Viking Elementary School
Students in grades Pre-K-6 attend VES
Named a Minnesota School of Excellence, our classrooms develop problem solvers, curious thinkers, and nurture friendships in a respectful environment.With an average class size of 18, our classroom teachers provide a strong foundation of core reading, writing, and math skills. Specialist teachers help students develop skills and interests in art, music, physical education, and media classes.
After school activities and athletics including art club, band, volleyball, soccer, run club, wrestling, basketball, and football encourage students to get involved, learn teamwork, and have fun.
Club Vikes provides a positive and safe care option before and after school, on non-school days, and during the summer months.
Viking Student Success offers after school and summer learning support.
- VES Activities/Events
- Student Handbook/School Supply List
- VES Useful Web Links
- Viking Preschool
- Kindergarten
VES Activities/Events
Fall
PR Youth Football (tackle)*
- Mid-August - October 11, 2025
- Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
- Grades: 3-6
- Coaches: A. Jenkins, G. Sjostrom
- Details & Registration Form link
Flag Football Boys & Girls
- September 8 - October 10, 2025
- Mondays (practice) & Fridays (game) 5:00-6:00pm
- Grades: 1-2
- Coach: D. Kosen
- Cost $30 (includes t-shirt)
- Equipment needed: cleats & mouth guard
Viking Run Club
- September 10 - October 8, 2025
- Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm
- Grades: K-3 & 4-6
- Coaches: L. Januszewski, K.Ghodes
- Cost $20 (includes t-shirt)
After School Boys Basketball
- October - November
- Monday-Thursday 3:15-4:15pm
- Grades: 3-6
- Coach: J. Gullingsrud
- VES Cafeteria
- Details & Registration Form link
Winter
PR Pin 'Em Club - Youth Wrestling*
- December - April
- Grades: Pre-K-6
- Coaches: D. Kosen
- Cost: contact coach
- Details/Registration form link
After-School Girls Basketball
- January 6 - February 12
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm
- Grades 3-5
- VES Cafeteria & Gym
- Coaches: L. Brendemuhl, T. Hubbard
- Cost $30
- Details/Registration Form
Saturday Morning Girls & Boys Basketball
- January 10 - February 7
- Saturdays 8:30-9:45am
- Grades: Pre-K-3
- Pelican Rapids High School (enter west door #7)
- Coaches: J. Gullingsrud, B. Korf
- Cost $20
- Details/Registration Form
Art Club
- February - March
- Grades 5-6
- Instructor: K. Martinez
- Cost:
- Registration Form link
*non-district organization
Spring
Volleyball
- March - April
- Monday-Thursday 3:15-4:30pm
- Grades: 3-6
- Coach: H. Isaman
- VES Cafeteria/Gym
- Cost: $20
- Details & Registration Form link
PR Youth Football (non-tackle)*
- April
- Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
- Grades 2-5
- Coaches: A. Jenkins, G. Sjostrom
- PRHS Gym
- Details & Registration Form link
Viking Track & Field Club
- April-May
- Grades: K-6
- Coaches: L. Januszewski, K. Ghodes
- Cost: $20
Elementary Soccer
- April-May
- Monday-Thursday 3:15-4:30pm
- Grades: 4-6
- Coach: K. Martinez
- VES School Grounds
- Cost: $20
- Details & Registration Form link
*non-district organization
School Year
School Year Activities
Knowledge Bowl
Math Masters
School Patrol
Pelican Rapids Just for Kix*
- September - April
- Mondays & Wednesdays 3:45-7:00pm
- Grades: Pre-K-6
- Coach: A. Potts
- Details & Registration Form link
*non-district organization
School Year Performances
Grades 5-6 Band and Choir Concerts
- December 22 at 6:30pm
- April 21 at 6:30pm
Grades 1 & 6 Program-Celebrating Our Community
- January 30 at 1:30pm
Kindergarten Program
- March 6 at 1:30pm
Grades 3-4 Program
- March 27 at 1:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Auditorium (FAA)
West Parking/Entrance: behind FAA, door 14 (elevator access)
East Parking/Entrance: across from FAA, door 17
Summer
VES Activities/Events Calendar
Student Handbook/School Supply List
VES Useful Web Links
Software:
IXL
Renaissance
Study Island
Tumble Book Library
Additional links will be added as they become available.
Viking Preschool
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a magical place to learn to be curious leaders with fun adventures, new friends, and big thinking!
Students build academic skills in math and literacy, develop fine and gross motor skills, and grow social and emotional skills. Classes in art, music, and physical education allow further exploration of interests and growth.
A child is ready for kindergarten when he/she:
- is at least 5 years of age by September 1 of the child's enrollment year
- has received an early childhood screening
- has received medically acceptable immunizations.
Watch us learn and grow!

Derrick Nelson
Viking Elementary Principal
218.863.5910
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Kara Bunkowski
VES Administrative Assistant
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