World Teachers’ Day Social – October 5, 2026

Join us at Steamworks Mount Pleasant, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Click here for more details, and to RSVP.

Local Election Campaign Training – September 17, 2026

Click here for more information and for the registration link. Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

Reminder: Run for a Site-Based Union Team Role!

The Staff Organization (all VSTA members on staff at your school) meet to elect the Site-Based Union Team in June or early September. Click here for more information about the various roles you could put your name forward for.

Welcome Back, VSTA Members!

We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and lots of memorable adventures. As we step into a new school year, the VSTA office is here to support you.

Please Update Your Contact Information!

Please ensure that the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address, and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. You can click here to update your contact information.

Indoor Air Quality concerns

If your classroom temperature is impacting your ability to work, a report procedure should be followed. Please visit

Identity-Based Committee Sign-Ups

If you have not already registered, but would like to receive information about upcoming meetings for the 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Latest News

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

MARCH 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. Read more for plenty of resources members can engage with in their schools and in the community.

read more
Congratulations MyVSTA winners!

Congratulations MyVSTA winners!

We’re happy to announce our latest winners for registering for the MyVSTA portal: Brian Gudmundson and Tom Chin! Read more on how you can win a $25 gift certificate to Bandidas Taqueria and access important member-only information.

read more
Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day

FEBRUARY 24 – Pink Shirt Day is a day when people wear pink to symbolize a stand against bullying. Over 75% of people say they’ve been bullied. Over 90% of bullying incidents have peer witnesses, but when those peers intervene, most incidents are over within 10 seconds. Take a stand against bullying.

read more
Spring Transfer Process

Spring Transfer Process

Read more for important information and key dates for this year’s Spring Transfer Process (vacate card, return from leave, increase FTE, leave for one year or longer, Early Retirement Incentive Program)

read more
Heritage Week

Heritage Week

FEBRUARY 15-21 – “Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, our touchstone, our reference point, our identity.” UNESCO

read more

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events