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Thank you for visiting Valley Charter Schools! We are a public independent charter organization founded in 2010 and have two small schools- Valley Charter Elementary and Valley Charter Middle - both with an enrollment of under 300 students.  Our community is intentionally small and diverse by design; our students learn in a warm, supportive environment that reflects the rich diversity of the San Fernando Valley and the wider world.
 
At VCS, we believe that students learn best when they engage in meaningful and rigorous project-based learning and develop the academic and social-emotional tools to thrive. Our students are effective communicators, collaborators, self-advocates, and life-long learners.  When you step into a VCS classroom, you can feel the joy, the connections, and the curiosity!  

When students matriculate from VCS, they are well-prepared for their next level of schooling. While test scores are not our only way of measuring our positive impact on students, VCS schools routinely outperform the neighborhood schools our students might otherwise attend on annual state assessments. Our focus on the individual child supports each student’s growth, progress, and achievement. 

I invite you to learn more about us and join our community.
 
Click here to subscribe to the VCS mailing list and get more information about our school as well as updates about events and dates during the year.
 
Carolyn Yaffe, Executive Director
 
 

News & Announcements

VCMS Parent Volunteer Coffee: September 10th Featured Photo

VCMS Parent Volunteer Coffee: September 10th

VCMS Parent Volunteer Coffee – September 10, 2025
Interested in getting involved at VCMS this year? Join us for our Parent Volunteer Coffee on Wednesday, September 10, right after morning drop-off on the Sherman Way campus. Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and how you can support the school community. All parents and guardians are welcome.
VCMS Prospective Parent Tour: October 21st Featured Photo

VCMS Prospective Parent Tour: October 21st

Families interested in Valley Charter Middle School are invited to attend a campus tour on October 21, 2025. Learn about our program, visit classrooms, and speak with school leadership. This event is designed for prospective parents and guardians.
Join Us for the VCMS Coffee With The Principal on August 26th! Featured Photo

Join Us for the VCMS Coffee With The Principal on August 26th!

We invite all VCMS parents and guardians to join us for Coffee with the Principal on the morning of August 26th right after drop-off. This is a casual opportunity to connect with school leadership, ask questions, and hear updates about what’s happening on campus.

Whether you have a specific question or just want to listen in, we’d love to see you there. Coffee will be served. Come say hello!
VCES Prospective Parent Tour: September 16th Featured Photo

VCES Prospective Parent Tour: September 16th

Families interested in Valley Charter Elementary School are invited to attend a campus tour on September 16, 2025. Learn about our program, visit classrooms, and speak with school leadership. This event is designed for prospective parents and guardians.

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