Introducing the new Vandal Man and Lady Vandal Logos! Created by Brooke Renfro, VCHS & OKAW Art Teacher. Video Created by Mrs. Lay's Media Production Students, Joselyn, Treslynn, & Drew
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A massive thank you to our incredible School Lunch (& Breakfast) Heroes. You do so much more than prepare meals—you nourish our entire community with your kindness. We are beyond grateful for you today and every day!
Behind every great school is an even greater leader. Today we celebrate our principals for their tireless commitment to our students, staff, and families. Thank you for being the backbone of our community!
This Sunday, May 3rd 6:00pm at Christ's Church in Effingham
Learn from SAFE Educators, Effingham County Sheriff's Office, & Effingham County States Attorney on how to keep our kids safe online and in person!
Please join us on May 6th @ 2:50 pm for the ribbon-cutting ceremony
We’re hiring School Cooks!!
This position may be filled as either a school-year-only cook position or a full-time position with additional duties such as bus driving, custodial work, or other district support responsibilities.
Duties include preparing and serving meals, kitchen cleanup, and following food safety procedures. Full-time applicants must be willing to complete any required training or licensing for additional duties.
Apply in person:
Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia Il 62471
Email: arhodes@vandals203.org
Online Application can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
This position may be filled as either a school-year-only cook position or a full-time position with additional duties such as bus driving, custodial work, or other district support responsibilities.
Duties include preparing and serving meals, kitchen cleanup, and following food safety procedures. Full-time applicants must be willing to complete any required training or licensing for additional duties.
Apply in person:
Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia Il 62471
Email: arhodes@vandals203.org
Online Application can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
⏳ Deadline Alert: Register for the 2026 Boys Basketball Camp by May 7th to guarantee your camp shirt!
Sign-ups remain open after May 7th, but shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.
🏀2026 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Ready to level up? If you’re entering 2nd–8th grade, it’s time to hit the court and sharpen your skills! Join us this summer from May 26–29, 2026, for four days of high-energy hoops.
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://aptg.co/bxGXDJ
Sign-ups remain open after May 7th, but shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.
🏀2026 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Ready to level up? If you’re entering 2nd–8th grade, it’s time to hit the court and sharpen your skills! Join us this summer from May 26–29, 2026, for four days of high-energy hoops.
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://aptg.co/bxGXDJ
ATTENTION VCHS SOFTBALL:
🥎Today's home game vs Pana is canceled due to wet field conditions. 4/29/26
*Boys Baseball is still on as scheduled.
🥎Today's home game vs Pana is canceled due to wet field conditions. 4/29/26
*Boys Baseball is still on as scheduled.
Sign-ups for Vandalia Junior Football League will open May 4th for 5th-8th Grades!
See Flyer and link for details
https://pci.jotform.com/Lorin_Kirk/vjfl2026
See Flyer and link for details
https://pci.jotform.com/Lorin_Kirk/vjfl2026
It takes a special person to navigate the roads while keeping a bus full of students safe and happy. Huge thanks to our incredible Vandalia drivers! You are the first friendly faces our kids see in the morning and the ones who get them home safe at night. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community!
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, May 1st for a school improvement day. Dismissal times are as follows: VES-11:30 AM; VJHS-11:30 AM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students and 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th; VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.
ATTENTION VCHS Baseball, Softball & VJHS Track:
4/27/26
Today's home baseball and softball games versus Pana have been canceled. Junior high track at Cowden has been canceled. All after-school practices for today have also been canceled.
4/27/26
Today's home baseball and softball games versus Pana have been canceled. Junior high track at Cowden has been canceled. All after-school practices for today have also been canceled.
Members of the National Junior Honor Society completed their second service project by hosting bingo at Brookstone Estates.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the heartbeat of our schools! 💡 From keeping us organized to greeting every student with a smile, you make the impossible look easy. We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication and grace you bring to Vandalia Schools every single day. We truly couldn't do it without you! 📋✨
Eat at Joe's Tonight!
Volleyball Summer Information:
🏐6th - 8th Grades Open Gyms
🏐3rd-5th Grades League
🏐 2nd Grade Camp
🏐6th - 8th Grades Open Gyms
🏐3rd-5th Grades League
🏐 2nd Grade Camp
Vandalia C.U.S.D. 203 is hiring for a Maintenance Director. Anticipated start date is May 26, 2026. Qualifications: Technical training in maintenance, engineering, facilities management, or a related field preferred. Maintenance experience with supervisory responsibility is highly recommended, along with strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and safety regulations. This is a 12 month position with starting pay based on experience aligned to the qualifications. Please submit a letter of interest with qualifications, a resume including three professional references to Dr. Jennifer Garrison at jgarrison@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is May 4, 2026.
Ditch the dinner plans this Wednesday night(4/22/26)!
Dine in, carry out, or get it delivered! We've got you covered at Joe's Pizza & Pasta. Plus, you'll be supporting our VCHS Vandal Pride Team!
Dine in, carry out, or get it delivered! We've got you covered at Joe's Pizza & Pasta. Plus, you'll be supporting our VCHS Vandal Pride Team!
Mrs. Halford is offering STEM Camps again this summer! Check out the information below:
1st - 5th Grades: https://forms.gle/qUU7GXBQdKyUCvdj9
5th - 8th Grades: https://forms.gle/b13uLboEgAp87mhL9
1st - 5th Grades: https://forms.gle/qUU7GXBQdKyUCvdj9
5th - 8th Grades: https://forms.gle/b13uLboEgAp87mhL9
Save the Date: April 17th & April 18th
The June Squibb Theatrical Society will present the VCHS School Play: How to Survive the AI Apocalypse on April 17 at 7:00 pm and on April 18th at 3:00 pm.. This year’s play was written by Don Zoldis and is being directed by The VCHS Student Oligarchy.
Admission is $5 for adults. All students (and below) will be admitted for free.
The June Squibb Theatrical Society will present the VCHS School Play: How to Survive the AI Apocalypse on April 17 at 7:00 pm and on April 18th at 3:00 pm.. This year’s play was written by Don Zoldis and is being directed by The VCHS Student Oligarchy.
Admission is $5 for adults. All students (and below) will be admitted for free.
