
Welcome To Virtual Connections Academy
Dear Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year at Virtual Connections Academy! After an incredible 2024–2025 school year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the partnership, enthusiasm, and resilience you’ve shown. It was truly a pleasure working with our dedicated students and families, and I’m thrilled to continue that journey with you in the upcoming year.
As the Principal of Virtual Connections Academy, I’m proud of the growth we experienced together last year—both academically and as a connected learning community. Whether it was watching students reach new milestones, seeing families engage in meaningful ways, or collaborating with our outstanding staff, the momentum we’ve built has laid a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Looking forward, the 2025–2026 school year promises to be full of exciting opportunities, innovation, and continued academic excellence. Dr. Garcia and I are incredibly excited to welcome both returning students and those who are new to our school. We are committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and supportive virtual learning environment where each student feels seen, heard, and valued.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
STUDENT ABSENCES - If your student is sick, please make sure to text your student's team and call the front desk. Please be aware that you may be asked to provide a doctor's note for any absences in which a student is sick. This is something that each student's team will discuss with them individually.
MEDICATION: If your student takes medication at school, an UPDATED medication authorization form needs to be submitted each year, and also turned in by August 14, 2025 at the latest!
Need Help?
We understand that the start of a new school year can come with questions. Whether you’re wondering about class schedules, technology, learning platforms, or ways to support your student’s success, we’re here to help:
Please feel free to contact Ms. Doyle at mdoyle@virtualconnectionsacademy.net or
reach out to Dr. Garcia at cgarcia@virtualconnectionsacademy.net.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We are honored to walk alongside your family in this educational journey and are confident that this school year will be one of discovery, achievement, and connection. Here’s to a successful and inspiring 2025–2026 school year!
Warm regards,
Margaret Doyle
Principal
Virtual Connections Academy

Important Dates
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​9/19/25- Transition Field Trip To Harper College
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9/19/25- Semester One Progress Reports Sent Home
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9/22/25 - No School
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9/23/25 - No School
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10/7/25- Choices Fair 6-8:30pm
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10/13/25 - No School- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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10/15/25 - Options Fair 6-8:30pm
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10/24/25 - End of Quarter 1
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11/10/25 - No School
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11/11/25 - No School- Veterans Day
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11/24/25 - Conferences (No School for Students)
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11/25/25 - Conferences (No School for Students)
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11/26/25 - 11/28/25 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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12/19/25 - End of Term One
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12/22/25 - 1/5/26- No School- Winter Vacation
SCHOOL HOURS
M/T/W/F: 8:45am - 2:45pm
TH: 8:45am - 1:45pm
CONTACT US
865 E. Wilmette Road, Palatine, IL 60074
Phone: 224-801-8821
Fax: 847-221-8366