A Century of Leadership
Virginijus Sinkevičius shares wisdom with VIS students in honor of Valdas Adamkus’ 100 year anniversary. He reminded our kids that their most important asset is their bravery. Values are important but they don’t get you far if you aren’t brave enough to stand up for them. Thank you for sharing these important words and inspiring […]
European Day of Languages at VIS
Celebrating Italian language and culture at VIS! Our recent Italian Cultural Event brought together our students, families, and the Italian community in Vilnius for a wonderful celebration of language, culture, traditions, and creativity. Our students shared their learning through thoughtful and engaging presentations, showing confidence and genuine interest in Italian culture, both past and present. […]
Behind the Scenes at Amandus Restaurant
Our Grade 5 students were incredibly lucky to be selected as the winners of a raffle hosted by Amandus restaurant in Užupis! They had a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the restaurant business and learn what it takes to run a restaurant. As part of their current Unit of Inquiry, they explored […]
Celebrating Our Tech Innovators!
We are thrilled to announce that a VIS student team achieved Semifinalist level in the Technovation Girls Challenge! Technovation is the world’s largest tech entrepreneurship competition for young women, drawing over 12,000 participants annually. This achievement is remarkable because our girls, Laura and Mėda, who were in grade 6 and 7 at the time, were […]
September 1st 2026
VIS September 1st Celebration opens the year with the wisdom of icon Dolly Parton. “VIS is a Coat of Many Colours, when we all come together here at school, we become a giant, cozy patchwork quilt. Every color, every patch, and every one of you belongs in that quilt.”
Inspired By Learning Connected By Community
Two weeks back at school, and our VIS teachers are feeling inspired and energized. Our professional development with Beth Stark on Universal Design for Learning challenged us to think deeply about learner performance, removing barriers, and creating a genuine sense of belonging in every classroom. We have also enjoyed welcoming and connecting with our newest […]
Growing a Community of Leaders
At VIS, we take tremendous pride in fostering leadership and professional excellence within our teaching community. Over the spring and summer, our staff reached several impressive milestones: Thibault and Povilas earned certification as International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher trainers, while Jemma became an official IB Evaluator. Furthering our global engagement,. Deirdre conducted an IB evaluation visit, […]
The Lion King at VIS
This year, as part of the Mini Week Without Walls, Grade Seven performed The Lion King. Working with the team at Beauville Arts, students had three days to learn their lines, choreography, and singing parts. It goes without saying that they had their work cut out for them, but they rose to the challenge! Aided […]
VIS Paintball Challenge 2026
VIS Paintball Challenge 2026 is here! Our PYP students and teachers took part in an exciting day full of teamwork, laughter and friendly competition. It was wonderful to see everyone supporting one another, having fun, and making great memories along the way.
Graduation 2026
The Class of 2026 celebrated the milestone of graduating high school and reflected on a journey filled with growth, achievement, and lasting friendships. For some, those memories span 16 years at VIS, where they built strong foundations, discovered their passions, and formed connections that will last a lifetime. Congratulations, Class of 2026!