as newer models are purchased, and the "insurance" for the 21/22 school year ends on June 30. VUSD offers a Mobile Device Cost Replacement Plan [MDCPP] which protects against accidental damage and theft/loss for up to two incidents per school year. This covers the Chromebook only, not the adapter, wifi hotspot, etc. The Chromebook insurance for 22/23 can now be purchased with this LINK! The cost is still $20. For more information and to purchase, see the MDCPP information flyer in English or en Espanol.

• 9th-11th graders can keep Chromebooks and chargers only. All books, hotspots, calculators must be returned and fines cleared by June 10. Registration could be delayed if they wait until August to return items.

• Seniors are to have all items returned to the Library/Annex and any fines paid prior to June 3. Graduating seniors with outstanding items on June 3 will have their diploma pulled, and transcripts held. They will be able to clear June 9-17 and pick up their diploma at that time.

• Students needing any of these items for summer school, can check them out during the first week of summer school at the Annex from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

PTA connects families, schools and communities by providing programs and services at your child’s school. PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families. Our stated goal is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission is for Parents, Teachers and Students to work together with our school to help provide programs and enrichment activities which enhance your child's learning environment! When you are a member of PTA, you are an advocate for your child and for all children. Click HERE to join!

We are reaching out on behalf of the Vista High School (VHS) PTSA about a new fundraising opportunity: Do you use Amazon? Switch to AmazonSmile and designate Vista High School (VHS) PTSA as your charity! By switching to AmazonSmile and designating Vista High School (VHS) PTSA as your charity, the VHS PTSA will be able to provide even more amazing opportunities for the school we all love so much! For more information click HERE or contact the PTSA at vistaptsapresident@gmail.com.

For current updates on the VHS PTSA, follow us on VHS PTSA on Facebook. Stay Connected!!!

Want to help our our students, staff and school? Participate in these upcoming PTSA Fundraisers!

Please click HERE to check out the latest from our Wavecrest Cafe!

Please click the picture to read the latest update.

Spanish Version

• If your student is ill with Covid-like symptoms, meaning fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea, your student will need a negative covid PCR test to return, two consecutive negative antigen tests, or to stay home for 10 days from the onset of symptoms. If a home test is used, write the student’s name, date of birth, and the current date on the cassette.
• Please email all test results to vhsattendance@vistausd.org OR Patriciahoffman@vistausd.org
• When leaving a message, state your name, your students name, relationship to student, reason for absence and exact symptoms of illness, and whether your student will be getting covid tested or staying home 10 days.
• If you have further questions or would like more information regarding covid testing or procedures, please contact Pattie Hoffman, LVN, Lisa Frank, RN in the Health office, or Asst Principal Megan Ratliff

Inspire Diagnostics COVID-19 testing sites can now be found throughout our community at four locations and are open to the public.

VISTA INNOVATION CENTER

836 OLIVE AVE

VISTA, CA 92083

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

VISTA ADULT TRANSITION CENTER

325 EAST BOBIER DRIVE

Vista, CA 92084

Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm

RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

1601 Longhorn Dr.

Vista, CA 92081

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MISSION VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

1306 Melrose Dr.

Oceanside, CA 92057

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $0 out-of-pocket cost with insurance or federal program for the uninsured.

Vaccination Clinic Information

Girls Tennis is recruiting for the Fall 2022 season. No experience is required. Click HERE to pre-register your student for free summer clinics that will be running throughout the month of July. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Bobby at robertwilcheriii@vistausd.org for more information. This is a great opportunity for your child to get involved, meet a great group of girls, and learn a lifelong sport.

-Students must take a printed copy of the VHS Athletic Clearance Packet to the event and it must be completely pre-filled before seeing the physician.

-Students must be accompanied by a legal guardian (older siblings do not count).

Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.

Athletic Clearance Packet

Our community colleges are here in the College & Career Center every week at Panther Time to help answer your questions and help you apply. MiraCosta is here every Wednesday and Palomar College is here every Thursday. Come by the career center and grab a pass on the main table.

There are many scholarship opportunities available! Click here for the 2022 Scholarship Bulletin!

Seniors! You should have received an email listing all of the Library and Annex items that you have checked out, and any fines that are due (check your spam folder). Everything must be returned by Thursday, June 2. Diplomas and/or transcripts will be held if you are not cleared.

Seniors, if you had Ms. Vancelette as a freshman, she wants to remind you that if you wrote a letter, come visit her room (D17) to pick them up before the end of the school year. You can come by during nutrition, panther time or lunch.

Seniors if you need help with college or financial aid applications you can get assistance every Wednesday during lunch and after school in room CLC3.

Help support visual arts by purchasing some student-made buttons in J-14 with Mrs. Figueroa. All buttons are student-designed and range anywhere from $1-3 dollars. There are also keychains available. You can also order customized buttons for clubs or for other special events. Sales are on even days, for the first 15 minutes before school and after school. We appreciate all the support!

We have several trips planned for next year including the Pinnacles and Laguna Mountain! Prices will be significantly reduced, only costing $40 or less. Meetings are every Thursday at lunch in I13 with Mr. O'Neill. Bring your friends, meet new people, and explore the outdoors!

• German Club meets at lunch in V4 on Wednesdays.

• Ballet Folkloriko meets after school in N11.

• Together Club meets at lunch in V8 on Thursdays.
  
• Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.

• AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C20 after school.

• Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.

• S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.

• GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20.
  

• Key Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at lunch in V31.

• Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
  

• Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
  

• Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.

• Every Monday morning, donuts and prayers are served at the front flag pole.
• Wednesdays at lunch meet in V12 for the “Whosoevers” club with Mr. Wootton. There will be food, community, more!

• Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J11.
  

• Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.

• For more VHS Club Info click here.

Reminder: the Lost & Found is in the health office, all items are donated after the last day of school! If you are missing items check with Ms. Pattie in the health office!

Do you want to learn to be a better home cook? If so, make sure to check out Miss Janet's cooking classes after school on Mondays and Thursdays. Hurry over to the Panthers After Hours cooking room in the M wing. The class is open to the first 15 students who arrive.

The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

Please click on the links below for more information!

Vista High PTSA

Panthers After Hours

Vista High Library

Wellness Center

PASS Americorps

College and Career Center

College Workshop Sign Ups

Counseling Newsletter

2021 Counseling Senior Year Roadmap

PSST World is an on-line platform that allows students to report anything worrisome without fear. Using PSST World, students can report any range of concerning behaviors and incidents that they have seen, heard, or experienced. When a report is made, a message is immediately sent to our safety team and they will reach out to site administration for follow up.

Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.

This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.

Hapara Parent Letter English

Hapara Parent Letter Spanish

Please click HERE to view this document.

The purpose of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators.

The SARC includes:

• Demographic data
• School safety and climate for learning information
  
• Academic data
  
• School completion rates
  
• Class sizes
  
• Teacher and staff information
  
• Curriculum and instruction descriptions
  
• Postsecondary preparation information
  
• Fiscal and expenditure data

SARC Report/SARC Report Spanish

Vista High School is committed to the Social and Emotional needs of all students.

Social/Emotional Supports & Links

https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling

Vista Virtual Wellness Center:

https://sites.google.com/view/vhswellnesscenter/home

Parent Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community? Contact Ms. Dalia for more information

Community Resources

Wavecrest Cafe Meals

San Diego Food Bank

Brother Benno Oceanside Services

Vista Teen Outreach

Vista Community Clinic

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

North County Lifeline Community Resources

Dalia Hipolito Martinez, VHS Community Liaison

daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org

(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047

The Importance of Community Engagement

The work we do as Community Liaisons is built on interactive methods that bridge communication between our school and the community. Our culturally rich experiences serve as our foundation for helping our students and their parents in a safe and loving environment. Based on the demographics of our community, Spanish is the home language for many of our families and for this reason we provide bilingual support while also acknowledging and honoring all languages, backgrounds, and narratives. We assist in facilitating families with access to communication and resources. In our mission, we strive to make our greatest efforts to preserve our connections and encourage learning and education for both our students and their families. -Dalia R. Hipolito Martinez

If you have questions, comments, concerns or requests for information you would like to see in the newsletter, please let us know by clicking on the link above. We appreciate your input!

Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers