Vandalia CUSD #203

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We are accepting applications for the VCHS Head Volleyball Coach for the 23-24 school year. If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume or district application to Mr. Jason Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org by Friday, January 20, 2023.

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, January 13th 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. Also, there will be no school on Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. School will resume on Tuesday, January 17th.

The 2nd Annual VCHS Girls Basketball Mid Winter Tournament will be held January 16, 18, 19, and 21, 2023. Visit the Tournament Website for the schedule and continued updates throughout the tournament: https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchs-girls-basketball-tournament

The new year calls for new gear from your VCHS Sideline Store. Celebrate like your team with 23% OFF when you spend $100 or more! Use code NY23 at checkout now thru Sunday! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/vandalia/vandalia-high-school

The Vandalia Holiday Tournament is celebrating 50 YEARS! Enjoy this video featuring The FNB Community Bank Staff & VCHS team! Danger Zone Kenny Loggins WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aUFKn_GpNrr8UJLmMVFkBzLcDnsUCq5/view?usp=drivesdk

The latest Vandalia One podcast is now available on all your favorite listening platforms. In this episode, listen to "A 5-Way Conversation on The 50th FNB Community Bank Vandalia Holiday Tournament" Find it on Vandalia ONE site: https://www.vandaliaone.com/podcast-1 Also found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & iHeart Radio.

In honor of the 50th tournament, Vandalia High School would like to recognize all past members of the All Tournament Team. Each night of the tournament we will recognize a different decade at HALFTIME of the 6:30 PM game. * 12/26 - All Tournament Teams of the 1970s * 12/27 - All Tournament Teams of the 1980s * 12/28 - All Tournament Teams of the 1990s * 12/29 - All Tournament Teams from 2000 to the present Each night prior to halftime of the 6:30PM game, All Tournament Team players from that decade can check in with the scorer’s table located on the East end of the gymnasium.

Tonight's postponed boys basketball game versus Hillsboro will now be played on Wednesday December 21. The freshman game will begin at 5pm with JV and Varsity to follow.

Corrected Message from earlier this evening: Early Dismissal on Monday December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th and Christmas Break. Dismissal times for Monday and Tuesday are as follows: VES 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early 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 There will be NO school from Wednesday, December 21st thru Tuesday, January 3rd. School will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Monday December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th. Dismissal times are as follows: VES 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early 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 There will be NO school from Wednesday, December 21st thru Monday, January 2nd. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. Have a wonderful Christmas Break!

The 50th Annual FNB Community Bank Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held December 26, 27, 28, & 29 at Vandalia Community High School. Visit the Tournament Website for continued updates throughout the tournament: https://www.vandals203.org/page/holiday-tournament

Mid-State Special Education Job Openings https://www.midstatespec.org/join-our-team/

Congratulations to our VES 1st Grade Teacher Mrs. Beth O’Brien-Schmidt on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher! We are so proud to have you in our district! #vandalpride

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER IS SINGING LOUD FOR ALL TO HEAR! THE 2ND GRADE MUSICAL TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS WILL BE THURSDAY DEC. 15TH AT 7 P.M. ALL 2nd GRADE STUDENTS NEED TO ARRIVE BY 6:40 PM AND MEET IN THE VES LITTLE THEATRE. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

VES 2nd Grade Christmas Musical Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:00 pm VES Gym

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, December 9th 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

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Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Illinois State Scholars! Lauren Kaiser Faith Budny-Clymer Anna Forbes Christian DuPlayee Owen Miller

It's that time of year for the annual FFA Christmas Canned Food Drive! We will be taking canned food and hygiene product donations from now until Friday, December 16th. Please drop the items off either in the Okaw Ag Room or in the VCHS office for pick-up.