Panther Press
Weekly Newsletter - Mar. 19, 2021
Second Semester Progress Reports Available!
To access your parent portal please click here:
No More Rainy Day Schedules at High School
The District has been working in concert with the middle and high school principals to develop procedures at each secondary school to accommodate students during lunch in the event of rain. As a result of this effort, we will not need to have a minimum day at secondary sites when rain is in the forecast. Please see the latest community update for more information.
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
New Official VHS Instagram Page!
VHS Bell Schedule Beginning March 9
COVID-19 Letter to Parents
Decision Tree Guidelines
SAT at VHS!
Vista High is pleased to announce we will be offering the SAT for 11th grade Vista High students only on Saturday, May 8th and June 5th. This opportunity is sponsored by XQ and is free of charge. The SAT is only offered as an in-person exam, there is no virtual option.
Students do need to register for the exam on the VHS website by March 22, 2021 to reserve their exam. Students may only register for ONE of the dates. Go to βAcademics,β then βTesting,β and thenβ XQ Sponsored.β
Students will receive an email verification of their registration after March 22nd. Students will be informed where to report and additional test day instructions via email one week prior to their selected exam date.
For more information about the SAT or additional resources, please visit the College Board Website at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test.
Free Tutoring!
To join the Zoom tutorial sessions, join the Canvas class at this link https://vistausd.instructure.com/enroll/WNGN8X
or email Mrs. Camplisson kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org.
Rising Star for February - Julia ONeill
Julia O'Neill was recently recognized by the Vista Chamber of Commerce as February's Rising Star. Julia is a shining leader on the Vista HS campus. She fills leadership roles within many campus organizations including ASB, Athletics, and Character Leaders. With all these potential distractions, she still performs exceptionally well in the classroom, at the top of her class with straight Aβs.
She is the ASB's executive secretary, representing the student school body exceptionally well on many occasions, speaking with great poise and presence in front of parents, faculty, and staff. Julia has been a leading volleyball player on the varsity team for 4 years and ranks high in the county as an accomplished athlete. She is an intense player who loves a challenge. Julia is also involved in numerous community service projects and events through Mr. Hanlon's Character Leaders Program.
Her volleyball coach notes that Juliaβs drive, honesty and compassion are the key to her success. She works hard at all she does, takes responsibility for every action and clearly cares for her family, friends, and all humankind. Beyond her years, Julia is a fearless and competent student who stands up for what is right. The sky's the limit for Julia, a bright and outstanding Panther student leader! Congratulations!!
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 and Boys Water Polo
Interested in Joining ASB Next year?
Applications for ASB class officers and class members are due Friday, April 2nd. Applications and information can be found at https://vhs.vistausd.org/student_life/ASB.
Senior Hoodies - Final Order Deadline TODAY!!!!
Senior Graduation Announcements Pick Up
Need Senior Info?
LGBTQ Support!
Help with Yearbook!
Seniors!
College Visits
Visits by college admissions reps are still taking place before and after school. This is a great opportunity for juniors to start their college exploration process so that they can select next year where to apply. All visits are open to any grade level. No sign up is needed, just click on the zoom link at the time of the visit and you're good to go.
Scholarships
From now until the end of April is peak Scholarship season. Seniors need to be searching for and applying for scholarships dollars. There is a scholarship for just about everyone. Make sure your senior is checking the Scholarship Bulletin on a regular basis and checking the College & Career Center google classroom. Many local scholarships will be coming up over the following months and local and regional scholarships are ones our seniors win each year.
Are you interested in starting your own scholarship or have one to promote to our students? Please contact Mr. Soderback (stephensoderback@vistausd.org).
Employment
Students who are looking for a job can join us every other Tuesday after school for JOB LAB online. The next session will be on February 9th at 2:45 PM - please register here.
Students who do get a job and are under 18 will need to have a work permit application signed by one of their parents, the new employer and Vista High School. The entire process is done online via email this year. This is the work permit application that needs to be filled in and emailed to Mr. Soderback (stephensoderback@vistausd.org).
Parent Portal Directions - English
Parent Portal Directions - Spanish
If you would like help with any of these Computer Based school applications, fill out the Computer Based Learning Appointment form below and we will contact you to set up an on campus appointment to walk you through!
Parents & Guardians- please click on the VHS Family Survey button directly below and complete a short survey
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 π
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Parent & Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
Please call: (760) 726-5611 Extension: 71007 or 71008
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
Vista High School Honor V Awards
Each year Vista High School celebrates Honor V.
The Honor βVβ Awards originated in 1984, with the first honoree being the late Tony Duran.
Since that time, specially selected individuals are honored each year that have contributed to VHS students and the community over a significant period of time.
Following the ceremony, the awardeesβ names are engraved on a perpetual plaque and are on permanent display in the Honor βVβ Quad at Vista High School.
The Honor V award is the highest award recognized each year at Vista High School.
This Year we are happy to announce that our 2020 Honor V Recipients are :
Sandi Barnes
Theresa McMahon
Tammie Wood
Beverly Taylor
Michelle Gibson
Congratulations to our 2020 Honor V Recipients. We thank you for your dedication and service to our students, staff and school community.
San Diego County Office of Ed School Social Works and Recognition Program Winner
Our very own, Maria Al-Shamma is the very first recipient of the Social Worker of the Year for San Diego County. Maria is such a blessing to our school and to our community! Congratulations on this well deserved honor!