115 N Education Avenue, Viroqua, WI 54665
(608)637-7071 PHONE (608)637-1211 FAX (608)637-1101 ATTENDANCE LINE
Office Hours 7:30 - 4:00 (Monday-Friday)
VES and VAMS Principal: Mr. Pat Olbert
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Health Services New Student Enrollment Reporting Attendance VAS Act 20 Title I VAMS
Information & Announcements:
Automated Phone Answering System:
The automated phone answering system is in place for Viroqua Area Schools: Elementary 608-637-7071, Middle School 608-637-3171, High School 608-637-3191, District Office 608-637-1186. Follow the prompts to the desired extension.
Elementary School Day = 8:00 - 3:00 (Parent drop off no earlier than 7:45)
Middle School Day = 8:00 - 3:05 (Parent drop off no earlier than 7:45)
VISITORS: Please use the doorbell system and speak with the office staff for instructions on building entrance and visitor sign in.
MUSIC CONCERT DAYS: (2:00 start time, 2:30 end time)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 2nd & 3rd Grade Fall Concert
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – Montessori (Kindergarten & E1)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 4th Grade Spring Concert
ELEMENTARY SWIMMING DAYS
Wednesday, October 22nd & Thursday, February 5th
8:30-9:15 Brown, Cade, Schneider
9:45-10:30 Clements, Moilien, Olson
12:35-1:20 Anderson, Running, Sanwick
1:35-2:20 Dobbs, Geary, Harris
Thursday, October 23rd & Friday, February 6th
8:25-9:10 Goodman, Wheat
9:30-10:15 Clark, Johnson
12:35-1:20 Babb, Jankowski, Peterson
1:35-2:20 Klenc, Stockert
Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menu
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 6 - 10: Homecoming Dress Up Days
*Monday: Comfy/PJ Day
*Tuesday: Color Day (4K purple, K green, 1 patterns, 2 black, 3 blue, 4 red, VAMS orange)
*Wednesday: Western Wear
*Thursday: Sports
*Friday: School Spirit Day
Friday, October 10
*Elementary Picture Retake Day
*Specials Schedule A Day
*Homecoming Parade, 2:00
Tuesday, October 14
*Kindergarten Apple Orchard Trip
Friday, October 17
*Specials Schedule B Day
*October Book of the Month for 4K and K Students
Monday, October 20
*VAMS Governance Council Meeting, 4:30, Room 115
*School Board Meeting, 7:00, MS/HS Room 229
Wednesday, October 22
*Playgroup, 9:00-10:15
Wednesday, October 22 AND Thursday, October 23
*Elementary Swimming Days
Friday, October 24
*Non Attendance Day for Staff and Students
Friday, October 31
*Inservice Day for Staff, No School for Students
2025-2026 VES/VAMS Elementary School Supply Lists
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Message from the Principal:
Please see "Back to School Information" for students, parents, and families as we prepare for Back to School Night Wednesday, August 27th from 5:00-7:00pm (with student pictures from 5:00-7:30pm in the gym) and the first day of school Tuesday, September 2nd.
We are committed to creating a school environment where every student is happy, healthy, and successful. Staff in our building will educate and support all children to inspire them to reach their full potential. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns (608-637-7071). We value our partnership with you.
Pat Olbert, Principal