Hot Topics

Hot Topics

The latest school updates for parents and students.

The Villages Charter School (VCS) 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 VCS information!

Today's Hot Topics

Buffalo Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner Coming Soon

The Buffalo Booster Club spaghetti dinner will be held on January 31st starting at 5:00 pm in the VHS cafeteria and the price is $15.00. This is a ticketed event. The Booster Club is selling tickets, any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

Buffalo Market Spring 25- Coming Soon!

Hello VCS Family,

We are hosting our next Buffalo Market in the VHS Courtyard on March 15th from 9 am-2 pm! We have experienced amazing community support at our events, and look forward to even more families and friends joining in the fun this show. We will have over 60 arts and crafts vendors that will include VCS students, VCS employees, local businesses, and more. We will also have the Buffalo Grill (featuring our Culinary Academy), limited tours of the VHS campus, food trucks, lawn games, and more!

Please see the attached flyer for more information, and share it with your friends. You can also follow Buffalo Market on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556256713417&mibextid=LQQJ4d (or just search us up – “Buffalo Market”)

If you would like to join us as a vendor, please fill out our application at: https://forms.gle/bb1dosayQyepnUiU7 or reach out to us at BuffaloMarket@tvcs.org

We would LOVE for more student groups and organizations to be involved, including from the Middle and Elementary levels! There is no vendor fee for these groups.

Have any questions? Please reach out to us at BuffaloMarket@tvcs.org

Thank you,

Buffalo Market Team

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

Saturday, January 18th

* VHS Wrestling @ Jerry Mita Memorial Tournament Pinellas Park HS (9:30 am)

* VHS Competitive Cheer Regionals @ Hagerty HS (3:48 pm)

* VHS Boys’ Basketball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Wally Keller Classic) @ Charlotte HS (5:00 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball vs. Columbia @ Hawthorne (TBD)

Monday, January 20th

* No School (MLK Day)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball vs. Wildwood @ VHS Main Gym (Varsity 6:30 pm)

Tuesday, January 21st

* VHS Girls’ Weightlifting District Meet @ Buffalo Sports Complex (3:00 pm)

* VHS Boys’ Basketball @ Williston (JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:30 pm)

Wednesday, January 22nd

* VHS JV Wrestling Buffalo JV Challenge @ VHS (3:30 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball vs. Springstead @ VHS Main Gym (Varsity 7:00 pm)

Thursday, January 23rd

* VCMS Middleton All District Concert Band

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Boys’ Basketball @ Inverness (3:00 pm)

* VCMS Middleton Boys’ Basketball @ Lecanto (3:00 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball vs. South Sumter @ VHS Main Gym (Varsity 6:30 pm)

Friday, January 24th

* VCMS Middleton All District Concert Band

* VCMS Middleton Student Council Dance (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

* VHS Girls’ & Boys’ Soccer District Semifinals

* VHS Boys’ Basketball vs. West Oaks (Iverson Classic) @ VHS Main Gym (7:00 pm) Tickets are $20 per day Cash/Credit at the door.

Saturday, January 25th

* VHS Varsity Wrestling Crystal River Duals @ Crystal River (9:00 am)

* VHS Competitive Cheer Gatortown Showdown @ UF (9:45 am)

* VHS Boys’ Basketball vs. Westminster Academy (Iverson Classic) @ VHS Main Gym (8:00 pm) Tickets are $20 per day Cash/Credit at the door.

Monday, January 27th

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Boys’ Basketball vs. Lecanto @ VCMS BR Gym (4:00 pm)

* VCMS Middleton Boys’ Basketball vs. Inverness @ VCMS Middleton Gym (4:00 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball vs. Lake Minneola @ VHS Main Gym (JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 730 pm)

Tuesday, January 28th

* VCMS Middleton Girls’ Tennis @ Crystal River MS (3:00 pm)

* VHS “FAFSA Parent Night” @ VHS Media Center (5:00 pm)

* VCES Middleton 3rd Grade Musical “Swamped” @ K-8 Gym (6:30 pm)

Wednesday, January 29th

* VHS Boys’ Basketball @ Lake Minneola (JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:30 pm)

Thursday, January 30th

* VHS Class of 2025 Cap & Gown Pictures @ VHS Main Gym

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Civics Class Trip to Town of Lady Lake (8:25 am)

* VHS Girls’ Weightlifting Regional Meet @ Buffalo Sports Complex (3:00 pm)

* VCMS Middleton Girls’ Tennis @ Citrus Springs MS (3:00 pm)

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Boys’ Basketball @ South Sumter MS (4:00 pm)

* VCMS Middleton Boys’ Basketball @ Wildwood MHS (4:30 pm)

* VHS Girls’ Basketball @ Trinity Catholic (JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:30 pm)

Friday, January 31st

* Elementary Book Character Day & Parade

* VCMS Buffalo Ridge Student Council Dance @ VCMS Gym (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

* VHS Buffalo Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner @ VHS Cafeteria $5 Students, $15 Adults

* VHS Boys’ Basketball vs. Trinity Catholic @ VHS Main Gym (JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:30 pm)

Saturday, February 1st

* VHS Wrestling @ Timber Creek (8:45 am)

VCS in the News

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

VHS Boys’ Basketball Defeats Bell Creek

Adopt-a-Vet Program @ VCES

VHS Boys’ Basketball Look Sharp in Preseason Victory over North Marion

VHS Athletics New Streaming Subscription Service

VHS Girls’ Soccer Wins Opening Match

VHS Band Hosts District Competition

VHS Girls’ Soccer Prepares for Season

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

VCS Elementary Students Get Lessons on Public Safety

VHS Marching Band Wins Marching Competition

Dynamic Dog Club Assists VCS 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 VCS 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

VCS Earns 21st Consecutive A Rating!

Tim Tebow Speaks @ Buffalo Stampeders Gala

VHS Sports @ New Middleton Campus

VCS Again Named “School of Excellence”

Gov. Scott Visits VHS

The Villages Charter School 15 Years of Impact

VCS 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, VCS 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.

VCS 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 VCS Calendar below. Additional details to follow in the upcoming months.

VCS 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 VCS Buffalo Ridge Construction Updates. Go Buffalo!