Val Vista Lakes Elementary School

I have had nothing but excellent experiences at this school. Both of my children have done well at VVL; and one is on an IEP. There was a great transition to Junior High. Band and Orchestra are outstanding.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. They have helped my son get caught up after falling behind at another school, helped get him an IEP he needed. The staff are great and friendly too.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is wonderful.. teachers are great. my daughter is new this year and teachers and faculty have made us feel so welcome.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm going to Junior High now, but I was at Val Vista Lakes for eight whole years and they were all fantastic ones. All of my teachers, my principal, and everyone else were terrific! Thank you all for eight awsome and educational years together!
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has been at VVL for 3 full years now, the school as a team has been acceptable or slightly above average in regards to general curriculum and learning. I must say in regards to parent involvement it is too obvious that the 'groupie' parents that run around thinking they make all the difference there are in it for their own personal social reasons. It is unfortunate that some of these individuals set set such a poor example for the environment at the school, and for the school at other places in the VVL community. Art and music programs are disappointing, don't get me wrong the kids are fantastic, and incredibly talented but have so much more to offer than the music and visual arts programs can provide. Moving on to Jr High this year and ready for a real challenge.
--Submitted by a parent

We love VVL. I am very impressed at the amount of learning that happens during the day - I don't know how the teachers are able to fit it all in, but they do! Parent involvement revolves around a core group of women who obviously care a great deal and have bounds of energy! I think the Principal is a fantastic woman ,I would like to see her be more progressive - push the envelope, take a risk and take VVL to a higher level.
--Submitted by a parent

We love VVL! The entire staff, including the office and all the staff that help in the classrooms and the playground are wonderful. We felt they really cared about our kids, to keep them safe, learn to the best of their ability, and have fun. We always felt welcome and the principal was very accessable and more than willing to go the extra mile. I can't imagine having my children go anywhere else. Thank you Mrs. Apel for creating such a wonderful environment for my kids!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to preschool there and the program and teacher were just wonderful, I have heard good things about the higher grades also. He learned so much and just loved going to school.
--Submitted by a parent

VVl has a great learning environment. An excellent community with lots of parent involvement assures that students have high standards and achievement. My daughter is involved in the orchestra and loves it. The orchestra instructor seems very qualified and runs a tight ship. My children also participate in chorus and love music. PE has a solid program. I would like to see more done with the visual arts. The Art Masterpiece program seems to be very successful.
--Submitted by a parent

I was so impressed with VVL. My daughter has several IEP issues and we received assist after assist that went above and beyond the call of duty on the part of her 6th grade teacher, the resource teachers, the principal, the school nurse, the school psychologist, etc. What a stellar staff! VVL has an amazing array of extracurricular activities available as well as an incredible level of parental involvement to implement them. Academics at VVL are thoughtful and interesting and though my child didn't qualify for AP classes due to her other issues she did learn this year. Thank you VVL for your many wonderful staff members and programs.
--Submitted by J Victor, a parent