From Principal Velez
Dear Vikan Middle School Families,
Welcome back to the 24-25 school year! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for an exciting new chapter at Vikan Middle School.
This year, we are specially thrilled to continue working toward our district's mission: "In partnership with our families and community, we empower EVERY Knight today to take control of their future tomorrow." Our commitment to this mission drives everything we do and fuels our passion for creating meaningful educational experiences.
At Vikan, we believe that collaboration with our families and community is crucial to our students' success. We are dedicated to working hand-in-hand with you to support and guide your child through their middle school journey. By joining forces, we can help them develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to shape their own futures.
This year, we will continue to build on our strong partnership and create new opportunities for growth and learning. Our goal is to empower every student to take ownership of their education, embrace their potential, and pursue their dreams with determination.
Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. Together, let's make this a memorable and impactful year for all our Knights!
Principal Velez
Athletics
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year. Vikan parents and students, we are excited for another year of athletics here at Vikan Middle School. We will be having our Fall Sports (Football and Girls Volleyball) parent meeting on Tuesday, August 6th at 5:00pm in the cafeteria. Please plan on attending if your son/daughter is planning on playing one of these sports this fall. First day of practice is Tuesday, August 13th, immediately after school.
Students will need a Sports Physical to participate, so please plan accordingly. We would like to recommend scheduling an appointment as soon as possible. Student's must have a sports physical before they are able participate in any sport. Students in 7th or 8th grade are able to participate in football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, track and soccer. 6th grade students can only participate in the spring sports, track and soccer.
We look forward to another successful year of athletics here at VMS. Go Knights!!
Drop Off & Pick Up Plan at Vikan
Please be aware that the dirt lot located at 8th and Southern will be blocked while they paved it. It is estimated that it will be ready by the end of October. While this is taking place, we will have drop off and pick up alongside Jessup Street and 8th Avenue. We will send more detailed information in our next newsletter.
Let's Get Ready!
We want this to be a successful year for our Knights. As parents/legal guardians, we ask your support in completing the following steps to ensure a smooth beginning for your child:
Free & Reduce Lunch Form:
If you are not able to pay for the required fees, please fill out the Free & Reduce Lunch Form. If your child qualifies, almost all of their fees will be waived. This is a great way to take care of fees! Forms are available in our main office and the link to the application is available for you at the bottom of this newsletter.
Sign the Student Handbook Form:
Your child's Advisor will be sending a form for you to sign. Please review the Student Handbook form when you receive it.
Lockers:
Students who would like a locker must request it and have their parents/legal guardians sign the Locker Contract. In order for a student to receive a locker, all fees must be paid prior to being given a locker.
School-Wide Expectations
- Electronic Devices (cell phones, earbuds, gaming devices, etc.) must be out of sight from 8:30 AM until 4:32 PM. Vikan is a cell phone free zone, which means that our students are not allowed to to use their phones while at school. For more information on this, please visit Superintendent Policy JICJ.
- e-Hall Pass will continue to be used this year. Every student must request permission through e-Hall pass to go anywhere in the building. In order to ensure our Knights safety, we want to make sure that we know where they are at all times.
- Chromebooks will be utilized exclusively for learning while at school. In order for us to maximize their learning, we want to ensure our Knight utilize their Chromebooks for the intended purpose.
We ask your support as we implement these school-wide expectations. The ultimate goal is to maximize learning and minimize bullying, harassment and negative interactions.
Thank you!
Reminder from our Health Office
Health - Please drop off updated immunizations, sign medication authorizations for medication at school, health care plans needed, drop off Sport Physical forms if your student will be participating in sports for the 2024-2025 school year. Students WILL NOT be allowed to participate in sports or be given medication at school until the proper paperwork is done and turned into the office. Appointments are filling up fast, so please schedule your doctors appointments as soon as possible.
School District 27J must comply with current laws for the 2024-2025 school year. All students are required to be in compliance with Colorado Immunization laws in order to attend school or daycare. No exceptions will be made for non-compliance. Students will not be allowed to attend school if we do not have an up-to-date immunization record or a current signed medical or personal exemption.
Requirements for submitting a personal, non-medical exemption for the 2024-25 school year are changing.
To opt out of any state-required vaccines, you will need to either 1) have the exemption signed by a medical care provider OR complete an online module, print the certificate, and submit it with your signed exemption.
Here is a link to the state website that outlines the new laws and process. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions The link to the online module is at the bottom of the page.
Student Fees
In order for your child to receive their Chromebook, a locker, and participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics and field trips, all fees must be paid as soon as possible. You can do this online, in person or by sending a check with your child. You could pay for your student's fees through Infinite Campus. If you do not have an IC account, please contact our office and request your access code to create your account.
Fee payments are accepted online through Infinite Campus or in person in our office.
Our district is participating in Healthy School Meals for All this school year. The new program enables districts to offer free meals to all students. While lunches will be free please continue to apply for free or reduce meals to help support our district for school funding. Families who qualify may receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support and more!
Please click on the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Benefit Application below.
Student Fees
STUDENT FEES are assessed every school year. If you have not paid your student's fees for the 2024 - 2025 school year please log in to Infinite Campus to make an online payment. If you have not created an account for Infinite Campus, please contact our office and request you access code.
ALL school fees must be paid before the end of the school year. Please keep in mind that fees travel with your student as they move on to high school within our district.
If you have any questions please call our office at 303-655-4050.
Student Morning Arrival
Please help us out by making sure that your child is at school no later than 8:15 AM. We are having a large number of students arriving after 8:30 AM. If you drop off your child at 8:30, they are already 5-10 minutes late to class. It is imperative that you support your student in making sure that they get to school on time...on time is 8:15 AM.
If your student is arriving after 9:00 AM, you will need to check then in at our mail office.
NO Pick Up After 4:15 PM
If you need to pick up your student early from school for an appointment, please make note that you need to arrive prior to 4:15 p.m. Also we will not be calling down your student to be picked up early until the parent or guardian have arrived at our office.
Starting at 4:15 our entire team is getting ready to ensure the safety and security of 600 Kights at dismissal. We cannot spare any aduls to go get students as this poses a safety concern.
Vikan Middle School
Website: https://www.sd27j.org/vikan
Location: 879 Jessup Street, Brighton, CO, USA
Phone: (303) 655-4050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VikanMiddleSchool/?ref=pages_you_manage