Principal's Update
Happy Friday, VHS Families!
Thank you for joining us at our 2024 Back To School Night! We hope you found our campus to be welcoming and had a chance to connect with your student's teachers. If you have feedback for us, we welcome your input here.
VHS Back to School Night 2024 Feedback
This week we have been learning about the Character Pillar of "Respect" and all the many ways we can show respect to others, both at school and in our daily lives. Ask your student if they have earned a "Panther Point" for displaying positive character at school!
We invite you to join us tonight for another home football game. This week is Military Appreciation Night! To all of our military families, we thank you for your service.
Have a wonderful weekend, Panthers! Rest up, check your grades, and get ready for the end of the first grading period and progress reports coming up soon!
Mrs. Ratliff
VHS Seniors!
Attention Vista High School Seniors,
Monday morning you will receive an extremely important email and text message from Jostens regarding the order process for graduation items. Jostens is presenting graduation information to the senior class at school Monday, Sept. 16 and that week is the group order time to get the best prices of the school year.
Your senior will come home Monday with a packet of order information from Jostens. The graduation items include graduation announcements, class jewelry, senior keepsakes, senior apparel, and most importantly your cap and gown. Jostens has opened up the option to order online, or through the local office they have in Poway. If you have any questions once you review the information from Jostens, or if you do not receive the information Monday morning, please email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Monday starts SENIOR WEEK, so we are asking you to place your graduation order this week. Thank you.
Mark Boyer
Graduation Specialist
Friday Morning Celebrations
At VHS, Friday mornings are a special celebration! As students and staff enter the front gate, they are greeted with lively music, thanks to Ms. Laura Reynoso, our School Psychologist, who started this tradition in 2018.
Our VHS administrators and support staff join the festivities, creating an energetic atmosphere. Some students respond with a cheerful “HAPPY FRIDAY!” while others offer a friendly wave or a nod. The highlight of the morning often includes spontaneous dance performances to favorite tunes!
A dedicated group of student greeters makes this event truly memorable. They deliver cheerful greetings, offer snacks and stickers, and most importantly, build connections and foster a strong sense of community.
Meet your VHS Student Greeters:
Ana Merino (Senior): As the Lead Greeter for three years, Ana sets the example with her bright and early arrival, come rain or shine. Alongside her role as a greeter, she is a member of the basketball team, and the Outdoor Club, and serves as the Theatre staff manager.
Kayla Villalobos (Senior): A three-year greeter, Kayla is an AP scholar, Theatre Actor, and the ITS clerk for the Drama Club. She also holds a leadership position in JROTC as the Senior Staff Operations Officer.
Patton Guerra (Senior): In her second year as a greeter, Patton is an IB Scholar and a Theatre Actor involved in the drama club.
Fatima Cervantes (Senior): A first-year greeter, Fatima is an AP and IB student and Outdoor Club member.
Yeraldin Martinez (Senior): Another first-year greeter, Yeraldin is an AP and IB student.
Join us every Friday for a morning filled with good vibes and cheerful smiles!
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Monday, Sept. 16 at 5:30pm is the next ELAC Meeting! Please join us. The agenda is attached below.
Food Deliveries for Students
If you wish to bring food to your student during the school day, you are now required to check in with the attendance or front office staff in order to leave lunches or meals. We need to ensure the safety of your students and will not accept food from non family members, guardians or emergency contacts. Thank you for your understanding!
2024 PSAT REGISTRATION
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
When: Wednesday October 30, 2024
Where: Vista High School S-Flex (S 203 and S 204)
Time: 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20 payable at Total Registration: https://user.totalregistration.net/register/psat/get_student_email_status.php?ceeb=053675&isSchool=1
About the PSAT:
The PSAT or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a great tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. Vista High School recommends that students take the PSAT/NMSQT in order to receive feedback about strengths and weaknesses, enter the competition for National Merit Scholar scholarships (11th graders) and to help prepare for the SAT.
Registration:
For the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT, students at Vista High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.
Online Exam registration will begin on Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM and end on Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/053675 to register . To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end.
Payment:
Vista High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a debit or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
Deadlines:
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM - Registration Begins
Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Registration Ends
Mon, Sep 23, 2024 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.
Please contact Ms Ola Hadi, olahadi@vistausd.org , if you have questions.
Registration Site:
https://user.totalregistration.net/register/psat/get_student_email_status.php?ceeb=053675&isSchool=1
Let's Be Good Neighbors!
Please use the designated drop off area in the new parking lot for dropping off in the morning and picking up students after school. Other locations, such as Bobier Ave and neighboring business lots are not monitored for safety and have the right to tow. We staff our lots with Campus Assistants and Administrators who can assure your student has a safe entry and exit from school. Thank you!
The Princess Project Fundraiser
This year we are hosting a few $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser days at Mission Valley Mall.
Our store is absolutely full to the brim with dresses for winter formal, cocktail, Mother of the Bride, Halloween/costume, business and dressy casual events, and more! (We also have specially priced bridal and Quince dresses.) If you know anyone who needs a dress for an upcoming event, or would just like to come shop to support us, please feel free to share this flyer!
Our dress store is located at Mission Valley Mall. We are next to DXL Men’s Store, and directly across from LensCrafters. Our closest anchor store is Macys Home Goods.
All guests who would like to shop on any of our dress sale days will need to individually register. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your ticket today! Visit our website at www.princessprojectsd.org to register to attend!
Sunday, September 22nd 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
High School Students & Staff Only (no guests)- $5 Dress Pre-Public Sale
Saturday, September 28th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$5 Dress Sale (Public may sign up)
Visit our website at princessprojectsd.org to learn more about our free prom dress giveaways, special events, donating, and our volunteer opportunities!
PSST World
Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611