Valparaiso Community Schools

Kindergarten Round-Up Held Today at Flint Lake Elementary

Kindergarten Round-Up Held Today at Flint Lake Elementary 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....

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The ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Exams Will Be Taken On-line by VCS 5th and 8th Grader

The ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Exams Will Be Taken On-line by VCS 5th and 8th Grader 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...

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VHS Gymnastics’ Team Wins Unprecedented Fourth Straight State Championship

VHS Gymnastics’ Team Wins Unprecedented Fourth Straight State Championship 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...

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Five VCS Schools Earn “Four Star” Status Which is Indicative of Indiana’s Best Schools

Five VCS Schools Earn “Four Star” Status Which is Indicative of Indiana’s Best Schools 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...

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Literacy is a Key to the Future Academic and Career Success of VCS Students

Literacy is a Key to the Future Academic and Career Success of VCS Students 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...

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VCS Strategic Plan to Use a Communication and Decision-Making Process

VCS Strategic Plan to Use a Communication and Decision-Making Process 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...

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Proposed State Legislation Could Have Sweeping Impact on K-12 Public Education

Proposed State Legislation Could Have Sweeping Impact on K-12 Public Education 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,...

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Erratic, Temperamental, Guarded, Ambiguous, Aggravating, Exasperating…

Erratic, Temperamental, Guarded, Ambiguous, Aggravating, Exasperating… 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...

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