Back to School Information

We are preparing to welcome back our Aviators for the 2026-2027 school year!  Below is helpful information as the new school year approaches.

 

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First Day of School Grades 1-12: September 8, 2026

First Day of Kindergarten: September 14, 2026

First Day of Preschool: September 16, 2026

Please note that the first day of school at Butler High School is also a late start Tuesday.  BHS will begin at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 8.

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ANNUAL CONSENT FORMS & SCHEDULES

The portal to complete annual consent forms in Power School will open in August.  It is important to complete these annual forms, and it is mandatory in order to receive Chromebooks at Morton and Butler. Families will receive an email notification when the portal is open.

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SUPPLY LISTS:

Morton | Smith | Demmitt | Helke

Butler - Because of the various class offerings provided at Butler, our staff will communicate supply needs as classes begin.  It is recommended that students begin the school year with basic supplies such as a notebook, pen/pencil, folder, etc. until specifics are provided by their teachers.

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CALENDARS

Visit our school year calendar hub here.

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TRANSPORTATION

More information will be available soon! 

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OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Butler | Grades 9-12

MVCTC First Day (Juniors): Monday, August 10
MVCTC First Day (Seniors): Tuesday, August 11

BHS Freshman Parent Meeting
August 31; 6-7 p.m. @ PAT (Enter Door #2)

Freshman Orientation (Students Only)
September 1; 8:30am-12:30 p.m. @ PAT (Enter Door #2)

Open House
September 3; 5:30-7 p.m.

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Morton | Grades 6-8

6th Grade Orientation & Parent Meeting
August 26; A-L 8:30-9:45 a.m. | M-Z 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

7th and 8th Graders New to VBCSD Orientation & Parent Meeting
August 27; 5-6 p.m. 

Open House
September 3; 5-6:30 p.m.

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Smith | Grades 3-5

3rd Grade Orientation
August 20; 5:30-7 p.m. @ Commons

Open House
September 3; 4:00-5:30 p.m.

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Demmitt | Grades 1-2

1st Grade Orientation
August 27; 6-7 p.m. @ Commons

Open House
September 3; 5-6:30 p.m.

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Helke | Grades Preschool-Kindergarten

Screening will be held September 2, 3, 8 and 9

Kindergarten Parent Orientation
August 24 or 25; 6 p.m. (choose the date that works best for your schedule)

Kindergarten Open House
September 14; 7:45-8:30 a.m.

Preschool Open House
September 14; AM Session 5-5:45 p.m. | PM Session 6-6:45 p.m.