Van Voorhis ES Homepage
Day One Message to the Force From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III January 22, 2021 I am honored to have this chance to serve again and to do so alongside you and your families. My wife, Charlene, and I know all too well the sacrifices you make to keep this country safe. That safety is job one, and I promise to work as hard as you do at it.
Van Voorhis ES Hours
| Grade | Regular Hours | Thursday Hours |
|---|---|---|
| K - 5 | 8:30 am - 3:15 pm | 8:30 am - 2:00 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 - 2:00 pm |
| Office Hours | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Thursdays are Early Release days
School Operations COVID-19
Teachers and the routines of school provide an important element of stability for students which adds significantly to their success.
From Around DoDEA
National School Counseling Week
January 26, 2021
National School Counseling Week 2021, "School Counselors: All In for All Students," will be celebrated from Feb. 1-5, 2021, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Observances
Day One Message to the Force From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III January 22, 2021 I am honored to have this chance to serve again and to do so alongside you and your families. My wife, Charlene, and I know all too well the sacrifices you make to keep this country safe. That safety is job one, and I promise to work as hard as you do at it.
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
Jan 28
Deadline for Flu Vaccination/Waiver
Jan 29
Quarter 2 Report Cards go Home
Feb 2
Math Interim 2 Assessments for 3rd/4th grade students
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
Math Goal:
- All students in Grades 3-5 at Van Voorhis Elementary School will increase their achievement in Math on the CCRS Summative Assessment from 43% "Meets and Exceeds" in SY 17-18 to 49% "Meets and Exceeds" in SY 19-20.
Literacy Goal:
- All students in Grades K-3 will increase their achievement in Literacy as measured by Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) in "above the standard" or "at the standard" from 73% in SY 17-18 to 76% scoring "above the standard" or "at the standard" in SY 19-20.
- All students in grades 4th - 5th will increase their achievement in Literacy as measured by Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) in "advance" or "proficient" from 72% in SY 17-18 to 75% scoring in "advance" or "proficient" in SY 19 - 20.
