News

Soulful Celebration: The Harlem Renaissance and the Golden Age

2/24/2021

Our 13th annual Soulful Celebration of Black history and culture took place on Thursday, February 25.

Vikings Get Back to Sports Conditioning Together

2/24/2021

Listen to Vikings athletes talk about getting back together with their teams.

Cynthia S., '22 Wins 1st Place in Young Entrepreneurs Solutions Program

2/17/2021

Congrats to Cynthia S., ‘22 who won first place in the recent Young Entrepreneurs Solutions program!

Students on Campus!

2/17/2021

We safely welcomed students to campus last week for community building and social emotional learning. Can't wait to see them again soon!

Buckheit Leadership Series Featuring Valerie Smith, President of Swarthmore College

2/8/2021

Vistamar welcomed President Valerie Smith of Swarthmore College, speaking on "Liberal Arts at the Crossroads" as our 9th Buckheit Educational Leadership Speaker.

Construction Starts on New Viking Commons

1/29/2021

We are thrilled to announce construction start on the Viking Commons, a new commercial kitchen, servery and community area for the school that will provide a healthful lunch daily for our entire school community and a beautiful new space to meet. Read more here

Essay by Theatre Director Mickey Blaine Published in El Segundo Scene

1/5/2021

Mickey Blaine's reflection on teaching performing arts during the pandemic and bringing the community together around timely issues featured on pg. 12 of this month's issue! See it below:

Your Future, Award Winning Student Film, Premieres Tonight!

1/5/2021

Missing movie theatres? See the award-winning student movie, Your Future, in our very own parking lot tonight, Weds., and Thurs. See you and your car there!

Strong College Basketball Season for Brian D., '17

1/2/2021

Alumnus Brian D. '17 is having a strong start to his senior college basketball season at Regis University in Colorado.

PAVE & Friends - Short Story Discussion Group

12/15/2020

Vistamar is a community not just for students. PAVE’s Short Story discussion group offers parents opportunities to bond with other parents while discussing interesting short stories.

Students Welcomed to Campus!

12/11/2020

We were thrilled to see our students in person this week! The energy, joy, and positive attitudes the students brought to campus were infectious, energizing all of us.

Writer's Workshop Welcomes Poet Robert Fanning

12/9/2020

Continuing our author series, the Writer's Workshop welcomed poet and writing professor, Robert Fanning.

Vistamar Announces New Partnership with Private School Village

12/7/2020

Vistamar recently signed a partnership with Private School Village (PSV).

Private School Village (PSV) builds community by providing programming, organizing events, collaborating, and sharing resources that support Black families throughout the private school experience.

Author Colm Tóibín Visits Mr. Delgado's AP Lit and Comp Class

12/4/2020

Colm Tóibín, among the most prolific contemporary writers, paid a Zoom visit to Vistamar to speak with Mr. Delgado’s AP Literature and Composition students and guests.

The Laramie Project Performative Reading

12/3/2020

The Vistamar Theatre Department presented its second elevated reading of the year, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project.

Alumni from Classes of 2012-2015 Join us for a Meet & Greet with Chris Bright

12/2/2020

Head of School Chris Bright met with Vistamar alumni from the Classes of 2012 to 2015.

Continuing the Conversation: Twilight, Laramie and Public Protests

11/30/2020

Students and Families discuss the ongoing protests that emerged this past summer during December's Community Roundtables.

Thanksgiving Message to the Community from Chris Bright

11/26/2020

Dear Vistamar Community:

I’m a huge fan of pecan pie and mashed potatoes with lots of butter and sour cream. Pumpkin pie and stuffing, not so much. But every year, I eagerly anticipate piling my plate high with all of it: slaws, casseroles, biscuits, and, yes, stuffing and pumpkin pie, because Thanksgiving is about being connected to my history, my family, friends and community.

Three Vikings Commit to College Athletics

11/21/2020

Three distanced Vikings signed letters of intent to play intercollegiate athletics last week. Congrats to Megan K '21 (Fordham) Sean R '21 (Tufts) and Kelly W '21 (Duke). Can’t wait to see your success in college!