We are so excited to welcome our students and families for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, August 28th!

Hosmer Point here we come! 2nd/3rd grade students will go to Hosmer Point Camp in Craftsbury Commons, Vermont for a “lateover”, while our 4th-8th graders will spend two nights. Students will enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, outdoor games and challenges, farm and garden, campfires and more! It is definitely a highlight of our school year together!

On June 3rd and 4th, the VDS 8th graders will present their Capstone projects. Capstone projects are a culmination of project-based learning at VDS. Working with an advisor, each 8th grade researches a topic of personal interest,  conducts interview with real-world experts, and creates a related project that creates an impact. Current topics include: gender equity in sports, adaptive skiing, diversity in sailing, childhood cancer and gun control (just to name a few!). VDS community members are invited to hear the 8th grade present their projects in the Community Room!

Join us for the VDS annual Spring Carnival, a festive year end celebration for all! There will be carnival games, tasty treats, face painting, music, bounce house and the infamous dunk tank (dunk your teachers and the 8th graders!). Thank you to VDS parents who have helped plan this fun celebration!

A highlight of the school year, Music Cabaret is coming up on Tuesday, June 11th! Students are invited to showcase their talents with songs, dance, magic tricks and more! Acts will be practiced with Kendra beforehand, VDS music and theater teacher extraordinaire. Get ready for a fun filled afternoon of talent and awe as VDS PreK-8th graders take the stage!

Join us on Wednesday, June 12th as we celebrate important milestones! PreK graduation will take place at students at 8:30 am in the VDS Community Room. Our 8th grade graduation will take place at 3:00 pm at All Souls Gathering in Shelburne. There will be a reception following the graduation ceremony, hosted by the 8th grade parents. We hope to see you there!

Parents are welcome to join us for our annual Green Up Day afternoon on Friday, May 3rd (2-3 pm). We will be planting flowers, raking woodchips and picking up litter at VDS and Vermont Teddy Bear! Hope to see you there!

Spring CLIC week is coming up! We are thrilled to announce that Vermont Day School is partnering with Vermont Green FC, our local soccer club with a mission! Vermont Green FC will give our students a challenge or problem that they are facing. Our students will put their creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills to the test to offer solutions. It is going to be an amazing week! Check back for updates!

Prospective students are invited to Vermont Day School on Wednesday, May 15th (8 am – 12 pm). Our student guests will attend classes, meet teachers and new friends. It is a great way to see what it would be like to attend our school! To register or for more information, email Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).

Throughout the week of June 3-7, 8th graders will present their Capstone Projects to the community. Each 8th grader has chosen a topic of personal interest, such as pediatric cancer, gender equity in sports, adaptive skiing – just to name a few. Students research their topic, interview experts, and create and present an impact project to the community. Check back for updates – the Capstone Projects are impressive and a cornerstone of a VDS education for our graduates!