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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

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

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VUSD at a Glance

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Schools

18,100

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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

First-Ever VUSD STEM2Career Expo a Success

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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Vista USD Visual & Performing Arts Spring 25 Showcases

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.
 

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Building Our District's Budget; Season 2, Episode 7

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.

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