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VHS is a Christian homeschool community in the Fox Cities area for families who have filed the WI-DPI Form PI-1206.

All of our activities are volunteer led, making a wide range of opportunities possible. By working together in this endeavour, we are building community.

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VHS provides the structure for members to support one another in the adventure and responsibility of homeschooling our children.

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VHS-sponsored and volunteer led activities such as field trips, social events, sports teams, clubs, classes, co-op groups, and members-only website, create a sense of community among families who share similar goals and values for their homeschooled children.

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The five requirement for participating in VHS are:

• Comply with Wisconsin's homeschooling laws, including, but not limited to, filing the Wisconsin DPI Form PI-1206.
• Agree to support and uphold the VHS Purpose Statement and the Statement of Faith.
• Complete a New Member Application form or Membership Renewal form.
• Stay current on membership fees.
• Members are required to fulfill a volunteer commitment  VHS during each membership term.  Please see Volunteer Commitment Section

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July 1 through June 30

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Our new membership registration period starts on or about April 1 of each year and closes on October 31.  To join VHS outside of this period, please complete the Contact Us form.

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Yes.  Preschool families can join VHS before the required age to submit the Wisconsin DPI form PI-1206.  VHS acknowledges that homeschooling begins at birth.  If a homeschooled child is under the age of six, that family is considered a homeschool family by VHS if they will then file the Wisconsin DPI form PI-1206 when the child is of age. When VHS families file the annual Wisconsin DPI form PI-1206 for one or more children, they are then officially a homeschool family.

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Both charter and virtual charter schools are public schools. Charter schools are actual brick-and-mortar schools your child attends. With a virtual charter school, school work is done by the student in their home. While curricula may be different in some cases, charter and virtual charter schools are under the jurisdiction of the local public school district and the WI DPI. A home school student is different from a public charter or virtual charter school student. In Wisconsin, when of age, a homeschool student must complete the DPI form PI-1206 to comply with WI homeschooling law. Homeschools are private schools, not public schools, and therefore are not subject to compliance with state standards, state-mandated testing, etc. Parents take direct responsibility for the education of their home school student.

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Public charter virtual school students are public school students, not homeschooled students. If all your children are of school age and all are public charter school students, then VHS is not the appropriate group for your family. However, VHS families can and do employ a variety of schooling types for their children. If at least one child of a family is homeschooled and files the annual Wisconsin DPI form PI-1206, then that family does qualify for membership in VHS. The public or private-school students of a member family are welcome to attend many VHS events. There are other VHS activities that will be open to homeschooled students only. Public or private-school students should not be attending events or participating in groups/clubs without their homeschooled sibling(s). Please note that the VHS sports programs will require all participants to be homeschooled students who have filed or will file the WI DPI form PI-1206. 

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VHS Bylaws

VHS Expectations

VHS Mission, Purpose, and Faith

VHS Liability Waiver

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You’re making VHS happen
Members choose a commitment from a pre-established list of activities and support roles—including popular programs, events, and behind-the-scenes needs. Commitments may be big or small, short-term or ongoing, online or in person. Each one helps VHS offer meaningful experiences for families.

You get to choose your role
The list is designed to offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy organizing, teaching, hands-on help, planning, or working behind the scenes, there’s a role that fits your skills, interests, and availability. Members are also welcome to suggest new ideas or future activities.

You feel part of VHS
Volunteering turns you into an active part of the community. By stepping into a shared commitment, you help shape VHS’s culture, build relationships, and strengthen the sense of belonging. You’re not just observing—you’re helping build the group and its spirit.

VHS stays vibrant and sustainable
The energy and success of VHS come from families pitching in. When many people choose commitments from the shared list, VHS can reliably offer programs, grow in new directions, and remain a thriving homeschool community.

In Short

• You choose a commitment from a pre-established list of activities and support roles
• You match your talents, time, and interests
• You make a meaningful difference in the community
• You help VHS thrive and evolve

Volunteer commitments are more than obligations—they are the heartbeat of VHS. They empower families to personalize their impact, strengthen community bonds, and spark new opportunities. Through this shared cycle of service and creativity, VHS continues to grow and flourish.

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A volunteer commitment means choosing a role from a shared list of activities or support needs that fits your interests, skills, and availability.

The volunteer commitment list is sent out mid-summer, and signups are typically done on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of spring sports and other activities that may need to begin before the official signup period.

Commitments can be short-term or ongoing, big or small, and help support programs, events, and behind-the-scenes work. By volunteering, you actively contribute to VHS’s success, build relationships, and help keep the community vibrant and sustainable.

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Yes, all members must fulfill a volunteer commitment as part of their membership.

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Families are required to fulfill one volunteer commitment from the commitment sign-up each school year as part of their membership. You’re welcome to serve in more than one role if you wish.

Some activities—such as sports programs—may require extra volunteer support from participating families. These extra tasks do not count toward the basic volunteer commitment.

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All resources borrowed from the library are due back on June 30.