
Happy August Vandals!
- Online Registration is open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-Person Registration is Thursday, August 3rd from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration and new students; you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- August 18th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 18th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 21st is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 21st will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
All other registration information can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration


HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information

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 Associates 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 student who needs transportation for the next school year fill out the online transportation form by August 3rd, 2023. The form is available with this link: https://forms.gle/dUCDtWqpYHZo3w2t8
Those living 1.5 miles or closer to school without an approved hazardous area are not eligible for transportation.

Join Vandalia Alumni and Friends on October 7 for the All School Reunion! Gather your friends! Hold your reunion and let us do the work! Find time to enjoy friends and chat about old times!
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Happy July Vandals!
- Online Registration is now open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-Person Registration is Thursday, August 3rd from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration, you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- August 18th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 18th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 21st is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 21st will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
All other registration information can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration


VCUSD#203 works hard to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in life. We are honored to be part of the 10% of school districts to be nationally recognized and awarded the Empowered District Seal from @EVERFIK12 #EmpoweredSeal


Vandalia School District is hiring for a Crossing Guard. It is an hour a day on school attendance days, Monday through Friday (7:30-8:00 am and then again 3:00-3:30 pm). Pay is $14.00 an hour. If there are early dismissals the hours would change to fit the dismissal times. If you are interested in this position, please contact Amy Zimmerman at azimmerman@vandals203.org.


Vandalia Vandal Wrestling Camp for boys and girls entering grades K-4.
See information here: https://5il.co/1z8st


The 2023-24 Online Registration will be open starting Monday, July 17th at 10 am. After registration is complete and you go to the payment area, please click only one time, be patient and wait for it to go through. If you have a question about payment going through, call us and we will check for you instead of clicking a second time.
Free and reduced applications – If you received a letter or email stating that you already qualified I ASK THAT YOU DO NOT FILL OUT the online free and reduced application as the waiver has already been applied. As a reminder the waiver only applies to the registration fee. You are responsible for all other course fees.
In-Person Registration for ALL SCHOOLS will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10 am - 6pm. If you need to register your student in person instead of online, you will do so at your child's respective buildings on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Physical, Sports Physical, Dental-Miles of Smiles, and Vision examination forms along with all supply lists and registration fees will be posted on our district website at www.vandals203.org
The Fayette County Health Department is available by appointment for those needing required immunizations.
If you need assistance, please call your child’s school or the district office and we will be happy to assist you.
First student day of the 23/24 school year is Friday, August 18, 2023.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Lady Vandal Basketball Camp for girls entering 3rd - 8th grades at VJHS Gym.
See the flyer attached or click the link: https://5il.co/1yvvu


Pick up a free lunch every Wednesday & Friday from 11-11:30 am beginning Wed., June 7th thru Fri., August 4h at the following Distribution sites: Northside Christian Church:1845 W. Jackson St., Rogier Park Gazebo Circle drive on Fillmore, and at the Shobonier Township Building.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information

The link for the Fall Transportation Form for the 23/24 School Year is now available for completion. You can access the link on the Vandals App, our website, or your email. Please fill out the form by July 15th with as much detail as possible, in order to help us get your child set up for Transportation.
With the shortage of drivers, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to the number of students on late buses, we will need all eligible Pre-k through 4th grade students to ride the early buses regardless of older siblings. Sorry for this inconvenience. Please help us start the school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible.
Also, a reminder if you live within 1.5 miles without an approved hazardous area you are not eligible for transportation.
If you have any questions, please call the transportation line after August 1st at 618-283-8135. This gives us time to work through and set up all of our district students’ transportation. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated! Enjoy your summer! https://forms.gle/dUCDtWqpYHZo3w2t8

Vandalia Elementary School is hiring a clerk in the office for the 23-24 school year. Primary duties are data entry, cafeteria supervision, management of the lunch system, coordination of fees and deposits, and cooperative duties with the school secretary. Deadline for applying is June 30. Submit applications to Ms. Bivens at dbivens@vandals203.org. Application link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf

Terri Davison spent her career at VES welcoming students, staff, parents, and families in our office for many years. In her memory, we would like to purchase a bench to place in the secure vestibule that will be utilized next year. If you are interested in donating, please write a check out to VES and write "memorial" in the subject line. You may drop it off during open office hours or mail it to VES directly prior to July 1.
Please contact Dana Bivens with any questions: dbivens@vandals203.org


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 Associates 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.

The link for the Fall Transportation Form for the 23/24 School Year is now available for completion. You can access the link on the Vandals App, our website, or your email. Please fill out the form by July 15th with as much detail as possible, in order to help us get your child set up for Transportation. With the shortage of drivers, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to the number of students on late buses, we will need all eligible Pre-k through 4th grade students to ride the early buses regardless of older siblings. Sorry for this inconvenience. Please help us start the school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible. Also, a reminder if you live within 1.5 miles without an approved hazardous area you are not eligible for transportation. If you have any questions, please call the transportation line after August 1st at 618-283-8135. This gives us time to work through and set up all of our district students’ transportation. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated! Enjoy your summer! https://forms.gle/dUCDtWqpYHZo3w2t8

If your child needs a school or sports physical, SBL-FCH is offering them for $20 this ☀️summer at their Walk-In Clinic in Vandalia. All fees collected will be donated the booster 🏈 ⚽️🏀 🥎 clubs in Bond, Fayette, and Marion counties. Physicals are available Mon - Fri from 8 am - 7 pm and weekends from 9 am - 4 -pm until September 30. No appointment is needed! Payment is due at the time of service, and insurance will not be billed.
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“SUMMER LUNCHES FOR KIDS”- Pick up a FREE lunch every Wednesday and Friday - Beginning Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, August 4th from 11:00 am to 11:30 a.m. At the following locations: VANDALIA - Northside Christian Church – 1845 W. Jackson St. and Rogier Park Gazebo – Fillmore Street Circle Drive and at the Shobonier Township building across from the post office.