Vannoy Elementary School

Everyone participates in everything. The Principal, staff, teachers and parents care. A lots of activities and field trips for the kids were from the help of Parent Club. As a parent, I don't mind paying a few dollars for field trips that the school has no budget for. My nieces and nephews from different school districts have no field trips at all and I feel that they missed out a lot. My daughter is in 3rd now and she has been there since Kindergarten. She loves the school so much that she begs for us not to move. She "plans" to finish her years here then move on to Canyon and then CV High, great plan right?
--Submitted by a parent

Love this amazing little school! I would say it is much like a private school, but even better in many ways! My favorites: Vannoy is located on a quiet street, there are less than 400 students -so all the kids know each other, students are kind and respectful, we have great parent/student/staff/Principal participation and camaraderie! Lots of opportunities for after-school enrichment and community building, our Principal is very active and engaged with the students, staff, parents and community! We rock!
--Submitted by a parent

My child is a very active young boy and absolutely loves Vannoy. The staff is experienced and truly seems to care about the students' education. Our principal represents our school well with the district and is doing the right things with the school as a whole.
--Submitted by a parent

My child who has been at Vannoy for the past two years truly love and respect his teachers. They were instrumental in building self confidence and self respect in my child. The new principal is also great because he is constantly looking for ways to improve the school. I think Vannoy is quiet possibly the best elementary school in Castro Valley in terms of teacher and support staff quality.
--Submitted by a parent

Vannoy is a great school at all levels of a child's educational development. The teachers commitment and dedication to the children's education is quite evident. The music for minors program is great. The sports and the after school homework club are also great. Parent participation is very impressive at Vannoy. I'm very happy that my children attend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Good academic programs including science lab, music for minors program (via trained parent volenteers), after school homework club, lots of field trips. The parent club has contributed greatly to the library collection of books and field trips. Although this wasn't our first choice of schools, it turned out to be a very good school and experience for our child.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a long time parent os Vannoy with many children who have gone through and continue to go there, I have found for the most part that the staff at the school is awsome. But there are times if you have a child with special needs it can be a little bit more than frustrating to get the help the children need so that they need to be sucessful.
--Submitted by a parent

Vannoy school has high parent participation and the teachers are unbelievably good.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school community. The entire community shares the common understanding the education of our children are the top priority. The satff is wonderful and communicates regularly with parents. This is a great place for students to learn!
--Submitted by a parent

Vannoy is a great school. The teachers are wonderful and so are the staff. Also a wonderful group of volunteer parents help to make this a great school to send your children to.
--Submitted by a parent