Welcome to Vicksburg Middle School
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VMS is proud of our Staff/Teachers and all that they do for our studetns. Shown here, Mrs. Curtiss and some of the student council members make fleece blankets for Bronson Hospital Children's ward. Click "more" for a glimpse of all that they do, in and out of the classroom.
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Welcome to Vicksburg Middle School's webpage! We are proud to report that VMS ranked in the TOP 10% of ALL Michigan Schools for 2010 based on the new Race to the Top ratings on our Math and Reading performance over the past two years! Way to go students and staff of VMS!
We are pleased that you have visited our site and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to have you visit our school. When you visit VMS in person you will find a great group of approximately 600 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. We are proud of our students who strive to show Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility in everything they do at VMS. We have a staff of highly qualified teachers who truly create a fun, interactive, and rich educational experience for every child in our building. Our teachers are always willing to meet with you in regards to any questions you may have about your child's progress. If you have any questions in regards to your child's progress at any time, please take the time to contact their teacher to discuss strategies for success in the classroom.
We at VMS are a CARING community of learners where each individual gives an HONEST effort, RESPECTS all others and takes RESPONSIBILITY for self!
Greg Tibbetts, Principal
News & Upates
Recognize Excellence in Special Education
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) would like to recognize a school staff member for his/her
outstanding work with special education students. This may be ANY person who works with the schools (bus drivers, aides, teachers, secretaries, custodians, principals, administrators, psychologists, social workers, therapists, consultants, etc.). Go to www.kresa.org/pac to nominate!
2011-12 Late Start/Early Release Dates
Please click on the following links to read Superintendent Glaes' letter regarding this school year's Late Start/Early Release dates and the 2011-12 school year calendar.
How to get your kid to be a fanatic reader!
VMS prides itself on our intense desire to get kids reading with our English A Reading classes as well as Academic Enhancement/Accelerated Reader class for our students every day.
But most importantly, studies have shown that parent involvement with getting kids to read is crucial as well. “How to get your kid to be a fanatic reader" is an insightful article with terrific tips to get your kids reading. Click on "CNN" to read that article: CNN
7th Grade Social Studies Destination Report Websites
Destination Web Research sites recommended by Mr. McGuire and Miss Tutt.
Common Core Standards
Here are some parent guides and supporting documentation regarding the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Since this is the direction our nation is headed it is very important that we are all aware of what they are all about. Please take the time to review this info. It is in very easy to read formats. Click on "more" to access the Common Core State Standards Initiative overview, which was designed to assure that all students graduate from High School ready for college and career. 6th, 7th and 8th grades guides are attached as well.
Purchase Your Yearbooks On-line
Here is a simple way to purchase your 2011/2012 VMS Yearbook on-line. Just simply go to: Jostens Link.
Michigan Curriculum Framework
Our mission at Vicksburg Middle School is to provide an effective education for all children. Click on the link to learn more about our goals and process of educating our students.
RTI Parent Letter.
Good News from the Lunch Line!
At our new parental website, you can view student activity, make a credit card deposit and check student balances. Please click on the following link to get complete details.
Process for Determining the Existence of a Specific Learning Disability
Per the MDE, each local educational agency and public school academy in Michigan is required to publicly post the process used to determine the existence of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD). Please click on the following link to view/download important information.
Parents Guide to Accelerated Reader
Your child will be participating in the Accelerated Reader (AR™) program. This guide is designed to
answer your questions about AR. ParentsGuidetoAcceleratedReader.
Is Your Child Ready For Middle School?
Like most parents, we often wonder if we are taking the right steps to ensure academic success for our children. Did you know that academic performance in Middle School, is often an indicator of how well a student will succeed in High School? Click on "More" for a guide to help you navigate the road to your child's fullest potential.
Accelerated Reader Book Find
Are you wondering if a book is on AR? Here is the link to find out:AR Bookfinder