About Our School
Van Gorder Elementary
Welcome to Van Gorder Elementary School!
We are Redhawks!
Our Mission
We, the staff, students, and families of Van Gorder Elementary School, will create a learning community that promotes high academic achievement, personal success, moral responsibility, and the fulfillment of higher educational goals for 100% of our students. We strive to teach and our students strive to learn!
Our Vision
As an exemplary school in the Washoe County School District, Van Gorder will be the highest-achieving elementary school in the state of Nevada by providing a safe, engaging, and rigorous environment, which will ensure that all students reach their full potential and excel on their educational journey.
Important Updates and Announcements
VGES School Performance Plan
Van Gorder Parent Faculty Association (PFA)
2025-2026 Membership Drive
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Please fill out the PFA Membership Form to become a PFA member!
Ice Cream Party for the Classrooms that have 100% Membership Enrollment!
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Mrs. Dyer's Computer Lab Team
Information
Van Gorder Elementary School
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, Nevada 89436
Office: 775-425-7722
Fax: 775-425-7725
School Times
School Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
First Bell: 9:25am
Student Arrival: 9:10am
FYI: Students should not arrive
before 9:10am because our
teachers do not begin duty until
then.
~Thank you! Van Gorder Staff
Early Release Wednesdays: 2:45pm