Panther Press
Oct. 22, 2021
Vaccine Clinic at VHS!
Wednesday, October 27th and Wednesday November 17th
Starting at 7:30 AM on Vista High's Campus
Offering the Pfizer vaccine for first dose, second dose, or boosters.
Students will need a permission form.
Current Covid Policy
If your child has Covid Symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, they must:
-Stay home for 10 days OR
-Return before 10 days with a Negative Covid test submitted to the school AND
*No Fever for 24 hours
*No Symptoms
Nurse must clear your Covid Test and notify you before you can return.
If your child was in Close Contact they must:
If your child was in contact with a Covid Positive Person and they are fully vaccinated they DO NOT have to quarantine!
If your unvaccinated child was in contact with a Covid Positive Person AT SCHOOL they can:
-Stay home for 10 days and return on day 11
-Stay home and test on or after day 5 from exposure and return on day 8
-Remain in school ONLY if they Covid test within 24 hours and also on day 5,6 or 7
Questions? Please contact Assistant Principal Megan Ratliff at 760-726-5611 or check out the latest Covid Decision Tree.
Short Term Quarantine Independent Study Contract
Currently, students on quarantine are marked absent, but once parents/guardians approve for their student to participate in independent study during quarantine, the student will begin to generate positive attendance as they complete and submit their assignments on Canvas to help them keep up academically with their classmates. To facilitate this process, we are asking that you approve one Independent Studies Agreement for the full school year that will serve for any short-term period that your child may need to be out of school on required quarantine.
Upon approval, you will receive an automated reply with a full copy of the contract and the guidelines that we will follow to provide ongoing learning and support and attendance credit.
Please contact your child’s school if you need support or access to a computer to complete this process. Complete the form by clicking this link. You will need your student's nine digit ID number. https://forms.vistausd.org/Forms/QuarantineIndependentStudyAgreement
School Drop-Off Safety
New Construction Update
The schedule is very fluid and changes with the weather (just like today when the rain greatly reduced any construction activity), but demolition on the T-wing is scheduled to continue on Monday and is scheduled to be completed, with all the T and R-wing debris hauled away by Oct 18th. Demolition of S-wing will not begin until Oct 19th and is scheduled to be completed by Oct 26th. Therefore demolition of the S-wing will not begin until the wooden fence is up. Air quality sensors will be located on the fencing to identify any air contamination issues and spotters along with personnel designated to keep down dust with water hoses will be there to make the site safer. The thought of being able to use our two new buildings in the fall of 2023 helps us tolerate these inconvenient distractions.
A reminder to be careful when driving around the high school, especially during the construction. A little patience could be the all the difference needed to prevent an accident!
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
No Unsupervised Students K-8th Grade at Campus Events
Please make note that students Kindergarten through 8th Grade who wish to attend on-campus events will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over age 18. This is for the safety of all staff, students and families. Any unsupervised K-8 student will not be permitted to attend. Thank you!
Join the PTSA!
Positive Cases This Week
Get Vista Vaccinated!
New Covid Testing Sites at Vista Innovation Center and Vista Adult Transition Center!
Important - Current Mask Mandate
Covid-19 Decision Tree for the new year!
Panthers After Hours
Vista High's After School Program is up and running with plenty of activities for everyone. We have homework help in the library everyday, and have added some clubs like cooking, mariachi, Ballet Folklórico and competitive video gaming. We have so much to offer every student, and best of all, it is free. Check out our calendar of activities on our website, www.panthersafterhours.com and remember - we serve every student a free meal at 3:30pm each day. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org
Click for more information panthersafterhours
Athletic Clearance Packet
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.
Girls Water Polo Tryouts Nov. 8!
Athletic clearance packets must be filled out. Please see Coach Ryan Smethurst in room V7 for more details.
Girls and Boys Soccer Tryouts!
Girls Soccer tryouts will take place in the VHS stadium from 2:45pm to 4:00pm
Boys Soccer tryouts will take place in the VHS stadium from 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Please remember to complete and turn in your Athletic Clearance Packet prior to tryouts.
Sports Physicals Available Oct. 26!
Who: VHS Panther Student-Athletes
What: Winter & Spring (and Fall) Sport Physical Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, October 26th @ 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Active Mobility located @ 1680 South Melrose Drive, Suite 105
Vista, CA 92081Cost: $29 cash/debit/credit ONLY!
**Active Mobility will donate 50% of the profits from this evening back to the VHS Sports Medicine Program**
***Students must arrive prepared with their athletic clearance packets PRE-FILLED ENTIRELY (minus the physician portions). Students will not see the doctor if their packets are not fully filled out upon arrival**
Annual Haunted House Oct. 27
Student Parking Permits
FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application
It is time to fill out your FAFSA/CA Dream Act application. If you have any questions, please see/email your school counselor!
If you complete your application by October 31 you get an extra graduation ticket!! Email your counselor your confirmation page to secure your free ticket!
Senior Cap & Gown Ordering
Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com, or through the Jostens Service Center in person or over the phone (858-486-2020). All orders placed on or before October 29 will be included in the group order pricing currently being offered by Jostens. If you have questions please contact Jostens directly by phone, through Instagram @jostens_tallguy, or email our Jostens rep, Mark Boyer, at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Jostens wants to thank all the families who have already placed their order.
Senior Hoodie Orders
Senior Yearbook Portraits
The official senior yearbook photographer is Keane Studios. Only portraits from Keane will be used in the yearbook.
Keane Studios will be on campus November 9th and 10th. Use the link above to schedule your appointment.
Seniors MUST get a portrait taken through Keane Studios if they would like a portrait in the yearbook. The yearbook-only portrait session is FREE.
CTE Classes Offered After School
Little Free Art Gallery
VTown Student Store Now Open!
Ballet Folklórico 💃🕺
Please see our Counselor, Ms. Contreras or our Community Liaison, Ms. Dalia, in the main office for more information ☺
MORE CLUBS!
German Club meets at lunch in V-4 on Wednesdays.
- Together Club meets at lunch in V-8 on Thursdays.
- Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.
AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C-20 after school.
Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.
S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.
GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20 .
Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.
Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J-11.
Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.
For more VHS Club Info click here.
Cooking Classes
Do you want to learn to be a better home cook? If so, make sure to check out Miss Janet's cooking classes after school on Mondays and Thursdays. On Thursday 9/16 we are cooking Bistro Mac and Cheese. On Monday 9/20 it's Fajita Quesadillas and on Thursday 9/23 it's Avocado BLTs and smoothies. Hungry? Then hurry over to the Panthers After Hours cooking room in the M wing. The class is open to the first 15 students who arrive.
Girls Golf
Library Is Open!
The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Additional Resources for VHS Parents and Students
Hapara Internet Safety and Monitoring
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.
VHS Title 1, Part A School-Parent Compact
School Accountability Reports (SARC)
State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card 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. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.
The SARC contains all of the following:
- 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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🔎
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Family & Community Engagement ♡
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
Community Forum Follow-up
We would like to thank all of the parents who attended our first Community Forum of the school year on Wednesday October 13th. Your input is extremely essential in cultivating an understanding of how we can best serve our students. Our goal is to close the feedback loop so that you know what decisions are being made at your student's school. Through our conversations and the information we receive we can provide these directly to VHS Action Groups and help facilitate future action.
Here are some of the topics were discussed at the forum:
- Campus Security
- COVID Health
- Mental Health
- Dress Code
*Next Community Forum: December 8th, 2021*
Resources & Additional Information for Families
Information & Technology Workshops 🖥
Good news! Technology workshops will be available for parents every week.
Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Thursday evenings at 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Parent Volunteers 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️
Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community?
Día de los Muertos
Your VUSD Community Liaisons are working tirelessly in preparation for our Annual Día de Los Muertos event hosted at the Vista Innovation Center. The event is scheduled to take place during the first week of November. This day is dedicated to our cultural and tradition to honor our loved ones who has passed away. Join us for fun crafts, live performances, and a beautiful evening with your friends and families.
(Contact Ms. Dalia for more information)
Community Resources 🌞
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
With love,
Dalia Hipolito Martinez
daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org
(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047
Suggestions?
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers