School life
We strive to create an environment that supports the learning, personal growth, wellbeing and safety of all members of the school community.
The school calendar keeps you updated on important events and is updated regularly. Also see the weekly newsletter to enrolled families.
VIS is closed for Easter Break.
- April 26th – High School boys in Riga
- April 27th – High School girls in Riga
- April 30th – Middle School boys in Vilnius
- May 16/17- Middle School girls in Tallinn
EC and PYP students will take to the schoolyard on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate spring! Students will be creating games and activities to share with their peers in what has now become an annual VIS tradition.
VIS is closed for the National Holiday. We expect students at school on Friday.
Dovilė Stankūnaitė, physical therapist and expert on adolescent eating disorders, will visit Grade 5. She has been at VIS four times now.
Students in Grade 5 are counting down to the PYP Exhibition. This event marks the culmination of the PYP Programme with all grade 5 parents and family members invited to join us to celebrate our students’ accomplishments and hard work. Save the date and the afternoon.
We will celebrate the milestone of finishing the Middle Years Programme with our 10th graders and their parents. We look forward to hosting parents for dinner at the VIS cafe with a short awards ceremony to follow.
CF Atrium
The Changemaker Challenge motivates young people to identify and pitch ideas on how to confront real challenges they face in our world. Our Grade 9 students will showcase the processes involved in solving the issues they chose to pursue. More information to follow.
CF
Our tradition continues with EC students presenting their learning journies, and older students selling or bartering their lightly used belonging or baked goods in the PYP yard. More information is forthcoming.
Parents and friends, save the date to bid a heartfelt congratulations and farewell to the graduating class of 2025!
PYP Yard
Grade 6 – 10 students will have three days of experiential learning. Grade 6 will explore one of our regional parks, grade 7 will spend three days producing a performance that will hit the stage on Wednesday the 11th. Grades 8 and 9 will spend two nights at Scout Valley and grade 10 will travel to Poland by bus for a deep dive into our common history. Details are forthcoming. Participation is expected. Week Without Walls is an important and special part of our learning experience at VIS.
The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 11th. More details about the last week of school, including MYP Week without Walls, PYP field trips and plans for Early Childhood supervision in June are forthcoming.
School holidays at Vilnius International School provide students with time to rest, recharge, and explore new interests. That said, we expect families to respect our school calendar and plan vacations accordingly. VIS has a rather short school year compared to international schools globally, please do not plan to withdraw students early for summer camps. Demonstrate that you take learning seriously by being our partners.
After-school activities at Vilnius International School offer students a chance to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships. From sports and arts to leadership programs and community service, there’s something for everyone.
These activities encourage creativity, teamwork, and personal growth in a fun and supportive environment. Students can discover new passions while gaining valuable experiences beyond the classroom.
Please note that breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided to Early Childhood learners only, while lunch is provided to all VIS students.
Buckwheat porridge (L)
Milk (L)
Beef and vegetable soup (N),
Durum pasta with tomato sauce and cheese (L, G)
Lettuce and tomato salad
Black bread (G)
Fruit
Yogurt (L, CF)
Buns (G)
Fruit
Pancakes (L,G)
Pureed strawberries
Sour cream (L)
Cocoa (L)
Cheesy vegetable soup (L, N)
Baked chicken thighs
Bulgur (L,G)
Bean salad
Black bread (G)
Fruit
Yogurt (L, CF)
Sandwiches with cooked ham and cucumbers (G)
Fruit
Semolina porridge (L, G)
Milk (L)
Cream of broccoli soup (L, N)
Baked pork shashlik
Brown rice(L)
Cucumber, tomato, bell pepper salad
Black bread (G)
Fruit
Cheese sticks (L, CF)
Berry, fruit and milk smoothie (L)
Corn cakes
Carrots
Rice porridge (L)
Tea with lemon
Tomato and rice soup (N)
Baked turkey meatballs (L)
Buckwheat (L)
Mixed green salad
Black bread (G)
Fruit
Yogurt (L, CF)
Sweet curd snack (L)
Fruit
Oatmeal porridge (L)
Milk (L)
Sauerkraut soup (N)
Salmon with oranges
Mashed potatoes (L)
Beet and leek salad
Black bread (G)
Fruit
Yogurt (L, CF)
Cheese sticks (L)
Mini hard bagels (G)
Fruit
G – Gluten
L – Lactose
N – prepared to retain nutritional value
CF – Cookie Factory grades 8-12
All items subject to change.
Our annual Early Childhood Student led Conferences and Flea Market takes place on Saturday, March 31st. Students are welcome to sell toys, books, household items and baked goods.
VIS will host the 8th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7th.