Vilas School District RE-5

🎓 Career Fair at LCC! Our students had the opportunity to explore a variety of career and college pathways at the Lamar Community College Career Fair. They left inspired and full of new possibilities for their futures! 💡 We also got to see one of our own Vilas graduates thriving in his postsecondary journey — a great reminder of where hard work and determination can lead. 💪✨

📣 We Need Substitute Teachers!
Vilas School District is looking for dependable, caring individuals to join our team as substitute teachers. Whether you’re retired, a college student, or simply love working with kids, we’d love to have you!

South Baca Patriots DOMINATED today! 🏆 Our Junior High team went undefeated to take home the championship at their tournament, while our High School team did the same from the Moscow Tournament! Proud of our athletes, coaches, and fans for representing South Baca with grit and teamwork! 💙🤍 #SouthBacaPride #TeamworkPaysOff

🥗🌱 Colorado Proud Day Spotlight! 🌱🥗 Today we celebrate Colorado Proud Day by showcasing our very own hydroponics lettuce grown right here in our Food Production Pathway! 💧🌿 Our students have been hard at work learning sustainable growing practices, and the results are delicious. This crisp, fresh lettuce is now being served on our salad bar and included in school meals. We’re proud of our students for bringing farm-to-table learning directly into our cafeteria! 💚 #ColoradoProud #VilasBroncos #FoodProduction #FarmToSchool

🏀 South Baca Rec Basketball Season is Here! 🏀

We’re kicking things off with Open Gyms before we hit the court hard! 💪

🏀 South Baca Rec Basketball is starting soon!
We’re excited to kick off another great season. Stay tuned for sign-up details and schedules. Let’s get our young athletes on the court! 💪

🎉 Congratulations to our senior, Jordan Cornell! 🎉 Jordan has officially earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential! We are so proud of your dedication, your Vilas Grit, and the strong steps you’re taking toward your future. 🌟 Way to go, Jordan — your hard work inspires us all! 💙💛

📚🔬🌱💼 Big day of learning at Vilas School! • Our students are presenting on cells in science 🧫 • Exploring business ideas and entrepreneurship 💡 • Getting their hands dirty planting fall bulbs 🌷 • And high schoolers are off to a college fair 🎓 From classrooms to gardens to future pathways — learning happens everywhere at Vilas! 💚 #VilasGrit #LearningForLife

🌱🍉 From seeds to the school menu — nothing beats the taste of food we’ve grown ourselves! Our Vilas Garden watermelon was a sweet success, and everyone enjoyed it. 💚 #VilasGrit #FarmToSchool

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📣 Parent/Teacher Conferences are Friday, Sept. 26, 1–6pm. No appointment needed! This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate progress, and work together in support of your student’s success. 💙🤍 Parents/guardians who attend are also invited to enjoy a pulled pork dinner provided by the Senior Class—on us! 🍽️

📍 See You at the Pole
Join us Thursday morning as students, staff, and community gather around the flagpole to pray for our school, community, and nation. 🌎🙏

All are welcome! 💙🤍

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📣 We’re excited to share that Vilas School District is participating in S-CAP (Student-Centered Accountability Program)!

S-CAP provides a strong accountability and feedback process that helps districts like ours ensure alignment with whole child education and set meaningful goals for the future.

As part of the process, educators from other districts spent the day with us collecting data from conducting classroom observations, focus groups, and reviewing documents.

🙏 A huge thank you to our students, staff, families, and reviewers for your input and involvement during our first System Support Review (SSR). Your voices help us continue to grow and provide the very best for our students! 💙💛

🎥🏀 Our Sports Media class is back at it! They’re covering their second game with live-streaming coverage. Big thanks to these students for stepping up and giving our community a front-row seat no matter where you are. 👏📲 Tune in and cheer on our athletes from anywhere! https://www.youtube.com/live/7IhJ39znF18?si=WRXGQD59fWx6tASg

🚀✨ Getting started with LEGO League!
Our students are diving into hands-on building, problem-solving, and teamwork as they prepare for this year’s challenges. 🧩🤖

Stay tuned for more updates as their creativity takes shape and they enter competitions! 💡

🌟 Big News for Baca County! 🌟

We are proud to share that two outstanding students from Baca County have been selected to serve on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) this year! 🎉

✨ Anabelle Pettinger – Vilas School District
✨ Parker Arbuthnot – Springfield School District

COYAC is a statewide program that gives Colorado teens (ages 14–19) a powerful voice in the state lawmaking process. Created by the Colorado Legislature in 2008 (House Bill 08-1157, sponsored by Rep. Ellen Roberts, HD59-Durango), COYAC allows youth to advise legislators on issues important to young people and their communities.

Through this council, students build leadership skills and civic engagement while helping shape policies that impact the future of Colorado. Learn more here: 👉 coyac.org

These two students completed a rigorous application process to earn the honor of representing Senate District 35. Their selection is a true testament to the incredible educational opportunities in our rural Baca County districts.

We couldn’t be prouder of Anabelle and Parker for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference! 💙✨

Today our K–1 scientists explored the properties of rocks! 🪨🔍
Students observed different types of rocks and described their color, size, texture, and hardness. They even compared them through a fun “rock mining” activity. Hands-on learning makes science come alive! ✨