Elementary Home
Congratulations to the PAWS winners for 4/26/24!
Welcome to Vestaburg Elementary School!
Vestaburg Elementary consists of grades PreK - 5th. Vestaburg is a place where strong connections are made between home and school and staff members are committed to developing the whole child. One of the most important aspects of Vestaburg Elementary School is the work staff put into building strong relationships with students, teachers and families. We are committed to ensuring VES is a safe and welcoming environment for ALL. All children are given opportunities to grow academically, socially and emotionally in the classroom as well as the community.
Our staff consists of 24 teachers and 14 paraprofessionals/support staff. We also enjoy the full-time services of an instructional coach, speech pathologist, social worker, and counselor. Montcalm Area ISD provides other service providers to our school. These include; school psychologist, teacher consultant, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and supports for students with visual and hearing impairments.
We have 2 licensed Great Start Readiness Pre-School classrooms that offer full day instruction for four year old children. This program is grant funded and typically is offered at no charge to families. Some families may incur a small amount of tuition based on a sliding scale. This program is licensed with the State of Michigan. Our 2021 our program was awarded a 5 Star Rating from Great Start To Quality. This is the highest rating a program can receive.
VES is a one-to-one technology district. Each student in PreK - 5th grade has their own Chromebook to foster learning the 21st Century Skills.
Our discipline policy and procedures promote student responsibility and problem solving. We use Restorative Practices to foster healthy relationships within the classroom, as well as, specific classroom wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
One of the most important aspects of my work here at the Vestaburg Elementary School will be building strong relationships with students, teachers and families. I will ensure VES is a safe and welcoming environment for ALL. All children will be given opportunities to grow academically, socially and emotionally in the classroom as well as the community. It will be my goal to provide awareness and share effective best practice strategies for addressing the needs of the students which will foster educational excellence, appropriate behaviors, social acceptance and emotional development. I encourage all families to take an active role in your child(ren)’s education and will provide a supportive atmosphere to discuss their future.
I have an open-door policy and welcome your input and ideas. I’m looking forward to working with each of you as we start this new and exciting year together!
Contact Information
Vestaburg Elementary School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
Phone: 989-268-5284
Fax: 989-268-5898
Principal
Cynthia Hillary
chillary@vcs-k12.net
989-268-5284 ext. 1152
Administrative Assistant
Ashley Arntz
aarntz@vcs-k12.net
989-268-5284