The VCS Community

Ask any current student or alumni what they love most about VCS, and chances are they’ll say, “the community.” VCS is intentional about cultivating a vibrant and inclusive school community where all students, staff, and families feel welcomed and affirmed.

The VCS community is built upon mutual respect and a shared commitment to the school’s Mission. Within the framework of the community, students learn to make ethical choices, appreciate each other and each other’s work, and understand the impact of their actions. They form diverse friendships that lead them to question their assumptions and become curious about other perspectives.

The full community is invited to take part in the life of the school, and there are many ways to do so. Parents are invited to participate in various curricular, community-building, and celebratory events throughout the year—both with and without their children—and volunteer opportunities abound.

Equally foundational as our Mission is our Diversity Statement, which describes the essential importance of diversity and inclusion within our school community. It is vital for a variety of identities, ethnicities, cultures, family configurations, religions, and neighborhoods to be represented at VCS, both within our school and in students’ coursework. Our community shares a commitment to building a more equitable future, and our students graduate well prepared to advocate for themselves and others.