21st Century Learning for Pre-K-8 in Shelburne, VT
Hosted by BETA, The Young Inventors’ Program and Vermont Day School, the Vermont Invention Fair was a very inspiring event with 20 inventors from 6 schools participating. Congratulations to the 10 inventors from Vermont Day School who participated! Check out this WCAX report with a fantastic interview from VDS 6th grader, Emme Lanoue.
The Vermont Day School 4th-8th grade recently brought down the house with their sensational performance of “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory!” Students worked hard for this performance and created the set, costumes and choreography! Congrats to all the performers, and to our Music and Theater Director, Kendra Gratton!
Prospective students who will be entering grades 4-8 in the Fall of 2025 are invited to visit Vermont Day School on Thursday, February 13th from 8:15 am – 12:00 pm. This is a great way to see what VDS is all about! Attend classes, get to know teachers and meet new friends! To attend, please RSVP to Libby Macdonald, Director of Admissions, at lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org.
K-8 families are invited to our annual STEM Project Share on Friday, February 14th from 2:15 – 3:00 pm. This STEM Share is open house style and families are invited to walk around classrooms to see these impressive displays of learning. We hope to se you there! 
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are due February 15th for admissions and tuition assistance. Following this date, applications will be considering on a rolling basis, as space allows. We encourage interested families to apply this date, as several classrooms may fill for next school year. If you have questions, please contact lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org or sbagnato@vtdayschool.org. Thank you!
Vermont Day School will be closed the week of February 24-28 for winter vacation. If you reach out during this week, we look forward to being in touch when school resumes on Monday, March 3rd.
The Vermont Day School Community enjoyed a fabulous Winter Concert on December 12th at the Shelburne Town Hall. We enjoyed several instrumental pieces from our Upper School band, along with some holiday and winter themed classics. It was a fun and festive evening for our PreK-8 performers, their families, staff and guests!
The Vermont Day School Lego League team placed 3rd in the qualifier competition in Montpelier and secured a spot at the Vermont FIRST Lego League Championship on January 18th. We look forward to seeing their coding and robotics skills in action! Best of luck to all the teams!
It’s the VDS annual Gingerbread Festival! Families are invited to create a gingerbread structure to enter into this year’s contest. This year’s theme is “Your favorite decade”, in honor of Vermont Day School’s 10th anniversary! Come view the structures after school on Thursday, December 19th @ 3:00 pm while enjoying treats and beverages in the Community Room!
Join us for the Upper School production of “Willy Wonka” on Thursday, January 16th at Main Street Landing Theater in Burlington, VT! The show starts at 6:00 pm. Get ready to be dazzled by this impressive performance! Students have designed the sets, costumes, and learned lines, choreography and staging. Tickets are $10 at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!
Vermont Day School Performance of Annie, Jr. at Main Street Landing, January 2024
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to service, Vermont Day School students will engage in service activities on Friday, January 17th. In the past, we have partnered with Ronald McDonald House of Burlington, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, the Shelburne Food Shelf, as well as other local organizations. Stay tuned for this year’s partnership plans!
