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🎭 Midnight in Rio – Prom 2026

Visalia Unified School District invites you to an unforgettable evening inspired by the vibrant energy and color of Rio!

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Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Visalia Convention Center

🎟️ Ticket Information

  • Without ASB: $70
  • At the Door: $100

📸 Additional Information

  • Portraits Begin: 8:00 PM
  • Professional photography will be available throughout the evening
  • Students must bring their school ID for entry
  • Doors open promptly at 8:00 PM
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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2026
Join us in promoting wellness and connection all month long! Every Thursday in May, we’ll host themed dress-up days to encourage self-care, positivity, and community. From Rest & Reset Day to Green-Out Day, each week highlights the importance of mental health in a fun and meaningful way.

Let’s come together to support one another—because you matter, and you are not alone.

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VCIS Commencement - Monday, 6/1

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Grad Cap Decor/Regalia - Deadline 5/18

Graduation Attire Guidelines (Pre-Approval Required)
All cap decorations, cultural sashes, and military sashes must be pre-approved by 5/18.

Submit for approval to Mrs. Alonzo at jduran-alonzo@vusd.org

Cap Decorations

  • 2D only (no 3D)
  • School-appropriate (no political or suggestive content)
  • Nothing hanging (no items over the edge, tails, or streamers)

Approved Attire

  • Cultural or military sashes (with pre-approval)
  • District-approved sashes: CSF, College & Career Readiness, State Seal of Biliteracy, State Seal of Civic Engagement
  • Board Award and Principal Award medals

Cap & Gown

  • Contact the front office if you need to borrow a cap and gown

 

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Senior BBQ

Join us for a Senior BBQ Celebration as we come together to celebrate the Class of 2026! Enjoy great food, music, and time with friends as you wrap up your high school journey.

đź“… Monday, June 1
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (right after graduation practice)
📍 VCIS Quad Area

This is a free event for all seniors—come relax, celebrate, and make a few more memories before graduation!

For more information, please see Mrs. Martinez or Ms. Kaci.

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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.

 

 

Community College Bound Students

đź”” 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

 

 

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.  

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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Performing Arts (Dance/Choreography, Professional Music, Professional Theater)

Production and Managerial Arts (Stage Technology)

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