Viroqua Area Montessori School
enrollment window for 2023-24: february 1-24, 2023
Per Board Policy 5200 - Attendance: “A student may not be excused for more than ten (10) days per school year and must complete any course work missed during the absence.” We appreciate when children are kept home with an illness and/or symptoms of an illness. We also understand that some absences may be out of precaution or necessity due to COVID-19. We are understanding and will work with families regarding absences due to COVID precautions and protocols.
Thank you for balancing the health needs of your child and other students with the importance of attending school regularly.
Elementary School Day = 8:00 - 2:53 (Parent drop off no earlier than 7:45)
Middle School Day = 8:00 - 3:05 (Parent drop off no earlier than 7:45)
Viroqua Area Montessori School (VAMS) is a public charter school that shares a campus with the Viroqua Elementary School and Viroqua Middle School in Viroqua, WI. VAMS opened in the fall of 2014 and we currently have seven multi-age classrooms serving 4K through 8th grade.
Download: 2023-2024 Enrollment Information
Grades PK-3 Pupil Admission Form
Grades 4-7 Pupil Admission Form
VES/VAMS Forms & Parent-Student Handbook
ADMINISTRATION/OFFICE
Pat Olbert, Principal
Brenda Haugrud, Secretary
Deb Deaver, Health Assistant/Attendance
Jen Oppriecht, Pre-K – 4th Grade Counselor
LeeAnn Marien, School Psychologist
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Kellsie Goodman, Children’s House Teacher (4K and K)
Margo Mills, Children’s House Classroom Assistant
Faith Wheat, Children’s House Teacher (4K and K)
Elizabeth LaMere, Children's House Classroom Assistant
Anne Hartberg, E1 Teacher (Grades 1-3)
Elizabeth Hanson, E1 Classroom Assistant
Aaron Kane, E1 Teacher (Grades 1-3)
Jill Dickson, E1 Classroom Assistant
Heidi Krattiger, E2 Teacher (Grades 4-6)
Kaely Baranek, E2 Classroom Assistant
Hannah BigJohn, E2 Teacher (Grades 4-6)
Mary Readinger, E2 Classroom Assistant
Erica Hill, Adolescent Teacher (Grade 7-8)
Shanna Kovach, Adolescent Classroom Assistant
LEARN MORE ABOUT VAMS:
Adolescent - 7th & 8th Grade Classroom
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
The Viroqua Area Montessori School Governance Council’s primary focus is to assure that the mission, vision, and charter of the school are upheld.
CURRENT GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Julie Emslie, Chair
Shanna Jensen, Vice Chair
Fran Felton, Secretary
Craig Pierce, Treasurer
Heidi Krattiger, Lead Teacher
Heidi Garrett , Member
Sheri Hammond, Member
Emma Hood, Member
ADVISORS TO THE GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
Pat Olbert, VAMS Principal
VAMS Teachers
Mike Brendel, VAS Director of Business Services
Tom Burkhalter, VAS District Administrator
James Lewicki, Charter School Consultant
NEXT MEETING DATE
Governance Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month (unless posted differently) from 4:15-5:15 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
Monday, January 16, 2023 from 4:15-5:15pm
In-person: Viroqua Elementary School Library
Virtual option:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312838146?pwd=UDlGclMzekwybFM0WnZZdzFreFhsUT09
Meeting ID: 843 1283 8146
Passcode: 11623
Meeting ID: 843 1283 8146
Passcode: 11623
VAMS Improved Governance Committee
VAMS Community Partnership Committee
VAMS Responsible Growth Committee