Spartan Weekly Update Oct. 21-26
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, October 21
Modified Monday
College Application Day for Seniors Library - RSVP & Walk Ins Welcome
Tuesday, October 22
ODD Day
"Octoberfeast" - VPHS Clubs Lunch Food Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 23
Even Day
Wear Pink
Baseball Panda Express Fundraiser
Thursday, October 24
ODD Day
E-Bike Safety Presentation @Lunch in Library
Friday, October 25
EVEN Day
Red Cross Club Fall Blood Drive
Best Buddies Halloween Spooktacular Dance
Saturday, October 26
Saturday School 8am - 12pm Room 205
VPHS Clubs: Octoberfeast Tuesday, Oct. 22
This Tuesday, Oct. 22 is Octoberfeast! Please stop by the quad during lunch and buy some food provided by various VPHS student clubs. We will be using the ticket method to purchase food. Food tickets are available before school and during nutrition break. Menu to be posted 10/22.
October E-Bike Safety Lunch Presentations
The VPHS E-Bike Permit Program is starting November 4 and requires all E-Bike riders to attend a safety presentation before receiving a parking permit. This month (October), VPHS is hosting two lunch presentations in the LIBRARY from OC Sheriffs. Students in attendance will fulfill the safety requirement for their E-Bike permit.
- THURSDAY OCTOBER 24
- NOTE: E-SCOOTERS REQUIRE RIDER TO BE 16 YEARS OR OLDER PER CA LAWS
(Students who attended the September 11 E-Bike presentation have already met the safety requirement)
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.
VPHS EARNS MOST IMPROVED ATTENDANCE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2024
Villa Park High School has been recognized by OUSD for Most Improved Attendance among its cohort schools for August and September 2024 as shown in comparing attendance rates from the 2023-2024 school year. We have placed a priority on student accountability and promoting consistent attendance, which increases success in the classroom. The OUSD Most Improved Attendance Trophy has been placed for display in the Counseling Office. Pictured is Principial McCuistion, Assistant Principal Mr. Pongco, and AP Secretary Mrs. Zlaket from Oct. 7. Great job, Spartans!
STUDENT DETENTION LIST - Oct. 21, 2024
View the DETENTION LIST for students who have earned at least 1 Detention. Detentions must be served by students to avoid being placed on the LOSS OF ACTIVITIES LIST.
Students are assigned detention based on:
Marked late (TARDY) to class
Skipping class (Ditching)
Discipline consequences
STUDENTS WITH 4 OR MORE DETENTIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SATURDAY SCHOOL
You can serve detentions by:
SERVING LUNCH DETENTION
ATTENDING MATH TUTORING
VIEW THE DETENTION LIST FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 21, 2024
Questions? See Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office
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
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.
Madrigals Perform at CSULB
Our Madrigal Singers had their very first festival yesterday at Cal State University of Long Beach! We are so grateful to have this opportunity and it’s such a wonderful experience to dedicate an afternoon to choral performances.
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Thank you to the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music as well as Dr. Jonathan Talberg for hosting this event and having us! We are extremely grateful for all the other ensembles that got to share their music with us and perform. So proud of Madrigals and we cannot wait to see all the beautiful growth they’ll make throughout the year as an ensemble! 💙🎶
Register to Vote
The Student Voter Registration was created to ensure every school in California provides eligible students with a meaningful opportunity to register, or pre-register, to vote. The Secretary of State's office contacts schools annually to gather contact information as required by Elections Code and to provide voter registration cards, when requested.
Pre-Registration is available to CA students ages 16-17 who want to be future voters.
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.
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 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)
October 22-25: Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Oct. 28-Nov 1: Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 5: Non-Student Day
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
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.
