Panther Press
Oct. 23, 2026
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Senior Information Packet
Do you have a Senior? Check out the Senior Information Packet for all things SENIOR including Cap & Gown purchasing, prom, Senior pics and more!
Senior Picture Deadline - Nov. 27
Want your Senior Picture in the Yearbook? Make sure you have your photo taken with Keane by November 27! Go to keaneseniors.com to book your session.
VHS Fall Season Fun - Oct. 29
Join Panther After Hours for the Dia de los Muertos on Oct. 29 and stick around for the creepy ASB Dolls After Dark Haunted House!!
The Runner Stumbles
Join us at the Panther Playhouse for the Fall production of The Runner Stumbles. Purchase tickets with the QR Code below!
Tech Time Review Family Survey
The Tech Time Review Family Survey is now open. This is an important opportunity for families to share their experiences, questions, concerns, and recommendations about student technology use during the school day. Survey responses will be considered alongside student and staff input, the district’s technology-use audit, research, and community forum discussions.
The survey will remain open through Sunday, October 11, and the findings will be reviewed during the Tuesday, October 20, community forum. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. The findings become more useful when we hear from a broad range of families, so please complete the survey and encourage other VUSD families to take it as well.
Please CLICK HERE to take the Tech Time Review Family Survey (English)
Ya está disponible la encuesta para las familias sobre la revisión del tiempo dedicado a la tecnología. Esta es una oportunidad importante para que las familias compartan sus experiencias, preguntas, inquietudes y recomendaciones sobre el uso de la tecnología por parte de los estudiantes durante la jornada escolar. Las respuestas se tomarán en cuenta junto con las opiniones de los estudiantes y el personal escolar, la auditoría del Distrito sobre el uso de la tecnología, las investigaciones y las conversaciones de los foros comunitarios.
La encuesta permanecerá abierta hasta el domingo 11 de octubre y los resultados se revisarán durante el foro comunitario del martes 20 de octubre. Completarla toma aproximadamente 10 minutos. Los resultados serán más útiles si contamos con la participación de una amplia variedad de familias, por lo que les pedimos que respondan a la encuesta y animen a otras familias del VUSD a participar también.
Hagan clic aquí para participar en la encuesta para las familias sobre la revisión del tiempo dedicado a la tecnología en español
Start Smart Required Student Driving Course
Want to drive to campus? You are required to take the Start Smart Driving course before you can receive a parking sticker. Next Session is on Nov. 2!
Sign up here!
(If you have already taken the course, you do not need to take it again)
Bike Education Information
See flyer below for details on Bike Education events throughout the district!
Under California Vehicle Code § 21113, Vista High School may regulate the use of bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and similar devices on school grounds. Students must walk these devices while on campus.
Students who do not follow this expectation may receive after school detention. Continued violations may result in the loss of the privilege to ride a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, or skateboard to school for the remainder of the school year.
De acuerdo con el Código de Vehículos de California § 21113, Vista High School puede establecer reglas sobre el uso de bicicletas, bicicletas eléctricas (e-bikes), scooters, patinetas, patines y dispositivos similares dentro de la escuela.
Los estudiantes deben caminar con estos dispositivos mientras estén dentro del campus. Los estudiantes que no cumplan con esta regla pueden recibir detención después de clases. Si continúan incumpliendo esta regla, pueden perder el privilegio de ir a la escuela en bicicleta, bicicleta eléctrica, scooter o patineta por el resto del año escolar.
Coffee with the Principal
Join us for Coffee with the Principal starting September 1 -
Meet every Tuesday morning at 8:30am in room C11 for a question and answer session with Principal Ratliff!
See flyer below for more details!
Can't make it to campus? Check out the Zoom Session links below on the following dates at 5pm!
Get Involved with Panther After Hours!
We are excited to invite all students to participate in Panther After Hours (PAH), our 100% FREE before- and after-school program for all Vista High students! PAH provides a safe, welcoming space for Panthers to socialize, build community, receive academic tutoring, build healthy habits, and explore exciting new activities. From Strength & Fitness and Ceramics to our Homework Lounge & Tutoring, College Readiness & FAFSA workshops, E-Sports, Auto Tech, and Mariachi, there is truly something for everyone! No experience or advance sign-up is required—students can simply drop in and join any activity that catches their eye. Morning activities begin daily at 7:30 AM, after-school activities run from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, and a free snack is served every day at 4:00 PM in front of the nurse's office.
Follow us on Instagram: @VHSPanthersAfterHours
Rims, Reading and Reindeers!
Join our Panther After Hours program for a free family event on Dec. 12!
Vista Adult School ESL Classes
Englsih as a second language classes available at the Vista Adult School!
Sun Bucks
See flyer for details!
Late, Tardy, Flex Infractions
Check out our policies on being late/tardy and Flex Infractions in the flyers below!
Citizenship Class Orientations
Attend an orientation to enroll in a free Citizenship class. See flyer below for details!
VHS PTSA
Join the PTSA! The VHS PTSA is instrumental in organizing and assisting with a variety of school events and functions. Use the QR Code below to join or use these links:
https://jointotem.com/ca/vista/vista-high-ptsa
Parking Near Campus
Please be aware that there is construction in the Stater Bros. parking lot area and families and students are not allowed to park in that area. Thank you!!
Home Campus Athletic Clearances
Playing a sport? Make sure you submit or roll over your physical to home campus! The sooner the better - see below for more details.
Want Tickets to VHS Athletic Games?
PSST World
Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.
School Accountability Report Card
The School Accountability Report Card is now available for review here https://vhs.vistausd.org/ and a hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Hapara Internet Safety and Monitoring
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.
Family & Community Engagement
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Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611