21st Century Learning for Pre-K-8 in Shelburne, VT
Prospective families with PreK and Elementary age children (K-5) are invited to attend our Winter Open House on Saturday, February 3rd @ 10:00 am. Visit the classrooms, hear about the innovative curriculum and programming, meet teachers and learn about what makes Vermont Day School unique! Please RSVP to Libby Macdonald, Director of Admissions (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org) to attend this event or set up a private tour for another date.
Prospective families with rising 6th-8th graders are invited to attend our Middle School Open House on Saturday, February 3rd @ 3:00 pm. Come for a student tour of the building, talk to current parents, and meet our outstanding Faculty! Attending the Open House is a great introduction to Vermont Day School! Interested middle school students are also invited to attend VDS for a day on February 13th (9 am – 3 pm). Please contact Libby Macdonald, Director of Admissions, to RSVP or set up a private tour on another date (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).
All K-8 students in Vermont are invited to participate in the 2nd annual Vermont Invention Fair! More information can be found here.
Is your child curious about what is is like to attend Vermont Day School? Now is there opportunity to find out! All rising 6th-8th graders are invited to join our middle school for a school day to experience VDS, attend classes, and meet students and teachers! Limited spaces are available. To sign up, please contact our Director of Admission, Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).
VDS students have the option of skiing or snowboarding after school at Bolton Valley from January – March. Our first afternoon of the Bolton after school ski/ride program is Thursday, January 4th. If you have questions about this program, please reach out to Sage Bagnato. Think snow!
Calling all VDS parents! Join us for coffee and casual conversation in the VDS Community Room Friday morning, January 5th, after morning drop off. We hope to see you there!
Be sure to stop by the Pierson Library in Shelburne to view this year’s gingerbread structures! All the structures relate to the theme: “Imagine the Future!” We hope you enjoy these fun and imaginative creations! Thank you to our judges from Vermont Teddy Bear and Mysa in Shelburne.
If you have a rising Kindergarten student, then this informational session is for you! Join VDS administration and faculty to hear what makes our Kindergarten program so unique. Learn about the transition from PreK to K, and about all the academic and social emotional growth in store for your child at VDS! To attend, please RSVP to Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).
If you have a rising 1st-5th grader, come join us for a special presentation about elementary education at VDS! Learn what makes our program unique for these transformative years in your child’s education. To attend, please RSVP to Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).
In honor of MLK, Jr. Day, Vermont Day School is partnering with two local organizations for community service projects. PreK-3rd grade students will make baked goods, home made cards and soap for the guests at the Ronald McDonald House in Burlington. The 4th-8th grade will visit Wake Robin in Shelburne to perform some excepts from their upcoming Annie, Jr. musical. We look forward to helping out our community members!
On December 7th, the VDS Community gathered for our annual Winter Concert event at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. All students in PreK-8th grade performed musical pieces that they had rehearsed this Fall, and we heard a debut from our Middle School band! The music was accompanied by inspiring messages of peace, hope and light for the winter season ahead!
On December 2nd, the VDS Lego League Team competed in the regional FIRST Lego League event to showcase their coding and robotics skills. The team placed 16th overall, out of 29 total teams. Congratulations to VDS team members: Felix Frenzen, Will Lanoue, Theo Gonyaw, Henry Schmitt and Emily Lanoue!
