01/29/2026
Middle School Information Night from 1/28
Acheive Institute Middle School Information Night 1/28/2026
This is a presentation of the programming that the Achieve Institute at Vikan Middle School will operate with for the 2026-27 school year.
01/29/2026
K-5 Information Night from 1/15
Achieve Institute K-5 Information Night 1.15.2026
Achieve Institute K-5 Information Night from 1.15.26
01/27/2026
Achieve Institute events this week!
TODAY 1/27 - K-5 Information Night at Pennock Elementary from 5:00-6:00 in the Library
WEDNESDAY 1/28 - 6-8 Information Night via Zoom at 5:00 - access the Zoom meeting by visiting our Achieve Institute page - https://www.sd27j.org/programs-services/gifted-and-talented-education/achieve-institute
WEDNESDAY 1/28 - 6-8 Information Night at Vikan Middle School at 6:00 in the Library
THURSDAY 1/29 - Vikan Middle School Check it Out Night from 5:00-7:00 (Open House style). Amanda and Steve will be there to answer any questions you may have!
Have a great week!
Achieve Institute - 27J Schools
Achieve Institute - 27J Schools
01/05/2026
Happy New Year! Upcoming events to keep in mind:
Elementary
Thursday 1/15 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Zoom)
Tuesday 1/27 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Pennock Library)
Middle
Wednesday 1/28 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Zoom)
Wednesday 1/28 at 6:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Vikan Library)
Thursday 1/29 from 5-7 Open House - Vikan Check it Out Night. Amanda and Steve will be there for any questions
High
Wednesday 1/28 at 5:30 - Riverdale Ridge High School Check it Out Night
Wednesday 2/4 at 6:00 - Prairie View High High School Check it Out Night
Wednesday 2/11 at 5:30 - Brighton High School Check it Out Night
*Reminder - if you live outside of the attendance area of the high school you are interested in your child attending, you will need to complete the Open Enrollment process. Reach out to Steve with any questions!
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12/12/2025
Here is a link to the video recording of Dr. Matt Zakreski's presentation that centered on executive functioning. Enjoy!
Zakresky 12 10 25
Dr. Matt Zekresky joined us for a talk on Executive Functioning!
12/04/2025
Please use the Zoom link below to attend Dr. Matt Zakresky's Parent Evening on Wednesday 12/10 at 5:30 PM. We are looking forward to a great evening!
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10/29/2025
Save the Date for Wednesday 12/10!!
For our 2nd GT Parent Evening, we will have Dr. Matt Zakreski joining us via Zoom to discuss executive functioning.
Dr. Matt is an engaging and impactful speaker, and we are beyond thrilled that he will be with us in a few weeks!
To learn more about Dr. Matt, follow his page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DtTRF1bo/?mibextid=wwXIfr
03/15/2025
🌸 Happy Spring Break, Achieve Families! 🌸