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Our vision in Vista Unified School District is that every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. 

Year in Review 2024

I am so proud to announce that Vista Unified continues to build upon our reputation of excellence and innovation. We began this year focusing on Finding Joy in our Flow. What we mean by this is that the systems we have built are not only focused on amplifying and elevating the achievement of all students, but also ensuring that our learning environments are deliberately designed to promote joy, a sense of belonging and connectedness to each other. Students, teachers, staff, and community partners spend a large part of their lives together, so it makes sense for us to carefully cultivate a sense of community that is joyful. What is most inspiring to me is that we, as a community, are truly creating joyful experiences for students. It is in this spirit that we share the The Power of Community Year In Review 2024 that highlights the many different examples of student success as a result of the dedication and love our teachers, staff, parents, and partners have invested to make Vista a joyful community. - Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent

Year In Review 2024 booklets (English) (Spanish)

Information

Check out our most frequently visited links below. 

Annual Parent Survey/Encuesta Anual para Padres

Our Schools

Click here for a directory of our school sites.  We also partner Educational Enrichment Systems to offer preschool and infant care. 

Calendar and Bell Schedules

Click here for district calendars and bell schedules.

Employment

Vista Unified is proud to be the largest employer in Vista, California. Do you share our values of Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness? Join our team and apply on EdJoin!

Enrollment and Transfers

Click here for enrollment information, transfers, magnet applications, and more!

Child Nutrition Services and Menus

Child Nutrition Services  (CNS) is powered by our  Wavecrest Cafe! Check out their website for menus and more!

Parent Portal

Parent Portal is an important place to connect with your child's school. Update emergency contacts, monitor your child's grades, and view your child's schedule. 

School Board Meetings and Agendas

Click here for board meeting dates, locations, agendas, and board policy docs. 

VUSD News

Click here to view VUSD News and Posts

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VUSD at a Glance

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Schools

18,409

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Students

$4 Million +

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Scholarships Awarded Annually

2,003

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Teachers & Staff

100%

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Committed to Student Success

News, Events, & Podcasts

VUSD & CSUSM Launch Dual-Enrollment
VUSD & CSUSM Launch Dual-Enrollment

On Friday, September 6th, Cal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt joined Vista Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Doyle and VUSD Board Trustee Cipriano Vargas in celebrating the first-ever class of students in an innovative dual-enrollment class.
Click here to read the whole article.

Episode 5: Drug Prevention

In this episode, a trio discusses the reality of the current climate. They also discuss ways schools, parents and families can engage in productive conversations that inform and empower students to make better decisions. 

Board President Alvarado and Rachel Beld
Board President Alvarado and Rachel Beld

Board President Alvarado and Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Beld discuss the board president role, the latest happenings in VUSD and what is next for the district. Click here to listen/view the podcast.