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HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

A veteran is someone who, at one point in life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America, for an amount up to and including his or her life.

This week we held our annual Veterans Day Assembly that honored two local veterans, Lt. Pat Hammon and Lt. Colonel Bern Krueger. We took time out of our day to reflect on the sacrifices U.S. veterans (and their families) have made for us. 

The VCHS Choral Ensemble sang The Star-Spangled Banner and Elilta Kloehn ’25 sang America the Beautiful. We watched two short videos: Are You Grateful and It’s the Veterans.

Although not veterans, we also recognized VCHS alumni who are actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We are very proud of them.

With the official observance of Veterans Day coming this Monday, take some time to thank a veteran. And take a moment to reflect upon the tremendous privilege it is to call ourselves Americans.

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

SPORTS

Boys Volleyball | Open Gym

We will be hosting Open Gyms 6-8pm on the following dates

• Sunday Nov 10th
• Sunday Nov 17th

BRAVOS

Thank you to all the Saints who dressed up on Halloween! Congratulations to our top three costume contest winners: Malcolm Osborn '25 (fourth straight year at #1), Adam Labenski '25, Caden McCommons '25 and Hunter Gilbert '25!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Full Menu Available for Ordering

Hot & Ready Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads

Heat Yourself Hot Lunches & More!

Click here to place your order by 8pm the evening before

No walk up orders available this year

Cancel any AP Exam no later than TODAY, 11/7/24

Your email notification to Mrs. Verratti is your receipt

All exams are billed to FACTS May of 2025

The Pre-ACT, offered to all 10^th & 11^th graders, and the Pre-ACT 8/9 offered to all freshmen, will be given Friday, November 8th in Grace auditorium (10^th/11^th) and assigned West Building classrooms (9^th). 

• All 9th – 11^th students will test on this day. 

• Students should arrive by 8 am.  We will finish testing by 11:30 am.

• *Extended time students will be provided logistics in a personal email.

• Testing time is 2 hours and 10 minutes plus 1 hour for pretest activities.

• The subject breakdown includes: English - 30 min, Math - 40 min, Reading - 30 min, and Science - 30 min. Pretest activities are approximately 1 hour.

Here are some reminders for test day:



• Students may use a wristwatch for personal time keeping, but they may NOT have electronic devices, such as cell phones or Apple watches, in the testing area.
• Students must bring two #2 pencils. THEY MAY NOT USE MECHANICAL PENCILS FOR THIS TEST.  
• Students may use an approved calculator on the math portion of the test.  To check approval of your student’s calculator, go to the website act.org. The math portion of the test is written so students can answer questions without a calculator; extra calculators will not be provided.
• Students should get a good night’s sleep before the test, and they should eat breakfast.  Students may consume beverages and snacks during the break, but not at their testing tables because these are paper tests.

Please contact Mrs. Verratti (averratti@vchsweb.org) if you have questions about testing. Test prep is found on the ACT website, act.org.  If a student misses the test on November 8th, there is no make-up, so it’s important that every student comes to school that day ready to test.  

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

• Save the Date- Holiday Mixer December 5! Join us for drinks and apps to celebrate the season!

• Wreath Sales- 100% of our earnings go to Teacher Holiday Bonus! Order NOW and schedule your delivery date when you would like! If you would simply like to donate to this fund, please let us know: parentassociation@vchsweb.org

Order your wreath here!



• Basketball Season is Approaching! Sign Up Now to volunteer for concessions: Click here to sign up

COLLEGE COUNSELOR'S NEWS

STUDENT LIFE

Decision 2024 | VCHS Saints Vote

Mr. Hartmann's Government Class

ran a school-wide election on Tuesday where students and faculty were all invited to cast their votes!

ALUMNI SIGHTINGS

REMINDERS

Reserve your 2024-2025 VCHS Yearbook today. Yearbooks are available for $50.

Click: 2024-2025 VCHS Yearbook 

or the QR code

to purchase your copy today!

Important Senior Quick Links Below.

Jostens Yearbook Student Ad/Senior Page (1/4 page in yearbook)

Jostens Cap & Gown Packages and more

Basic Cap & Gown Unit Includes 2025 Stole & Tassel

2025 STOLE /TASSEL order if you are borrowing a cap/gown

Upload your Slideshow photos today if you have not already

Contact Shannon O'Brien with any questions.

Youth & Technology Talk

With Dr. Angela Wall, School Psychologist at

St. Raphael Counseling & Guest Panel of

Professionals & Clergy

November 12, 2024| 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Vail Christian Academy | Edwards, CO

Admission is Free

We'll explore the psychological effects of technology on our youth, discussing both the positive and negative impacts, and how we can support healthy digital habits in this generation

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Ready to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact globally? Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder's 2025 Field Studies in Ethical Leadership programs combine hands-on service with deep cultural immersion in locations around the world. Students earn service hours while working alongside established community partners.



As a VCHS family, you receive a tuition discount and access to priority admissions. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants. With only 12 spots per program and rolling admissions, early application is encouraged. Click here to explore their 2025 programs and submit your application. Questions? Contact Bill Cotter for more information or to set up a phone call.

VCHS 2024-2025

School Calendar

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*Subject to minor changes

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