Spartan Weekly Update Dec 2-7
See What's Happening This Week
Mon. Dec 2
Regular Monday
Tue. Dec 3
Odd Day
Wed. Dec 4
Even Day
PFSO Holiday Popup Store - Breezeway 12:30pm-4:30pm
ELAC Meeting 9:30 in Teacher's Lounge
Thurs. Dec 5
Odd Day
Fri. Dec 6
Even Day
Sat. Dec 7
Saturday School 8am - 12pm Room 205
In Memory of Martin Ramos
Spartans: A GoFundMe has been set up in support of the Ramos family. If you would like to contribute, please follow the QR code or link below to respond.
Class of 2025 Scholars with Distinction
Congratulations to the 132 seniors who have been recognized as Scholars with Distinction. These seniors earned Proficient or Advanced scores in state testing in both English and Math. They will be recognized with a distinguished cord to be worn at graduation in June.
State testing for 11th graders this school year will take place in March 2025.
East Meets West 🇺🇸 🇯🇵🎮💻🏆
On November 21st, Villa Park High School welcomed a delegation of educators from Risshukan Upper Secondary Vocational School in Japan, brought together through the shared passion for esports and the support of NASEF. The visit was an incredible opportunity to foster meaningful conversations among educators, students, and board members, highlighting our mutual dedication to esports education and its potential to build community and engagement.
The day was marked by the exchange of ideas and cultural connections, culminating in the exchange of thoughtful gifts symbolizing this budding partnership. We are thrilled to establish this relationship with our peers from the land of the rising sun and look forward to exploring future collaborations! 🌟
Thank you to Mr. Larios (esports advisor) and his team of dedicated Spartans!
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PHYSICAL STUDENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
For increased safety of our students on campus, VPHS Admin and Security Team are beginning to scan student ID cards as they leave campus on a "short day" or "athletic" period. Student ID numbers are scanned and our 5-star system keeps a log of exit times each day.
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
Serve Your Assigned Detentions
- Students may join lunch detention Monday - Friday even if you do not receive a call slip
- Have Unexcused Absences? Parents must contact the attendance office to clear. See Mrs. Zlaket in Counseling to remove assigned Saturday School
- How many detentions do I have? CLICK HERE to find out
- Seniors: Students who do not serve detentions or Saturday school will not participate in SENIOR ACTIVITIES the last week of school.
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
HOSA - Guatemala Service Project
Donate an oral hygiene kit to send to Guatemala. The kits can be donated in Mrs. Porter class, 301. The oral hygiene kit must contain:
1 Toothbrush
1 Travel-sized toothpaste
1 Travel-sized mouthwash
1 Thread floss (No floss picks)
Our goal is to obtain 125 kits by January! Please help us make this possible, the people who donate the most can obtain a prize.
Winter Festival 2025 - Dec. 10
Tickets for our Winter Festival 2024 are now available! Come support VPHS Vocal Music and see a wonderful variety of holiday music you’ll certainly enjoy, being performed by our amazing ensembles!
Tickets are available on our website and will also be sold in the breezeway, starting next week. The link is in our bio, so make sure you buy your tickets before they sell out! ❄️⛄️
Grad Night 2025 Fundraiser: Donation/Thrift Drive - Dec. 7th
The VPHS 2025 Grad Nite Committee is hosting a Donation/Thrift Drive to raise funds for senior activities like Grad Nite and Baccalaureate. We’re asking families to clean out their closets and bring gently used items to our collection event:
When: Saturday, December 7, 9 AM – 12 PM
Where: VPHS Breezeway (Drive-through Drop-off)
We’re accepting:
- Gently used clothing, shoes, and books
- Sports equipment, household decorative items, kitchen supplies
- Small appliances
Your donations will directly support our seniors by funding essential events. Together, we can make these celebrations unforgettable!
VPHS Grad Night (and Day!) 2025
Your year. Your Park. Your Party! Villa Park High School seniors 2025, get ready for an incredible day and night at the Disneyland Resort! We are headed to the Happiest Place on Earth for one final day/night of high school memories on Friday, June 13th!
Your Grad Nite Ticket includes:
- Breakfast and Check-in from 7:30am to 9:00am @ VPHS
- Transportation to & from Disneyland - Leave VPHS on Friday, June 13th @ 9:15am & returning to VPHS on Saturday, June 14th @ 3am (approximation)
- ALL DAY Disney Park Hopper ticket
- After Hours Grad Nite Private Event ticket (at California Adventure)
- Money for snacks during the event
EARLY BIRD PRICE- $279-Prices go up January 20th!
If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Kraft at (714) 338-9306 or by email at jodikraft5@gmail.com. Thank you!
Join Girls' Wrestling
There is still time to join VP Girl's Wrestling. Come check it out this week. Practices, Monday-Friday 4:50pm-6:30pm
VPHS MINI DANCE CLINIC - Feb. 1, 2025
We can’t wait to dance with you again this year! Join us for our Mini Dancer Clinic! All students grades TK-8th are invited! Dancers will learn a halftime routine at our clinic and perform at a Spartan basketball game halftime!
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.
If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:
- VPHS Boys Basketball
- VPHS Girls Basketball
- VPHS Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Girls Wrestling (NEW)
- VPHS Wrestling
- VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
- VPHS Cheer & Stunt
- VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
- VPHS esports
- VPHS Football (Fall)
- VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- VPHS Baseball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
- VPHS Softball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
- VPHS Track & Field (Spring)
Dec. 19 - Final Exams - Minimum Day ODD
Dec. 20 - Final Exams - Minimum Day EVEN
Dec. 20 - Last Day of 1st Semester
Dec. 23 - Jan. 10 - Winter Break
February 22: Winter Formal
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.
Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.
