ABOUT VES
Our Vision
Dare to imagine a better world
Our Mission
To Draw Out That Which Is Noblest And Finest
Our Values
High character
Well-furnished minds
Healthy lives
A spirit of selfless service
Our Motto
Toward full stature
Honor Pledge
On my honor, I pledge that I have neither given nor received any help on this paper, nor am I aware of any breach of the honor code.
Statement of Community
VES is an inclusive community that supports each member's growth toward full stature. Our community brings together individuals with a range of perspectives, experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and we deeply value how this diversity enriches academic discussions and life experiences.
Our episcopal identity
The Reverend Dr. Robert Carter Jett, later first Bishop of Southwestern Virginia, founded Virginia Episcopal School in 1916, and VES remains a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese today. Ephesians inspired VES’ motto Toward Full Stature, and Jett’s founding values of High Character, Well-Furnished Minds, Healthy Lives, and A Spirit of Selfless Service continue to complement the ethos of the church. Our community gathers for public worship in Langhorne Memorial Chapel and receives the Holy Eucharist. Our spiritual practices are meaningful and informative for every student. All are welcome here.