We are proud to announce that we are officially recognized as a Project ADAM Illinois Heart Safe School!
Project ADAM Illinois is a statewide initiative focused on preventing sudden cardiac death in schools and communities. As part of a national network, the program works with schools and organizations to establish Heart Safe environments by implementing Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), ensuring access to AEDs, and providing CPR/AED training. The goal is to ensure staff and communities are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
A special THANK YOU to Officer Roedl and our School Nurses (Melissa, Brittany, & Kerri) for working hard to certify all of our schools!
Project ADAM Illinois is a statewide initiative focused on preventing sudden cardiac death in schools and communities. As part of a national network, the program works with schools and organizations to establish Heart Safe environments by implementing Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), ensuring access to AEDs, and providing CPR/AED training. The goal is to ensure staff and communities are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
A special THANK YOU to Officer Roedl and our School Nurses (Melissa, Brittany, & Kerri) for working hard to certify all of our schools!
Vandals,
We need your help!
We have been entered into the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest for a chance to win $5,000 as part of their $5K Fridays Sweepstakes! They’re celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools and awarding a $1 million game-changing grand prize. It could be us IF we stand-out. A STRONG social media presence is what it's going to take to get recognition & HOPEFULLY some prize money to go towards are outdoor "stadium" renovations.
What I need you all to do is:
Start engaging our community by posting on social media, tagging our school’s social handles and @tmobile AND use the hashtags #FN5GL and #Entry to boost our chances of winning $5K Fridays and increase visibility to earn a spot as a finalist.
Students & Vandals football fans, PLEASE post pictures & videos from games with the hashtags mentioned, on ALL of your social media accounts. Let's show them our Vandal Pride & why we deserve to win!
Visit the How to Win T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights page for inspiration and tips on what it takes to stand out in this year's competition.
Don’t forget to stay up to date by checking out www.fridaynight5Glights.com for key information on the program.
PLEASE help get the word out & share posts with these tags: #FN5GL #Entry
Thank you all so much!
GO, Vandals!
We need your help!
We have been entered into the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest for a chance to win $5,000 as part of their $5K Fridays Sweepstakes! They’re celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools and awarding a $1 million game-changing grand prize. It could be us IF we stand-out. A STRONG social media presence is what it's going to take to get recognition & HOPEFULLY some prize money to go towards are outdoor "stadium" renovations.
What I need you all to do is:
Start engaging our community by posting on social media, tagging our school’s social handles and @tmobile AND use the hashtags #FN5GL and #Entry to boost our chances of winning $5K Fridays and increase visibility to earn a spot as a finalist.
Students & Vandals football fans, PLEASE post pictures & videos from games with the hashtags mentioned, on ALL of your social media accounts. Let's show them our Vandal Pride & why we deserve to win!
Visit the How to Win T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights page for inspiration and tips on what it takes to stand out in this year's competition.
Don’t forget to stay up to date by checking out www.fridaynight5Glights.com for key information on the program.
PLEASE help get the word out & share posts with these tags: #FN5GL #Entry
Thank you all so much!
GO, Vandals!
HEY VCHS GUESS WHAT?!
School Pictures are ready to view!
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: VANDALIA HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE192326
Reminder: Retake day is Tuesday, September 22nd
School Pictures are ready to view!
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: VANDALIA HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE192326
Reminder: Retake day is Tuesday, September 22nd
Get your latest Vandal Gear at our Sideline Store! It's always open for orders!
Right now save 20% on Orders $75+ | Ends 9/2 | Code CHEER20
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/vandalia/vandalia-high-school
Right now save 20% on Orders $75+ | Ends 9/2 | Code CHEER20
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/vandalia/vandalia-high-school
VCHS Swimming Unit this week! Thank you to Vandalia Public Pool for having us!
Missed out on a 2026 yearbook? Here's your chance!
Mrs. Shoemaker-Dunn has a few extra copies of the 2026 Yearbook, "Same". They are $56. First come, first served. Email her with any questions!
Mrs. Shoemaker-Dunn has a few extra copies of the 2026 Yearbook, "Same". They are $56. First come, first served. Email her with any questions!
All former and graduated VCHS students can pick up 2026 yearbooks in the high school office!
Please email Mrs. Shoemaker-Dunn with any questions.
Get those smiles ready, VCHS!
It's Picture Day - TOMORROW! Please do NOT wear green!
Tuesday, August 25th
*Retake Day will be September 22nd
It's Picture Day - TOMORROW! Please do NOT wear green!
Tuesday, August 25th
*Retake Day will be September 22nd
To order your Pink Bowl gear, click the link below:
https://shopcompustitch.chipply.com/PinkBowl2026?action=viewall
HEY VCHS !
One week from today - it's Picture Day!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Please, don't wear green!
One week from today - it's Picture Day!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Please, don't wear green!
🏐🔴 ATTENTION VCHS VOLLEYBALL FANS! ⚪️🏐
THIS WEEK - help us kick off the 2026 VCHS Volleyball Season with our Red & White Rally Night!
🗓️ When: Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: VCHS Gym
We’ve got an awesome night lined up for you:
✨ Meet the 2026 team
💥 Scrimmage game
🎯 Serving challenge
🏐 Alumni Game!
Hey, VCHS Volleyball Alumni—we want YOU on the court! Dust off your kneepads and sign up to play here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bo1ueZi64QmUrbcSNP11mdm-cMlK9a3R5JJ1o6Mmlzw/viewform?edit_requested=true
Questions: Contact Coach Alicia Farris
Ready to cheer your heart out? Join the VHS Cheerleaders for a fun filled Cheer Clinic for Pre-k - 8th Grade. Participants are invited to showcase what they learned at the Home Football Game on Friday September 4* at Halftime.
Sign up using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMhrGhoneNCDJJ-V2Kxauou11Nctin17C_r9i8615sdjJh9w/viewform
Girls/Boys Basketball lottery ticket fundraiser:
July 17 (744) No winner
July 18 (894) No winner
July 19 (541) No winner
July 20 (238) No winner
July 21 (968) No winner
July 22 (166) No winner
July 23 (506) No winner
July 24 (880) No winner
July 25 (871) No winner
July 26 (174) Shayla Stokes $50
July 27 (427) No winner
July 28 (683) No winner
July 29 (778) Dave Holaday $50
July 30 (498) No winner
July 31 (000) Lynn Portz $250
VCHS Football Schedule Update: Vandalia has a Week 9 opponent and will head to Memorial Stadium on Oct 16th to play the Springfield Lanphier Lions at 7 PM
Transportation 26/27
With the new school year starting this Friday, we want to make sure you have the most up-to-date transportation information for your student. Please note that some bus routes have changed for this school year.
Please log in to Stopfinder as soon as possible to review your student’s current bus route, bus stop, and pick-up and drop-off times. We have also sent an email with your student’s updated transportation schedule. Please check your spam folder for these emails. One change that has been made since the emails were sent out today is that Bus 6 has been changed to Bus 5.
If you are unable to access Stopfinder or need a new invitation, please contact the Transportation Department. We will be happy to help you get connected.
Please take a few minutes to review this information before Friday so your child is ready for their first day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to safely transporting your child throughout the school year!
With the new school year starting this Friday, we want to make sure you have the most up-to-date transportation information for your student. Please note that some bus routes have changed for this school year.
Please log in to Stopfinder as soon as possible to review your student’s current bus route, bus stop, and pick-up and drop-off times. We have also sent an email with your student’s updated transportation schedule. Please check your spam folder for these emails. One change that has been made since the emails were sent out today is that Bus 6 has been changed to Bus 5.
If you are unable to access Stopfinder or need a new invitation, please contact the Transportation Department. We will be happy to help you get connected.
Please take a few minutes to review this information before Friday so your child is ready for their first day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to safely transporting your child throughout the school year!
VANDALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$20 School & Sports Physicals + FREE Vaccine Clinic
✨ Please take advantage of this one-stop, low-cost opportunity to make sure your student is compliant for the school year! ✨
📍 Location: Vandalia Elementary School, 1017 W. Fletcher St., Vandalia, IL
📅 Date: August 10, 2026
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
🩺 School/ Sports Physicals – Only $20 (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
💲 Only $20 (cash or check)
👩⚕️ Provided by Elissa Townsend, NP
🚶 Walk-ins welcome – No appointment needed!
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian must attend
💉 FREE Vaccines (9:00am-1:00pm)
✔ School-required immunizations available
✔ No insurance? No problem – still FREE
✔ No co-pays, no bills
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
✔️ Why Attend?
Get everything done in one place
Be ready for the school year & sports
Convenient, affordable, and stress-free
📋 Required by Illinois Law:
• Physicals and/or immunizations required for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th grade, and 12th grade
$20 School & Sports Physicals + FREE Vaccine Clinic
✨ Please take advantage of this one-stop, low-cost opportunity to make sure your student is compliant for the school year! ✨
📍 Location: Vandalia Elementary School, 1017 W. Fletcher St., Vandalia, IL
📅 Date: August 10, 2026
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
🩺 School/ Sports Physicals – Only $20 (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
💲 Only $20 (cash or check)
👩⚕️ Provided by Elissa Townsend, NP
🚶 Walk-ins welcome – No appointment needed!
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian must attend
💉 FREE Vaccines (9:00am-1:00pm)
✔ School-required immunizations available
✔ No insurance? No problem – still FREE
✔ No co-pays, no bills
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
✔️ Why Attend?
Get everything done in one place
Be ready for the school year & sports
Convenient, affordable, and stress-free
📋 Required by Illinois Law:
• Physicals and/or immunizations required for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th grade, and 12th grade
ATTENTION VCHS STUDENTS!
Girls & Boys Cross Country Meeting Tuesday, August 11th!
Happy August Vandals!
- Online Registration is open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-person registration is (TOMORROW) Thursday, August 6th from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration, you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- VCHS Freshman Orientation will be Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm
- VJHS 4th Grade Open house will be Thursday, August 13th 4-5:30pm
- August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
For all other beginning of the year information including bell and sports schedules please check out our registration website: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
VANDALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$20 School & Sports Physicals + FREE Vaccine Clinic
✨ Please take advantage of this one-stop, low-cost opportunity to make sure your student is compliant for the school year! ✨
📍 Location: Vandalia Elementary School, 1017 W. Fletcher St., Vandalia, IL
📅 Date: August 10, 2026
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
🩺 School/ Sports Physicals – Only $20 (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
💲 Only $20 (cash or check)
👩⚕️ Provided by Elissa Townsend, NP
🚶 Walk-ins welcome – No appointment needed!
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian must attend
💉 FREE Vaccines (9:00am-1:00pm)
✔ School-required immunizations available
✔ No insurance? No problem – still FREE
✔ No co-pays, no bills
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
✔️ Why Attend?
Get everything done in one place
Be ready for the school year & sports
Convenient, affordable, and stress-free
📋 Required by Illinois Law:
• Physicals and/or immunizations required for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th grade, and 12th grade
$20 School & Sports Physicals + FREE Vaccine Clinic
✨ Please take advantage of this one-stop, low-cost opportunity to make sure your student is compliant for the school year! ✨
📍 Location: Vandalia Elementary School, 1017 W. Fletcher St., Vandalia, IL
📅 Date: August 10, 2026
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
🩺 School/ Sports Physicals – Only $20 (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
💲 Only $20 (cash or check)
👩⚕️ Provided by Elissa Townsend, NP
🚶 Walk-ins welcome – No appointment needed!
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian must attend
💉 FREE Vaccines (9:00am-1:00pm)
✔ School-required immunizations available
✔ No insurance? No problem – still FREE
✔ No co-pays, no bills
🔗Let us know you are coming: tinyurl.com/vsdclinic
✔️ Why Attend?
Get everything done in one place
Be ready for the school year & sports
Convenient, affordable, and stress-free
📋 Required by Illinois Law:
• Physicals and/or immunizations required for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th grade, and 12th grade
Save the Dates:
🎒Backpacks for School - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 4-6 pm at First United Methodist Church
🖍️📕✏️Tools for School - Aug. 5 - 4-7 pm; Aug.6-10 am-5 pm; Aug.7-10 am-5 pm; Aug.8 -9-11 am
🎒Backpacks for School - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 4-6 pm at First United Methodist Church
🖍️📕✏️Tools for School - Aug. 5 - 4-7 pm; Aug.6-10 am-5 pm; Aug.7-10 am-5 pm; Aug.8 -9-11 am
