Vista Ridge HS Insider
April 2, 2021
Wrestling Senior Recognition Night
Class of 2021 Panoramic Photo
Order your Class of 2021 panoramic photo today! The photo (approx. 10" by 30" can be ordered through Goldbeck Company and will be directly shipped to you for $25.00.
mLISD Laptop Information
In Leander ISD we are working to transform students’ learning experiences to achieve our vision that all students will graduate with every option open. Leander Mobile Learning Initiative (mLISD) will support the vision outlined in our Graduate Profile that "Leander ISD students are well prepared to enrich our world and excel in a global society" and that "each student is challenged, encouraged, and supported to achieve the highest level of knowledge, skills, and character" in a digital world.
The Ed Pay portal is open from April 1, 2021 to May 27, 2021 for current 9th-11th grade students who have a district device checked out to them to pay the support fee of $70.00 ($35.00 students on free and reduced lunch) to keep the district laptop over the summer and all of the 21-22 school year. If you pay the maintenance fee before May 27, 2021, we will check out the same device to your child to keep over the summer and all of next year so that your child will not have to turn it in on May 27, 2021. At the beginning of next school year after the fee is paid, your child will be checked out another device. Click HERE to sign-up and pay the 2021-2022 mLISD fee to keep the same district laptop over the summer and all of the 21-22 school year.
Scholarship opportunities are available, please contact your counselor for more information.
For more information on mLISD please click HERE.
Seniors who have a district device checked out will turn in laptops and power cords on May 27, 2021 (more details to come soon).
If you have any questions, please contact lana.barry@leanderisd.org or melokk.spittler@leanderisd.org
Virtual College Fair
Annual Technology Survey
Student Listening Session
VRHS Admin wants to hear your voice!
On Wednesday, April 7th, which is an Early Release Day, at 3pm we will be hosting our first ever Student Listening Session. Administrators will be on-hand to hear your stories, concerns, and recommendations for Equity and Diversity at The Ridge. Join us via Zoom and speak your truth.
Here are all the details you need to join:
Date: Wednesday, April 7th
Time: 3pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 815 3297 7846
Passcode: Rangers#1
Online Registration for Virtual & Online High School Summer School Opens April 1, 2021
Edgenuity online credit recovery is $75.00 per session. Guidance counselor approval is required to sign up for summer school. Counselors will assist students with class selection, registration and identifying possible tuition discounts.
Please note, no Pre-AP or AP courses are offered in summer school and courses taken for original high school credit will count toward your high school GPA. Questions? Contact Amanda Toon, Secondary Intervention Coordinator, at Amanda.toon@leanderisd.org.
ASVAB Career Exploration Test
10th-12th grade students who are interested in taking a career exploration test can sign up for the ASVAB test. This test will be held at VRHS on April 7th at 8:40 AM. You can see more information regarding the ASVAB test or sign up HERE. This test will be limited to 50 students.
Counselor's Corner
Our weekly Mental Health Minute this week is “Stigma”. Please take a moment to watch this video!
The VRHS Counseling Department is pleased to offer Stress Management webinars for students and parents this year. Consider attending before AP and EOC testing season starts!
April 6 - student webinar https://leanderisd.zoom.us/j/84125733137 Passcode: VRHS
April 7 - student webinar https://leanderisd.zoom.us/j/84384688098 Passcode: VRHS
April 13 - parent webinar https://leanderisd.zoom.us/j/89840852937 Passcode: VRHS
April 14 - parent webinar https://leanderisd.zoom.us/j/86435615666 Passcode: VRHS
Make plans to attend the “Adolescent Depression & Substance Misuse” webinar on Wednesday, April 7th at 7 pm. Dr. Karen Swartz, Director of Clinical Programs at the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorder Center will address the relationship between depression and substance abuse as well as comprehensive treatment options. To register, please click here.
How can we help you?
Please use the form HERE to request a virtual conference or send an email directly to your child’s counselor.
Amanda Lester ~ Students with last names A-Ce Amanda.lester@leanderisd.org
Emily Kridler ~ Students with last names Ch-Gh Emily.kridler@leanderisd.org
Laurie Randel ~ Students with last names Gi-Kn Laurie.randel@leanderisd.org
Jenn Atkinson ~ Students with last names Ko-Na Jenn.atkinson@leanderisd.org
Deanna Baker ~ Lead Counselor & Students last names Ne-Pa & ESL Deanna.baker@leanderisd.org
Patty Reich ~ Students last names Pe-Sm Patty.reich@leanderisd.org
- Robert Santoyo ~ Students last names Sn-Z Robert.santoyo@leanderisd.org
Senior Spotlight!
We want to showcase our amazing seniors at the Ridge. Please take a few minutes to fill out our Spotlight form and upload a picture so we can feature you on our campus social media!
We want to hear from you!
Students, we want to hear more of your voice in our campus social media. You can use the button below to submit graphics, pictures, quotes, and short videos of what is going on around campus, at extra-curricular activities, and in your clubs.
All submissions will be reviewed and some will be posted on our campus social media accounts.
ESS Art Contest
LISD partners with a company called ESS to attain and retain substitutes. Recently we were informed that ESS is hosting an annual art contest for students. Please feel free to share this link with your families/students. There is no entry fee and there is prize money for the winners and in some cases, the campuses. Students should use the campus city and state in the appropriate sections instead of their home cities. See this link for more information: https://library.ess.com/artcontest
Preparations for Project Graduation 2021 are well under way. This safe, chaperoned, alcohol-free, and drug free event is organized by parents for the seniors to safely celebrate their graduation.
Project Graduation is an all-night celebration for Vista Ridge High School graduates which takes place the night of graduation. As this event is an expensive endeavor: its success depends on the generosity of parents and local businesses. As a sponsor, you are taking an active role in securing the safety of our 2021 graduates!
- In addition to your sponsorship you may also purchase Class of 2021 t-shirts, VR Masks, Senior 2021 Yard Signs and even Flamingo Flock the yard of anyone you know! For questions or to Volunteer to help email vistaridgeprojectgrad@gmail.com
No Food Deliveries to Campus
Cafeteria Reminders
- Masks should only be removed while eating or drinking.
- Students should use the QR code posted on their table and fill out the online form.
- Students walking around the cafeteria, should be wearing a mask.
- Students should be seated in the seats without Xs - 3 at long tables, 2 at round tables.
- If students would like to get up, gather, and talk, they should move outside
Notifications for Positive COVID-19 Cases
If there is a positive case on your campus, we will contact directly anyone who came into close contact with the infected person through our contact tracing protocols. We will also send a campus wide notification via Remind for each positive case. Every Friday since our buildings re-opened for in-person learning, we will update our Leander ISD COVID dashboard with positive cases and exposures for the preceding week.
Virtual Empowered Learning Assistance
Remember to restart and charge your computer every night.
Attendance Information
We are unable to accept any paper documentation due to COVID.
Keep up to date on changes in attendance procedures by visiting the VRHS Attendance website
New this year, please email ALL attendance notes to VRHSAttendance@Leanderisd.org with the following information:
- Student’s name
- ID number
- Grade
- Date of the absence
- Reason for the absence
- Parent/guardian phone number
- Parent/guardian electronic signature
- Attach readable pictures of documentation for the absence (for example: medical notes)
Early Checkout procedures
Please email ALL permits to leave for in-person students leaving school early to VRHSattendance@leanderisd.org by 10:30AM.
Technical Assistance
Student password issues: Fill out this Google Form
School issued device hardware issues: Submit a work order
Technology Help Links, mLISD Laptop Information, Free Internet Hot Spots
If you would like to know more about or join our Ranger Nation PTSA Click Here.
Paul Johnson, Principal 512-570-1810
Stacy Steele, Dean of Instruction 512-570-1822
Bryon Ellison, Associate Principal (Ve-Z) 512-570-1830
Natalie Smith, Assistant Principal (A-Co) 512-570-1821
Patrick Peabody, Assistant Principal (Cr-He) 512-570-1817
Wendell Mills, Assistant Principal (Hi-Ma) 512-570-1849
Barb Ixba Assistant Principal (Mc-Re) 512-570-1839
Todd Pfaff, Assistant Principal (Ri-Va) 512-570-1819
Contact Counseling Department
Deanna Baker, Lead Counselor (Ne-Pa & ESL) 512-570-1828
Amanda Lester, Counselor (A-Ce) 512-570-1825
Emily Kridler, Counselor (Ch-Gh) 512-570-1842
Laurie Randel, Counselor (Gi-Kn) 512-5770-1827
Jenn Atkinson (Ko-Na) 512-570-1826
Patty Reich, Counselor (Pe-Sm) 512-570-1888
Robert Santoyo, Counselor (Sn-Z) 512-570-1881
Megan Sauber, College & Career Transition Coordinator 512-570-1806
Paul Rials, 504 & Testing Coordinator 512-570-1823
Colleen Roundhill, Special Education Coordinator 512-570-1813
Sybil Allen, Registrar 512-570-1815
Eloise Myers, Registrar 512-570-1857
Rosanne Robertson, Registrar 512-570-1854