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Issue: #450

Date: September 11, 2026


Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are in-person and will take place Tuesday, September 15th through Thursday, September 17th, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Please note: Virtual conference sessions can be scheduled by contacting your child's teacher directly.


In-Person Meeting Format:

  • Kindergarten–5th Grade Core Classes: Scheduled individual appointments in teacher classrooms. Please click HERE to reserve your time slot.
  • 6th–9th Grade Core Classes & K–3rd Grade Elective Classes: Open drop-in sessions held in the Gymnasium. No appointment necessary.
  • 4th–9th Grade Elective Classes: Open drop-in sessions held in the North Lobby. No appointment necessary.

As a reminder Tuesday, September 15th through Friday, September 18th will be early release days. School will release at 12:25 each day.

K-5th Core Class Conference Sign Up

Campus Safety Update



Visitor Check-in Updates

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, we have updated our building entry procedures. All non-student and non-staff visitors entering past the main office during school hours must present a government-issued photo ID for digital scanning.


Single Entry Point: All visitors must enter through the designated main office Controlled Access Point.

ID Scanning: Office staff will scan your driver's license or state ID using an automated verification system.

Automated Destination Population: After scanning your ID, the check-in system will prompt you (or office staff) to select your specific destination or purpose in the building—such as a specific classroom, room number, or staff member.

Visitor Badge: Once verified, you will receive a printed badge that must be worn visibly while on campus.

Early Student Check-out Procedures

To protect student safety, we also enforce a mandatory photo ID check whenever a student is signed out before the regular dismissal bell.


Physical ID Required: Office staff will perform a manual inspection of your physical, government-issued photo ID prior to releasing any student. Digital photos can be accepted but must be front and back of ID.

Authorized Pick-Up List: Students will only be released to individuals listed as primary guardians or authorized emergency contacts in our official student record system.

Updating Contact Information: If an aunt, uncle, neighbor, or grandparent is picking up your child, please ensure they are added to your child’s emergency contact list ahead of time through the Aspire SIS portal or by contacting the main office. Unlisted individuals will not be permitted to sign out a student without prior written or verified verbal approval from a primary guardian.


Utah Code § 53G-8-806

Authorizes Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to implement electronic visitor management systems, identity verification, sex offender registry checks, and access logging.

Utah Code § 53G-8-806


Utah Admin. Rule R698-13

Establishes building security standards, requiring controlled entry points and identity verification for all non-student, non-staff visitors.

Utah Admin. Rule R698-13


Data Privacy & GRAMA Compliance

All scanned visitor data is protected under state records laws and used strictly for campus security purposes.


What Families Need to Know

Always bring photo ID: A valid driver's license or state ID is required every time you step past the front office or check out a student.

Plan for a few extra minutes: Check-in and check-out times may take slightly longer during busy school hours or event days.

Learn More: Review full state guidelines on the Utah State Board of Education Safety & Security Resources Page.


Neighborhood Connection

Neighborhood Connection provides snacks to children who receive free or reduced lunch to enjoy over the weekend. Non-perishable food items are provided each Friday at the end of the school day. Please click on the link if you would like your student to participate in this program:

Neighborhood Connection

Lost and Found

Please label all items to help ensure their return to students! The Lost and Found is located in the hallway next to the lunchroom for items lost outside the classroom. Items lost in classrooms will be kept by teachers until collected by students or gathered at the end of the month for donation. Lunchboxes and water bottles left in the lunchroom and playground will be kept in the cafeteria for two weeks before being donated to a local organization. Please remind your student(s) to look for missing items each day. Parents are welcome to come in any day after school to check the hallway lost and found, or email teachers about a missing item. On the last Friday of every month, all unclaimed lost and found items are gathered and donated. Vista-approved uniform items that remain unclaimed for the month will be donated to the Vista School PTO. Please note that during the winter months, items may need to be cleared out or donated more frequently due to the high volume of coats and jackets.

How to Report an Absence

  • Daily Absences (Text/Email Link): If your student is marked absent, you'll automatically receive a text or email around 10:00 AM with a direct link. Simply click the link and fill out the quick excuse form for each day they're out!
  •  Extended Absences (5+ Days) & Unique Situations: Planning a family trip or navigating a unique situation? If your student will be away for more than five consecutive days, please reach out to the front office at least one week in advance so we can help you fill out a Planned Absence Form.

Have questions or concerns? Give our front office a call anytime—we're always happy to help!

Yearbook


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Save on Your 2026–2027 Vista Yearbook! 

Order your yearbook early and receive 10% off plus 2 FREE custom pages to personalize with your own photos and memories. To purchase your yearbook, you will need the Vista Yearbook passcode. 

Don’t miss this limited-time offer—place your order by October 1 to lock in your savings and create a keepsake your family will treasure for years to come!


Vista's Yearbook Passcode: 1017552905263696

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017552905263696

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Spirit Week

Get ready to show off your school pride—Spirit Week is almost here! The Student Council has an exciting lineup of events scheduled for all grade levels throughout the week of September 14 - 18:


  • Kindergarten – 5th Grade: Get your dancing shoes ready! K–5 students will enjoy special dance parties during their regular SEL classes.

  • 6th – 9th Grade: Start your days strong with special morning activities hosted in the North Building, Mon, Tues, Th, Fri from 8:05 - 8:20 am

  • Wednesday, Cool Caps Day: Wear your favorite hat to school!

    • Guidelines: Hats must be school-appropriate and cannot cover the entire face. 

    • Teachers reserve the right to ask students to remove caps during instructional time.

  • Friday, Spirit Shirt Day: Show your school spirit  by wearing your favorite spirit shirt!

    • Guidelines: Students must wear their regular uniform bottoms. 

    • Please note: This Bonus Spirit Shirt Day is not a Jeans and Chick-fil-A day.

We can't wait to see everyone participate and show their school spirit!


Vista School presents STREAM Night

We are excited to invite our Vista School families to STREAM Night! 🚀🔬📚🎨💻


Join us on Monday, September 28 from 6:00–7:30 PM for an evening filled with hands-on learning, exploration, and fun for the whole family!

Students and families can enjoy Mathnasium activities, art projects, science experiments, Utah Tech STEM Outreach, reading and literacy games, engineering and technology demonstrations, and the Washington County Mosquito Abatement Team.

Come explore, create, experiment, and learn together as we celebrate Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math at Vista School! We can’t wait to see you there!

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Updates from the PTO

Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming Up! 

Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner, and we need your help feeding our amazing Vista teachers and staff!

Want to volunteer? → Click HERE 

Want to donate food or supplies? → Click HERE

Thank you for helping us take care of our teachers and staff during a busy week! 

There’s lots more happening with Vista PTO! Click here to learn how you can donate to the Fall Festival Silent Auction, find out how your student can participate in the Fall Festival Art Walk, and view the notes from our September PTO meeting: → Click HERE

  

Vista School Foundation

Sing-Along Movie Night

Join us for a fun community sing along movie night featuring The Greatest Showman on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM in the Vista Proscenium Theater! 

Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased in advance HERE with proceeds benefiting the Vista School Foundation.

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Starving Student Cards - Fundraiser

Parents - Starving Student flyers should have gone home with your student this week. Click below to purchase the app with lots of great savings opportunities! All the proceeds go to The Vista Foundation.

Link to the App

Save the Date


September 23, 2026 Vista Takeover CHIPOTLE. 

More details next week.

Check out the school calendar for all the upcoming events!

Vista School Calendar

Friday Dad Joke

This week's joke came from one of our 8th grade students

Why do teenagers hang out in odd numbers? Cause they just can't even.

Community Corner

The following ADs are NOT sponsored by Vista School. Vista School assumes no liability for safety, financial loss, or risks associated with anything advertised in this section.

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