Friday Update, May 2nd
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH VCA
As I approach the last days that I will be teaching at VCA, I do so with mixed emotions. VCA has been a major part of my life for almost 15 years. When I started, I was the only social studies teacher in Middle School/High School. The memories I have of this part of my later life are wonderful and sweet (I don't remember any of the negative ones). They have been a major factor in shaping who I am today. From classes I have taught, leading student council and National Honor Society, the guy's Saturday morning breakfast club, speaking in chapels, two years as interim principal, close relationships with students (many of whom I still have contact with today), and the privilege of working side-by-side with the greatest staff and faculty.
Thank you, Joyce Folk, for inviting me to be a part of such a special place. Thank you, Marisol Parr, Megan Huber, and Michelle Thomae, for helping me keep my head above water during the administrative years. Thank you, other members of our old men's club (John Key and Rich Bender, for your friendship and encouragement. And thank you, newer friends that have made my last years at VCA so pleasant (Dylan Bailey, Richard Jett, and Tim Pavarnik).
What a great place to spend part of the senior years of my life. I've said it before. I love you VCA. Helen and I will continue to support you and pray for you in an exciting future ahead.
Rick Jones
7th Grade History Teacher
UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE has passed! Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, all Indiana families will have school choice regardless of income. Please note that for the upcoming school year, 2025-2026, you will still need to supply the 1040 form from your 2024 tax return and fall within the income limits for your family size.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9
2025-26 Freshman Parent Meetings, Tuesday, May 6 OR Wednesday, May 7, 3:15 pm - check your email for more information.
“Light Up the Night” High School Prom - Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm at “The Shed”. Tickets are $25 each in the school office. High school students only will be dismissed at 11:40 am.
AP Testing Schedule:
English-May 7 @ 8am
Stats-May 8 @ 8am
Computer Science-May 15 at 12pm
Middle School Parent Meeting, May 13, 6:00 -7:00 pm, at the North Campus, for all parents of students entering grades 5-8 for the 2025-2026 school year.
VCA Parent Meeting, May 13, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the North Campus. This will be a “town-hall” style meeting with the school board.
VCA Volleyball Camp, May 13-15, 3:15-5:00, for girls currently in 4-7th grades. See attached flyer for more information.
PreKindergarten Closing Program, May 15, 6:30 pm
Spring Festival - Friday, May 16, see attached flyer for more information. **Please note, students at the North Campus will not be released from After School Care unless a parent is present or another adult present has agreed to assume responsibility for them.
5th Grade Graduation, May 20, time TBD
South Campus Field Day, May 21, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, bring a sack lunch
Kindergarten Graduation, May 22, 8:30 - 10:30 am
South Campus Awards Chapel, May 22, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Senior Class Graduation, May 23, 6:30 pm, at the North Campus gym.
Adventures in Missions, the mission organization that our Senior class worked with in Puerto Rico, had a wonderful write up of our students and their week serving. You can read it at https://karlaoliver-ayala.myadventures.org/post/hearts-ablaze-in-service/
Summer Office Hours:
May 27 - June 27: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 30 - July 18: Offices are closed for summer vacation
July 21 - August 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
August 4 - August 15: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
