A message from thePrincipal
Meet Principal David Jaffe! In April 2019, Vista Unified School District Board of Trustees approved David Jaffe as Vista High School principal beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. David has served in teaching and leadership roles across the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade continuum. Most recently, David served as superintendent of the Rancho Santa Fe School District (RSFSD). He has also served as principal at Torrey Pines High School, assistant principal at Diegueno Middle and La Costa Canyon High Schools, and was founding principal of Canyon Crest Academy. Additionally, he served as the executive director of curriculum and instruction for the San Dieguito Union High School District. As RSFSD superintendent, David successfully developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for Visual and Performing Arts and established a system of advisory committees designed to engage stakeholders related to school safety, campus culture, and student wellness. In addition, he has developed innovative, long-term programs in partnership with teachers, local businesses, and higher education and has an impressive history of fostering school cultures that prioritize a student’s academic, social, and emotional needs. David Jaffe is excited to join the Panther family and serve the Vista High School community.