Vassar Elementary – Aurora Public Schools

APS Welcomes Students Back into the Classroom!

Aurora Public Schools is excited to welcome students back for in-person learning through a hybrid model. “A” group and preschool students began in-person learning on Jan. 19. “B” group students will begin on Jan. 25. Please see this calendar that indicates the … Read More

Backpack Checklists Help Families Monitor Students’ Progress

In the midst of the global pandemic, it has become increasingly important for families to collaborate with staff and community members to help every student shape a successful future, starting as early as preschool. To encourage more of these conversations, … Read More

Bond-Funded Energy Projects Help APS Save Money

Thanks to several bond-funded projects aimed at lowering school energy consumption, APS has realized an overall 7 percent decrease in energy costs over the last four years. This has saved the district more than $600,000 throughout the 2016 bond program. … Read More

Thank you, APS School Psychologists!

In this unsettling time of a global pandemic and social unrest impacting our communities and reverberating across the world, school psychologists are needed more than ever to support students and families. In Aurora Public Schools, mental health is a top … Read More

Veterans, Aurora Public Schools Salutes You!

In celebration of Veterans Day, Aurora Public Schools is honored to salute all veterans and active military personnel for their sacrifice, bravery and commitment to serve our country. APS is proud to have many veterans working in our district to … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Teachers Give Aurora Parents an “A” for Making Remote Learning Successful

AuroraTV's Lane Lyon spoke with several teachers from Vassar Elementary to learn how parents are responding to remote learning. The teachers said parents and guardians have been incredibly supportive of their students and are an essential component of success in … Read More

Preparing for Success after High School… Starting as Early as Preschool!

In Aurora Public Schools, we believe it is essential that students have the support needed to transition into life after high school. As we celebrate College and Career Success Month, we want to highlight the importance of student plans. One … Read More

Calling All Parents: Connect with APS Leaders Through Virtual Meetings

We invite you to join us for virtual informal discussions called Chalk Talks. During the Chalk Talks, you will have the opportunity to build connections with district leaders while also sharing valuable feedback about your student’s learning experience so far … Read More

FREE Immunizations & Dental Services for APS Students

APS has partnered with Salud Family Health Centers to offer a mobile clinic providing FREE immunizations, dental screenings and dental fluoride services for APS students! All students must be immunized before returning to in-person learning. The mobile clinic is open on … Read More

APS Schools See Bond-Funded Improvements

Thanks to bond-funded construction over the summer months, many schools across the district received new learning spaces and enhanced safety and security technology. APS also completed construction on the Aurora Science and Tech 6-12 (AST) and Harmony Ridge P-8 school … Read More

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