Panther Press
Weekly Newsletter - Mar. 26, 2021
Classic Students Return Five Days a Week!
Happy Spring Break Panther Community,
The Panther Staff is thrilled to announce that upon return from spring break, our Classic students will be attending classes five days per week. With yet, another change, we are going to be returning to the original bell schedule we started the year with. When we return from spring break on April 5th, we will start with single periods on Monday, April 5 followed by block periods Tuesday through Friday. Periods 1, 3, 5 will be on Tuesday and Thursday and Periods 2, 4, 6 will be Wednesday and Friday.
All βClassicβ students will return to school on April 5, 2021. If you are a classic student with virtual classes, you will once again have the option to attend these classes on campus in a proctored environment OR you can choose to take these courses off campus by completing the Parent Permission Form click here.
When students return to campus five days per week, it is imperative they follow all COVID protocols including maintaining social distancing (no less than 3 feet), wearing masks at all times, washing hands frequently, and staying home in the event any potential COVID symptoms arise.
We strongly encourage all students and parents to read their email a day or two before April 5th to get updates about our reopening that may arise over the next week. More information about our opening will likely be sent via email to families by Sunday, April 4, 2021.
There are undoubtedly questions about end of year activities including graduation from our community. More information will be provided about activities and events on, and associated with campus after spring break.
Our sincere hope is that this is the last major adjustment for the year. On behalf of the entire staff we offer our great appreciation to all of our families for all you are doing and have done to manage this pandemic and the impact on public education.
On behalf of the entire Panther Community, we wish you all a restful and rejuvenating spring break.
VHS Administration
Β‘Los estudiantes clΓ‘sicos regresan cinco dΓas a la semana!
Felices vacaciones de primavera, familias de VHS,
El personal de VHS se complace en anunciar que al regresar de las vacaciones de primavera, nuestros estudiantes de modelo ClΓ‘sico asistirΓ‘n a clases cinco dΓas a la semana. Con otro cambio mΓ‘s, volveremos al horario de campana original con el que comenzamos el aΓ±o escolar. Cuando regresemos de las vacaciones de primavera el 5 de abril, comenzaremos con todos los perΓodos el lunes 5 de abril, seguidos de perΓodos de bloque de martes a viernes. Los perΓodos 1, 3 y 5 serΓ‘n los martes y jueves y los perΓodos 2, 4 y 6 serΓ‘n los miΓ©rcoles y viernes.
Todos los estudiantes "ClΓ‘sicos" regresarΓ‘n a la escuela el 5 de abril de 2021. Si eres un estudiante clΓ‘sico con clases virtuales, nuevamente tendrΓ‘s la opciΓ³n de asistir a estas clases en el plantel escolar en un entorno supervisado O puedes optar por tomar estas clases fuera del plantel completando el Formulario de Permiso del Padre yendo aquΓ click here
Cuando los estudiantes regresen al plantel cinco dΓas a la semana, es imperativo que sigan todos los protocolos de COVID, incluido el mantenimiento del distanciamiento social (no menos de 3 pies), usar mΓ‘scaras en todo momento, lavarse las manos con frecuencia y quedarse en casa en caso de mostrar posibles sΓntomas de COVID.
Recomendamos encarecidamente a todos los estudiantes y padres que lean su correo electrΓ³nico uno o dos dΓas antes del 5 de abril para recibir informaciΓ³n actualizada sobre nuestra reapertura que pueda surgir durante la prΓ³xima semana. Es probable que se envΓe mΓ‘s informaciΓ³n sobre nuestra apertura por correo electrΓ³nico a las familias antes del domingo 4 de abril de 2021.
Sin duda, hay preguntas sobre las actividades de fin de aΓ±o, incluida la graduaciΓ³n de nuestros estudiantes. Se proporcionarΓ‘ mΓ‘s informaciΓ³n sobre las actividades y eventos asociados con el plantel despuΓ©s de las vacaciones de primavera.
Nuestra mΓ‘s sincera esperanza es que este sea el ΓΊltimo ajuste importante del aΓ±o. En nombre de todo el personal, ofrecemos nuestro agradecimiento a todas nuestras familias por todo lo que estΓ‘n haciendo y han hecho para manejar esta pandemia y el impacto en la educaciΓ³n pΓΊblica.
En nombre de toda la comunidad de VHS, les deseamos a todos unas vacaciones de primavera relajantes y rejuvenecedoras.
AdministraciΓ³n de VHS
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
Spring Break!!
We wish you a restful and happy week off!
New Official VHS Instagram Page!
Decision Tree Guidelines
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.
Vista High Golf Team Online Auction
Luckily, both teams have begun to play again and they are asking for your help with a new online fundraiser!
Online Auction Dates:
Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:00am through Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00pm.
You can view the Auction at:
Football is Back!!
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!