Panther Press

Bell Schedule 2022-2023

District Calendar 2022-2023

VHS Odd/Even Calendar 2022-2023

There is no school Monday, Sept. 5 in honor of Labor Day.

Next week at VHS is Rival Week! We will have Spirit Wear Days each day! See below for info!

Want to make a difference for English Learners here on campus? The VHS English Learner Advisory Committee will have an informational meeting and election of officers on August 30, 2022 at 5:30pm in the Library. The ELAC Committee advises school officials on program services for our English Language Learners. Come join us! ELAC Meeting Dates 2022-2023

The back parking lot is open to all students through Monday, September 12th. Beginning Tuesday, September 13th, any student parked without a valid 2022-2023 parking permit will be subject to a citation. These are REAL citations that will be reported to the DMV. You can purchase your parking permit at the Finance office or through the school's webstore. Security will begin placing parking permits on vehicles starting Thursday, September 1st. Go to the front office from 7:30am-8:30am to get yours on your vehicle.

Congratulations to the Panther Dancers who received a bid for the High School Dance Nationals last week! This will be the first time ever that Panther Dancers is competing at a National level. The girls will attend the competition at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in February! We are so proud of them!

The Vista High School (VHS) PTSA 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!

Please click the picture to read the latest update.

Vaccination Clinic Information

Covid 19 Decision Tree

Covid 19 Decision Tree SPAN

Hey Panthers - our Panthers After Hours program has started up again! Everyday after school you can get workout with Coach Thompson’s Strength and Fitness program, relax with friends and play video games in room D11, and get some homework done in CLC3 (which will switch to the library as soon as it opens). See you there!

IF you are interested in attending the VHS Volleyball Games, there is now a charge. The new fees are $5.00 for general public and $4.00 for students and senior citizens.

Below you will see the Ticket Prices for ALL high school sports.

Purchase them online using this QR Code!

Here are the sports events for this week! We have girls tennis this Thursday at 3:30: Varsity @ San Pasqual and JV vs San Pasqual. The first girls home tennis match will take place on Monday, August 29th, after school on the upper courts. Come join us to cheer on our Lady Panthers as the take on San Pasqual Eagles.

Girls Golf runs from August through October. For more information click HERE or email Coach McGregor at aaronmcgregor@vistausd.org.

Friday at lunch, there will be a Freshman baseball meeting in room V18. If you are planning on playing freshman baseball this year please be there. We will be going over vital information that relates to fall practices and games, gear, tryouts, and schedule for the year.

Attention Gamers: The Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program has started and is open to all students Monday thru Friday from 3:30 to 5:00pm in room M14. Gaming includes Fortnite, Madden, FIFA, Apex, Smash Bros, and More! For questions contact Mr. Murphy at owenmurphy@vistausd.org

-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

THIS Friday, Sept. 2 during lunch the College & Career Center is holding its End of Summer Extravaganza in the main quad. Employers, colleges, apprenticeships, US Military, volunteer organizations will all be here to talk to you! - you can even register to vote. If you just landed a job, remember that you need a work permit until you are 18. You can pick up an application for a work permit in the College & Career Center. Colleges will start visiting our campus in September. Starting next week you can come grab a pass on the back table in the college & career center to attend a college visit session. Seniors - you should be shopping for college right now. College visits will be from September to November.

Order your senior hoodie/shirt today! Deadline is September 17th. You can order at the Finance office or the school's webstore. Orders placed by this deadline should arrive 2-3 weeks after.

Senior yearbook photos are taken through Keane Photography. All seniors should have received an email from Keane with information on packages and sessions. If you connect through the link sent it will direct you to Vista High School options.

We will have a Keane mobile unit on site on August 10, but appointments are required. For more information on taking your Senior picture please go to www.keaneseniors.com

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!

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

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

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

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