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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Final Exams will be held on Monday, May 18th, and Tuesday, May 19th. Early Dismissal times for Monday and Tuesday are as follows: VES – 2:00 PM; VJHS – 2:00 PM; 4th Grade/walkers/pick-ups/early bus students - 2:15 PM; 5th - 8th Grades; VCHS – 2:15 PM. Tuesday, May 19th, will be the Last Day for Students!! Have a wonderful Summer!!
We're Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
If you have a love for helping children, come join our family. We are seeking Teacher’s Aides for Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. Position offers paid holidays, no nights or weekends, and is a perfect opportunity for parents with children in our district. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or obtain their Paraprofessional License. If interested in making a difference in our students' lives, please contact Amy Zimmerman at 618-283-4525 to find out how to apply.
If you have a love for helping children, come join our family. We are seeking Teacher’s Aides for Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. Position offers paid holidays, no nights or weekends, and is a perfect opportunity for parents with children in our district. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or obtain their Paraprofessional License. If interested in making a difference in our students' lives, please contact Amy Zimmerman at 618-283-4525 to find out how to apply.
Mark your Calendars and Sign Up for the VCHS Cheerleading Pickleball Tournament!
Saturday, May 30th
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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’s more than just band-aids and ice packs; it’s heart, expertise, and dedication. ❤️ Today, we celebrate our school nurses, Nurse Melissa, Nurse Brittany, & Nurse Kerri, for their vital role in our community. Thank you for being our front-line caregivers and a source of comfort for everyone on campus!
ATTENTION VCHS TRACK:
5/5/26 Today's track meet is postponed until tomorrow due to the conditions and the forecasted rain.
5/5/26 Today's track meet is postponed until tomorrow due to the conditions and the forecasted rain.
ATTENTION VCHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL:
5/4/26
Baseball at Southwestern is still on for today.
Softball at Southwestern is canceled for today
5/4/26
Baseball at Southwestern is still on for today.
Softball at Southwestern is canceled for today
VCHS Awards Day on Wednesday!
Huge shoutout to the dream team! 🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the hardworking educators who go above and beyond for our students every single day. You make our school a better place! ✨
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.