Valley Christian Weekly News

Preschool - Elementary School - Middle School - High School - Athletics - Friends of VCS

 

Our in-person Spirit Store at the high school will be closing at the end of the school year as we transition to an online store. This means more convenience and spirit wear delivered right to your door! Stay tuned, more information about our new online spirit store is coming soon. Our uniform guidelines are staying the same. You can purchase elementary school approved t-shirts, and extra spirit wear including sweatshirts from our new online spirit store. All polos, plaid skirts, and sweatshirts will still be purchased from Norman's Uniforms. 

 

Year End Concert Schedule! Mark your calendars and come out to support our musicians as they present their final concerts for the 26-27 school year!

• Monday, 5/11, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Band and Handbells Concert in the HS Gymnasium
• Tuesday, 5/12, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Orchestra Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Thursday, 5/14, 7:00 PM - Evening with the Madrigals in the HS Legacy Chapel

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org for information.

 

 

Parent Service Hours Opportunity: Bookstore 2026-27 - Check-In-Days: Complete your hours before school even starts. Please reach out to Onnie Bomgaars via email if interested at obomgaars@vcschools.org

• Monday, August 3, 2026 - 3:30 - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Broadway Showcase 2026 Video Recording is now on presale at http://www.vcschools.org/arts/broadway-showcase/video-order-form. Reserve your copy today! Once the video is ready (early to mid May), it will be distributed electronically to those who place a pre-order.

 

• Summer Day Camp: https://bit.ly/48mRKDo 
• Athletic Camps: https://bit.ly/3OoPxR8 
• Enrichment Camps: https://bit.ly/42phfjT Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

Defender Days Camps are back! We are offering the following camps…

• Cheer Club (Grades K-6)
• Drama Discovery Camp (Grades 3-6)
• Actors Workshop (Grades 7-12)
• College App Essay Writing Workshop (Grades 11-12)
• Wiggle & Giggle (Grades K-3)
• Soccer Skills Camp (Grades K-2)
• Math Review & Organizational Skills (Grades 5-6)
• VCMS Orientation (Grades 7-8)
• TK/Kindergarten Orientation (Grades TK-K)
• 1st-3rd Orientation (Grades 1-3)
• 4th-6th Orientation (Grades 4-6)

Please visit go.vcschools.org/camps for more information on each of these camps and to register your student(s). Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

Parent Service Hours Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/19 at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided, and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

Valley Christian families - Do you have golf clubs and/or tennis rackets sitting in the garage collecting dust, waiting for their comeback tour? We would love to swing them back into life! Lifetime Fitness is collecting gently used golf clubs and tennis rackets to support our students, and your donation can make a big difference. Simply drop them off in the high school office. Thank you for "pitching" in so our students can "drive" toward success — one swing at a time! afieldhouse@vcschools.org

ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 1976: You are cordially invited to attend, participate, and walk in our graduation ceremony joining our 2026 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 21. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras at alumni@vcschools.org to RSVP or let him know if you have any questions.

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Preschool

The Preschool Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 5/15, 6:30 PM at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 17504 Bixby Ave, Bellflower.

Graduation: Children who are in Mrs. Tricia's (TK eligible), Mrs. Ericka's, and Ms. Jamie's classes will participate in our graduation celebration. Graduation will be held on Friday, 5/15, at 6:30 PM in the Bethany Church sanctuary.

Now accepting applications:  We are accepting applications for new families to join our campus. The application can be found here, or call the preschool office for more information and to schedule a tour at (562) 850-0050.

Summer Preschool: Begins on Monday, 6/1! Information packets will go home today to those who signed up.

End of the year dates to remember:

• Thursday, 5/21: Last Day of School (Half day for ALL children, pick up at 11:45 AM)
• Friday, 5/22-Friday, 5/29 PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR SUMMER PREP
• Monday, 6/1: First Day of Summer Preschool

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Spirit Store Clearance Sale today - everything must go! VCHS Room B23 - Monday, May 11 - 3:00-4:00 PM

 

The Broadway Showcase 2026 Video Recording is now on presale at http://www.vcschools.org/arts/broadway-showcase/video-order-form. Reserve your copy today! Once the video is ready (early to mid May), it will be distributed electronically to those who place a pre-order.

 

 

Valley Christian families. Do you have golf clubs and/or tennis rackets sitting in the garage collecting dust, waiting for their comeback tour? We would love to swing them back into life! Lifetime Fitness is collecting gently used golf clubs and tennis rackets to support our students, and your donation can make a big difference. Simply drop them off in the high school office! Thank you for "pitching" in so our students can "drive" toward success — one swing at a time! afieldhouse@vcschools.org

 

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

 

Defender Days Camps are back! Please visit go.vcschools.org/camps to check out the available camps and to register your student(s). Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

Join us this Summer for athletic camps! Athletic Camps 

 

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and in the Parent Portal on the school website.
• Per school policy, individual exams may not be taken prior to "Exam Week".
• Students who are unable to take their exam during the scheduled week (due to travel, illness, etc) will be given an "incomplete" grade in the course until the exam is completed.
• Make-up exams for the spring semester will be administered on the mornings of Thursday, May 21 or Friday, May 22.  A proctoring fee of $30 (per exam) will be assessed, except in the case of illness (please provide a doctor’s note). Arrangements must be made with the Assistant Principal.
• Attendance during Exam Week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM and Noon during Exam Week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227, or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students may not enter or leave campus during the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM).
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• There is no school for VCHS students in the afternoon on exam days.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The canteen and coffee shop will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM - Monday-Wednesday. Additionally, the canteen will be open from noon-1:00 on exam days.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals, or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/21, unless a make-up exam has been scheduled.

High school students can now earn real college credit through the CBU Pre-College Credit Program—100% online and flexible for your schedule. First course is free! Open to high school sophomores and above with a 2.5+ GPA. Next session starts May 11, 2026, apply now! Learn more: https://calbaptist.edu/campaigns/pcc/

NON-VC SUMMER COURSEWORK Are you planning to take summer school classes for remediation or advancement (Geometry only)? Be sure to check with your counselor and complete this form to ensure your course is approved.

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Preschool - Elementary School - Middle School - High School - Athletics - Friends of VCS

 

Our in-person Spirit Store at the high school will be closing at the end of the school year as we transition to an online store. This means more convenience and spirit wear delivered right to your door! Stay tuned, more information about our new online spirit store is coming soon. Our uniform guidelines are staying the same. You can purchase elementary school approved t-shirts, and extra spirit wear including sweatshirts from our new online spirit store. All polos, plaid skirts, and sweatshirts will still be purchased from Norman's Uniforms. 

Spirit Store Clearance Sale - everything must go! VCHS Room B23

• Monday, May 4 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Monday, May 11 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM

 

There will be a Band and Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA) meeting on Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM in the Verhoeven College and Career Center located inside the high school office building. 

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org for information.

 

The Broadway Showcase 2026 Video Recording is now on presale at http://www.vcschools.org/arts/broadway-showcase/video-order-form. Reserve your copy today! Once the video is ready (early to mid May), it will be distributed electronically to those who place a pre-order.

• Elementary Preview - Wednesday, May 6th -  9:00 AM
• Middle School Preview - Thursday, May 7th - 9:00 AM
• High School Preview - Thursday, May 7th - 10:00 AM

Join us this Summer for a variety of classes and athletic camps! 

• Summer Day Camp: https://bit.ly/48mRKDo 
• Athletic Camps: https://bit.ly/3OoPxR8 
• Enrichment Camps: https://bit.ly/42phfjT Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

Parent Service Hours Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/19 at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided, and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

Valley Christian families - Do you have golf clubs and/or tennis rackets sitting in the garage collecting dust, waiting for their comeback tour? We would love to swing them back into life! Lifetime Fitness is collecting gently used golf clubs and tennis rackets to support our students, and your donation can make a big difference. Simply drop them off in the high school office. Thank you for "pitching" in so our students can "drive" toward success — one swing at a time!

Year End Concert Schedule! Mark your calendars and come out to support our musicians as they present their final concerts for the 26-27 school year!

• Monday, 5/4, 7:00 PM - 6th Grade Choir and Middle School Gospel Choir Concert in the HS Legacy Chapel
• Tuesday, 5/5, 7:00 PM - High School Spring Vocal Music Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Monday, 5/11, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Band and Handbells Concert in the HS Gymnasium
• Tuesday, 5/12, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Orchestra Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Thursday, 5/14, 7:00 PM - Evening with the Madrigals in the HS Legacy Chapel

ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 1976: You are cordially invited to attend, participate, and walk in our graduation ceremony joining our 2026 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 21. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras at alumni@vcschools.org to RSVP or let him know if you have any questions.

 

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Preschool

Magnificent Mom will be held on Friday, 5/8 - 7:30-9:00 AM in the church friendship center. Enjoy a light breakfast with your preschooler as we celebrate Moms. 

Graduation: Children who are in Mrs. Tricia's (TK eligible), Mrs. Ericka's, and Ms. Jamie's classes will participate in our graduation celebration. Graduation will be held Friday 5/15 at 6:30 PM in the Bethany Church sanctuary.

Service Hour Opportunities: As the year comes to a close, we have two opportunities to earn those last minute service hours. Magnificent Mom's needs help with setting up and cleaning up on 5/8. We will also need help with set up, serving and cleaning up at our graduation ceremony on 5/15 (sign-up genius emailed out today). 

Now accepting applications: Preschool re-enrollment is now complete and we are accepting applications for new families to join our campus. The application can be found here, or call the preschool office for more information and to schedule a tour at (562) 850-0050.

End of the year dates to remember:

• Thursday, 5/21: Last Day of School (Half day for ALL children, pick up at 11:45 AM)
• Friday, 5/22-Friday, 5/29 PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR SUMMER PREP
• Monday, 6/1: First Day of Summer Preschool

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The Broadway Showcase 2026 Video Recording is now on presale at http://www.vcschools.org/arts/broadway-showcase/video-order-form. Reserve your copy today! Once the video is ready (early to mid May), it will be distributed electronically to those who place a pre-order.

 

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org for information.

 

High School Vocal Concert - The Spring Vocal Concert will be performed on Tuesday, 5/5, 7:00 PM at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. All are invited to attend!

 

• Monday, May 4 - 3:00-4:00 PM
• Monday, May 11 - 3:00-4:00 PM

 

 

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

 

Valley Christian families. Do you have golf clubs and/or tennis rackets sitting in the garage collecting dust, waiting for their comeback tour? We would love to swing them back into life! Lifetime Fitness is collecting gently used golf clubs and tennis rackets to support our students, and your donation can make a big difference. Simply drop them off in the high school office! Thank you for "pitching" in so our students can "drive" toward success — one swing at a time!

 

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

 

Defender Days Camps are back! Please visit go.vcschools.org/camps to check out the available camps and to register your student(s). Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

Join us this Summer for athletic camps! Athletic Camps 

 

Senior Families- Save the date! Senior Blessing will take place on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM at Bell One Christian Reformed Church in Bellflower. You won’t want to miss this special evening of worship and celebration. Be on the look out for invitations being mailed to your home! 

 

Exam Week is coming - Monday, 5/18-Wednesday, 5/20. Some reminders about Exam Week:

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and in the Parent Portal on the school website.
• Per school policy, individual exams may not be taken prior to "Exam Week".
• Students who are unable to take their exam during the scheduled week (due to travel, illness, etc) will be given an "incomplete" grade in the course until the exam is completed.
• Make-up exams for the spring semester will be administered on the mornings of Thursday, May 21 or Friday, May 22.  A proctoring fee of $30 (per exam) will be assessed, except in the case of illness (please provide a doctor’s note). Arrangements must be made with the Assistant Principal.
• Attendance during Exam Week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM and Noon during Exam Week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227, or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students may not enter or leave campus during the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM).
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• There is no school for VCHS students in the afternoon on exam days.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The canteen and coffee shop will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM - Monday-Wednesday. Additionally, the canteen will be open from noon-1:00 on exam days.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals, or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/21, unless a make-up exam has been scheduled.

Counselor Corner:

High school students can now earn real college credit through the CBU Pre-College Credit Program—100% online and flexible for your schedule. First course is free! Open to high school sophomores and above with a 2.5+ GPA. Next session starts May 11, 2026, apply now! Learn more: https://calbaptist.edu/campaigns/pcc/

NON-VC SUMMER COURSEWORK Are you planning to take summer school classes for remediation or advancement (Geometry only)? Be sure to check with your counselor and complete this form to ensure your course is approved.

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Preschool - Elementary School - Middle School - High School - Athletics - Friends of VCS

 

 

Our in-person Spirit Store at the high school will be closing at the end of the school year as we transition to an online store. This means more convenience and spirit wear delivered right to your door! Stay tuned, more information about our new online spirit store is coming soon. Our uniform guidelines are staying the same. You can purchase elementary school approved t-shirts, and extra spirit wear including sweatshirts from our new online spirit store. All polos, plaid skirts, and sweatshirts will still be purchased from Norman's Uniforms. 

Norman’s Uniform will be on campus TODAY 3:00-7:00 PM in the VCHS Legacy Chapel

Spirit Store Clearance Sale - everything must go! VCHS Room B23

• Monday, April 27 - 3:00 - 7:00 PM 
• Monday, May 4 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Monday, May 11 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM

The Harvest Festival Committee encourages you to attend a meeting this Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 PM in the Verhoeven College and Career Center in the HS office. If you're interested in helping plan the Harvest Festival for the 2026-27 school year, we would love to have you attend.  This is a great opportunity to share ideas, get involved and learn more about what goes into making the event a success. We will also go over different options, roles and next steps together at that time.  For more info email harvest@vcschools.org 

 

There will be a Band and Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA) meeting on Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM in the Verhoeven College and Career Center located inside the high school office building. 

• Elementary Preview - Wednesday, May 6th -  9:00 AM
• Middle School Preview - Thursday, May 7th - 9:00 AM
• High School Preview - Thursday, May 7th - 10:00 AM

Join us this Summer for a variety of classes and athletic camps! 

• Summer Day Camp: https://bit.ly/48mRKDo 
• Athletic Camps: https://bit.ly/3OoPxR8 
• Enrichment Camps: https://bit.ly/42phfjT Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

Parent Service Hours Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/19 at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided, and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

Only two more MOMS IN PRAYER meetings this year! It's not too late to join us May 4 & 11. Anyone is welcome to leave prayer requests in the boxes in the school offices and HS library. Service hours can be earned. Contact Julie at julieflute@gmail.com with questions or prayer requests. Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

• VCES Moms in Prayer meets Mondays 8:30-9:30 AM in the conference room off the elementary school office 
• VCMS Moms in Prayer meets Mondays 8:30-9:30 AM in Room 3
• VCHS Moms in Prayer meets Mondays 8:30-9:30 AM in the VCHS Van Dyk Conference Room off the HS admissions office
• May 11 MIP groups meet on their own campus for prayer at 8:30. We will all join together for fellowship at the HS at/after 9:30 AM.

 

Year End Concert Schedule! Mark your calendars and come out to support our musicians as they present their final concerts for the 26-27 school year!

• Friday, 5/1, 7:00 PM - Swingin’ the Night Away - 7-12 Jazz Concert in the HS Legacy Chapel
• Monday, 5/4, 7:00 PM - 6th and Middle School Choir Concert in the HS Legacy Chapel
• Tuesday, 5/5, 7:00 PM - High School Spring Vocal Music Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Monday, 5/11, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Band and Handbells Concert in the HS Gymnasium
• Tuesday, 5/12, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Orchestra Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Thursday, 5/14, 7:00 PM - Evening with the Madrigals in the HS Legacy Chapel

ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 1976: You are cordially invited to attend, participate, and walk in our graduation ceremony joining our 2026 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 21. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras at alumni@vcschools.org to RSVP or let him know if you have any questions.

 

VCS Employment Opportunities: 

• Health/PE teacher at the HS/MS
• International Student Coordinator
• To see the full job descriptions and apply, please visit https://www.vcschools.org/employment 

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Preschool

Magnificent Mom will be held on Friday, 5/8 - 7:30-9:00 AM in the church friendship center. Enjoy a light breakfast with your preschooler as we celebrate Moms. A Sign-Up Genius will go out for donations and give Dad the opportunity to serve (earn service hours). We hope to see you all there!

Graduation: Children who are in Mrs. Tricia's (TK eligible), Mrs. Ericka's, and Ms. Jamie's classes will participate in our graduation celebration. Graduation will be held Friday 5/15 at 6:30 PM in the Bethany Church sanctuary.

Now accepting applications: Preschool re-enrollment is now complete and we are accepting applications for new families to join our campus. The application can be found here, or call the preschool office for more information and to schedule a tour at (562) 850-0050.

End of the year dates to remember:

• Thursday, 5/21: Last Day of School (Half day for ALL children, pick up at 11:45 AM)
• Friday, 5/22-Friday, 5/29 PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR SUMMER PREP
• Monday, 6/1: First Day of Summer Preschool

 

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The Scholastic Arts Society will be hosting the Annual Awards Ceremony tonight (Monday, April 27) at 7:00 PM at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. The evening will honor members of the VCHS National Honor Society and seniors who are receiving scholarships given by our school alumni and supporters. All are welcome to attend or watch the livestream of the event at https://www.youtube.com/live/lq-2jzd2yHE?feature=share. If you or a business that you know of would like to contribute to the scholarships given to our students, you are welcome to contribute using this link: https://go.vcschools.org/give2sas

 

Norman’s Uniform will be on campus TODAY 3:00-7:00 in the VCHS Legacy Chapel.

Spirit Store Clearance Sale - everything must go! VCHS Room B23

• Monday, April 27 - 3:00-7:00 PM 
• Monday, May 4  - 3:00-4:00 PM
• Monday, May 11 - 3:00-4:00 PM

 

 

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

 

 

VCHS Handbell Auditions for the 2026-27 school year are now open! Students currently in grades 8 -11 are welcome to audition.  Audition require a video submission and a completed audition form.  The last day to submit your audition form is Monday, May 4. Please email Mrs. Struiksma, if you have any questions at lstruiksma@vcschools.org. Handbell audition link: VCHS Handbell Auditions 2026-2027

 

Graduation Yard Signs are here!  If you have ordered your student's graduation yard sign, they are ready to be picked up at the school office.  If you have any questions, please contact Mimo at mimosahermosa2@gmail.com."

 

VCHS is going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

 

Defender Days Camps are back! Please visit go.vcschools.org/camps to check out the available camps and to register your student(s). Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

Senior Families- Save the date! Senior Blessing will take place on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM at Bell One Christian Reformed Church in Bellflower. You won’t want to miss this special evening of worship and celebration. Be on the look out for invitations being mailed to your home! 

Important Dates - please mark your calendars:

• Monday, August 3 or Tuesday, August 4 - VCHS Check-In Days - you pick a day to come in for school photos, book order pick up, buying VC Swag at the Spirit Store, iPad pick up, and more!
• Monday, August 10, 8:15-11:30 - New Student Orientation Day - Orientation Day for all new high school students
• Tuesday, August 11 - A full day of school for all students

 

 

Preschool - Elementary School - Middle School - High School - Athletics - Friends of VCS

 

 

All VCS Parents are invited to the Annual Society Meeting, which will be held this Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 PM in the high school Legacy Chapel. This annual meeting includes voting for board members, updates on the school year, and celebrations of important events. All school parents, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend and vote. VCS parents are automatically VCS Society members. If you have questions about VCS Society membership, please contact Marlaina Goldine at MGoldine@vcschools.org.

 

Mark Your Calendars

• Friday, 4/24 - 11:30 AM - Dismissal for TK-12; 1:00-3:00 PM - ACSI Speech Meet at VCHS
• Monday, 4/27 - 3:00-7:00 PM - Norman’s Uniform Sale - VCHS Legacy Chapel

Important VCS Bus Info - This Friday, 4/24 is a half day, 11:30 AM dismissal. All buses will run their afternoon routes at 11:30 AM, NOT 2:45 PM. Buses will run their normal AM routes.

Thank you to Bee Photography for taking photos at Broadway Showcase! You can download all the photos from every number for free here: https://bit.ly/4tHBftw

Youth Athletic Summer Camps for 2nd - 8th Grade are now available to register online. https://vcathletics.net/registrations/#!/camps/

Spirit Store Sale! On Monday, April 27 from 3:00-7:00 PM, we will be having a discounted sale to clear out the Spirit Store! We will be open during the Norman's uniform sale next Monday. Everything in the store will be discounted. Come visit us in B23. All payment forms are accepted. 

Parent Service Hours Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/19 at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided, and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

The Harvest Festival Committee encourages you to attend a meeting on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 PM in the Verhoeven College and Career Center in the HS office.  If you're interested in helping plan the Harvest Festival for the 2026-27 school year, we would love to have you attend.  This is a great opportunity to share ideas, get involved and learn more about what goes into making the event a success. We will also go over different options, roles and next steps together at that time.  For more info email harvest@vcschools.org 

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

Year End Concert Schedule! Mark your calendars and come out to support our musicians as they present their final concerts for the 26-27 school year!

• Friday, 5/1, 7:00 PM - Swingin’ the Night Away - 7-12 Jazz Concert in the HS Legacy Chapel
• Monday, 5/4, 7:00 PM - 6th and Middle School Choir Concert in the HS Legacy Chapel
• Tuesday, 5/5, 7:00 PM - High School Spring Vocal Music Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Monday, 5/11, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Band and Handbells Concert in the HS Gymnasium
• Tuesday, 5/12, 7:00 PM - 5-12 Orchestra Concert at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower
• Thursday, 5/14, 7:00 PM - Evening with the Madrigals in the HS Legacy Chapel

ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 1976: You are cordially invited to attend, participate, and walk in our graduation ceremony joining our 2026 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 21. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras at alumni@vcschools.org to RSVP or let him know if you have any questions.

VCS Employment Opportunities: 

• Health/PE teacher at the HS/MS
• HS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 
• ES Academic Support Teacher
• International Student Coordinator
• To see the full job descriptions and apply, please visit https://www.vcschools.org/employment 

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Preschool

Kindergarten Testing: Is scheduled for Thursday, 4/23 at the preschool campus.

Graduation Yard Signs are here!  If you have ordered your student's graduation yard sign, they are ready to be picked up at the school office.  If you have any questions, please contact Mimo at mimosahermosa2@gmail.com.

Magnificent Mom will be held on Friday, 5/8 - 7:30-9:00 AM in the church friendship center. Enjoy a light breakfast with your preschooler as we celebrate Moms. A Sign-Up Genius will go out for donations and give Dad the opportunity to serve (parent service hours provided). We hope to see you all there!

Graduation: Children who are in Mrs. Tricia's (TK eligible), Mrs. Ericka's, and Ms. Jamie's classes will participate in our graduation celebration. Graduation will be held Friday 5/15 at 6:30 PM in the Bethany Church sanctuary.

Now accepting applications: Preschool re-enrollment is now complete and we are accepting applications for new families to join our campus. The application can be found here, or call the preschool office for more information and to schedule a tour at (562) 850-0050.

End of the year dates to remember:

• Thursday, 5/21: Last Day of School (Half day for ALL children, pick up at 11:45 AM)
• Friday, 5/22-Friday, 5/29 PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR SUMMER PREP
• Monday, 6/1: First Day of Summer Preschool

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The Scholastic Arts Society will be hosting the annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 27, 7:00 PM at BellOne Christian Reformed Church, 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. The evening will honor members of the VCHS National Honor Society and seniors who are receiving scholarships given by our school alumni and supporters. All are welcome to attend or watch the livestream of the event at https://www.youtube.com/live/lq-2jzd2yHE?feature=share. If you or a business that you know of would like to contribute to the scholarships given to our students, you are welcome to contribute using this link: https://go.vcschools.org/give2sas

 

Monday, 4/20, 6:00 PM - There will be a Japan Trip Meeting in Room C31 at VCHS. Please email Mr. Rhodes for more information at mrhodes@vcschools.org. 

 

Parent Service Hours Opportunity - Chaperones Needed for Grad Nite -Thursday, 5/21 - Friday, 5/22 - We are still in need of at least 1 Disneyland chaperone  - Depart Cottonwood Church 8:45 PM for Disneyland. Leave Disneyland 2:00 AM. Your ticket is paid for. We also need 1-2 Skyzone chaperones (2:45 AM - 6:00 AM). Senior parents are preferred but we will be happy with any willing underclassmen parents help!  Please contact Cheryl Lvovsky 562-652-8354(text okay)

 

Support Our VCHS Pep Squad! Has your student outgrown their uniforms overnight (again)? Graduated? Moving on? Don’t let those uniforms go to waste—give them a second life! Donate your gently used uniforms to our Used Uniform Sale Fundraiser and support our VCHS Pep Squad. Please drop off items at any of these offices: Business Office, High School Office, or Elementary Office. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Pep Squad!

 

Congratulations to the VCHS Madrigals who performed in the Heritage Festival in San Diego two weekends ago. They were awarded a Gold Rating, the Outstanding Choir award for being the top scoring choir out of all the choirs there, and the Spirit Award which means the adjudicators recognized their great attitude and supportiveness to the other choirs there. Furthermore, they sang in the Sunday morning church service at Crossroads Christian Reformed Church in San Marcos. THANK YOU to Mr. Davis for his direction, Mrs. Kim for her amazing accompaniment skills, and all the singers for sharing their talents!

 

VCHS Handbell Auditions for the 2026-27 school year are now open! Students currently in grades 8 -11 are welcome to audition.  Audition require a video submission and a completed audition form.  The last day to submit your audition form is Monday, May 4. Please email Mrs. Struiksma, if you have any questions at lstruiksma@vcschools.org. Handbell audition link: VCHS Handbell Auditions 2026-2027

 

Graduation Yard Signs are here!  If you have ordered your student's graduation yard sign, they are ready to be picked up at the school office.  If you have any questions, please contact Mimo at mimosahermosa2@gmail.com."

We are going to start a new elective, "Life Skills" next year. We are looking for a wide range of people with jobs or skills they would be willing to share with students (trades, businesses, hiring, finance, home repair, etc). Please note this is not an official commitment, but it would be great to get a database started of people, jobs and skills to draw from. Please share your contact info with Teresa Peterson (tpeterson@vcschools.org) and what your job/skill is.  Thanks so much!

 

VCHS Choir Auditions & Praise Team Auditions for the 2026-2027 school year will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 5:00-9:00 PM & Wednesday, April 22, 3:00-6:00 PM.  Choir auditions are for Women’s Ensemble and Madrigals (advanced ensembles). The Concert Choir (beginner/intermediate ensemble) can be joined without an audition. A signup sheet is posted in the HS Music Room (C32) along with Audition Forms.  Audition Forms are also available at the MS and HS offices. You can also print the forms and materials yourself by clicking the following links: Choir Audition Form -   The Star Spangled Banner - Praise Team Audition Form - Praise (Chord Chart) - Great Are You Lord (Chord Chart) 
You must sign up for a time slot and bring a completed audition form with you to the audition in order to be considered. Please contact Mr. Davis (ddavis@vcschools.org) for Choir Audition questions and Mr. Caleb Taylor (ctaylor@vcschools.org) for Praise Team Audition questions. We hope to see you there!

 

Defender Days Camps are back! Please visit go.vcschools.org/camps to check out the available camps and to register your student(s). Please email cchamberlin@vcschools.org with any questions.

 

JSB (Junior Senior Banquet) takes place on Friday, April 24th at The Reef on the Water in Long Beach Harbor (next door to the Queen Mary). The theme is “Paradise Palms.”  

 

 

• Wednesday, 4/22

  • Senior Trip

  • 8:15 AM start for 9th and 10th graders - MAP Testing, then revised 7 period day

  • 9:30 AM start for 11th graders - revised 7 period day

• Thursday, 4/23

  • Senior Ditch Day - no seniors will attend school

  • 8:15 AM start for 9th and 10th graders - MAP Testing, then revised 7 period day

  • 9:30 AM start for 11th graders - revised 7 period day

• Friday, 4/24

  • VCHS Defenders in Action Day - 8:15-11:30 AM

  • Junior-Senior Banquet - 7:00-11:30 PM

 

Senior Families- Save the date! Senior Blessing will take place on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM at Bell One Christian Reformed Church in Bellflower. You won’t want to miss this special evening of worship and celebration. Be on the look out for invitations being mailed to your home! 

Important Dates - please mark your calendars:

• Monday, August 3 or Tuesday, August 4 - VCHS Check-In Days - you pick a day to come in for school photos, book order pick up, buying VC Swag at the Spirit Store, iPad pick up, and more!
• Monday, August 10, 8:15-11:30 - New Student Orientation Day - Orientation Day for all new high school students
• Tuesday, August 11 - A full day of school for all students