Vilas School District RE-5

Join us for some fun treats on Wednesday April 24th at 2 pm. Our 6th graders have been working hard learning how to run their own business. Hope to see you there!

Vilas School District will be releasing school at 1pm on April 16th due to lack of power at the district. Busses will run. Track practice for Vilas homesite is cancelled. Play practice transportation will still be provided leaving Vilas at 4pm.

The JH track meet at Moscow today (4-16-24) has been cancelled due to high winds. Track practice will be homesites today.

Thank you to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for letting us be a part of this activity. We planted hundreds of shrubs that are vital habitats for quail for years to come. The students and staff demonstrated an astonishing work ethic and left with pride in our community.

Staff Appreciate Week is right around the corner. If you would like to contribute to making this week extra special for our staff, please take a moment to complete the questions below. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can make this a memorable celebration for our amazing team! https://forms.gle/H6ApXs1KHeosEnBo7

Enrollment for preschool is now open at Vilas Preschool for 2024-2025! 🍎✏️ If you're looking for a nurturing and engaging environment where your little one can grow and learn, we've got you covered! Enroll your child today to give them the best start on their educational journey! Registration: https://upk.colorado.gov/ Contact us 719-523-6738 or tanya@vilask12.org for questions or details.

The Multimedia students are at it again. Here is this weeks Newscast. ENJOY https://youtu.be/CgRiiLTPLv0

📣 Attention Parents and Guardians! 📣 Friendly Reminder: Out of District Application Deadlines Approaching! Returning Out of District Students: 📅 Deadline: April 25th New Out of District Applications: 📅 Deadline: July 15th Don't miss out on securing your spot for the upcoming school year! Ensure you submit your applications on time. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. https://forms.gle/afLFcAjn5z5tQDieA

We're looking forward to partnering with the DOW to give back to our community!

🎓🌟 Exciting Update from the YAT Team! 🌟🎓 The YAT (Youth Accountability Team), is striving to empower our students to reach their full potential. 🚀 One of our goals for our students....... Confidence! 💪 That's why the YAT introduced affirmation walls across our campus, fostering a positive environment where every student can thrive. 🌈✨ These walls are more than just decorations—they're reminders of the incredible capabilities each of our students possesses. 💡 From uplifting quotes to personal affirmations, the goal is to inspire confidence in every step of their journey. 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting initiatives coming your way from the YAT team! 📣 #EmpoweringStudents #ConfidenceBuilding #YATTeamJourney 🎉

The multimedia class has completed VHS Newscast #4. Give it a watch. https://youtu.be/Tnz-W3LM9hU?feature=shared

The multimedia class has complete VHS Newscast #3. Give it a watch. https://youtu.be/EE-Rfi2WBgk?feature=shared

The multimedia class has completed VHS Newscast #2. Give it a watch https://youtu.be/YFTU9zGT3rc?feature=shared

We had several students place in the poetry, essay, and short story categories for The Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Contest! Ms. Darcy sent entries for each grade level, but the students picked which contest they wanted to enter. If you see them, give them a high five!

Due to the weather, Vilas School has cancelled school on March 25th. Stay warm!

Vilas School is on a 2 hour delay on March 25th due to weather. School will begin at 10am. No breakfast will be served. Busses will run.

April Lunch Menu

Spring Pictures are coming up on March 28th. Please fill out the Google form if you would like your child to take spring pictures. Siblings are welcome. We will also be taking class and group pictures.

The multimedia class has completed the first VHS Newscast of the year. Give it a watch. https://youtu.be/Ww-txt5bhYc?feature=shared

Looking for something to do on Friday? YouthBiz is hosting a Town Hall to teach youth about entrepreneurship in La Junta.