Vandalia CUSD #203

On 4.12.23 VCHS will be administering the PSAT to all 9th & 10th graders, and the SAT to all juniors. The freshmen and sophomores will be dismissed at the normal time. Juniors will be allowed to leave once testing is completed and seniors will not report to school on this day.

Vandalia Elementary School will be pre-registering students entering Kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year. Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2023, to enter Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. In lieu of in-person registration, you may drop off the yellow enrollment form, a copy of the child's birth certificate, and immunization record anytime during normal working hours at the VES office between now and May 1, 2023. If you need a pre-registration packet or have any questions, please contact the VES office at 618-283-5166.

- The Vandalia Sports Boosters Club is looking for new members! - The Sports Boosters help to provide new equipment and uniforms for Vandalia athletes. - Families of current, former, and future Vandalia athletes, as well as all Vandal fans are welcome to join. - There will be a meeting for new and current members Saturday, April 29th at 9:00 am at the Vandalia Country Club. During the meeting, we will be electing new officers for the next school year. - Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends.

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Wednesday, April 5th to begin Spring Break. Dismissal times are as follows: VES:2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students, 2:10 PM Late bus students and 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. There will be NO school from Thursday, April 6th thru Monday, April 10th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 11th.

Due to weather conditions tomorrow's Vandalia High School Softball Tournament has been cancelled. 4/1/23

Attention VCHS: The VCHS Spring Talent Show for tonight(3/31/23) has been cancelled.

VCHS Spring Talent Showcase

We are accepting applications for the VCHS Head Basketball Coach and the VCHS Head Soccer Coach for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in applying for either coaching position, please submit a letter of interest and resume or district application to Mr. Jason Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 8:30 A.M.

We are excited about Forging Our Future! Check out the plans and more information here on the new Facebook Page and on our Vandalia One Website! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091358704824&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.vandaliaone.com/forging-our-future

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 24th 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, 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students: 🌟VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-honor-roll 🌟VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll 🌟VCHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchs-honor-roll

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring a Maintenance Assistant. Experience in industrial or school environment of facility maintenance preferred. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC knowledge recommended. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. To apply please complete the job application and email to jbogart@vandals203.org or apply in person at the District Office. Deadline to apply is 10:00 a.m. March 30, 2023. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf

VCHS Art Club is preparing for our very first district art show on Friday, April 28th from 6-8 pm in the VCHS Gym. We are accepting work from all grade levels (PreK - 12th) and Faculty/Staff! Artwork Submission Specifications: 🎨 We are looking for current artwork, preferably from this school year 🎨 It can be any type of art media(Graphite, crayons, markers, acrylic paint, oil pastels, etc.) 🎨 Preferably unique, individual artwork but open to group activity art 🎨 It can be any size or orientation. (Horizontal or vertical) 🎨 It does not need to be framed in any way 🎨 Artwork needs the artist’s name, title, and provide an artist’s statement that will be displayed with the artwork. Artist’s statement should be clipped to the artwork if possible. 🎨 Must be school appropriate 🎨 Deadline for submissions will be Friday, April 14th 🎨 PreK-2nd Artist Statement: https://5il.co/1qlpp 🎨 3rd-8th Artist Statement: https://5il.co/1qlnt

Congratulations to the VJHS wrestling team! They are the 2023 IESA State Champions!!!🥇💥

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 10th 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, 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.

Check out our newest Vandalia ONE Video: https://www.vandaliaone.com/vandalia-one-video

VCUSD#203 partners with Linewize as our internet filtering company. They also provide an internet safety hub for parents and students. Check out their resources! https://vandals203.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/rules-agreements/online-safety-in-the-home

COME ONE COME ALL…..Vandalia Sports Boosters meeting! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐⛳️ When: Saturday, March 4 Where: Vandalia Country Club Time: 9:00

Attention VJHS Volleyball players, parents, and fans. The VJHS volleyball games this evening (2-22) vs Nokomis are being moved to the VCHS gym. Start times remain the same.

Please read the joint press release from Vandalia PD and Vandalia CUSD #203.