We remain committed to supporting families as we transition back to in-person learning in the fall. As promised, our team has been working on alternative options for students who may need to continue in a virtual learning format during the 2021-22 school year. In our initial stages of planning, we are consolidating the virtual learning model into one school.
Please respond to the following survey by Friday June 11, 2021 if you are interested in having your child enroll in Vista Virtual 2.0 next year. We will share updates about program details with you in the coming weeks so that you are able to make an informed decision. We will open the registration and transfer process in mid-July 2021. It is important to note that once enrolled in the new Vista Virtual 2.0, this commitment will need to be for the entire school year so that we are able to arrange for appropriate staffing.
Building on feedback from the Superintendent’s Council for Equity and Anti Racism, the district is developing a three-year professional development plan centered around three priorities: Anti Bias, Restorative Practices, and Trauma Informed Practices. The district-wide professional development will begin in August before the first day of school with all certificated and classroom-based classified staff participating in the A World of Difference® Institute, facilitated by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Classified staff that are not assigned to classroom positions will participate on August 16, 2021. Our goal is to have every staff member in the district complete this professional development sequence.
Vista Unified is doing its part to “Get Vista Vaccinated”. Studies show that vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. We are proud to announce that over 500 vaccinations have been administered at clinics hosted by VUSD and organized through our community partners. Two events are happening this weekend. Join Live Well San Diego this Saturday, June 5th at Rancho Buena Vista High School or MAAC’s North Campus location on Sunday, June 6th to receive the vaccination. Clinic hours for both events are 9:30am-3:30pm. Appointments and walk-ins are available for San Diego County residents 12 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. While we encourage all Vista residents to do their part in the fight against COVID-19, vaccinations are not a requirement for school attendance.
As this school year comes to a close we celebrate all our students as they graduate to the next chapter in their educational journey. This year’s promotion and graduation events will be extra special as many will be held in person. Vista Unified congratulates its students as they persevered through a year unlike any other. We welcome the families of our students to celebrate these milestones and would like to remind the families and guests that facial masks are still required by all visitors while on school property.
Vista Unified School District
