Written by Rob Haworth, Assistant SuperintendentThe Valparaiso Community School district is recognized for its commitment to ensuring student success through a strong focus on academics, the arts and athletics. Valparaiso Community Schools offer...
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Advisories Will Help Drive VCS Strategic Plan
From Asst. Superintendent Rob Haworth, Ph.D. for the week of February 14, 2011: Advisories will help drive VCS Strategic Plan Our district is recognized for its commitment to ensuring student success through a strong focus on academics, the arts and...
Second Session of Viking University This Week Will Have a Change in Topic
From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. for the Week of February 7, 2011: Second session of Viking University this week will have a change in topic The first Viking University session in January was well-attended and focused on the history of VCS,...
Central Office Response to Teacher and Parent Concerns Focuses on Pace of Change
From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. VCS Weekly Newsletter for the Week of January 31, 2011: Central office response to teacher and parent concerns focuses on pace of change Over the last several weeks, as our administrative team has been engaged...
Desire to Compete and to Excel are Two Significant Keys for Success of VCS Students
From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. VCS Weekly Newsletter for the Week of January 24, 2011: Desire to compete and to excel are two significant keys for success of VCS students In my short time as your superintendent, I have had the great fortune...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrated and Honored Throughout VCS
From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. VCS Weekly Newsletter for the Week of January 17, 2011: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrated and honored throughout VCS VCS has numerous activities planned at all of its buildings today to celebrate and...
School Nutrition Programs are Part of the Educational Process
Written by Cindy Licciardone, Director of Food Services There is no doubt a nutritious breakfast is a key ingredient to a productive school day. I am sure you have heard the quote "a hungry child can't learn." Research has shown that children who eat...
Late Start Part of Collaboration Process at VCS
Written by Andrew Melin, SuperintendentThe Valparaiso Community Schools will implement a late-start Wednesday schedule next school year to give educational staff an opportunity to collaborate on student achievement initiatives. The VCS school board...
First Viking University Session to Inform Parents About VCS History and Operations
From Superintendent Andrew Melin, Ph.D. VCS Weekly Newsletter for the Week of January 10, 2011: First Viking University session to inform parents about VCS history and operations The VCS Strategic Plan has two community relations’ goals: 1) All VCS...
Valparaiso High School Invites Parents of 8th Graders to Learn About the Upcoming School Year
On Thursday, January 20th, parents of 8th grader students are invited to attend Valparaiso High School's 8th Grade Parent Night. This introduction to high school will begin at 6:00pm in the VHS auditorium. The presentation will cover items such as...