Valparaiso Community Schools

The VCS annual Kindergarten Round-Up takes place today, April 14, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon or from 4-7 p.m. at Flint Lake Elementary. It is very important all families with children eligible to attend kindergarten next school year attend this event....

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of April 11, 2011: The ISTEP+ multiple choice exams will be taken on-line by VCS 5th and 8th grader As stated in last week’s newsletter, the multiple choice portion of the ISTEP+ exam will begin...

Written by Andrew Melin, Superintendent The first week in May will be Teacher Appreciation Week, a week in which our community can show how much it values our teachers. However, it is important to note the commitment our teachers make every day of...

Please join Dr. Melin and the VCS School Board as they present information to our citizens regarding key pieces of legislation that may impact public education! Viking University New Date: Thursday, April 14 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Middle...

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of March 21, 2011: VHS gymnastics’ team wins unprecedented fourth straight state championship Our VHS gymnastics team won its fourth straight state championship last Saturday at Ball State...

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of March 14, 2011: Five VCS schools earn “Four Star” status which is indicative of Indiana’s best schools Five VCS schools have earned “Four Star” status according to the Indiana...

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of March 7, 2011: Literacy is a key to the future academic and career success of VCS students Reading to some of our elementary students last week reminded me of the importance reading plays in our...

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of February 28, 2011: VCS strategic plan to use a communication and decision-making process VCS is one of the premier school systems in Indiana. While recognizing the role current practices have...

From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the week of February 21, 2011: Proposed state legislation could have sweeping impact on K-12 public education Education legislation at the state level has been at the forefront of the minds of educators,...

Written by Gina Wagenblast, Parent CoordinatorWow, what a title! Have I caught your attention? Have those words struck a chord? If they have caught your attention...read on. If they have struck a chord, then chances are, like me, YOU ARE a parent of...