This is a reminder that Village Charter School has mandatory uniform guidelines for all students. Please refer to the Student Handbook (available on the VCS school website) as an additional guide for appropriate VCS attire. Students must wear the standard uniform every day except for scheduled gym days. On gym days, students are required to wear the official gym uniform. On Leadership Days and all other days, students must be in the standard uniform, complete with a black belt (and a green tie for middle school students).
Uniform Purchases:
VCS logo attire is available at:
Bits & Pieces 4 N Broad St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Please call ahead at (609) 392-6500 to schedule an appointment, Monday through Saturday, between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm EST. Each appointment will have a 30-minute time limit.
Or
B.O.Y.D. Online Orders at:
boyd-brand-apparel.com
Please order in advance.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year at Village Charter School!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to welcome you and your children to another exciting year of learning, growth, and community at Village Charter School. As we embark on the 2025–2026 school year, we look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child’s success. This year brings new opportunities, fresh faces, and a renewed commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for all students. We encourage you to stay connected, participate in school events, and collaborate with our dedicated staff to make this year a memorable one.
Please take a moment to review the necessary information, dates, and procedures outlined below to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Together, we can make this year a remarkable one for our students!
Key Dates and Information:
New Website: The Village Charter School has launched a new website. Please visit us at www.villagecharter.org.
First Days of School
Thursday, September 4, 2025: First day of school (early dismissal day)
Friday, September 5, 2025: Early dismissal day
Monday, September 8, 2025: First full day of school
School Hours: 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Back-to-School Night
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Breakfast
Breakfast service begins on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Arrival
Grades K–4: Main doors
Grades 5–8: Gym doors via the ramp
After 8:15 a.m., Late students enter through the main doors and must be signed in by an adult. Please note that chronic tardiness can lead to chronic absenteeism.
Dismissal
K–2: Side doors – form grade-level lines
3–5: Main doors – form grade-level lines
6–8: Cafeteria dock doors – form grade-level lines
Bus Riders (K–5): Assigned lines inside the cafeteria and foyer
Early dismissals (before 3:25 p.m.) require a valid ID. After 3:25 p.m., students will be dismissed as usual. Students will not be released to anyone under the age of 18.
Additional Notes:
No double-parking or blocking entrances.
Written permission must be provided for walking.
Inclement weather pick-up: Cafeteria.
Visitors
All visitors must sign in at the main office. This school year, VCS will be implementing the Raptor VisitorSafe system. By digitally verifying that the visitor and the person on the ID document match, our school will gain a higher degree of confidence that our students and staff are safe. Once fully implemented, each visitor is automatically screened against two database types:
The registered sex offender databases that Raptor maintains and keeps up to date for all 50 U.S. states and territories
Any number of customized databases created by our school. This can include banned/restricted visitors, individuals with custody issues, those with restraining orders, and more.
A match against any database instantly alerts the attendant and any additional staff members for prompt attention and resolution.
Forms & Documents
Please complete and return all required contact information and forms promptly (including PowerSchool forms).
Missing contact information and forms may affect communication, eligibility for lunch, dismissal, and participation in activities.
Compact for Learning
Review and submit the Compact for Learning in a timely manner.
Uniform Guidelines
All K–8 students are required to wear the approved school uniform daily. Uniform purchase information can be found on the VCS website at www.villagecharter.org.
Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Not permitted during the school day.
Must be stored in book bags/lockers.
Confiscated devices will be returned only to a parent.
We are seeking a substitute teacher to provide instruction to students in assigned classrooms during the regular teacher's absence.
**Responsibilities:**
- Deliver effective instruction while managing a classroom of students, ensuring they remain on task and engaged.
- Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
- Supervise students to ensure their safety during class hours.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
- Leave constructive feedback for the regular teacher.
- Assist with non-classroom duties as assigned by the building principal or their designee.
- Adhere to school rules and procedures.
If you are interested in applying, please click here: https://www.applitrack.com/villagecharterschool/onlineapp/
For more information about The Village Charter School, please visit our website: https://www.villagecharter.org/
