VMS ELKS Roundup
Homecoming
VandenBerge 2025 Homecoming
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!
VandenBerge Activities Spirit Week
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
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
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: 763.441.4420School 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