🌎 Cultural Diversity Day Recap! 🌎
Our students had a wonderful day celebrating cultures from around the world! They performed traditional Filipino dances and songs, learned about Filipino festivals, enjoyed a variety of cultural foods, shared our traditional Thanksgiving meal, and ended the day with a fun American dance.
We loved seeing our students learn, celebrate, and connect—and we’re grateful for everyone who helped make the day special.
Our students had a wonderful day celebrating cultures from around the world! They performed traditional Filipino dances and songs, learned about Filipino festivals, enjoyed a variety of cultural foods, shared our traditional Thanksgiving meal, and ended the day with a fun American dance.
We loved seeing our students learn, celebrate, and connect—and we’re grateful for everyone who helped make the day special.
Baca County Commodities – Service Learning Spotlight
Last year, Vilas, Campo, and Pritchett students began a service-learning partnership with the Baca County Commodities program, helping pack and deliver boxes to families across our community.
This year, we’re excited to expand this work: all Vilas JH and HS students are participating as part of their commitment to giving back. Even more inspiring—all five Baca County school districts are now coming together each month to support this important community service effort.
We are proud of our students and grateful for a county that collaborates to serve others.
Last year, Vilas, Campo, and Pritchett students began a service-learning partnership with the Baca County Commodities program, helping pack and deliver boxes to families across our community.
This year, we’re excited to expand this work: all Vilas JH and HS students are participating as part of their commitment to giving back. Even more inspiring—all five Baca County school districts are now coming together each month to support this important community service effort.
We are proud of our students and grateful for a county that collaborates to serve others.
Lego League students traveled to Denver this weekend to compete in their first tournament. Their goal was to improve each round—and they did! We’re proud of their growth and teamwork!
Families and community members are welcome to join us for this special celebration of food, culture, and community connection! 💛💙
Our Vilas Student Leadership Team traveled to Denver this week to testify before the Colorado State Board of Education regarding school counselor licensure requirements.
Students shared powerful testimony about the challenges small rural districts face when trying to hire a licensed school counselor under the current requirements. They advocated for “Rigor with Rural Flexibility”—maintaining high standards while removing unnecessary barriers that prevent rural schools from accessing qualified professionals.
Their voices were heard.
The State Board expressed clear appreciation for the students’ thoughtful perspectives and took action to align Colorado’s school counselor licensure with 48 other states. This change will make it far easier for licensed school counselors from across the country to work in Colorado and will create a more accessible, less burdensome higher-education pathway for future Colorado school counselors.
We are incredibly proud of our students for speaking up, representing small rural communities, and leading meaningful change for school districts across the state.
🎓🤖 What Have We Been Learning?
It’s been an engaging and enriching period of academic growth at Vilas! Students have participated in college and career exploration experiences, Red Ribbon Week awareness activities, attended a Broadway production to support learning in the arts, engaged in a FAFSA Night focused on postsecondary planning, competed in a Robotics 1st Tech Challenge scrimmage to strengthen STEM and problem-solving skills, and explored career pathways through authentic, hands-on learning opportunities. 💪✨
#VilasGrit #STEM #CORuralEducation
💼 Entrepreneurship in Action!
Our JH and HS students have been diving into entrepreneurship—developing business plans, creating presentations, and showcasing their innovative ideas.
Today, they attended the E-Fair at Otero College, where our students collectively earned over $800! 👏
A special congratulations to Jesse Vallejos, who placed 3rd in High School division and won $450 for his business! 🏆
We’re so proud of all our young entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity! 💡
Our JH and HS students have been diving into entrepreneurship—developing business plans, creating presentations, and showcasing their innovative ideas.
Today, they attended the E-Fair at Otero College, where our students collectively earned over $800! 👏
A special congratulations to Jesse Vallejos, who placed 3rd in High School division and won $450 for his business! 🏆
We’re so proud of all our young entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity! 💡
🌱 Learning in Action! 📏
Our 4th and 5th grade math students are exploring plant growth through a hands-on, cross-curricular project combining math and science! They’re learning how to measure, record, and analyze plant growth while applying real-world math skills. 🌿📊
#STEMLearning #VilasGrit #CORuralEducation
Check out what’s cooking this month in the Vilas Cafeteria! From cozy fall favorites to nutritious daily options, our team is serving up meals to keep everyone fueled and ready to learn.
Thank you, Mrs. Brandy and Mrs. Nancy, for keeping our students healthy and happy each day! 💛🍽️
Thank you, Mrs. Brandy and Mrs. Nancy, for keeping our students healthy and happy each day! 💛🍽️
🇺🇸 Join Us for Our Veterans Day Program! 🇺🇸
We invite our community, families, and friends to join us next week as we honor brave men who have served our country.
We invite our community, families, and friends to join us next week as we honor brave men who have served our country.
South Baca Rec Basketball Sign-Ups Are Open! 🏀
It’s time to hit the court! South Baca Rec Basketball sign-ups are now open for all PK-6th grade. Whether you’re new to the game or a returning athlete, we can’t wait to see you on the court this season!
📋 More Information and Sign up here: https://forms.gle/R4Annd2ymfCTTwkw6
Spread the word — let’s make this a great season for our athletes! 💪🏽🏀
🏈 Shoutout to Jace Clark!
Congratulations to Jace on finishing his junior high football career and being recognized as Athlete of the Week! We’ve loved watching his Vilas Grit on the field this season. 💪🔥
🎃 Halloween Fun at Vilas! 👻
We had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween! From the elementary parade and classroom parties to the JH & HS Halloween skits directed by our talented Mrs. Katie Babb with the Drama Classes. It was a day full of creativity, laughter, and school spirit! 🧡🖤
JH Halloween Skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDtOL5JoK3k
HS Halloween Skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQP3apo_gOA
📸 Picture Day is Monday!
Get those smiles ready ! 💙
Yum! Yum!
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Creations! 🎃
Our elementary students had a blast decorating pumpkins from the Vilas Pumpkin Patch! Each student picked their very own pumpkin and let their creativity run wild with fun designs and colorful decorations. 🍁🧡
Our elementary students had a blast decorating pumpkins from the Vilas Pumpkin Patch! Each student picked their very own pumpkin and let their creativity run wild with fun designs and colorful decorations. 🍁🧡
We’ve got an exciting week ahead! 🎉
Junior High Basketball tips off today, College Info Night is Wednesday at Campo, and our JH & HS Drama students will present their Halloween Skits on Thursday! 👻🏀🎭
For all the details, be sure to check out our Daily Announcements!
🎃 Pumpkin Picking Day at Vilas! 🎃
The Vilas Farm grew beautiful pumpkins this year, thanks to the care and dedication of Lynley Pettinger, who managed them over the summer. A special day for our elementary students to head out and enjoy picking their very own pumpkins! 🍂✨
Hands-on learning, smiles, and fall fun — that’s what it’s all about at Vilas! 💛🧡
The Vilas Farm grew beautiful pumpkins this year, thanks to the care and dedication of Lynley Pettinger, who managed them over the summer. A special day for our elementary students to head out and enjoy picking their very own pumpkins! 🍂✨
Hands-on learning, smiles, and fall fun — that’s what it’s all about at Vilas! 💛🧡
🎉 Quarter 1 Academic Excellence! 🎉
Congratulations to our outstanding students who have earned a place on the Principal’s List and Superintendent’s List for Quarter 1! 🌟
Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning continue to make us proud. Keep setting the standard for excellence and showing what Vilas Grit is all about! 💪📚
#VilasGrit
Congratulations to our outstanding students who have earned a place on the Principal’s List and Superintendent’s List for Quarter 1! 🌟
Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning continue to make us proud. Keep setting the standard for excellence and showing what Vilas Grit is all about! 💪📚
#VilasGrit
🎉 Congratulations to our High School Knowledge Bowl Teams! 🎉
We’re proud of both teams for their outstanding performance at the Vilas Meet! 📚✨
Team B earned 2nd Place 🥈
Team A earned 3rd Place 🥉
We’re proud of both teams for their outstanding performance at the Vilas Meet! 📚✨
Team B earned 2nd Place 🥈
Team A earned 3rd Place 🥉