Alta Vista High School

October 2025

Campus and Community

Last Month at Alta...

So far this year, students have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences, including a community-based scavenger hunt, a tour of Palomar College, the ASVAB, a community art walk, a photography contest, an art contest, and college workshops. Additionally, students were provided information regarding community after-school programs, city events, internships, and opportunities to earn community service hours.

Our PM Program is in full swing. We have classes on Tuesdays at Alta Vista and Thursdays at MGM from 4-7, offering students the opportunity to earn additional high school credits.

We have also begun our after school programs as well as our concurrent-enrollment programs. We have students enrolled in a variety of courses at Palomar College as well as our Cosmetology program located at MGM and our Welding program located at RBV.

Additionally, our Student Advisory Council has begun meeting as well. We look forward to their input and work in shaping our school.

Back to School Night was enjoyed by all who attended. There were a variety of lawn games, community partner information tables, and a delicious barbecue dinner with families and staff, cooked by our very own Sergio Cruz.

Congratulations to our Rising Star for the Month of September, Alejandro Ramirez. Alejandro is one of our concurrently enrolled students and is actively involved in many school events, including the Student Advisory Council.

Lastly, students were given access to the Alta Vista College & Career Canvas. This is a One Stop Shop for Everything College & Career related. If you haven’t seen it yet, have your student log on and show you all the site has to offer.

COLLEGE & CAREER News

Looking ahead at October opportunities:

The College and Career Interest Survey is out- what career field are you interested in?

If you haven’t done so, please complete the survey. We use the information to present relevant L2L opportunities and schedule guest speakers.

You can access the survey by clicking the link near the top of the Alta Vista College & Career homepage.

You can find additional information regarding the following upcoming events in the Alta Vista College & Career Canvas
- Oct 5 - Photography Contest Deadline
- Oct 13 - Department of Defense / Military Career Fair (off campus)
- Oct 15 - Guest Presenter: Rollins Custom Electric (on campus)
- Oct 17 - ASVAB (off campus)
- Oct 23 - Public Service Career Fair (off campus)

If you have any questions regarding 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

Happy New School Year, Alta Vista Families!

Welcome back! We are so excited to kick off another fantastic school year here at Alta Vista. It’s already been a busy and joyful start, filled with fun activities and strong community spirit.

We began the year by welcoming students on their first day with music, balloons, and cheerful “Welcome Back” signs. Our goal was to make every student feel loved, excited, and supported as they stepped onto campus.

Next, our students and Advisors participated in a fun and engaging scavenger hunt, where kids had to guess which staff member held which job title. Everyone had a blast!

One of the highlights so far was our Back to School Night. We hosted 13 amazing community partners, served delicious food including hamburgers and hot dogs, and enjoyed tasty treats like snow cones and popcorn. DJ music was provided by our very own Mr. Ayres—thank you for bringing the energy! Families had a great time meeting their child’s Advisor, connecting with staff, and learning about upcoming events and opportunities.

To wrap up the evening, we held an exciting opportunity drawing for students who attended. Prizes included a Crumbl cookie box and a big Lego set, and the lucky winners were announced during our Friday Kick-Out celebration.

I am truly excited for the school year ahead—it’s going to be full of success, learning, and fun-filled activities. As always, if you need anything, whether it's pantry items or support of any kind, please feel free to stop by the office. I’m here to help!

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 Vacant: Pass/Ameri Corps Mentor

If You See Something, Say Something
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