15th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal will be served from 11am-1pm Nov 25 at the American legion, 321 S. 7th St., Vandalia. There is NO CHARGE. Reservations are not required. If you are in need of transportation, caring people are ready to come for you, bring you to the meal, and return you home. Please call 618-322-8824 for transportation and leave a message by 1:00pm Nov 23rd. Deliveries will be made to shut-ins only.
15th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal will be served from 11am-1pm Nov 25 at the American legion, 321 S. 7th St., Vandalia. There is NO CHARGE. Reservations are not required. If you are in need of transportation, caring people are ready to come for you, bring you to the meal, and return you home. Please call 618-322-8824 for transportation and leave a message by 1:00pm Nov 23rd. Deliveries will be made to shut-ins only.
Tuesday, Nov 23 Dismissal times:
VES(2:00pm walkers/ pick-ups/early bus, 2:10 pm Late Bus, PreK AM 8-11am, PreK PM 12-2pm)
VJHS(4th grade 2:00pm walkers/pick-ups/early bus, 5-8 grades 2:15pm) VCHS(2:15pm)
No School- Nov, 24th- Friday 26th.
School will resume- Nov 29th.
The Vandalia CUSD #203 Board of Education voted unanimously on November 15, 2021 to implement our local control mitigation plan beginning December 6, 2021. Ryan Lewis and Joe Schaal provide an update to parents and the community. https://youtu.be/4HQaSZc8GlY
Active COVID + cases as of 11-12-21: VES= 0.40% of the student population; VJHS= 0.19% of the student population; VCHS= 1.54% of the student population; Staff= 0.45% of staff.
The 2nd Vandal Board Chat is up for viewing! Thank you School Board Member Therese Tate and Curriculum Coaches Jeremy and Kelley!
https://www.vandals203.org/article/546861
Vandal Basketball Red/White Night Schedule
Saturday, November 13, 2021
- 5:00pm: Grades 3-6
- 5:50pm: Fr/So Boys
- 6:16pm: VCHS Girls
- 6:45pm: VCHS Boys
- 7:15pm: Wreath Auction Fundraiser
- 7:30pm: Alumni Basketball Game
Active COVID + cases as of 11-5-21: VES= No active positive cases; VJHS= 0.19% of the student population ; VCHS= 0.26% of the student population; Staff= 0.45% of staff.
VCUSD#203: School will be closed Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. School will resume Friday, November 12th.
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS REMINDER:
Today is the last day to purchase state champion golf shirts. Shirts can be purchased using the following link.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/champsvg21
Dismissal Times for Friday, November 5th are as follows: VES(11:30am) VJHS(11:30am 4th grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students, 11:45am Grades 5-8) VCHS(11:45am) There will be no Pre-K Classes
Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring for a 2nd shift custodian! This is a full-time 12 month position with benefits. Please complete the job application found at this link:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/jobapplication.pdf.
Email the application to jgarrison@vandals203.org or bring it in to the district office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Active COVID + cases as of 10-29-21: VES= 0.40% of the student population; VJHS= 0.97% of the student population; VCHS= No active positive cases; Staff= No active positive cases.
IHSA VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL INFORMATION:
VCHS Gym at Vandalia High School
Date: Monday November 1, 2021
Game 1: Breese Mater Dei vs Pana - 5:30PM
Game 2: Breese Central vs Staunton - 6:30PM
Date: Wednesday November 3, 2021
Game 3: Winner of game 1 vs Winner of Game 2 - 6:00PM
Video Stream available for all games on the NFHS network
Admission: $6 for all ages except baby in arms
(No passes will be honored per IHSA policy)
ALL tickets must be purchased online, NO cash transactions at the door.
PURCHASING TICKETS: All tickets for this event will be digital through Go Fan per the IHSA. Below are links to each game that will take fans directly to the page where they can purchase tickets. If a fan arrives at the game without a digital ticket, instructions will be provided on how to purchase at the gate. The night of the game fans will redeem their tickets with a ticket taker using their smartphone. Should a fan not have a smartphone we will have a plan in place to redeem their pre-purchased tickets.
Game 1: Mater Dei vs Pana - https://gofan.co/app/events/424370?schoolId=IL24064
Game 2: B. Central vs Staunton -
https://gofan.co/app/events/424371?schoolId=IL24064
Game 3: Championship Match-https://gofan.co/app/events/424372?schoolId=IL24064
Vandals Boys Golf State Champion Shirts are now available to order using the link below. The shop closes at midnight Wednesday November 3rd. Questions concerning the team shop can be sent to jclay@vandals203.org
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/champsvg21
Vandal Athletic Department
First Round Football Playoff Game Information
Game: Vandalia vs Chester
Date: Saturday October 30th, 2021
Location: Mark Greer Field in Vandalia
Game Time: 2:00 PM
Admission: $5 for all ages(No passes will be honored per IHSA policy)
Video Stream available on the NFHS network
Game Day Schedule
12:00 PM - Field Opens for Teams to start pregame activities
1:00 PM - Gates Open to the Public. All ticket sales will be cash and conducted the day of the game.
2:00 PM - Kickoff
Parking/Tailgating: Chester fans should park and conduct all tailgating at Vandalia Jr. High School(1011 W. Fletcher Street) on the northside of Mark Greer Field. Chester fans can also purchase tickets and enter through the north field gate. Vandalia fans should park and tailgate in the lots at Vandalia High School and enter through the south main gate.
Concession Stand: A full concession stand with food, candy and drinks will be available on the south side of the field.
Active COVID + cases as of 10-22-21: VES= No active positive cases; VJHS= 0.97% of the student population; VCHS= No active positive cases; Staff= No active positive cases.
On Friday, Oct. 22, admission to the Varsity Football game against Greenville is a donation of food to the Nourishing Greatness weekend backpack food program. Donations will also be accepted. This event is sponsored by Peoples State Bank.
Active COVID + cases as of 10-15-21: VES= No active positive cases; VJHS= 0.38% of the student population ; VCHS= No active positive cases; Staff= 0.45% of staff.
VCHS Football Playoff Shirts can be ordered online at
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/vandalsfp
Ordering closes Monday, October 18th at 12:00 am.
