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Van Voorhis ES Hours

Grade Regular Hours Early Release
K - 4 8:30 am - 3:15 pm 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Pre-K AM Session 8:30 - 11:15 am 8:30 -11:15 am
Pre-K PM Session 12:30 - 3:15 pm 12:15 - 2:30 pm
Office Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Early Release days are First Tuesday of Every Month

Doors open at 8:00 for breakfast.

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Norovirus Information Sheet

Norovirus Information Sheet

March 01, 2023 Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are common and can happen at any time, but they are most likely to occur from November to April.
Women's History Month

Women's History Month

February 28, 2023 March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor the contributions of women in American history.
Observances
Music in Our Schools Month

Music in Our Schools Month

February 28, 2023 DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.
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National Reading Month

National Reading Month

February 24, 2023 DoDEA joins the National Education Association and schools across the nation in celebrating Read Across America on March 2nd and all year long to help motivate kids to read, bring the joys of reading to students of all ages, and make all children feel valued and welcome.
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Van Voorhis ES

School Address
120 Folger Street Bldg 5550
Fort Knox, KY 40121-6000
Phone: 502-624-5854
Fax: 502-624-7267
DSN Phone: 464-5854

Upcoming Events

 Apr 10 - Apr 14
Spring Break (No School)

Full Calendar
NOTE: Please check your school's calendar for information on additional release days for training, parent teacher conferences, and other activities.

DoDEA Vision

Excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere.

Van Voorhis

Parents, Students, and Staff working together to ensure all students MUST learn, "Whatever It Takes."

ALL

Educate, engage, and empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.

School Improvement Goals (PDF)

Goal 1 – Professional Learning Communities/Focused Collaboration

School SMART Goals(s):

Van Voorhis Elementary will increase from 60% in SY 19-20 to 63%  in SY 20-21 on Stage 5, Indicator D “Develop in class interventions and address gaps based on assessment results” as measured on the Focused Collaboration Observation Tool.

 

Goal 2Mathematics

School SMART Goal(s):

All students in Grades 3 and 4 at Van Voorhis Elementary School will increase their achievement in Math on the CCRS Summative Assessment from 43% “Meets/Exceeds” in SY 17-18 to 49% “Meets/Exceeds” in SY 20-21.

 

Goal 3 – Literacy

School SMART Goal(s):

  • Students in grades K-4 will achieve 60% proficiency on the Reading Proficiency Test in SY 20-21.
  • Students in grades 3-4 will achieve 50% scoring in Meets or Exceeds in Literacy on the CCRS Summative in SY 20-21

 

Goal 4 – Communication & Engagement

School SMART Goal(s):

  • Faculty/Staff: Van Voorhis Faculty and Staff will increase from 54% on Q4: How much opportunity does your school’s leadership give you to provide input or feedback?  of the Van Voorhis Faculty/Staff Communication & Engagement Feedback Form in SY 20-21 to 60% in SY 21-22.
  • Parent: Van Voorhis will increase from 49% on Q2: How well does the school inform you about your child’s academic achievement or progress? of the Van Voorhis Parent Communication & Engagement Feedback Form in SY 20-21 to 53% in SY 21-22