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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
2025 LCAP Surveys
California Healthy Kids Surveys
VUSD at a Glance
27
Schools
18,100
Students
$4 Million +
Scholarships Awarded Annually
2,003
Teachers & Staff
100%
Committed to Student Success
News, Events, & Podcasts
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Click here to read the full article. From aerial drone racing to a Catapult Challenge, noodle engineering and live animals, the event showcased VUSD’s innovation
The STEM2Career Expo, a combination of Vista USD’s popular CTE Showcase and STEM Fest events melded into one event, was held at Vista High School on Wednesday, March 26. The scaled-up expo was a hit and showcased the innovation, creativity, and skill of the VUSD student community.
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Click here to read the full article. Arts celebration features the nation’s largest school district steel drum ensemble, hundreds of visual artists and the debut of the Vista USD Symphony
Vista Unified School District will celebrate its commitment to the arts with two showcases that will give students from all schools the chance to show their work in both the visual and performing arts.
![COMMUNITY UPDATE - APRIL 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691166039/vistausdorg/ljoubisqvdulasfvic7z/CommunityUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691166039/vistausdorg/ljoubisqvdulasfvic7z/CommunityUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691166039/vistausdorg/ljoubisqvdulasfvic7z/CommunityUpdate.png","width":600}])
Community Update - April 15, 2025
To view the Community Updates, click these links to view them in English or Spanish.
![board meeting action updates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687910239/vistausdorg/pj7fmlvjz5jksvewdfrq/Screenshot2023-06-27at45140PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687910239/vistausdorg/pj7fmlvjz5jksvewdfrq/Screenshot2023-06-27at45140PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687910239/vistausdorg/pj7fmlvjz5jksvewdfrq/Screenshot2023-06-27at45140PM.png","width":694}])
Notes and Action Items Can Be Seen Here
![Vista Community Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739222553/vistausdorg/m5dswp3hxnappf7tjqc9/image2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739222553/vistausdorg/m5dswp3hxnappf7tjqc9/image2.png","width":303}])
Vista Unified is gaining national recognition for its ongoing commitment to implementing the Community Schools concept. Three of the district’s Principals were recently featured in an article in The Journal of the National Association of State Boards of Education that explored the ways that California’s investment in Community Schools is yielding results.
![Building Our District's Budget; Season 2, Episode 7]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727210773/vistausdorg/jnzsz00jbxurhplvy825/PodcastLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727210773/vistausdorg/jnzsz00jbxurhplvy825/PodcastLogo.png","width":512}])
Developing an annual budget is one of the most comprehensive tasks that school leaders undertake each year. From staffing to facilities, professional development, and more, the budget touches every aspect of the school experience.
This episode includes Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent and Dr. Shawn Loescher, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
![Board President Alvarado and Rachel Beld]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712861807/vistausdorg/fdir8zol9n0eqqowyscj/ScreenShot2024-04-11at115548AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712861807/vistausdorg/fdir8zol9n0eqqowyscj/ScreenShot2024-04-11at115548AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712861807/vistausdorg/fdir8zol9n0eqqowyscj/ScreenShot2024-04-11at115548AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712861807/vistausdorg/fdir8zol9n0eqqowyscj/ScreenShot2024-04-11at115548AM.png","width":1126}])
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.
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