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Introducing OWN IT!
Success starts with taking ownership of your learning, your choices, and your goals. OWN IT is our reminder to Own Your Learning, Work Daily, Notify & Communicate, Invest in Your Success, and Take Responsibility. These five simple habits can help you stay on track, build independence, and make the most of your time at VCIS. Check out the flyer and learn how you can OWN IT every day!

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Tulare County College Night

College Night — September 8, 2026

Join us for College Night on Tuesday, September 8, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Visalia Convention Center!

This is a great opportunity for high school students and their families to connect with representatives from approximately 80 colleges, universities, and trade schools. Explore different campuses and programs, learn about admission requirements, discover career and degree options, and get answers to questions about life after high school.

Come explore your options, ask questions, and start planning for your future!

 

 

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CHILL & CHAT

CHILL & CHAT: OWN IT TOGETHER

Looking for a fun way to connect, meet new people, and build skills that will help you succeed? Join us for Chill & Chat: OWN IT TOGETHER! All students are welcome to join us for food, activities, guest speakers, and opportunities to connect with other students while building important life and success skills.

Each session focuses on one of the OWN IT habits—from owning your learning and working daily to communicating, investing in your success, and taking responsibility.

📍 Room 104 | 🕐 12:20–1:00 PM

See the flyer below for dates, topics, and activities.
Come hang out, get involved, and OWN IT together!

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TRADES DAY at Porterville College

Explore exciting career opportunities in the skilled trades at Trades Day on Thursday, October 22! Students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive, hands-on activities and demonstrations led by industry professionals while learning more about careers in construction and other skilled trades.

Trip Details:
📅 Thursday, October 22
🚌 Depart VCIS: 10:45 AM
🏫 Return to VCIS: Approximately 2:45 PM
🍽️ Transportation and lunch provided

Important:

  • RSVP using the Google Sign-Up Form by October 2.
  • Students must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Come explore, get hands-on, and discover where a career in the trades could take you!

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Childcare for Student Parents

Visalia Charter Independent Study offers on-site childcare for all VUSD students with children. Our program operates from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on all regular school days, providing a safe and supportive environment for your children while you focus on your education.

 

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Community College Bound Students

🔔 Reminder for students: The California Promise Grant waives enrollment fees for eligible California Community College students. To qualify, students must:

  • Enroll in at least 12 units

  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA

  • Complete more than 50% of coursework

  • Submit a FAFSA or CADAA

 

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26/27 Application for Enrollment

VCIS is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! The enrollment process is done completely online. If you're interested in joining us this fall, please click the link at the top of the page to begin the enrollment process.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by a site secretary to schedule an orientation as spots become available.

 

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School Messenger System

 

Parents and Guardians,  

Sign up to receive text messages straight to your mobile phone with information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more!  

Scan the QR code to opt-in! Send a "Y" or "Yes"

 

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VUSD Athletics

Did you know you can attend VCIS and participate in sports?  VCIS students that live in the VUSD boundaries have the ability to participate in athletics at their "home" comprehensive high school.  Talk to the athletic director at your "home school" for more details.  

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Visalia Unified Expands Opportunities with Launch of Girls’ Flag Football in 2026–27

 

Visalia, CA – Visalia Unified School District is proud to announce the addition of girls’ flag football as an official California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) fall sanctioned sport beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The sport will be offered at all four comprehensive high schools: El Diamante, Golden West, Mt. Whitney, and Redwood at the Varsity level, based on interest. Flag football will be offered in the fall to align with the CIF-sanctioned schedule, allowing students the opportunity to compete for section and state championships. The last girls’ CIF sport added by Visalia Unified was Competition Cheer in 2021. 

 

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Visalia Unified Celebrates Outstanding Achievement of Students in College Courses from the Nation’s Top Universities

 

Visalia, CA - Visalia Unified, in partnership with the National Education Opportunity Network (NEON), proudly recognizes our students who have been inducted into NEON’s National Honor Society. These exceptional high school students have demonstrated outstanding academic performance by scoring in the top 20% of over 9,500 scholars nationwide enrolled in dual-credit college courses offered by Stanford University, Brown University, Howard University, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Wesleyan University, Cornell University, University of California, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, Arizona State University, and Barnard College.

 

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