On May 3rd, Vanguard students participated in the Chester County Special Olympics.

May 2024

A Message From Our Executive Director

Hello Everyone,


The month of May flew by and we are looking toward June. The events and activities our students participated in during the month of May were great fun.

Special Olympics was a beautiful day and as you can see by the pictures, there were lots of smiles.


The Prom was another huge success. The Vanguard School staff do a phenomenal job decorating the location for the Prom and ensuring our students make memories during this very special senior event. This year the theme was ‘Super Heroes’. Everyone came dressed to the nines’ whether it was a tuxedo, gown and even super hero garb! Clearly, a wonderful time was had by all.


Now, we turn to June. The rites of passage that occur every year will once again occur here at VFES. Graduation for our seniors is Thursday June 6th starting at 6:30pm. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held on the outdoor patio in front of the Mierley Building. June also is the month for outdoor and indoor activities such as Field Days, Transition Ceremonies and Awards Ceremonies. We are excited for all our students and staff to wrap up another successful school year and enjoy the summer days ahead.


As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X. We want you to know what is going on

here on campus throughout the summer and we have upped our game in the social media platform.


I wish everyone a wonderful June. I will be bidding farewell to you in my June newsletter and passing the baton

to our new Executive Director, Tom Quinn. Until then, enjoy the newsletter and the sunny days to come!


Best,

VFES Administration

VFES Updates & Announcements


VFES attended the ADVIS Advancement Retreat on May 3rd. Click below to read more.

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Development Department


Learn about Vanguard School's major safety grant award and get updates about VFES' Program Sustainability Fund.

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Click here to view and apply to our open positions

The Vanguard School

The Vanguard School


Learn about updates within our Elementary, Middle, High and VTC Programs, as well as alumni activities.

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Program Spotlight


Read about Vanguard's vital CBVT program and how it helps students gain work skills.

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Adult & Recreation Services

Customized Workforce Solutions (CWS)


Learn about the work of CWS Employment Specialist, Alex Mizok, and the June 26th ARS/CWS Annual Picnic.

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Specialized Recreation Services (SRS)


See photos of the May retreat to Camp Kweebec and learn how to register for other upcoming SRS activities.

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Ways to Give

  1. Online at vfes.net/donate
  2. Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program 
  3. Designate a gift directly to VFES through United Way or State Employee Combined Appeal (SECA)
  4. Stock Gift Options
  5. By Mail:

Valley Forge Educational Services

Development Office

1777 N. Valley Rd.

Malvern, PA 19355


Email Development@vfes.net for more information.

Upcoming Events

May


Dates: May 31-June 2, 2024


Retreat @ Camp Innabah

To register, visit https://summermatters.campbrainregistration.com/


For more information, visit https://www.vfes.net/Page/3493

June

Date: June 6

Time: 6:30

Date: June 26

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vanguard School Graduation

Congratulations to the class of 2024!

Second Annual CWS/ARS Participant Picnic


RSVP to Christine Coughenour by June 10th at chcoughenour@vfes.net

Valley Forge Educational Services


1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355

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