Vicksburg Community Schools

Nationally recognized Academics

There are three K-5 elementary schools in Vicksburg: Tobey, Sunset Lake and Indian Lake. The Middle School serves students in grades 6 - 8 and the High School covers grades 9 - 12. Since its incorporation in 1947, the school district has been one of the state's largest — covering over 110 square miles of rural, suburban and small town geography including the villages of Vicksburg and Fulton, and all or portions of eight townships.

Vicksburg Community Schools has a strong tradition of excellence and achievement. From pre-school to high school, quality education is a high priority. Vicksburg staff, parents and, students themselves, have high aspirations. When it comes to what is important in our schools, feedback to the School Board most often cites...

• Safe, Caring, and Nurturing Environment
• Strong Core Academics
• Rich Selection of Curricular and Extra Curricular Choices
• Attention to Individual Needs
• Strong Behavior and Character Standards
• Access to a Variety of Learning Resources and Technologies
• High Test Scores
• Clean, Comfortable, and Well-Maintained Facilities
• High Levels of Parent and Community Involvement
• Highly-Trained and Dedicated Staff
• Commitment to Innovation and Excellence

Leadership and innovation on the playing field

Vicksburg Community Schools strive to live up to these expectations by blending the strength of traditions from over 150 years of educating children and the best of contemporary teaching practices. We measure success by how well our students learn and grow.

Vicksburg High School is also a leader in area sports. Soccer, tennis, football, baseball and track teams have a state-of-the-art atheletic facilities. In 2006, a 102,000 square-foot artificial turf field was installed at Vicksburg High School. It is difficult to tell it from real grass because of its has alternating green colored panels. It has a "just mowed" natural appearance. Granulated rubber produced from over 16,000 recycled tires provides the "dirt."

Vicksburg's field is used for varsity, junior varsity and freshman football as well as soccer and band events.

The field, bleachers, press box and new "rubberized" track combine to provide Vicksburg teams and visting competitors a unique athletic experience.

Important Vicksburg Community Schools(VCS) Phone Numbers

• Administration (269) 321-1000
• Community Education (269) 321-1022
• Transportation (269) 321-1070
• High School (269) 321-1100
• Middle School (269) 321-1300
• Indian Lake Elementary (269) 321-1400
• Sunset Lake Elementary (269) 321-1500
• Tobey Elementary (269) 321-1600
• B4K Preschool Program (269) 321-1021

For more information about our school system, visit them on the web at www.vicksburg-community-schools.org. If you are a "Bulldog" Alumni, the Vicksburg High School Alumni Web site will be of interest to you.

Non VCS Pre-School & Daycare Programs

• Child's Play Learning Center (269) 649-3311
• Chris's Childcare (269) 649-1402
• Headstart Program (269) 649-4805
• Heart & Hands Preschool (269) 649-2343
• Kids Crossing Learning Center (269) 649-2392
• Lakeland Creative Beginings (269) 649-1703