The Mustang Message

Vasquez High School is launching a brand-new E-sports Club, and Mr. Ciufo is gathering a list of interested students for the upcoming season. Whether you are a hardcore competitive gamer aiming to compete on a team or a casual player looking to hang out and play for fun, all skill levels are welcome.

Key Details

• Target Audience: Open to all casual and competitive gamers on campus.
• Club Lead: Mr. Ciufo.
• Student Input: The interest form includes a dedicated comments section to submit your ideas, favorite titles, or specific gaming genres you want to see included.

How to Sign Up
Submit your information using the official sign-up form by Tuesday, September 1st.

Esports Club Interest Form (see below)

Get ready for the MORP "Beach Bash" hosted as a Junior Class fundraiser! 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: September 12th, 2026 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Location: Vasquez Gym

• Ticket Pricing: $25 with ASB | $30 without ASB

Key Deadlines & Purchases

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

• Final Day to Buy Tickets: September 4th (No tickets will be sold at the door).

• Where to Pick Up & Submit Contracts: Dance contracts and guest passes must be picked up and turned in at the Front Office.

• Where to Buy Tickets: Purchase tickets in advance at the Library or online at vasquezhs.myschoolcentral.com.

Important Contract Guidelines & Rules

• Academic & Citizenship Eligibility: Students must hold 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 and 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.

Are you 15 or older and ready to start learning to drive? You can take Coastline Academy’s DMV-Approved Driver’s Ed course online for FREE to prepare for your written permit test!

• 💻 Where: coastlineacademy.com

• 🔑 Code: Use code AADUSD at checkout to get it for free. *📱 Works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.

Complete the online course to receive your certificate in the mail and take the next step toward getting your permit and driver's license! 🎓🚘

There’s nothing better than seeing our Mustang community come together! We have a great lineup of home games this September, 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! 💛💜

🎓 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.

Vasquez High School will administer the mySAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) self-assessment from September 2–9, 2026. This quick, 5-to-10-minute online tool helps educators identify where students may benefit from extra mentorship, skill-building, or encouragement across social, academic, and emotional areas.

No action is required if you are comfortable with your child participating. If you prefer to opt out, please sign and return the Opt-Out Request Form to the main office by September 1, 2026. Check your email for the full notice and form, or contact the front office to view the screener questions.

***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

Plan ahead and stay in the loop! The updated VHS academic school year calendar is now available. Make sure to download and save the PDF to keep track of all key dates, holidays, and schedule changes throughout the year.

Click below to access and save your copy:

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.

Vasquez High School is looking for a Game Announcer and Scorekeeper to help bring the energy to Mustang events! 🐴💜💛 Help hype up the crowd, keep track of the action, and be part of the excitement while supporting our teams.

Interested? We want you!

📧 Contact Mrs. Torrez at ctorrez@aadusd.k12.ca.us
📱 Or DM @VasquezASB on Instagram for more information!

One Team. One Town. Mustangs Nation. 💜💛

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.

Congressman George Whitesides' office has shared two incredible opportunities for interested students in California’s 27th District:

U.S. Service Academy Information Night & Nominations Students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy (Class of 2031) can apply for congressional nominations. Learn more about the application process and meet representatives from all five military academies:

• When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

• Where: Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theater (Location provided upon RSVP)

• Who: Students, parents, and educators are all welcome!

• RSVP & Details: Visit whitesides.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations or email ServiceAcademyNomCA27@mail.house.gov.

Congressional App Challenge

Middle and high school coders are invited to participate in the official student STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives

• What: Design and submit an original app on any platform using any coding language

• Deadline: October 26, 2026

• Register: Visit bit.ly/registerforcac to get started

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

High school students in grades 9 through 12 have a unique opportunity to use their voice and help shape the future of education across Los Angeles County.

Key Information & Requirements:

• Eligibility: Open to all public high school students (grades 9–12) in Los Angeles County.

• Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Attendance: All 2026–27 meeting dates are mandatory. Parent/guardian permission is required if selected.

2026–27 Meeting Schedule:

• Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In-Person (LACOE Headquarters, Downey)

• Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Virtual

• Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In-Person (LACOE Headquarters, Downey)

• Saturday, April 10, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In-Person (Venue TBD)

• Saturday, June 12, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In-Person (LACOE Headquarters, Downey)

To learn more and submit your application, visit the LACOE Student Advisory Council Page. For questions, reach out to Dr. Daisy Esqueda at esqueda_daisy@lacoe.edu.

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!