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18101 E. Vassar Pl., Aurora, CO 80013
303-752-3772
303-326-1241

Upcoming Events

09Mar
MondayAll Day
Spring Recess 3/9-3/13: No School
11Mar
Wednesday3:10PM - 4:10PM
Indoor Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
12Mar
Thursday3:10PM - 4:10PM
Cheer Practice 3rd-5th Grade
16Mar
Monday3:00PM - 4:30PM
Modern Band Club 4th&5th Grade Only
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Vassar Elementary Information

Vassar School Motto

Vassar Elementary School is where the Prairie Hawks soar. We are a community of life-long learners. At the core of our belief system lies the idea that meaningful relationships allow everyone to succeed. Together we agree to grow, learn and persevere when challenged.

Contact Information: 

Office Hours: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
Main Office: 303-752-3772
Fax: 303-326-1241
Attendance Line: 303-326-1641 or [email protected]

Address: 18101 East Vassar Place Aurora, Colorado 80013
Principal: Hannah Lecount
Vice Principal: Janelle Tresse

Vassar logoSchool Day Hours:

Preschool

  • No class on Fridays.
  • Morning Preschool: 8:25 am - 11:25 am
  • Afternoon Preschool: 12:10 am - 3:10 pm
  • All Day Preschool: 8:25 am - 3:10 pm
  • Preschool enters from the playground in front of the school.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

  • Bell Schedule: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • 1st bell to line up rings at 8:25 am
  • Tardy bell rings at 8:30 am
  • Warning dismissal bell rings at 2:55 pm
  • Dismissal bell rings at 3:00 pm

Staff supervision for students begins at 8:10 am.

Students may enter through the side cafeteria for breakfast or through the door from the back of the school where the blacktop is located. 

Early dismissal will not be accepted after 2:30 pm (except in cases of emergencies). Please come into the main office with your identification to pick up your student.

At Vassar we soar above the rest!

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District Notices

Important Update: 2026-27 School Start & End Times
03 March 2026
We are excited to share that beginning in the 2026-27 school year, APS will implement a districtwide bell schedule alignment as part of our commitment to student success and the priorities of our Destination APS Strategic Plan.
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2026–27 & 2027–28 School Calendars Approved by APS Board of Education
09 February 2026
As part of the calendar development process, families and staff were invited to share feedback through our annual engagement surveys in October 2025.
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Prepare Your Students for Upcoming State Assessments
08 January 2026
Many students will participate in state testing this spring. Learn how to help your students do their very best!
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