Elementary

Vermont Day School is an innovative PreK-8 school located in Shelburne, Vermont. Academic Excellence. Vermont Day School is an innovative Pre-K—8 school founded in 2015. We are an academically oriented s...

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to include the following elements: Core academics Students develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, mathematics, science, social studies and geography. 21st century competencies ...

After Care Program After school programming provides a balance of supervised free play and structured activities that include art, sports, music, STEM and nature exploration, indoor and outdoor games and homework support. After school programming runs...

Art Our art program fosters creativity, develops artistic skills, builds confidence with artistic expression, and cultivates a multi-cultural appreciation for the arts. In art class, students participate in inspiring projects involving drawing,...

We provide students with skills to participate thoughtfully, effectively and responsibly in our increasingly technological world. Technology and media are integrated across content areas in ways that are age-appropriate, intentional and meaningful. Students...

Our Approach Our inquiry, project-based approach encourages students to think and act like historians. They learn to research historical information, examine primary sources and artifacts, and create interpretations from diverse perspectives. Areas...

Kindergarten is a magical experience at Vermont Day School. Our Kindergarten placement is ideal for those students who are socially and academically ready for a full day kindergarten curriculum. Students have access to all of the specialist classes...

We believe that students should be active participants in the learning process. Throughout the year, teachers and students work collaboratively to establish specific learning goals for each student. Parent participation in the process is always welcome. Goals...

Reading Instruction for early readers focuses on the essential sub-skills: phonemic awareness and phonics, decoding and sight words. Students are immersed in rich and robust literature to develop vocabulary, understanding of print concepts and text...

Our Approach Our math program strives to develop confident, life-long mathematicians, who think flexibly and creatively about numbers, and are able to apply math concepts and skills to solve problems and create solutions. We emphasize mathematical thinking...

Program Details:  The Vermont Day School Preschool program services children ages 3 - 5 years old  Our maximum Faculty/Student ratio is 1:10 Our curriculum is designed around a 5 day, full school day program  Our program is 4 ST...

Philosophy:  Our Pre-Kindergarten program seeks to:   Provide a high quality Pre-K education that is based on the principles of child development and the mission of Vermont Day School Support the cognitive and social-emotional growth of...

In the early grades, Spanish instruction utilizes an immersion-based approach that emphasizes conversational skills. Students practice their Spanish during authentic learning experiences and interactive activities. We use a spiraling curriculum,...

Our Approach STEM is a progressive take on science education that incorporates elements of technology, engineering and math. This integrated approach encourages students to find the connections between theses disciplines, instead of viewing them as...

Our camps are open to the public and are designed with our school values in mind. We strive to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. Our faculty designs each of our camps to maximize learning, creativity and...

Vermont Day School is pleased to offer a personalized Learning Support Program. The Learning Support program is directed by Special Educator, Katie Goodrow, and is intended to maximize learning and academic progress for students at Vermont Day School....

We are delighted you are considering Vermont Day School for your child. If you would like to apply, we ask that you do the following: 1. Learn about our school Attend an informational event, look over our website, or contact us to set up a phone call....

Vermont Day School admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at...

Vermont Day School is pleased to announce the addition of a Merit Scholarship program for prospective students entering 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades in Fall 2025.  One year scholarships, in the amount of $5,000, are awarded to motivated learners with ...

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Thank you for completing this recommendation form. We appreciate your accurate, thorough and candid responses. Information included on this form is kept confidential, and shared only with Vermont Day School staff.     Vermont ...

Tuition We recognize that parents make many important decisions about their child’s education.  At Vermont Day School, we strive to make our education affordable to a diverse group of families, while balancing our budgetary needs to ensure a healthy an...

Cross-Country Vermont Day School has offered a Middle School cross-country team in the fall. Runners practice off campus on trails in the area and participate in local meets with other schools. The emphasis is on building endurance and speed, learning...

CLIC Week (Create, Learn, Innovate and Celebrate) is an all-school event during which students participate in a project with a unified theme. They are unique to Vermont Day School and take place three times a year in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Past...

Please contact us with questions or to learn more about Vermont Day School. We look forward to hearing from you! Phone: (802) 495-5150 Email: info@vtdayschool.org Mailing Address: Vermont Day School 6701 Shelburne Road Shelburne, Vermont...

Student Transportation Students come to Vermont Day School from a variety of towns within Chittenden County, Addison County and Washington County.  Most students arrive to school via parent drop off and pick up. At the start of each school year, VDS ...

Vermont Day School closed its campus on March 13th, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18th, the school launched its Continuous Learning program to allow students to continue to advance their academic skills, and maintain connections...

Make a Gift to Vermont Day School As Vermont Day School is a registered 501(c)3, all donations are tax deductible. Our fiscal year is July 1- June 30. We thank you for your philanthropic support. Your donation will help provide transformational learning ...

Elementary Vermont Day School’s educational approach is consistently embedded throughout our school. We also recognize that each stage of a child’s learning is unique, and thus tailor our . academic and social emotional goals for each developmental sta...

Elementary Program Vermont Day School’s educational approach is consistently embedded throughout our school. We also recognize that each stage of a child’s learning is unique, and thus tailor our academic and social emotional goals for...

Vermont Day School welcomes participation from family and community members. Here are some ways to get involved: Join our Parent Committee Our Parent Committee meets to plan and implement school-wide events, assist with fundraising activities and community...

Welcome! Grandparents and Special Friends are important members of the Vermont Day School community. You are partners in supporting your grandchildren and special students as they learn and grow here at Vermont Day School. There are many ways for you...

Middle School Program Our middle school program is designed to capitalize on the changes and growth that occur during adolescent development. Students are provided more independence and responsibility, along with more choices to guide their...

Art In the Middle School art program, students continue to learn and apply more sophisticated techniques and processes of 2D and 3D design. They utilize a variety of artistic mediums including drawing, ceramics, paper mache, printmaking, painting,...

Middle School students participate in a weekly Citizenship class that prepares them to be contributing members of our school, local and global community. The class focuses on developing the whole child and addresses unique aspects of adolescent social-emotional...

Teachers and students use digital tools to support homework and google classroom applications to collaborate on shared writing and group projects. Throughout the year, students build digital portfolios to compile work samples that reflect progress...

Our writing program at the Middle School level encourages students to become effective communicators, who write with clarity and purpose in mind. Through continued practice with the writing process, students learn to craft analytical essays in response...

Students build on their foundational understanding of geography, history, government and culture developed in elementary school. The middle school curriculum introduces them to more sophisticated topics in economics, politics, religion, immigration,...

Students are grouped by skill level to ensure that they are appropriately challenged and continuously engaged. The Middle School mathematics program at Vermont Day School follows a sequence of pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. This learning progression...

Middle School students have the choice of studying Spanish or French. Our World Language program seeks to build enthusiasm and confidence in students’ command of the language, and to develop fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The M...

Students continue to practice and develop the design thinking process (research, design, build, test and improve), as they are challenged to innovate new solutions to real world issues. Middle School students are introduced to design software to create...

Our mission is to foster the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and work habits that enable children to thrive effectively, meaningfully and joyously in the world of today and tomorrow. At Vermont Day School, we teach students to: Guiding Principles:...

We are fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Directors, committed to upholding the vision of Vermont Day School, overseeing its development, and establishing a strategic plan for its growth. Ted Adler, B.A. Ted is the founder of Union Street Media,...

Administration Head of School Sage Bagnato, M.Ed. Sage Bagnato has thirty years of professional education experience. After earning her B.A. from Dartmouth College, she began her career as a classroom teacher in first, fourth and fifth grades....

What is 21st  Century Learning? The age of technology has brought about many changes. Using the Internet, information is now at our fingertips, and rapid communication to all parts of the globe is a reality. As computers take on more jobs, colleges ...

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Vermont Day School’s campus is conveniently located in the pastoral landscape, just outside of Shelburne Village. Elementary classrooms reside in a renovated farmhouse and are intentionally designed to be clean, simple and modern, with flexible se...

2024-2025 School Calendar    AUGUST August 26 -  Welcome Back to School Community Picnic at Shelburne Beach August 27 - Classroom Visit Open House August 28  - First Day of school SEPTEMBER September 2 - Labor Da...

Students and teachers take advantage of learning both inside and outside the classroom whenever possible. Our rural campus allows us to incorporate the natural world into educational activities to enhance learning and connections with our environment. Hosmer...

We view service learning as an opportunity to encourage students to become active and contributing members of their community. Vermont Day School students participate in service projects throughout the year. Past and current service learning activities...

Summer 2018 Offerings Garden Diggers Join us for a week filled with garden themed activities! Campers will enjoy harvesting veggies, planting seeds, doing garden arts and crafts, learning about compost, making healthy snacks and just plain 'ole playing...

VDS provides a comprehensive PreK-8th grade experience that prepares students to succeed at the high school of their choice. After Vermont Day School, VDS alumni have attended the following high schools: Avon Old Farms School (Avon,...

Calling All Young Inventors...   Information for Students & Parents: Who can participate? All K-8 Students in Vermont with a desire to be creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. Students from all over the state are welcome to participate!...