Vance County Schools is hosting several information sessions over the next few weeks to help parents learn more about the district’s Innovative Schools offerings as they decide which school environment best suits their child.
The Innovative School application process officially opens Tuesday, Jan. 7 and runs through Friday, Feb. 7, according to information from VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin. Registration for kindergarten and PK also opens tomorrow.
The five options listed below offer unique learning environments designed to spark curiosity, build critical skills, and prepare students for a successful future, according to information from VCS. Each school program is uniquely designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its students.
- Vance County Early College (rising 9th graders)
- STEM Early High School (rising 6th graders)
- E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy (Grades K-5)
- Vance Virtual Village Academy (Grades 6-12)
- AdVance Academy (Grades 9-12)
Here’s a list of dates when prospective families can drop in between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more:
➔ Tuesday, Jan. 14: Vance County Early College, on the campus of Vance-Granville Community College, 200 Community College Road, Bldg. 9
➔ Tuesday, Jan. 14: EM Rollins STEAM Academy, 1600 S. Garnett St.
➔ Wednesday, Jan. 15: Advance Academy, 219 Charles St., Entrance 2
➔ Wednesday, Jan. 15: STEM Early High, 219 Charles St., Entrance 3
➔ Wednesday, Jan.15: Vance Virtual Village, 219 Charles St., Entrance 1
There also will be a virtual session scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, during which principals of the five innovative schools will be available to answer questions and to share additional information about their programs. Find the link on the VCS website in the top right corner www.vcs.k12.nc.us.
The application is available on the VCS website, too. Visit www.vcs.k12.nc.us and click on Innovative Schools at the top of the page.
Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2025 to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment.
The district’s PK program provides children with foundational learning experiences that set the stage for long-term academic success. Children must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2025 to be eligible for Pre-K enrollment.
Find the PK and K applications by visiting www.vcs.k12.nc.us and clicking Enroll in the upper right corner. The district will hold open registrations at individual elementary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Virtual info sessions for PK and K will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23. Times will be announced at a later date, but the Wednesday session will be held during the day and the Thursday session will be held in the evening.
