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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

Join Us for the VCES Principal’s Coffee on October 17th! Featured Photo

Join Us for the VCES Principal’s Coffee on October 17th!

We invite all VCES parents and guardians to join us for Principal’s Coffee on the morning of October 17th 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 and light refreshments will be served. Come say hello!
Join Us for the VCMS Coffee With The Principal on October 7th! Featured Photo

Join Us for the VCMS Coffee With The Principal on October 7th!

We invite all VCMS parents and guardians to join us for Coffee with the Principal on the morning of October 7th 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 Trunk or Treat is October 25th! Featured Photo

VCES Trunk or Treat is October 25th!

VCES Trunk or Treat – October 25, 2025
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration on October 25, 2025, at Valley Charter Elementary School. Families are invited to come in costume, enjoy decorated trunks, and take part in festive activities.

This event relies on strong parent support—we need volunteers to help with set-up, activities, and candy distribution. Sign up to help!

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