26-27 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. We will continue to update this page as additional information becomes available.
September 8, 2026
First Day of School Grades 1-12
First Day of School Grades 1-12
September 14, 2026
First Day of Kindergarten
First Day of Kindergarten
September 16, 2026
First Day of Preschool
First Day of Preschool
Reminder for Butler High School students - Tuesday, September 8 will be a late start Tuesday.
Students should report to school at 8:30 a.m.
ANNUAL CONSENT FORMS & SCHEDULES
Annual Agreements
The portal to complete annual agreements in Power School will open in August (exact date TBD). It is important to complete these annual forms, and is mandatory in order to receive Chromebooks at Morton and Butler.
Student Schedule Information (Coming Soon!)
TRANSPORTATION
More information coming soon!
School Orientations and Open Houses
Butler High School
Grades 9-12
BHS Freshman Parent Meeting
August 31; 6-7 p.m. @ PAT (Enter Door #2)
Freshman Orientation (Students Only)
September 1; 8:30am-12:00 p.m. @ PAT (Enter Door #2)
Open House
September 3; 5:30-7 p.m.
Morton Middle School
Grades 6-8
7th & 8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
August 25 and 27 from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
September 3 from 5-6:30 p.m.
6th Grade Student Orientation and Parent Meeting
August 26
August 26
Last Name A-L: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Last Name M-Z: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Students will meet in the gym, and parents will meet in the cafeteria.
Meeting for Morton Families New to VBCSD
August 27; 5-6 p.m. in the media center
Open House
September 3; 5-6:30 p.m.
August 27; 5-6 p.m. in the media center
Open House
September 3; 5-6:30 p.m.
Smith Intermediate School
Grades 3-5
3rd Grade Orientation
August 20; 5:30-7 p.m.
Open House
September 3; 4-5:30 p.m.
Demmitt Elementary School
Grades 1-2
1st Grade Orientation
August 27; 6-7 p.m.
Open House
September 3; 5-6:30 p.m.
Helke Early Learning Center
Grades Preschool-Kindergarten
Kindergarten Parent Meeting
August 24 and 25 from 6-7 p.m. Parents may choose to attend one session that works best for their schedules.
Screening will be held September 2, 3, 8 and 9.
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.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
Click here to visit our food services page and to view the menus for each building (Updates coming soon).
SCHOOL CALENDARS
Visit our school year calendar hub here.
HANDBOOKS
Handbooks for the 26-27 school year will be updated soon. For a complete listing of all handbooks, click here.
B.A.S.E. (Before and After School Experience)
VBCSD offers before and after school care for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. If you are interested in this service, please click here for more information.
SUPPLY LISTS:
Helke (Kindergarten and preschool)
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.