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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
VUSD at a Glance
27
Schools
18,100
Students
$4 Million +
Scholarships Awarded Annually
2,003
Teachers & Staff
100%
Committed to Student Success
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VISTA AM/PM COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SEES MASSIVE GROWTH
Click here to read the full story. Vista Unified School District’s before-and-after school program has enjoyed impressive growth, more than tripling the number of students involved in just a few years. The increased demand is due in large part to a growing awareness of the opportunities the program provides, and a simpler path to enroll.
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VUSD a Leader in Student Attendance District Support and Engagement Keeps Attendance High
Click here to read the full story. When it comes to attendance, the district is leading the way not only in San Diego County but also in the state of California. Their average daily attendance (ADA) for the 2023-24 school year was more than 3% higher than the state average for unified school districts.
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Data Insights and Conditions of Learning Vol. 1
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The Vista Unified School District uses a variety of data to monitor the growth of our students over time. We utilize a whole child approach to view multiple measures of success in order to better serve our students. The instructional programs in Vista Unified are carefully aligned to the California Department of Education’s MTSS framework. This framework outlines a multi-tiered system of support that identifies student learning in three areas of achievement: behavioral, social-emotional, and academic. To translate learning into real-world application, students need to have knowledge and expertise in all three areas.
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VUSD & CSUSM Launch Dual-Enrollment
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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.
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.
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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.