Levels and classes
The Viriy School has six educational levels and two graduation points.
Junior School - Bukvoidy, Skladuny, Slovuny
Senior School - Chytuntsi, Movnyky and Hramotii
The Senior School aims to equip children with the skills necessary to earn credits in their local school for foreign language proficiency. You can read more about this on your school district's website. Enrollment at a certain level is based on the children’s skills at the beginning of the school year.
Teacher/Child Ratio: we have 14 kids max in a group. The group will not start if fewer than six children are enrolled.
The school works on Saturdays.
Important dates
Start of the School Year - Sep 19, 2026
Formal End of the School Year - June 5, 2027
School Holidays 2026-2027
Schedule*
for the 2026-2027 academic year
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9:00–10:00 — Developmental class for young children
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Bukvoidy 1–2 — 3–5 years old
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10:00–11:00 — Ukrainian language and storytime
Bukvoidy 1 — 2–4 years old
Bukvoidy 2 — 4–5 years old
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10:00–12:00 — Ukrainian language and “Me and Ukraine”
Skladuny — 5–6 years old
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11:00–13:00 — Ukrainian language, fairy tales and myths, logic
Slovuny 1–2 — 7–9 years old
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13:00–14:00 — Art club
Children ages 5–10, depending on availability
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13:00–15:00 — Ukrainian language, geography of Ukraine, and history of Ukraine
Chytuntsi 1 — 10–11 years old
Chytuntsi 2 — 12–13 years old
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14:00–15:00 — Ukrainian as a Second Language
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15:00–16:30 — Ukrainian handicrafts and Samchykivka painting (year-long certified course)
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16:00–18:30 — Ukrainian literature, modern Ukraine, and Ukrainian language
Movnyky — 12–13 years old
Hramotii — 13–16 years old
About School
Vyriy School (hereafter referred to as "the School") was founded in 2018 by dedicated parents from the Ukrainian community in Seattle. As a non-profit organization, all funds received are utilized to cover essential expenses such as renting premises, paying teachers, providing educational materials, organizing events, and supporting charitable projects.
Our Mission
The mission of Vyriy School is to create an environment where children can stay connected to their Ukrainian roots and feel that they are part of the global Ukrainian community. Based on old Ukrainian myth, Vyriy symbolizes the warm lands where ancient Ukrainians believed birds flew to survive the winter and the place where ancestors lived — the foundation of family and family memories. Our school aims to provide children and families who identify as Ukrainian with the opportunity to learn the language, culture, traditions, and history of Ukraine, while fostering a Ukrainian-speaking community in Washington State.
Our Values
We organize events only in Ukrainian and English. Third-party initiatives may rent the space, and the Toloka bears no responsibility for their content. We speak Ukrainian, but we do not turn away those who have yet to master it. Toloka is open to people of diverse cultures who share our values — freedom, respect for human dignity, and support for Ukraine during wartime.
Our Structure
This Code of Conduct is for everyone in our school community—including parents, guardians, students, and all those who take part in the life of our School.
Read Code of Conduct here
The Ukrainian School "Vyriy" is an independent educational initiative of the Ukrainian community and one of the co-founders of the Ukrainian Cultural Center "Toloka".
Read Governance Rules of the Ukrainian School “Vyriy” here
Our teachers
Olesia Nebrat
Before the full-scale war, I lived and studied in Kyiv. Since March 2022, I have been living in the USA, dreaming of sharing with children here the Ukraine I love and believe in. I am a counselor in Plast, a member of the “HraiMore” music group, and an active volunteer in various initiatives. I study Biochemistry, Biological, and Chemical Sciences at Bellevue College. For the past two years, I have been working at Vyriy School with older children and teenagers—curious, creative, and ambitious young people.
Parent Committee
The Parent Committee is composed of parent volunteers whose children are currently enrolled in the School. This committee plays a crucial role in managing the administrative activities of the School.
Members of the Committee in 2026-2027:
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Oksana Krivizuk (Krasnopolska)
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Olena Lebeda
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Maryna Syvachenko
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Viktoria Thibault
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Yuliia Pershyna-Tsipino
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Svytlana Rebryna
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parent Committee, just let us know. We are happy for everyone involved.
How to enroll
Ukrainian School Vyriy is a fully non-profit organization that relies entirely on parents' contributions and donors' support to open its doors every Saturday.
All expenses are dedicated to paying teachers' salaries, procuring educational materials, and covering rent costs. The Parent Committee members are dedicated volunteers, passionately working to ensure the school’s mission is fulfilled without receiving any compensation. This collective effort helps us create a nurturing and educational environment for our students, preserving Ukrainian culture and language within our community.
All refugees and newcomers can request a full stipend. Please contact us if you need financial support in the years following your enrollment.
If you have any other question about enrollment, please send an email to vyriy@tolokacenter.org
Project: Future Champions
“Future Champions” is a Toloka community fund that supports young Ukrainian athletes building their dreams far from home. Many refugee families in the Seattle area face challenges paying for their children’s sports training, monthly classes, or competition fees — yet their kids carry immense talent, discipline, and hope.
This project helps cover the cost of lessons, uniforms, and tournaments so that our youth can keep growing, competing, and believing in tomorrow. Together, we make sure every child has a chance to keep moving forward — from hope to victory.
If you’d like to support young athletes in the Seattle area, learn more, or apply for financial assistance, please email vyriy@tolokacenter.org. We review and fulfill requests as funds become available. Every contribution — big or small — helps a child stay in the game and keep their dreams alive.