Village Community School

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Village Community School (VCS)
Address
Village Community School
272-278 West 10th St.

West Village

,
New York County
,
NY
10014

USA
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Former namePublic School 107
School typeIndependent
Founded1970
FounderSheila Sadler
StatusOpen
Head of schoolJennifer Mitchell
GradesK-8
Primary years taughtKindergarten through 5th Grades
Secondary years taught6th through 8th grades
Gender Coeducational
Age range4-14
Enrollment328
Schedule Day
Hours in school day8
Area86440 square feet
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Blue   and white  
SloganThe New York Leader In K-8 Education
Athletics conferenceDowntown Independent School Community (DISC)
SportsBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track
MascotBlue Jays
Nickname VCS
RivalSt. Lukes School
Website www.vcsnyc.org

Village Community School (also known as VCS) is an independent co-educational day school for grades K-8 located in Greenwich Village of New York City, USA. VCS is a member of the Downtown Independent School Community (DISC) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools NYSAIS.

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22% of its families receive tuition assistance; and 39% of the school's families are racially diverse. [1] VCS was mentioned by The New York City Private Schools Blog for its primary experiences, attention to artistry and craftsmanship and commitment to diversity. [2]

History

In early 1970, Bank Street School for Children, a private school then located in Greenwich Village decided to move its location uptown. VCS opened its doors to replace the niche left open by the loss of Bank Street and in September 1970 began the education of 170 children in grades K-6. By 1973, VCS was a fully operational K-8 school.

VCS's 86,440-square-foot campus in Greenwich Village VCS Building.jpg
VCS's 86,440-square-foot campus in Greenwich Village

The main building of VCS is at 272 West 10th St. The school building was originally completed in 1886 as Primary School No. 7. It was re-designated as Public School 107 in 1897. This school closed in 1930 and reopened as the parochial school of St. Veronica's Church in 1932. The school building remained vacant from 1963 until June 1970. [3]

In 2003, VCS expanded its original five-story building by the addition of a second five-story building, designed by architect Leo Blackman, adjacent to the first, containing additional classrooms, a fully functional gymnasium and auditorium. [4] In 2021, VCS had 350 students. [5]

In late 2018, VCS announced that the school is planning to build a three-story addition, plus rooftop play yard on the site of its current yard. [6] The 17000 square foot addition was designed by Jonathan Marvel, Lissa So, Caroline Frantz, Patrick Hamon, and Cat Travers of Marvel Designs. [7] The Eve K. Kleger Wing opened in 2021, containing a new Sky Yard, Gym, Library, Woodshop, Tech Lab, Science room, Language Lab, and additional classrooms. [8]

In October 2019, the VCS announced the untimely passing of its long-term and much-loved Head of School, Eve K. Kleger. [9] Effective July 1, 2020, Jennifer Mitchell became VCS's fifth Head of School.

Notable alumni

Trivia

The video of UTFO’s 1984 song “Beats and Rhymes” was shot entirely on the school grounds and featured current students and faculty.

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References

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  2. "NYC Private School Focus on Village Community School". Nycprivateschoolsblog.com. 2010-03-08. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  3. "Village Community School (New York City, New York)". Wikimapia. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  4. "School Bells Ring In Changes". 2003-08-31. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
  5. "VCS Fast Facts" . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  6. "VCS Plan" (PDF). 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
  7. "Village Community School". Marvel Designs. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  8. "The Opening of the Eve K. Kleger Wing!". The VCS Blog. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  9. "Eve Kleger Former Head of School - Celebrating a Life of Service" . Retrieved 2019-10-17.

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