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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Help Us Inspire the Future: Join Our VCHS College & Career Day!
Do you remember the moment you knew what you wanted to do? Help us create that spark for our students!
VCHS is looking for colleges, universities, and diverse career professionals to participate in our upcoming Career Day on December 12th. Whether you represent a local university, a trade skill, a tech startup, or the medical field, your story is valuable.
Your participation means students get real-world insights and a better understanding of the opportunities available after graduation. Ready to make an impact? Please contact Julie Lay or fill out this form if you would like to know more information: https://www.vandals203.org/forms/contactjlay
Do you remember the moment you knew what you wanted to do? Help us create that spark for our students!
VCHS is looking for colleges, universities, and diverse career professionals to participate in our upcoming Career Day on December 12th. Whether you represent a local university, a trade skill, a tech startup, or the medical field, your story is valuable.
Your participation means students get real-world insights and a better understanding of the opportunities available after graduation. Ready to make an impact? Please contact Julie Lay or fill out this form if you would like to know more information: https://www.vandals203.org/forms/contactjlay
Happy National School Psychologist Week!
We're celebrating our amazing School Psychologists who act as navigators, helping students Find Their Path in school and in life. They provide the support, tools, and encouragement needed to overcome roadblocks and discover those unique strengths. Thanks for lighting the way!
#SchoolPsychWeek
We're celebrating our amazing School Psychologists who act as navigators, helping students Find Their Path in school and in life. They provide the support, tools, and encouragement needed to overcome roadblocks and discover those unique strengths. Thanks for lighting the way!
#SchoolPsychWeek
VCHS Football Playoff Game Round 2 @ Greenville
Saturday:
🏈 Gates open at 12:30.
🏈Per IHSA, no passes will be accepted
🎟️Tickets are $9.00 cash at the gate or $8.35 online with the GoFan link:
https://gofan.co/event/5266582?schoolId=IHSA
Saturday:
🏈 Gates open at 12:30.
🏈Per IHSA, no passes will be accepted
🎟️Tickets are $9.00 cash at the gate or $8.35 online with the GoFan link:
https://gofan.co/event/5266582?schoolId=IHSA
Congratulations to our VCHS October Students of the Month:
🎨 Fine Arts - Avery
🧮 Math - Braxton
⏳Social Studies - Autumn
🔬Science - Adrianna
💻CTE- Hunter
🏋️PE/Health - Brylee
📚English - Brody
Thank you to Ponderosa Steakhouse (Vandalia, IL) for treating our students to lunch!
You are invited to the 4th Grade Patriotic Musical!
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm
This will be in the Vandalia Elementary School Gymnasium
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm
This will be in the Vandalia Elementary School Gymnasium
Way to go Vandals! What a great 1st playoff game! Let's do it again for Round 2 @ Greenville High School next Saturday, November 8th, 2:00pm
Information for Saturday:
🏈 Gates open at 12:30.
🏈Per IHSA, no passes will be accepted
🎟️Tickets are $9.00 cash at the gate or $8.35 online with the GoFan link:
https://gofan.co/event/5266582?schoolId=IHSA
If you missed the 1st round, our online store has reopened! It closes Monday at 9amGo, Vandals!
https://vandaliafbplayoffs25.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwZnRzaANzjNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlTZ8nfjaIQTLJAR1DTcBVb10y3g1vg2nwnByMDBidYx2jYbM7X0RtCTe4Yd_aem_-waY1n-KCgA2YDZaORaEBg
The Football Round 1 Playoff Game will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00pm on our home field. Let's Go Vandals!
Admission: $8 Cash for all ages(No Passes per IHSA Policy) OR Digital Tickets for $7.30 https://gofan.co/event/5183051?schoolId=IL24064
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students:
VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-hoor-roll
VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
*REMINDER, VCHS will only have report cards and honor roll reports 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-hoor-roll
VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
*REMINDER, VCHS will only have report cards and honor roll reports 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
To everyone who participated in our $10,000 raffle & continues to support our Vandal Community through Forging Our Future, "THANK YOU! We were able to meet our goal of selling 300 tickets in order to help fund the remodeling of our concession stands & restrooms! We couldn't do it without your support!
It’s time to depart from Everglow Forest, but the stories discovered here will continue to help readers see the world in a new light. Thank you for supporting our school at the Literati Book Fair!
ATTENTION VCHS VOLLEYBALL:
The 2025 IHSA Girls Volleyball 2A Regional will begin on Monday, October 27th at Effingham High School.
Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (7) Teutopolis vs (10) Vandalia
Tickets/Admission: No passes will be accepted. All spectators must purchase a ticket for admission. *Doors open at 5:00pm. No one will be admitted before 5:00pm.
* All prices set by the IHSA. Cash tickets ONLY at the door - $8
**This is for ALL tickets. There are no discounts for students/senior citizens**
Spectator Parking: Spectators can park in the large lot north of the gym.
Time Schedule: 5:15pm - Teams are permitted on the court for ball handling; 5:40pm - Timed warm-ups begin; 5:55pm - National Anthem/Starting line-ups; 6:00pm - Match begins
The 2025 IHSA Girls Volleyball 2A Regional will begin on Monday, October 27th at Effingham High School.
Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (7) Teutopolis vs (10) Vandalia
Tickets/Admission: No passes will be accepted. All spectators must purchase a ticket for admission. *Doors open at 5:00pm. No one will be admitted before 5:00pm.
* All prices set by the IHSA. Cash tickets ONLY at the door - $8
**This is for ALL tickets. There are no discounts for students/senior citizens**
Spectator Parking: Spectators can park in the large lot north of the gym.
Time Schedule: 5:15pm - Teams are permitted on the court for ball handling; 5:40pm - Timed warm-ups begin; 5:55pm - National Anthem/Starting line-ups; 6:00pm - Match begins
Just a reminder - Food Drive tomorrow!
Admission to the Varsity Football Game is a donation to Nourishing Greatness!
Admission to the Varsity Football Game is a donation to Nourishing Greatness!
VCHS Football Playoff Gear is available to order online! Orders due Thursday, October 23 at 11:59 p.m. https://vandaliafbplayoffs25.itemorder.com/
🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
Let's take a moment to celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport our children every day. They are the first and last faces many students see each school day, and we appreciate their care and commitment!
Check out this information about Bus Safety for Parents: https://5il.co/3rg2l
Check out this information about Bus Safety from IL State Police: https://5il.co/3rg2k
Want to be a bus driver? We are hiring! Contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or in-person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Let's take a moment to celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport our children every day. They are the first and last faces many students see each school day, and we appreciate their care and commitment!
Check out this information about Bus Safety for Parents: https://5il.co/3rg2l
Check out this information about Bus Safety from IL State Police: https://5il.co/3rg2k
Want to be a bus driver? We are hiring! Contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or in-person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Early Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences
Dismissal Times are as follows: Thursday, October 23rd –
VES - 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students
2:10 PM Late bus students; Pre-K AM 8:00 – 11:00 AM Pre-K PM 12:00 - 2:00 PM
VJHS - 4th Grade – 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students
5th - 8th Grades – 2:15 PM; and VCHS - 2:15 PM
Friday, October 24th – There will be No Student Attendance
Schedules for VES/VJHS/VCHS and OKAW Parent Teacher Conferences are as follows:
Thursday, October 23rd - 3:00 – 6:00 PM; and Friday, October 24th - 8:00 AM – Noon
Our annual Nourishing Greatness Food Drive is this FRIDAY! Admission into the football game on Friday, October 24, 2025 is a donation to Nourishing Greatness. Thank you to Peoples State Bank for sponsoring this event every year!
ATTENTION VCHS JV FOOTBALL:
Tonight's game vs North Mac has been cancelled.
(10/20/25)
Tonight's game vs North Mac has been cancelled.
(10/20/25)
Leap into a storybook at the Literati Book Fair for grades K-8! Explore the Everglow Forest on October 23-24, or shop online at literati.com/store. Every purchase benefits our school. With these stories, it’s easy to get lost in a book! Book Fair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday & Friday in the new VJHS Gym.
