Quick Contact

Central Office

Dr.

Randy

McDaniel

Director of Education

Central Office

randy.mcdaniel@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Tara

Milow

Enrollment Coordinator / Security & Campus Logistics

Central Office

tara.milow@tvcs.org

Early Childhood Center

Ms.

Tabitha

Jackson

PK1-PK4
Director

TVECC @ Buffalo Ridge

tabitha.jackson@tvecc.org

Ms.

Shannon

Taylor

PK1-PK4
Executive Director

TVECC @ Middleton

shannon.taylor@tvecc.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Middleton Campus

Autism Center

Dr.

Brian

Greene

Principal

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

brian.greene@tvcsac.org

Mrs.

Lindsey

Blaise

Operations Manager

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

lindsey.blaise@tvcsac.org

Mrs.

Katie

Langham

Secretary

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

katie.langham@tvcsac.org

Elementary School

Ms.

Teri

Mattson

Principal

VCES @ Buffalo Ridge

teri.mattson@tvcs.org

Mrs.

LeAnne

Yerk

Principal

VCES K-5 @ Middleton

leanne.yerk@tvcs.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Primary Center (K-1st Grade)

Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd Grade)

4th & 5th Grade Center

Middleton Campus

K-8 Building

Middle School

Dr.

Peggy

Irwin

Principal

VCMS @ Buffalo Ridge

peggy.irwin@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Cathy

Rowan

Principal

VCMS @ Middleton

cathy.rowan@tvcs.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Middleton Campus

High School

Mr.

Robin

Grant

Principal

VHS

robin.grant@tvcs.org

TVCS Accounting Office

Ms.

Gina

Ritch, CPA

Director of Accounting

Central Office

gina.ritch@tvcs.org

Administration

Mrs.

Amy

Zimmerman

Human Resources Coordinator

Central Office

amy.zimmerman@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Britnee

Augustin

Receptionist

Central Office

brittnee.augustin@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Nora

Choquette

Curriculum, Data Analysis & Staff Development

Central Office

nora.choquette@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Dawn

Encarnacion

Central Office Secretary

Central Office

dawn.encarnacion@tvcs.org

Dr.

Cynthia

Mergaert

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Technology Supervisor

Central Office

cynthia.mergaert@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Tara

Milow

Enrollment Coordinator / Security & Campus Logistics

Central Office

tara.milow@tvcs.org

Mr.

Ted

Miraglia

Federal Funding & Grants

Central Office

ted.miraglia@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Brianna

Smith

MTSS Coordinator

VHS, Central Office

brianna.smith@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Sabrina

Wilson

Administrative Assistant

Central Office

sabrina.wilson@tvcs.org

Mr.

William

Fraize

IT Operations Manager

Central Office

william.fraize@tvcs.org

Hot Topics

Hot Topics

The latest school updates for parents and students.

The Villages Charter School (TVCS) campuses in Buffalo Ridge and Middleton are always brimming with activity and excitement.

Check back here often to stay informed on what’s happening in our school community with helpful updates, announcements, activities and upcoming events for students and parents.

Hot Topics is your hub for TVCS information!

Today's Hot Topics

Spring Break Begins Friday for Students

Students attending The Villages Charter School will begin Spring Break on Friday, March 21st and return to normal class schedules on Monday, March 31st. We wish all families and safe and relaxing Spring Break!

Spring Break Camp Starts Monday, March 24th

Buffalo Adventures will host their regular “Spring Break Camp”. See the Buffalo Adventures site for details.

TVCS Adopts 25-26 School Calendar

The Villages Charter School (TVCS) has adopted the 25-26 calendar. See below.

VHS Athletics Announces New Streaming Subscription Plan

The Villages High School Athletic Department has announced a new streaming option for our fans. See the article to learn more and subscribe.

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 21st

* No School – Teacher Professional Development Day

* VHS Baseball @ IMG (Gold) (6:30 pm)

Saturday, March 22nd

* TVCS Spring Break

Monday, March 24th

* TVCS Spring Break

* Buffalo Adventures Spring Break Camp (PK1 – 5th Grade)

Tuesday, March 25th

* TVCS Spring Break

* Buffalo Adventures Spring Break Camp (PK1 – 5th Grade)

* VHS Boys’ Weightlifting District Meet @ South Sumter HS (Noon)

* VHS Softball vs. Tavares @ VHS Stadium (JV 5:00 pm, Varsity 7:00 pm)

Wednesday, March 26th

* TVCS Spring Break

* Buffalo Adventures Spring Break Camp (PK1 – 5th Grade)

* VHS Baseball @ Chattanooga Central (5:00 pm)

Thursday, March 27th

* TVCS Spring Break

* Buffalo Adventures Spring Break Camp (PK1 – 5th Grade)

* VHS Baseball @ Signal Mountain (5:00 pm)

Friday, March 28th

* TVCS Spring Break

* Buffalo Adventures Spring Break Camp (PK1 – 5th Grade)

* VHS Baseball @ Wilson (4:30 pm)

Saturday, March 29th

* TVCS Spring Break

* VHS Baseball @ Hixson (1:15 pm)

Monday, March 31st

* Students Return!

* VHS Softball vs. Forest @ VHS Softball Stadium (JV 5:00 pm, Varsity 7:00 pm)

Tuesday, April 1st

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Golden Girls Clinic @ VCMS BR Gym (3:00 pm)

* VHS JV Baseball vs. Montverde @ VHS Baseball Stadium (4:30 pm)

* VHS Flag Football @ Central (JV 5:00 pm, Varsity 6:00 pm)

* VHS Softball @ Lake Weir (6:00 pm)

* Buffalo HERD Parent Meeting @ VCES 4th & 5th Grade Center Gym (6:00 pm)

Wednesday, April 2nd

* FAST Writing Grades 4th & 5th

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Agriscience @ School Farm (7:15 am)

* VHS Class of 2025 Cap & Gown Distribution (During lunch)

* VHS Boys’ Weightlifting Regional Meet @ Buffalo Sports Complex (Noon)

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Golden Girls Clinic @ VCMS BR Gym (3:00 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Tennis vs. Umatilla @ VHS Tennis Complex (3:30 pm)

* VHS 2025-2026 Golden Girls Parent Meeting @ The Tracy (6:00 pm)

* VHS Baseball vs. Horizon @ VHS Baseball Stadium (7:00 pm)

Thursday, April 3rd

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Track Meet @ Crystal River (3:00 pm)

* VCMS Golden Girls 25-26 Auditions @ VCMS BR Gym & Studio (3:00 pm)

* VHS Boys’ Tennis @ First Academy (3:30 pm)

* VCMS Middleton Girls’ & Boys’ Track Meet @ K8 Track (4:00 pm)

* VHS Flag Football @ East Ridge (JV 5:30 pm, Varsity 6:30 pm)

* VHS JV Baseball @ West Orange (5:30 pm)

* VHS Softball vs. Foundation Academy @ VHS Softball Stadium (6:00 pm)

Friday, April 4th

* VHS Softball @ Nature Coast Tech (6:00 pm)

* VHS Baseball vs. IMG (Blue) @ VHS Baseball Stadium (7:00 pm)

Saturday, April 5th

* VHS Class of 2025 Grad Bash @ Universal Studios (4:00 pm)

TVCS in the News

VHS Tennis Teams Off to a Great Start

VHS Flag Football Wins on Senior Night

VHS Students Excel at County Fair

VHS Wrestler Johnathan Clohency Wins State Championship

VHS Students Dive Into The Shark Tank

VHS Boys’ Basketball Loses Heartbreaker in State Finals Thriller

BBQ Bash A Huge Success

2025 Buffalo HERD BBQ Bash

VHS Boys’ Basketball Advances to State Championship Game

Buffalo HERD’s BBQ Bash Coming to Spanish Springs

VHS Track Team Dominates Home Meet

VHS Wrestling Crowns Two District Champs

VHS Softball Wins Season Opener

VHS Boys’ Basketball Defeats Tampa Catholic: Headed to Final Four

VHS Boys’ Basketball Advances to Regional Final

VHS Wrestling Finishes 2nd @ TD Talbott Duals

VHS Girls’ Weightlifting Finishes 7th in the State

VHS Frantzen Makes School History Advancing to Wrestling Regionals

VHS Girls’ Basketball Defeat Tampa Catholic to Advance to Regional Semifinal

VHS Boys’ Basketball Wins Regional Quarterfinal vs. Astronaut HS

VHS Baseball Wins Season Opener

VHS to Host Girls & Boys Basketball Regional Quarterfinals

TVCS Students Participate in Regional Science Fair

VHS Boys’ Basketball Wins 7th Straight District Title

TVCS Middle Schools Students Learn About Local Governments

VHS Girls’ Basketball Rolls Into District Championship Game

VHS Boys’ Basketball Wins Opening District Game

VHS Boys’ Basketball Wins on Senior Night

VHS Starts Second Home for a Veteran

VHS Girls’ Basketball Sets Scoring Records

VHS Boys’ Basketball Wins with Historic Shooting Night

VHS Loses Tough Battle with West Oaks in Iverson Classic

VHS Girls’ Basketball Defeat Springstread for 17th Win

VHS Girls’ Weightlifting Wins 9-1A Traditional Title

VHS Students Compete @ Sumter County District Science Fair

VHS Swimmer Ava Ehinger Signs to Swim with Georgia Southern

VHS Girls’ Weightlifting Sweeps South Sumter

VHS Golden Girls to Host NDA Regionals

VHS Girls’ Weightlifting Takes County Title

VHS Wrestling Takes 5th in St. John Tourney

Secret Santa Gives Hundreds of Gifts to Families

Buffalo Scholarship Foundation Hosts Successful Golf Tournament

Adopt-a-Vet Program @ VCES

VHS Athletics New Streaming Subscription Service

VHS Girls’ Soccer Wins Opening Match

VHS Band Hosts District Competition

VHS Band Earns Superior Rating @ MPA Event Held @ VHS

VHS Girls’ & Boys’ Swimming & Diving Win District Championships

VHS Boys’ Cross Country Win District Championship

VHS Girls’ Bowling Finishes Runner-Up in State Championship

TVCS Elementary Students Get Lessons on Public Safety

VHS Marching Band Wins Marching Competition

Dynamic Dog Club Assists TVCS Students with READ Program

Buffalo HERD Prepares to Host Multiple Events in 24-25 School Year

VHS Fitness & Coaching Academy Interns @ The Villages Recreation & Parks

The Villages Charter School Autism Center Announces Opening Date

Charter School Alumni Join TVCS Teacher Ranks

VHS Begins “On the Job” Training Program

Buffalo Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament Ready for 20th Year

VHS Construction Academy Breaks Ground on “Building Homes for Heroes” Project

FHSAA Football State Championships Coming to the HG Morse Range

TVCS Earns 21st Consecutive A Rating!

Tim Tebow Speaks @ Buffalo Stampeders Gala

VHS Sports @ New Middleton Campus

TVCS Again Named “School of Excellence”

Gov. Scott Visits VHS

The Villages Charter School 15 Years of Impact

TVCS Earns 21st A Rating in a Row!

The Florida Department of Education has released the 2023-2024 school grades for all schools and The Villages Charter School has again earned an A rating!

Congrats to all students, teachers, administrators, staff, & parents for this achievement.

For the past 18 years, TVCS has received a “K-12 grade” (all “A’s”)—also,

The Villages High School has now earned 18 straight A’s (2006 – 2024*)

The Villages Charter Middle School has now earned 21 straight A’s (2003 – 2024*)

The Villages Charter Elementary School has now earned 20 straight A’s (2003 – 2024*)

* The Florida Department of Education did not issue grades for the 2020 school year due to COVID-19.

TVCS Earns School of Excellence Designation!

The Villages Charter School has again earned a School of Excellence designation for the 2023-2024 school year based upon academic data from the past three school years. The Florida State Board of Education announced the list of schools at their most recent Florida Board of Education meeting. See the announcement below.

Buffalo Scholarship Foundation Announces "Buffalo Promise"

The Buffalo Scholarship Foundation has formally announced a long-planned project–the “Buffalo Promise”. Click here to read a recent article about the Buffalo Promise or click here to visit the Buffalo Promise webpage.

VHS Moves Graduation Date

The Villages High School has moved the graduation date for the Class of 2025 from the traditional Saturday morning outside to Friday, May 23rd @ 7:00 pm inside the Buffalo Sports Complex. See the updated 24-25 TVCS Calendar below. Additional details to follow in the upcoming months.

TVCS Updates Buffalo Ridge Campus Renovations

We are excited to share another update about the renovations and changes to the Buffalo Ridge campus. Click here to read an article in the Daily Sun and see a brief video showing the TVCS Buffalo Ridge Construction Updates. Go Buffalo!

Important Documents

Please see the list of important documents below:

TVCS 25-26 School Calendar

2024-2025 TVCS Calendar updated 10.15.24

2024-2025 Buffalo HERD Calendar

TVCS Named School of Excellence 23-23

2023-2024 TVCS K-12 Academic Executive Summary

2023-2024 TVCS K-12 Academic Report

TVCS 5 Year Accreditation Report

TVCS Named High Performing Charter School

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