Spartan Weekly Update Mar 18-22
See What's Happening This Week
Mon. March 18
Block Schedule - EVEN
Tues. March 19
Block Schedule - ODD
PFSO Fentanyl Awareness Program-Library @ 6:30-8:30 pm
VPHS Aquatics Chick-fil-A Fundraiser 6:30am-10:00pm
Wed. March 20
Block Schedule - EVEN
ASB 24-25 Information Meeting @ Lunch-Room 108
Middle School ESports Championship-Gym 3:30pm
Thurs. March 21
Block Schedule - ODD
Thank A Custodian Day
Cash for College Workshop - Library 6pm-8pm
Fri. March 22
All Class Minimum Day-End of 3rd Quarter
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.
PFSO Class of 2024 Scholarships Available
Application to apply for the PFSO Spartan Spirit Award. Students can earn pins to wear at Graduation based on their level of campus and community involvement. (For example, students can earn pins for perfect attendance, participating in clubs, sports, and community service) Application is now open, deadline is also 5/1 to apply. Seniors only.
VPHS Scholars with Distinction Program
Parents of 11th grade Spartans,
I am excited to announce the Villa Park High School, Scholars with Distinction Program in which we recognize any student that meets or exceeds standards in both English Langrage Arts and in Math on the SBAC test. SBAC or, Smarter Balanced Assessment, is the standardized assessment that all 11th grade students take in the spring. At Villa Park, we use SBAC data to award students that pass both English and Math portions of the test as Scholars with Distinction. Every Scholar with Distinction will be given a cord to wear at graduation and will receive special recognition when they are seniors. In 2022-2023, 124 students earned this recognition.
SBAC testing will start April 9th. Please be sure to let your student know that they have an opportunity to receive special recognition as a Scholar with Distinction and they need to give maximum effort. If you have any questions, please feel free email or contact your administration team.
Principal McCuistion
EARN YOUR AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AT VPHS
Did you know that Villa Park High School offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program?
At VPHS, students with a passion for academic excellence and a drive for success can delve into the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a rigorous two-year course of study. Designed to hone the critical skills essential for college-bound AP/Honors students, this program offers two distinct AP Capstone awards: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Spring Sports Assembly Recap
Written By: Alexander Tran
This Friday, over eight varsity sports participated in our seasonal Spring Sports Assembly. Athletes for the past month and a half collaborated with Villa Park High School’s Entertainment Liaisons to help choreograph their dances. Scored from one out of ten, a panel of several teachers also judged the dances. Due to the capacity of the gym, two assemblies were held with separate teacher panels. For the first assembly Girls’ Swim and Track tied for being the top-vote getter. In the second assembly, track overcame the margin and placed 1st place.
The following were the respective teacher panels:
1st Assembly
Mrs. Espinosa (Spanish)
Mr. Willis (History)
Mr. Hart (Physcology)
2nd Assembly
Mrs. Chavez (Math)
Mrs. Barrington (English)
Mrs. Huffman (English)
Spikeball Tornament
Written By: Alexander Tran
In the duration of the last two weeks, over 12 teams consisting of 36 players competed against each other in a spikeball tournament. Participants played all over campus, ranging from the Performing Arts Center; the gym; and the grass areas nearing the baseball field. Preliminary rounds for the tournament extended till this week, where Juniors Phoenix Gorton and Tony Alcantar overcame Seniors Carter Christie and Spencer Jarell.
VPHS Dance at Regionals
@vphsdance competed in regionals at the Sonora HS Cal PAC competition! VPDT finished their last regional STRONG! We are so proud of our team! 🤍🖤
Special shout outs to our groups… small jazz taking home 1st! Small contemporary third! Medium contemporary 2nd and xsmall 3rd!
Our soloists made us all proud! Seniors: Jenna Depue 1st , Haley Tran 2nd, Haley Stoico 3rd, Jr Kylie Mejia 3rd, and Sophomore Laci Stoico 2nd!
We can’t wait for USA nationals next weekend!!
SNAP Fundraiser: Support VPHS Marching Band through April 15, 2024
Villa Park Family, friends, and fans - Thank you so much for taking the time to view our fundraiser page. Your support will help us offer a higher quality music experience for all of our students. Your donation is tax deductible and you will be getting a receipt for your gift. If you could please spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter we would greatly appreciate it. These students deserve our support. GO VILLA PARK!
VPHS Campus Care Day - April 20
Interested in:
Showing off your creative skills?
Demonstrating leadership?
Building your college resume?
Click the link below to create and lead a Campus Care Project!!!
Andy Edlund-Art Teacher & VAPA Department Chair
Graduating from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1988; Mr. Endlund was first inspired by art upon his attendance at Bethel and Morning Side University. While attending college, Mr. Edlund majored in Art and minored in Mass Communications. He was also an active Martial Artists and partaken in the construction industry by building swimming pools. Mr. Edlund would soon move to California, working as a teacher at West Torrance High School as an art teacher. He would begin working with Villa Park High School in the 2003-2004 school year, teaching all levels of art. When asked about his favorite part of his job, Mr. Edlund always enjoys the students and the creativity that they convey. His favorite VP memories would be seeing returning students, and catching up with them on all he’s missed. Some fun facts about Mr. Edlund is that he serves as a Club Advisor for the school’s Christian club and was an alternate for the show “Survival”.
Bobby Airamintes-Day Custodian
Written by: Alexandar Tran
Attending Canyon High Schools in 1999, Mr. Bobby Airmontes currently works for Villa Park High School as a Custodian. Prior to joining our Spartan family, Mr. Airmontes worked for the Orange Unified School District as a school bus driver. Joining us just this year, his favorite part of his job here at Villa Park would be the students and his ability to get along with them all. Some fun facts about Mr. Aimontes includes his love for football, attending his kid’s sports events, and driving up to the mountains.
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 Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- 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)
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 9-12: SBAC Testing - English/Language Arts
April 15-19: SBAC Testing - Mathematics
April 23-26: SBAC Testing - Science
May 6-17: AP Testing
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
May 31: Senior Blowout Assembly
June 5-6: Final Exams - Minimum Days
June 6: VPHS Graduation
