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Homecoming

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We’re excited to share details about Homecoming next week! Below you’ll find the activities happening here at VMS, along with opportunities for our students to join in as we gear up for Friday’s Homecoming game, where the Elk River Elks take on the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets at 6:00 pm. We’ve also included a few reminders about fan expectations at games. Go ELKS!

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Homecoming Parade - Friday Homecoming Parade - Friday

The parade is a highlight of the week, and we encourage families and students to come out and cheer on the Elks!

  • Line-Up: 4:15 p.m.

  • Parade Start: 4:45 p.m.

  • Route: School Street

Homecoming Football Game - Friday Homecoming Football Game - Friday

Tickets:
    • The ticket gate will open after the parade. Adults: $8, Students: $6. Purchase tickets in advance here.

    • Middle School and Elementary School students need to be accompanied by a paid adult.

    • Fans will not be admitted after ticket sales have ended, which typically occurs after halftime. As a reminder, spectators who leave the stadium at any point during the game will not be granted readmittance.


Bags:
    • Bags are prohibited (including backpacks, purses, and belt bags) along with balls, outside beverages, pets, props, face paint, signs, or flags.


Parking:
    • We expect and look forward to a large crowd; there is parking available at the middle school, elementary school, as well as the lots surrounding the High School.


Safety/Walking:
    • Please be mindful of your surroundings while walking.

    • Please stay out of fenced-in areas.


Livestream:
You can watch the game online here: https://www.isd728.org/Livestream-ElkRiver


ELK PRIDE Reminders:

  • Represent VMS with a positive attitude, showing sportsmanship and school spirit. Consider the impact of your words and actions.

  • Students who violate school rules during events will be prohibited from attending school events for up to six weeks.


A reminder from ISD 728 and the Northwest Suburban Conference:

Stay Above the Line. There is no place for behavior that promotes disrespect, hate, or harm to individuals or groups. No taunting or personal attacks toward players, coaches, or officials. No profanity, animal sounds, or other potentially insensitive noises. No politically, racially, culturally, or sexually charged language or innuendos. Any individuals or groups that demonstrate behaviors that do not support this statement are subject to immediate removal from all ISD 728 and NWSC events.

Contact Us Contact Us

Administration

Principal: Amanda Ohlgren, 763.241.3450 ext. 2601 or 763.241.3443

Assistant Principal: Kelly Fossum, 763.241.3450 ext. 2602 or 763.241.3444

Principal's Admin Assistant: Angela Quiram, 763.241.3450 ext. 2600


Main Office & Health Office

Attendance Admin Assistant: Linda Hol, 763.241.3450 ext. 2604 or 763.241.3555

  • Email: vms.office@isd728.org

Health Office Admin Assistant: Katelyn Broermann, 763.241.3450 ext. 2605


Student Support/Counseling Office

Counseling Admin Assistant: Jennifer Eldredge, 763.241.3450 ext. 2630 or 763.241.3445

Counselor: Katie Svihel, 763.241.3450 ext. 2631

- (Supporting Students with Last Names A- L)

Counselor: Caitlin Ferguson, 763.241.3450 ext. 2659

- (Supporting Students with Last Names M-Z)

School Social Worker: Kate Burgoon, 763.241.3450 ext: 2687


Transportation

Vision: 763.441.4420
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School Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

School Website:https://vms.isd728.org

Registration:Welcomecenter@isd728.org (763.241.3536)

District Website: www.isd728.org

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Parent Resources

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ISD728 Digital Wellness Newsletter

Lunch Information (Menu & Lunch Account)

Staff Directory

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