Vista Ridge HS Insider
May 21, 2021
COVID Mask Protocol Update
Starting on Monday, May 24th, masks will continue to be required indoors at all LISD sites and events, but masks will be optional outdoors for all events.
On Tuesday, June 1st masks will be optional indoors and outdoors.
Signing Day!
Nevaeh McNeil - Temple Junior College, Basketball
Malachi Byrd - Texas Southern University, Football
Braedyn Dawes - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Basketball
Noah Theriault - Coe College, Football
Weade Adeleke - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Basketball
Great Spring Game!
Congressional Art Competition
(Left to Right) Kyla Antonio, Mehak Gaba, Congressman John Carter, and art teacher Lia Politi.
Mehak Gaba's artwork won Best in Show and will be displayed in the US Capitol for a year.
Sofia Reyes and Congressman Carter
US History STAAR Competition Winner
Congratulations to Alex Holland on winning the US History STAAR Competition and winning a $50 Visa Gift Card!
Senior Class of 2021 Parade! 5/25/21
Parade will start in the VRHS Parking lot and end at Gupton Stadium
Line up starts at 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 25th
Counselor's Corner
Our weekly Mental Health Minute this week is “One way Friendships”. Please take a moment to watch this video! The district deadline for course request changes for next year is August 1, 2021. Students can request a change anytime using this form. Please check the HAC to view course requests. Questions about summer school? Please contact your counselor for more information!
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
Virtual Learning District Items
The transition to remote learning and the need to quarantine over the last 14 months required many district materials to be sent home to support student learning at every level. Please check your home for school items and bring them to the most convenient campus by the end of this school year. This may include the following:
- library books
- textbooks
- ELA book club books
- instruments
- uniforms
- district-owned sports equipment
- mLISD devices and chargers, if leaving the district (or not participating next year)
Thank you for your support in ensuring the return of LISD materials.
mLISD Laptop Information
Are you a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader who has a district laptop checked out? Have you paid the maintenance fee to keep the district laptop over the summer and all of the following 21-22 school year? To keep the same district laptop, click here and pay the maintenance fee by May 26th. If you do not pay the maintenance fee, you will need to bring the laptop and power cord to the front of the school to drop off at any of the following times:
Wednesday, May 26th - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 27th - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, May 28th - 7:00 am - 12 pm
If you have any questions, please contact lana.barry@leanderisd.org or melokk.spittler@leanderisd.org
Seniors with LISD Laptops
Are you a senior who has a district laptop checked out? Choose one of the following times to turn-in your device at the front of the school:
Monday, May 24th- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 25th- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 26th- 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 27th- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, May 28th- 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
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