Summer is right around the corner and we'd love for you to join us for a class or camp! We have a variety of opportunities for your students to explore their interests and learn new skills. With classes from sports to art to academic enrichment, you are sure to find something that they will enjoy! To check out all of our summer programs, please visit vcschools.org/camps

 

Volunteers are needed for the 2023-2024 Book and iPad Distribution at the high school. Complete your parent and student service hours before the school year even starts. Monday, August 7th, and Tuesday, August 8th. Please Contact Mrs. Bomgaars, if you're interested, at obomgaars@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 x 240.

 

Please make sure you check your Parent Power School Account regarding your 10 hours of Family Service. These hours need to be completed on or before the last day of school. Any incomplete hours will be billed to your Auto Debit in June. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to servicehours@vcschools.org

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 for more information.

 

Attention Graduates of 1987, 1988 and 1989. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16! We will be having a combined class reunion! Contact Leslie VanWeerthuizen De Vries for more information at 562-400-0286 or email her at lesliejoy@verizon.net.

 

Attention graduating Class of 1973: You are cordially welcomed to attend, participate, and walk in our ceremony joining our 2023 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 25. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras gbras@vcschools.org or Marlaina Goldine mgoldine@vcschools.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE 2023 is looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming annual Harvest Festival on 10/13. We’re in need of a co-chair and a donations chair. Training provided and service hours will be completed. For more information or if you’d like to sign up, please email harvest@vcschools.org.

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

Job Openings: To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.vcschools.org and click on the Employment Opportunities tab. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tracie Jones, hr@vcschools.org,

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• Donations are needed for the Ice Cream Sundae Bar following the 7th grade talent show, on May 23rd. If you would like to help, please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-talent
• The 7th grade class has the privilege of providing treats following the 8th Grade Graduation to honor the graduating class and their families. We are in need of supplies. If you would like to help, use the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-donations.
• We are also in need of monetary donations to purchase the treats. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help make it a special night, please send an envelope marked “8th Grade Graduation Reception” on it to the Middle School Office. We are also accepting Venmo donations @Jen-Oakes-2 with “8th Grade Graduation Reception” in the subject line.

• May 22 - Regular school day
• May 23 - 8th grade picnic at Liberty Park
• May 23 - 7th grade talent show
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation rehearsal 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM (Parents- please pick up at the middle school at 10:30 AM - 8th graders will be dismissed at this time.)
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation at VCHS Defender Stadium @ 7:00 PM (Graduates need to arrive by 6:30 PM).
• May 25 - Last day of school for 7th grade (out at 11:30 AM). *8th grade does not have school on this day.
• Additional information for all of these events has been sent home via email. Please contact your student(s) advisement teacher or the middle school office with any questions.

• May 26 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• May 29 - June 1 - Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• June 5 - July 25 - Open on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00PM
• July 31 - Aug 3 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Aug 7 - Aug 10 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Aug 14 - Regular office hours resume (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• If you have any office needs outside of those hours please email us at vcmsoffice@vcschools.org. We will be checking our email regularly and will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

• VCHS Check-In Days - Monday OR Tuesday, 8/7 or 8/8 - you pick a day to come in for school photos, book order pick up, buy VC Swag at the Spirit Store, iPad pick up, and more! Monday, 4:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
• New Student Orientation Day - Monday, 8/14, 8:15-11:00 AM - Orientation Day for all 9th graders
• First Day of School - Tuesday, 8/15 will be the first full day of school for all students

 

 

 

Senior Parents - See your email for more details about the following events. This week at a glance:

• Monday, 5/22 - Senior Blessing at BellOne Christian Reformed Church
• Tuesday, 5/23 - Senior Snapshot at VCHS football field
• Thursday, 5/25 - Graduation rehearsal in the morning, graduation ceremony in the evening, Grad Night following the ceremony

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and at www.vcschools.org/hsresources
• Attendance during exam week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM-Noon during exam week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227 or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM, or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• The canteen will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM on Monday-Wednesday.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• During the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM) students may not enter or leave campus.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/25 (even though there is a half day for elementary students and 7th graders).

 

The VCHS Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 5/25, 7:00 PM at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos. Entrance is by ticket only. The ceremony will be livestreamed at VCHS Graduation Livestream Link - this link will become live twelve hours prior to the graduation ceremony.

 

Summer Classes for 8th - 12th graders brought to you by Epic Robotz: EPIC Robotz will be hosting a Summer computer aided design (CAD) class for students entering grades 8-12 next year. There will be three CAD classes using Solidworks software: Intro to CAD, for students with little to no CAD experience, CAD level 2, for students that have taken the intro course or already have experience with CAD and advanced CAD with CNC which will give students the opportunity to design and manufacture the parts they have designed using the CNC machines. Intro to CAD and CAD 2 are $175.00 for each session. Advanced CAD with CNC is $250.00. Students taking a summer CAD class will receive a $50 discount off of their fall robotics tuition. Please contact Valerie Jasper at vjasper@vcschools.org for any questions regarding the classes. Sign up at http://go.vcschools.org/techcamps Space is limited to 8 students per session, so sign up soon! Intro to CAD Monday, June 12- Thursday, June 15 2:00 - 5:00 PM CAD Level 2 Monday, June 19- Thursday, June 22 2:00 - 5:00 PM Advanced CAD with CNC June Monday 26-Thursday June 29 12:00 - 5:00 PM

 

EPIC Robotz will also be offering a summer media class. This class will cover photography, editing and storyboarding to create exciting videos for promotion or social media. The cost of this class is $175.00 and participants will receive a $50 discount towards their fall robotics tuition. The class will be every Tuesday and Thursday, July 11-Aug 1, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. EPIC Media Class: July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Aug 1 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

 

VCHS Summer Office Hours: Starting on the day after Memorial Day, the high school office will be open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM for the entire summer. Please feel free to contact the high school office at 562-865-0281, ext. 226 or hsinfo@vcschools.org.