Village Community School (also known as VCS) is an independent

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for grades K-8 located in

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. VCS is a member of the Downtown Independent School Community (DISC) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools NYSAIS. 22% of its families receive tuition assistance; and 39% of the school's families are racially diverse. VCS was mentioned by The New York City Private Schools Blog for its primary experiences, attention to artistry and craftsmanship and commitment to diversity.

History

In early 1970, Bank Street School for Children, a private school then located in Greenwich Village decided to move its location uptown. VCS opened its doors to replace the niche left open by the loss of Bank Street and in September 1970 began the education of 170 children in grades K-6. By 1973, VCS was a fully operational K-8 school. VCS Building

The main building of VCS is at 272 West 10th St. The school building was originally completed in 1886 as Primary School No. 7. It was re-designated as Public School 107 in 1897. This school closed in 1930 and reopened as the parochial school of St. Veronica's Church in 1932. The school building remained vacant from 1963 until June 1970. In 2003, VCS expanded its original five-story building by the addition of a second five-story building, designed by architect Leo Blackman, adjacent to the first, containing additional classrooms, a fully functional gymnasium and auditorium. In 2021, VCS had 350 students. In late 2018, VCS announced that the school is planning to build a three-story addition, plus rooftop play yard on the site of its current yard. The 17000 square foot addition was designed by Jonathan Marvel, Lissa So, Caroline Frantz, Henry Newman, Patrick Hamon, and Cat Travers of Marvel Designs. The Eve K. Kleger Wing opened in 2021, containing a new Sky Yard, Gym, Library, Woodshop, Tech Lab, Science room, Language Lab, and additional classrooms. In October 2019, the VCS announced the untimely passing of its long-term and much-loved Head of School, Eve K. Kleger. Effective July 1, 2020, Jennifer Mitchell became VCS's fifth Head of School.

Notable alumni

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