Alta Vista High School

May 2026

Campus and Community

Last Month at Alta...

Everyone returned from spring break with renewed energy and ready for an eventful month.

Seniors and their parents had multiple opportunities to attend a variety of Financial Aid Workshops throughout the month, as well as application workshops for both Palomar and Mira Costa College. We had several students apply for scholarships and attend their Velocity Summer Internship orientation as well.

In addition to our many sports and clubs continuing, our new Translation & Interpretation Program, as well as our EMR classes, began this month. Both were well attended, with EMR being completely full. Cosmetology students also had the opportunity to showcase their skills at a resource fair.

This month, we began taking sign-ups for Grad Night and several summer opportunities, including Heavy Metal Bootcamp and Summer School Adventures. Additionally, we provided students with information about signing up for SCUSM Small Business Academy, a Fashion Show at Palomar College, Vista Fire Fighters Women’s Empowerment Summit, the Sheriff’s Deputy Explorer Program and Junior Women’s Academy, TritonHacks hackathon, the FBI Teen Academy, several job opportunities including Taco Bell, The San Diego County Fair, and a San Diego North Economic Development Council Hiring Event.

COLLEGE & CAREER News

Looking ahead at May opportunities:

With spring break behind us and the end of the year around the corner, we will be hosting a number of financial aid workshops to assist our seniors in completing their FAFSA / CADAA.

May 5th Financial Aid Workshop, 9 - 10:30, room 4

May 5th PIMA, Veterinary Tech Program tour, 9:30 - 12, off campus

May 12th Heavy Metal Bootcamp Interviews, 10am - 12pm, room 4

May 13th Heavy Metal Bootcamp Interviews, 4pm - 5pm, room 4

May 13th Financial Aid Workshop, 10:15 - 12, room 4

May 19th Mira Costa College Application Workshop, 8:45 - 10:30, room 4

May 19th Financial Aid Workshop, 4 - 7pm (please arrive by 6:15), room 3

May 20th Palomar College Application Workshop, 10:30 - 12, room 4

May 26th Financial Aid Workshop, 9 - 10:30, room 4

Seniors need to complete their financial aid applications, FAFSA or CADAA. There are a few workshops scheduled this month, but you can always reach out to our College & Career Tech, Merry Riebau to schedule an appointment. merryriebau@vistausd.org 760-724-3775 x 82204

If you have any questions regarding the completion of your financial aid application or applying for admission to college, please contact Mrs. Riebau in room 4.

You can also email: merryriebau@vistausd.org or call 760-716-0855 x 82204.

A Message from your Community Liaison

Hello Alta Vista Families,

Here are some exciting updates and events from this month!

We kicked things off with the Early Childhood Education Fair, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Our students had the opportunity to volunteer and earn credits—I was so proud to see such great participation! We also had two students (one from Alta and one from MGM) speak on stage about their preschool internship experiences—an amazing accomplishment.

I also had the chance to visit Cesar Chavez Middle School to observe their Community School Showcase. It was inspiring to see how community partners support their campus and gave me great ideas for next year.

Looking ahead, we will have our final CSAC meeting on May 5th with tacos from Primos and important end-of-year information. We are also excited to host our 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, where families are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast and take photos at our photo booth.

For our graduating seniors, we will be hosting a free cap decorating event during the last week of May. Supplies will be provided. We will also have a candy lei-making event, and parents are welcome to join and help!

As always, if you have any questions about these events, please feel free to reach out at Xochitltejadaroble@vistausd.org.

Thank you all for your continued support this year!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me

Xochitl Tejada Robles, Community Liaison

xochitltejadaroble@vistausd.org (760) 724-3775 ext. 82018

Beatriz Barron: Social Worker Olga Greenlee: Counselor Lydia T. Contreras: Community School Counselor

Toni Masciola: Peace Ed Mentor Betty Huh: Pass/Ameri Corps Mentor

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