EVS Information

Welcome! Your child has enrolled in one of the best school divisions in the nation! You have also selected a school that prides itself in developing all individuals to become professionals and world-class learners. Take the time to read our Mission and Vision statements. These statements say it all in a nutshell.
The staff at Vaughan prides itself on providing a safe, supportive and nurturing school environment. Many of our staff members have completed post-graduate study and/or are in programs with that goal in mind. Professional growth is the mantra at Vaughan. Teachers, typically, exceed the 30 hours of training required by the superintendent.
The class size at Vaughan does not exceed local or state requirements. Class sizes in grades K-3 do not exceed 25. Staff pupil ratio is 1-20 or less. We have a full time librarian and an extensive compilation of children’s literature. Vaughan is the only school in the county that has a computer lab with an integrated learning system. Special programs include, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Special Education, Reading Remediation, Art, Music and Physical Education. We have one full time and one part-time guidance counselor. A nurse provides services to the building two days a week.
Parents are encouraged to call their child’s teacher when there are problems, concerns, or information that needs to be shared.

Signature Programs

Community Projects
CLONES Mentorship Program (LINKs)
Gar Field Literature Partnership
Senior Citizens Reading Support Program

Parent Projects
Principal’s Book Club
Helping Hands (Volunteers)
Cinderella Project
Saturday Institute Workshops
Ed-U-Link Parent Communication Program
Parent Test Taking Workshops
On the Road to Success

Remediation Programs
Computer Lab – Early Bird Catches the Learn
Leap Frog—Reading Program
Saturday Strategic Learning Institute
Break Through to Literacy

Learning Incentive Programs
Quarterly Honors Celebrations
Quarterly Academic Competitions
Wildcat Writers
Book It Sleep Over
On the Road to Success
5th Grade Oration Contest

We are pleased to report that Vaughan Elementary is a “Fully Accredited School”. Elizabeth Vaughan exceeded the Virginia Department of Education minimum pass rate of 70%. More than 95% of students at our school passed the Reading section of the Standards of Learning (SOL). There was a 20% point improvement in our Reading and Social Studies scores. The most recent scores have been provided for you. Teachers discuss student progress quarterly in a scheduled meeting with the principal. Parents and students are invited to participate in workshops to gain knowledge about the state standards. Classes are offered during the evenings and on Saturdays during our 6-week Saturday Institute for students and parents.