Vandalia CUSD #203

Happy Friday! As we wrap up this school year, we are looking forward to the next. Check out our first podcast as we discuss the journey ahead with Vandalia ONE. https://www.vandaliaone.com/podcast-1/episode/7d5e3aba/calibrating-our-way-forward-with-the-vandalia-one-initiative

UPDATED Baseball & Softball Regional Schedule: Baseball 5/20 - Paris vs Vandalia - 2pm 5/20 - Ttown vs Salem - 4pm 5/21 - Championship Game - 1pm Softball 5/20 - Greenville vs Staunton - 4:30pm 5/21 - Newton vs Winner of 5/20 - 1pm

Today's softball regional semifinal between Greenville and Staunton has been moved up to a 4pm start in an attempt to get the game played.

Reminder Final Exams are – Friday, May 20th and Monday, May 23 Last Student Day will be – Monday, May 23 Dismissal times for Friday, May 20th are as follows: 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 thru 8th Grades – 2:15 PM; VCHS - 2:15 PM Dismissal Times for Monday, May 23rd: VES - 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students, 2:10 PM Late bus students; No PreK Classes; VJHS - 4th Grade – 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students and 5th thru 8th Grades – 2:15 PM. VCHS - 2:15 PM

Today's baseball Regional has been postponed until tomorrow(5/19) 4pm - Vandalia vs Paris 6pm - Ttown vs Salem Today's softball Regional game has been postponed until tomorrow(5/19) 4:30pm - Greenville vs Staunton

21/22 School Calendar Last week of Events Final Exams – Friday, May 20th and Monday, May 23rd Last Student Day – Monday, May 23rd Graduation – VCHS, Saturday, May 21st at 7 pm First Student Day for the 2022-2023 School year will be Thursday, August 18th, 2022.

Vandal PTO is hosting a Family Yard Game Night TONIGHT at 5-7:30 P.M. at the VHS practice football field. Bring your favorite yard games to enjoy. Families can bring their own picnic, or purchase from a local food truck! Admission is free!! We hope to see you there!

CORRECTED END OF THE YEAR INFORMATION for VCHS: - Final Exams - Friday, May 20th and Monday, May 23rd - Last Student Day - Monday, May 23rd - Graduation - Saturday, May 21st at 7:00pm VCHS GYM - 1st Student Day for the 22-23 School year will be Thursday, August 18, 2022

What an awesome night of music! Thank you 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Special Percussion Ensemble, 7th&8th Grade, and High School Bands for a great Spring Concert! Congratulations to the graduating Senior Band Members!

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP & LEAGUE INFORMATION: *See the attached information for the Vandal Summer Basketball Camp and League: K-3rd Grade Camp: https://5il.co/1afv5 3rd-12th Grade League: https://5il.co/1afv6

Vandal PTO is hosting a Family Yard Game Night on Saturday, May 14th, 5-7:30pm at the VHS practice football field. Bring your favorite yard games. Families can bring their own picnic or purchase from a local food truck! Admission is free! We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our VJHS Track Teams! 6th/7th Grade Boys - Conference Champions 8th Grade Boys - Conference Champions 6th/7th Grade Girls - 4th Place 8th Grade Girls - 2nd Place

The VES 3rd Grade Musical and Dance will be held Friday May 13th from 7:00 - 9:00p.m. All 3rd grade students are asked to be in the VES Little Theatre at 6:45 p.m. All 3rd graders and their families are invited to attend. Hope to see you there!

JOB OPENING: Full Time School Bus Driver 2022-2023 Vandalia CUSD #203 is seeking qualified individuals to fill the vacancies for full-time bus drivers starting the school year 2022-2023. Applications are available at the Vandalia CUSD#203 Unit Office, 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471 or online here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf For further information, please contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or 618-283-8110 or in-person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471. VCUSD is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

VCHS Freshmen Orientation will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:00pm in the High School Gym. All incoming Freshmen for the 22-23 school year are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. There will be a tour and opportunity to speak with coaches and sponsors of athletics, clubs and organizations offered at the high school.

ATTENTION GIRLS TRACK: All tickets for the Girls Track Sectional Meet at Altamont must be purchased online through GoFan. To purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/606683?schoolId=IL15254

ATTENTION VCHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Baseball today versus Carlinville has been postponed until Monday May 9 at 4:30pm. We will attempt baseball senior day tomorrow in our DH with Dieterich. Softball today versus Carlinville has been postponed until Wednesday May 11 at 5pm

Academic Signing Day 2022. Congratulations to the Seniors recognized and awarded academic scholarships to their perspective colleges and universities. For more pictures, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiritofvchs Photo Credits: Isaac Isringhausen of WKRV

Reminder - There is NO Pre-K classes at VES tomorrow due to the Zoo Field trip.

VES Cookie Dough Distribution - Wednesday, May 4th from 3:30 - 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. If your child sold cookie dough, please come to pick up your order as we do not have the freezer space to store the items overnight. Please park in the lot behind VES and enter the back door. Due to busses loading students , do not come before 3:30 as we will not be able to get orders out until all students are dismissed. We will have a copy of your order form to take with you as you make deliveries to your customers. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mesnard, the principal at smesnard@vandals203.org. Thank you!