The 53rd Annual FNB Community Bank Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held December 26, 27, 29, & 30 at Vandalia Community High School. Visit the Tournament Website for continued updates throughout the tournament: https://www.vandals203.org/page/holiday-tournament


Introducing the new Vandal Man and Lady Vandal Logos! Created by Brooke Renfro, VCHS & OKAW Art Teacher. Video Created by Mrs. Lay's Media Production Students, Joselyn, Treslynn, & Drew
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https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos
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https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos
Mrs. Kamplain’s November Rising Stars! These students either kept an A average or improved their grade during the month of November!






VCHS Student Council hosted a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest during lunch periods. Students rallied together to get their class tree decorated. Trees were then voted on by all staff in the district. The results of the competition are as follows:
1st Place: Sophomores
2nd Place: Freshmen
3rd Place: Seniors
4th Place: Juniors
Great job, VCHS Students!
1st Place: Sophomores
2nd Place: Freshmen
3rd Place: Seniors
4th Place: Juniors
Great job, VCHS Students!




Mrs. Wakefield's Medical Terminology class toured the new physical therapy department at SBLFCH Vandalia last month!

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 IL State Scholars
Will Calhoun, Elijah Elliott, Terry Grizzle, Keaton Harris, Morgan Hebenstreit, Jack Lewis, Kyle Slater, Corynn Taylor, Ava Winters

Attention VCHS GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Game Time Changes:
Monday 12/15 - @ North Mac - Varsity Game @ 6:00pm; JV After
Tuesday 12/16 - Home Game vs CHBC @ Vandalia Junior High Gym - Varsity Game Only 6:00 pm
Game Time Changes:
Monday 12/15 - @ North Mac - Varsity Game @ 6:00pm; JV After
Tuesday 12/16 - Home Game vs CHBC @ Vandalia Junior High Gym - Varsity Game Only 6:00 pm

ATTENTION VCHS WRESTLING:
The wrestling quad for tomorrow(12/13/25)has been canceled due to the Champaign area weather forecast, Oakwood and Tolono Unity are unable to travel to Vandalia. The rescheduled match will be announced at a later time.

Our annual VCHS College and Career Day was a tremendous success, and it's all thanks to the wonderful professionals who dedicated their day to our students. Be sure to check out our pictures on our VCHS Facebook Page!
Acufast Swine - Tamar Crum
Altec - Tracy Shumate
Army National Guard
Behold Aesthetics & Wellness Center
Boilmermakers Union
Carpenters Union
City of Vandalia - Amber Daulbaugh
DCFS - Lanette Heselton
Fayette County Real Estate - Kelly Washburn, Kim Cage, Donna Johnson
Fayette County YMCA
Fourth Circuit Court of IL - Jade Pryor Court Reporter
Fourth Circuit Court of IL - Judge Joshua Morrison
Greenville Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Rathmann
Hecht Chevrolet of Vandalia
Hohlt & File Funeral Home - Sue Kistler Burnam
IHSA - Jeremy Curll
IL State Police - Bridget Miller
Illinois Department of Corrections - Vandalia
Illinois Petroleum Resources Board - Seth Whitehead
Justin Rottmann
Kakaskia College
Lake Land College
Lanracorp
Leo Krueger
Metro Community Church - Marcus Barnes Music
Midland States Bank
Mindy Social - Mindy DiBerardino
MRMC Insurance - Ty Bates
Mudslide Pottery Studio
PFC - Morgan Gilmore
Pine Ridge Homes
Pulse Personal Training - Jeff Weinacht
Ranken Technical College
Reid Torbeck, Adam Braun, Zac Stombaugh
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Chris Whitten
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Rena Myers, Lindsay Dagen
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Shayla Stock
SIUE
Sloans
Southwestern Electric
Stray Rescue - Loren Terveer
Tarah Schneider
The Equity
The FNB Community Bank
Union Local #268 - Sheet Metal Workers
University of Illinois Springfield
US Air Force
US Army
Vandalia Community Schools - Karen Bennett
Vandalia Community Schools - Kim Major & Beth Kern
Vandalia Community Schools - Kim Peppler
Vandalia Community Schools - Megan McDowell & Jessica Torbeck
Vandalia Community Schools - Rachel Schaal
Vandalia Community Schools - Tom Fulton
Vandalia Police Department/Vandalia Community Schools - Brian Roedl
Vandalia Radio - Erica Foltz
Wright Counseling Services
Acufast Swine - Tamar Crum
Altec - Tracy Shumate
Army National Guard
Behold Aesthetics & Wellness Center
Boilmermakers Union
Carpenters Union
City of Vandalia - Amber Daulbaugh
DCFS - Lanette Heselton
Fayette County Real Estate - Kelly Washburn, Kim Cage, Donna Johnson
Fayette County YMCA
Fourth Circuit Court of IL - Jade Pryor Court Reporter
Fourth Circuit Court of IL - Judge Joshua Morrison
Greenville Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Rathmann
Hecht Chevrolet of Vandalia
Hohlt & File Funeral Home - Sue Kistler Burnam
IHSA - Jeremy Curll
IL State Police - Bridget Miller
Illinois Department of Corrections - Vandalia
Illinois Petroleum Resources Board - Seth Whitehead
Justin Rottmann
Kakaskia College
Lake Land College
Lanracorp
Leo Krueger
Metro Community Church - Marcus Barnes Music
Midland States Bank
Mindy Social - Mindy DiBerardino
MRMC Insurance - Ty Bates
Mudslide Pottery Studio
PFC - Morgan Gilmore
Pine Ridge Homes
Pulse Personal Training - Jeff Weinacht
Ranken Technical College
Reid Torbeck, Adam Braun, Zac Stombaugh
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Chris Whitten
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Rena Myers, Lindsay Dagen
Sarah Bush Lincoln - Fayette County Hospital - Shayla Stock
SIUE
Sloans
Southwestern Electric
Stray Rescue - Loren Terveer
Tarah Schneider
The Equity
The FNB Community Bank
Union Local #268 - Sheet Metal Workers
University of Illinois Springfield
US Air Force
US Army
Vandalia Community Schools - Karen Bennett
Vandalia Community Schools - Kim Major & Beth Kern
Vandalia Community Schools - Kim Peppler
Vandalia Community Schools - Megan McDowell & Jessica Torbeck
Vandalia Community Schools - Rachel Schaal
Vandalia Community Schools - Tom Fulton
Vandalia Police Department/Vandalia Community Schools - Brian Roedl
Vandalia Radio - Erica Foltz
Wright Counseling Services
ATTENTION VCHS WRESTLING FANS!
Please see the image below for parking at tonight's(12/11/25) match at Hillsboro High School!
Please see the image below for parking at tonight's(12/11/25) match at Hillsboro High School!

ATTENTION VCHS WRESTLING FANS!
Please see the image below for parking at tonight's(12/11/25) match at Hillsboro High School!
Please see the image below for parking at tonight's(12/11/25) match at Hillsboro High School!

🚌Transportation Update - Starting January 6, 2026🚌
Due to a shortage of drivers, we need to cut one bus route beginning in the second semester. This change will take effect on January 6, 2026.
You will receive an email invitation to download our new app, Stopfinder. Once you download the app, please open it and scroll to January 6 to view your child’s updated stop, bus, and pickup time. We encourage you to review the schedule for every day of the week to ensure it is correct. Times will be updated over the next week as drivers drive and learn new routes, and update their times accordingly.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible service to our families.
Due to a shortage of drivers, we need to cut one bus route beginning in the second semester. This change will take effect on January 6, 2026.
You will receive an email invitation to download our new app, Stopfinder. Once you download the app, please open it and scroll to January 6 to view your child’s updated stop, bus, and pickup time. We encourage you to review the schedule for every day of the week to ensure it is correct. Times will be updated over the next week as drivers drive and learn new routes, and update their times accordingly.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible service to our families.

🏀 SCHEDULE UPDATE: BOYS BASKETBALL 🏀
Please be advised of a change to the schedule for this Friday, December 12th, vs. North Mac.
There will NOT be a Fresh/Soph game at 5:00 PM.
New Timeline:
6:00 PM: JV Game Tips Off
Varsity: Follows immediately after JV
Please be advised of a change to the schedule for this Friday, December 12th, vs. North Mac.
There will NOT be a Fresh/Soph game at 5:00 PM.
New Timeline:
6:00 PM: JV Game Tips Off
Varsity: Follows immediately after JV

UPDATE: Girls Basketball Schedule Change! 🏀
The Roxana game has been moved up! We are playing tomorrow night instead of February.
Who: Girls Basketball @ Roxana
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9 (Tomorrow!)
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: JV will play a 20-minute half; Varsity will follow.
The Roxana game has been moved up! We are playing tomorrow night instead of February.
Who: Girls Basketball @ Roxana
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9 (Tomorrow!)
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: JV will play a 20-minute half; Varsity will follow.

NEW UPDATE for TONIGHT!
Meet the Vandals & Meet the Lady Vandals will happen together tonight, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, starting at 5:30pm in the VCHS Gym!
🏀📣🎺We are excited to introduce this year's Boys Basketball team, Girls Basketball Team, Cheerleaders, and Band!
What to expect during the evening:
🏀 Meet the players and get autographs after introductions.
📣 Every fan in attendance receives a FREE poster schedule.
👟 Take an exclusive look at the brand-new locker room facilities!
🍪 Enjoy complimentary cookies and refreshments.
🧁 Be sure to support the NHS Bake Sale
🎟️Admission is FREE! (Though donations are gratefully accepted). Let's pack the gym and show our support! #GoVandals #VandalPride
Meet the Vandals & Meet the Lady Vandals will happen together tonight, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, starting at 5:30pm in the VCHS Gym!
🏀📣🎺We are excited to introduce this year's Boys Basketball team, Girls Basketball Team, Cheerleaders, and Band!
What to expect during the evening:
🏀 Meet the players and get autographs after introductions.
📣 Every fan in attendance receives a FREE poster schedule.
👟 Take an exclusive look at the brand-new locker room facilities!
🍪 Enjoy complimentary cookies and refreshments.
🧁 Be sure to support the NHS Bake Sale
🎟️Admission is FREE! (Though donations are gratefully accepted). Let's pack the gym and show our support! #GoVandals #VandalPride

Attention VCHS Girls Basketball & VJHS Boys Basketball:
🏀 Ramsey has canceled HS Girls Basketball for tonight(12/2/25). The game will be rescheduled at a later date.
🏀 Pana has canceled JH Boys Basketball for tonight(12/2/25). The game will now be played Wednesday(12/3) at Vandalia JH with 6th grade starting at 5pm
All other events for 12/2 are on as scheduled.

VCHS Boys Basketball, Cheerleading & Band Meet the Vandals Night has been POSTPONED!
NEW TIME: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:30pm VCHS Gym!
***Other extracurricular activities will be determined at a later time.
NEW TIME: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:30pm VCHS Gym!
***Other extracurricular activities will be determined at a later time.

Maddie's NHS project!

VCHS Cancellations for 12/1/25
HS Girls basketball vs North Clay has been cancelled
Freshman boys basketball vs Salem has been cancelled

Meet the Vandals & Meet the Lady Vandals Nights this week!
🏀Monday, December 1st @ 5:15pm Meet the Lady Vandals Night & Home Opener
🏀Tuesday, December 2nd @ 6:00pm Meet the Vandals Night (Boys Basketball, Cheer, & Band)
Details on flyers attached!
🏀Monday, December 1st @ 5:15pm Meet the Lady Vandals Night & Home Opener
🏀Tuesday, December 2nd @ 6:00pm Meet the Vandals Night (Boys Basketball, Cheer, & Band)
Details on flyers attached!


