We are wrapping up family conference week at both VCES and VCMS, with very close to 100% of our families attending! We are thankful for such an involved community of families and know that our students will benefit as research shows that family participation in school is one of the most significant levers for school connection and student achievement.
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A New School Year at Valley Charter: Community, Growth, and Goals
Dear VCS Community,
Welcome back from the summer and to the 2025-2026 school year!
Our staff is working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year and we look forward to welcoming our students back to the first day of school on Wednesday, August 13th. This day will follow a minimum day schedule.
Wrapping Up the School Year and Looking Ahead to 2025-26
Dear Valley Charter Community,
The 2024-2025 school year has officially come to a close!
We had beautiful culminations for our 5th and 8th graders this week. Congratulations to all of our students and families on this important milestone! Thank you to our amazing staff for the role each of you plays in preparing our students for their next steps.
Culmination Countdown: Spring Highlights and Upcoming Events at VCS May 2025
The time between spring break and the end of the year always goes fast, but this year time is compressed even more because of the late spring break. As culminations are around the corner, we are savoring all of our last moments with our 5th and 8th graders before they take their next steps. As always, time with them feels bittersweet.
December 2024 Highlights at Valley Charter: Student Events, Attendance Updates, and Enrollment Deadlines
It has been a busy few weeks between fall break and winter break! As we head into this winter break and the holiday season, I wanted to highlight some events that embody our mission and vision, and showcase our remarkable community.
October 2024 Updates at Valley Charter: Academic Progress, Family Events, and Community Highlights
We are one quarter of the way into the school year and we have already had so many academic experiences aligned to the VCS mission and vision, as well as many shared experiences designed to have and to build community at each school.
Celebrating the End of the 2023–2024 School Year at Valley Charter Schools
We can’t believe that the 2023-2024 school year has officially come to a close!
We had beautiful culminations for our 5th and 8th graders this week. Congratulations to all of our students and families on this important milestone! Thank you to our amazing staff for the role each of you plays in preparing our students for their next steps.
May 2024 at VCS: Culminations, Field Trips, and Fundraising Milestones
Time has flown by since spring break. We can’t believe we are headed into the final weeks of the 2023-2024 school year! As culminations are around the corner, we are enjoying all of our last moments with our 5th and 8th graders before they take their next steps.
Before you read on for updates and information specific to Valley Charter, I wanted to point out that May 17th marked the 70th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education, the landmark legislation that declared the “separate but equal” doctrine unconstitutional and launched a new era for public education in America.
Executive Director Update: November 2023
Founded in 2010, we offer a student-centered education grounded in a diverse-by-design model and hands-on, project-based learning. We operate two schools:
Valley Charter Schools 