VCUSD #203 will not have student attendance on Friday, Oct. 11th for a Teacher Institute day. School will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14th in observance of Columbus Day. The normal school schedule will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 15th.
VES Fall Fun Fest will be held Thursday, October 3rd. Dinner will be served from 5:00-7:00 pm. The meal will be chili/peanut butter sandwich or a hot dog and chips - $5.00 for an adult and $3.00 for a child. The Festival will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 pm - each game is worth one ticket. The cost is $5.00 for 20 tickets. All VES students and families are invited to attend.
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Thank you to our amazing custodians for keeping our schools clean and tidy. Your hard work and dedication make a huge difference. We appreciate you! #CustodianAppreciation #ThankYou
Tonight! Cancel your plans & Eat at Joe's!
Mark your Calendars!
Eat at Joe's on Wednesday, October 2nd to help support our VCHS Vandal Pride Teams!
We are looking for two dynamic individuals for VJHS wrestling coaches! There are two open positions including VJHS Head Wrestling Coach and VJHS Assistant Wrestling Coach. Please email your letter of interest and qualifications to Coach Clay at jclay@vandals203.org. by Friday, October 4, 2024.
Mrs. Kern and Mrs. Major attend Kaskaskia College Counselor Day. They wanted to give a shout out to VCHS alumnus Morgan Dagen (Class of 2023) who served on the Student Panel. Morgan spoke about the importance of her Dual Credit and Jump Start classes through KC that she took while attending VCHS. These classes have given her an advantage in her program and she will become a Registered Nurse at the young
age of 19! If anyone would like more information on these courses reach out to Mrs. Kern, Mrs. Major, or Kelsey Tate (Dual Credit Advisor at KC).
The annual Volley For a Cure Game will be on October 22, 2024, in the VCHS Gym vs Greenville.
Orders are due online by Monday, September 30th: https://vandaliahsgreenvillehsvolleyforacure2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The SCC Boys and Girls Golf Tournament scheduled for today(9/23) has been postponed until tomorrow(9/24)at 9am
The 30th Annual Vandalia High School Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, beginning at 9:00 am. All information and updated scores can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchsvolleyballtournament
The Vandals Soccer team dominated the field today, winning their first game of the season with a score of 8-2 against North Mac!⚽️ Congrats Vandals!❤️
Goals:
Issac Sachan-4
Artan Mustafa-2
Faith Duplayee-1
Dexter Cullpepper-1
Assists:
Issac Sachan-3
Artan Mustafa-2
Dexter Cullpepper-1
Charlie Bowles-1
Saves:
Gavin Renfro-6
ATTENTION FRESHMEN FOOTBALL:
Hillsboro High School is still under construction, please see the attached pictures of where to park for the game tonight.
VCHS Cheerleaders are hosting a youth cheer clinic!
Monday, September 30th - VCHS Gym
Pre-k - 4th grade 6:00-7:30pm | 5th-8th grade 7:00-8:30pm
All participants are invited to perform at halftime of the football game on October 4th!
https://forms.gle/aHLFyDvTLTHATpB47
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Thursday, September 12th and Friday, September 13th for Teacher Inservice and School Improvement. Dismissal Times are as follows:
VES - 11:30 am; there will be no PreK classes on these days. VJHS - 11.30 am - 4th grade; walkers, pickups and early bus students; 11:45 for 5th - 8th grades. VCHS - 11:45 am.
VCHS will be having their annual Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20th @ 1:30. We would like to encourage any local businesses or organizations to participate in the parade. To register for the parade, please click the link below. Any questions can be emailed to rwillenborg@vandals203.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH2rigT_RU_n4zHg5mXvzCZ7NfLUddSw4pD2_HYnDyJCGS2A/viewform
The parade will begin in front of VCHS and travel West on Fillmore Street, North on Railroad Dr, East on W. Fletcher Street and conclude back at the VCHS parking lot.
ATTENTION VCHS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL:
Freshman football will now be playing Shelbyville at 6pm at home Thursday(9/5/24) night. A Concession stand will be available
Attention Football Fans, we are excited to kickoff our 1st home football game tomorrow night! Please be reminded of our Spectator Guidelines for High School Football Games:
1. All students who are not in high school must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. If the adult leaves the game, the student under their care must leave as well.
2. Once a student enters, they may not leave and reenter unless they are accompanied by an adult.
3. Elementary, Junior High, and High School students are expected to be seated for the majority of the game.
4. No throwing of any object is permitted. Objects will be confiscated.
5. Skateboards and bikes are not allowed inside of the gates.
6. All school rules apply at any school event.
7. Failure to comply with the above expectations will result in students being removed from the game and/or parent/guardian contact.
8. NO LOITERING in or around the concession stand area, behind the bleachers or restroom areas.
If you love helping children, join our family. We are seeking Teacher’s Aides for Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. The position offers paid holidays, no nights or weekends, and is a perfect opportunity for parents with children in our district. Starting pay is $15.00 an hour – pay will be evaluated based on experience. Candidates should have their Paraprofessional License. If you are 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 to order shirts for the 13th Annual Pink Bowl is below. All orders are due by September 5th.
https://shopcompustitch.chipply.com/PinkBowl/
The Pink Bowl game is Friday, October 4th in Vandalia.
Check out our updated Online Safety Hub: https://vandals203.onlinesafetyhub.io/
August 2024 Online Safety Digest Newsletter & Video
https://vandals203.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/videos/devices-down-without-the-meltdown