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Financial Aid  
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Please contact Mrs. Kurtz (473.5121 x11) to get more information about all the different financial aid options that you might have
Why VAES? Reason 1  56% of our parents agree. The main reason why they chose VAES was because of the serious and intentional commitment of its teachers and staff to attend the spiritual needs of their students. That's our primary goal.
Why VAES? Reason 2  

        A staff with a combined 100+ years of experience in education.
Why VAES? Reason 3  
We rejoice in the fact that we have a strong home and school association. We are delighted to have parents and guardians involved int the various activities that our school has throughout the school year. You are welcome to become part of the VAES family!
Why VAES? Reason 4  
Due to our school's location, your child(ren) has (have) the option to ride the public school bus to and from VAES. Make sure you fill out the "Public Transportation Form" during registration
Why VAES? Reason 5  

We are blessed to have Mrs. Cheryl Hoover, who is our School Nurse and also our Food Services Director
Why VAES? Reason 6  
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Please contact Mrs. Kurtz (473.5121 x11) to get more information about all the different financial aid options that you might have

Upcoming Events

  • band

    ADVANCED BAND

    MAY 4
     Will perform at Village Church
  • extended s

    NO EXTEND ED

    MAY 9
    The gym is being prepared for Achievement Night 
  • achievement night

    ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT

    MAY 9
     6:30 P.M - Come and see what our students have learned this year
  • trip

    8TH GRADE CLASS TRIP

    MAY 13-15
    Our 8th graders will be absent due to their class trip 
  • teacher

    TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

    MAY 17
     A very special day dedicated to our teachers!

Principal's Blog

FUN AT EXTEND ED

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The Extend Ed program at the Village school offers students a safe and fun environment for after school care. Students are able to study, play games, spend time outdoors, have a snack, and participate in crafts.

The Extend Ed staff is a group of ladies committed to providing not only a safe place, but a GREAT place to be once the school day has ended. Extend Ed Director, Nancy Schmidt, has been working at Village for several years and enjoys her time with the students. Nancy has a great team of Extend Ed Supervisors who also work with the after school crowd! Sarah Disterheft and Cheryl Hoover have worked with extend ed for several years as well. Both these ladies share their love for children daily through their interactions with the students. The newest member to the Extend Ed team is Lindsey Lerke. Lindsey is an alumni of VAES and is excited to be involved with the extend ed program. Welcome Lindsey!

The Extend Ed team are to be commended for daily work with our young people. They continue the mission of the school even after the official school day is over! Great job Extend Ed! We appreciate you.

Welcome to VAES

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Why Village Adventist 
Elementary and Middle School?

We are a K-8 school operated by the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. We offer a comprehensive curriculum in a Christ centered environment for our students. At Village School we are blessed to have:


A dynamic Christian atmosphere built on spiritual themes 

      2012-2013 theme: All in For God

A family friendly atmosphere

     We have a high retention rate among our families because we are closely connected by a tradition of      
     community and roots. The environment and culture of the school is one of long term relationships built on
     trust and caring staff, bringing parents and teachers together to meet common goals
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Outstanding academics and a rigorous curriculum
: The Village School standardized test scores average in the top 30% nation wide.

Mission opportunities

     Service projects for local and global missions are offered several times a year
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Kindergarten Program: We have a newly designed K classroom, providing a stimulating and educational learning environment. The K program is blessed to have teacher Cheryl Finkbeiner on staff as a dedicated and loving staff member. 

Cutting edge technology: The Village School is truly blessed to have a strong emphasis on technology. The school boasts the only 28 Mac Book Pro mobile computer lab, as well as projection systems/interactive white boards, document cameras and many iPads throughout the building.

A full time Technology Director that works diligently to keep us moving forward in a technological world. 


School nurse on site every day


A comprehensive music program

Classroom music

Beginners and Advanced Band

Strings

Guitar and Praise Group

Chimes

Choir


Hot Lunch Program:

Vegetarian hot lunch provided daily

Home made bread and fresh fruit daily

Meals prepared right in our kitchen by excellent cooks 

Reduced/Free Lunch applications available

Supervision/Extend Ed from 7:15 am to 5:30 pm

     The Extend Ed program offers quality after school care in a structured environment at an affordable price.


A Reading Specialist that meets daily with small groups for reading support


Public school bus transportation available!


A strong Home and School Association 
     Providing great opportunities for parents to volunteer and get involved


A staff with 100+ years of experience in education

     All teachers are denominationally certified 

     All teachers have MI State Certification

     Most staff have earned Masters degrees


Home-school student opportunities
     May enroll in music classes to supplement their curriculum


Junior High Extra-Curricular Activities

Yearbook

Recreation Night
LIFT Camp and Bible Camp

Lego Robotics


Forensics
Weekly Service Opportunities

All this combined with a philosophy of educating the whole child so they can serve their community, their school, their church, and their Maker Jesus Christ. We welcome you to be a part of our Village School family. May God richly bless you as you seek His will for your child's education.

Wendy Baldwin, Principal

 

 

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