School Starts in One Month, Vandals!
🖥️Online Registration for the 26-27 School Year will be opened this Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am. Please do not register online before 10:00am. Please log in to your www.teacherease.com account and register your student(s).
🍽️Continuing from last year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for breakfast and lunch. (No need to add extra money for breakfast or lunch again this year)
💲All previous lunch balances will be transferred to the general account, so there may be credits on your child's account.
🏫If you need to register your student in person instead of online, you will do so at your child's respective buildings on Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
🚌If you haven't already, please fill out the Fall Transportation form by Wednesday, July 15th. https://forms.gle/RYamPGswwQzyFmki7 . Please wait to call transportation with any questions until after August 1st. The transportation department phone number is 618-283-8135.
📆Please use the school's registration webpage for all beginning of the school year information. School Supply lists, first day of school, health requirements, etc. can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
🎒1st Day of School Information🎒
❤️Friday, August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
❤️Friday, August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3: 8:30am - 1:30pm
🤍Monday, August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
🤍Monday, August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK AM: 8:30-11:00am; PreK PM: 12:00-2:00pm
❤️Tuesday, August 18th will be the first day for PreK
🖥️Online Registration for the 26-27 School Year will be opened this Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am. Please do not register online before 10:00am. Please log in to your www.teacherease.com account and register your student(s).
🍽️Continuing from last year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for breakfast and lunch. (No need to add extra money for breakfast or lunch again this year)
💲All previous lunch balances will be transferred to the general account, so there may be credits on your child's account.
🏫If you need to register your student in person instead of online, you will do so at your child's respective buildings on Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
🚌If you haven't already, please fill out the Fall Transportation form by Wednesday, July 15th. https://forms.gle/RYamPGswwQzyFmki7 . Please wait to call transportation with any questions until after August 1st. The transportation department phone number is 618-283-8135.
📆Please use the school's registration webpage for all beginning of the school year information. School Supply lists, first day of school, health requirements, etc. can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
🎒1st Day of School Information🎒
❤️Friday, August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
❤️Friday, August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3: 8:30am - 1:30pm
🤍Monday, August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
🤍Monday, August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK AM: 8:30-11:00am; PreK PM: 12:00-2:00pm
❤️Tuesday, August 18th will be the first day for PreK
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 VOLLEYBALL FANS! ⚪️🏐
Save the Date to 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
Save the Date to 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
🏀🏀Girls/Boys Basketball Fundraiser Winners🏀🏀
July 1 552 (No winner)
July 2 562 (No winner)
July 3 580 (No winner)
July 4 324 (Roy and Gina Smith) Kept $250 and donated other $250 back)
July 5 068 Chelsa Sasse $50
July 6 823 (No winner)
Vandalia CUSD 203 is hiring an IT Director. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Please submit a letter of interest with qualifications, a resume, and three professional references to jgarrison@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is July 20, 2026.
🩺 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR 🩺
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information
Vandalia CUSD #203 is looking for School Bus Drivers and a Van Driver to join our transportation team.
Requirements for the Bus Driver Position:
🚌Valid Class A or B CDL Driver's License
🚌Illinois School Bus Permit
🚌Passenger Endorsement
Requirements for the Van Driver Position:
🚙Valid Driver's License
🚙Illinois School Bus Permit
🚙Passenger Endorsement
We offer a great school-year schedule and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
To apply: Applications are available at the Vandalia CUSD#203 Unit Office, 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471 or online here:https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
For more information, please contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or in person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Requirements for the Bus Driver Position:
🚌Valid Class A or B CDL Driver's License
🚌Illinois School Bus Permit
🚌Passenger Endorsement
Requirements for the Van Driver Position:
🚙Valid Driver's License
🚙Illinois School Bus Permit
🚙Passenger Endorsement
We offer a great school-year schedule and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
To apply: Applications are available at the Vandalia CUSD#203 Unit Office, 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471 or online here:https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
For more information, please contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or in person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
The link for the Fall Transportation Form will be accessible starting today for the 2026-2027 School Year. You can access this link (below) on the Vandals App, our website, or your email to complete the form. Every student must complete this by July 15 with as much detail as possible to ensure your child is set up for transportation. Please do not rely on what is in the program now; we are updating the transportation program this summer, and all information may not carry over into the new program. So, once again, everyone must fill out a Fall Transportation Form by July 15.
Due to continuing driver storage, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to overcrowding on the late buses and this staff shortage, we will need all eligible pre-k through 4th-grade students to ride the early buses, regardless of older siblings. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please help us to start the new school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible.
In order to give us time to work through and schedule all of our district students’ transportation, please wait to call with any questions until after August 1st. The transportation department phone number is 618-283-8135
https://forms.gle/RYamPGswwQzyFmki7
Due to continuing driver storage, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to overcrowding on the late buses and this staff shortage, we will need all eligible pre-k through 4th-grade students to ride the early buses, regardless of older siblings. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please help us to start the new school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible.
In order to give us time to work through and schedule all of our district students’ transportation, please wait to call with any questions until after August 1st. The transportation department phone number is 618-283-8135
https://forms.gle/RYamPGswwQzyFmki7
Congratulations to our 2026 Retirees!
VCHS - Mr. Protz
VJHS - Ms. Theresa, Ms. Colleen, Ms. Kim, Mr. Terry
VES - Ms. Sherry, Mrs. Watson
District Office - Ms. Tammy
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
🩺 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR 🩺
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information
- Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
- Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
- 2nd: Dental exam
- 6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
- 12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/school-nurse-health-information
VCHS Athletic Hall of Fame nominations can be submitted by filling out the form below.
https://forms.gle/n63WY3zTFtZ9T7fv6
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 4th Quarter/2ndSemester Honor Roll Students:
🌟VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-honor-roll
🌟VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
🌟VCHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchs-honor-roll
ATTENTION VCHS BASEBALL:
5/27/26 - Today's Regional game between Vandalia and St. Anthony will now begin at 2:30 pm.
5/27/26 - Today's Regional game between Vandalia and St. Anthony will now begin at 2:30 pm.
📣 SAVE THE DATE – SCHOOL & SPORTS PHYSICALS + VACCINATION CLINIC! 🩺💉
Vandalia Schools is excited to once again partner with Elissa Townsend, NP, to offer school and sports physicals at the Elementary School on August 10, 2026!
This year, we are also teaming up with the Illinois Department of Public Health to host a vaccination clinic on the same day — making it easier than ever to get your child ready for the new school year in one convenient visit! ✅
✔️ School/Sports Physicals
✔️ Required Immunizations
✔️ One Easy Appointment Day
This event is open to ALL students in the district. If your child will need a sports physical at any point during the school year, this is a great opportunity to get it taken care of early!
📌 Reminder:
• Illinois requires school physicals for all Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students.
• Vaccinations are required for Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade students.
Please note:
Parents do not need to be present for immunizations as long as all required forms are completed in advance. This is especially helpful for seniors needing their MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine, as they may attend independently once paperwork has been submitted.
We are thrilled to bring these valuable services to our community and hope for a fantastic turnout!
More details will be shared later this summer.
We look forward to seeing everyone on August 10th and helping our students start the school year healthy, prepared, and ready to learn!
— The Vandalia School District Nursing Team
Vandalia Schools is excited to once again partner with Elissa Townsend, NP, to offer school and sports physicals at the Elementary School on August 10, 2026!
This year, we are also teaming up with the Illinois Department of Public Health to host a vaccination clinic on the same day — making it easier than ever to get your child ready for the new school year in one convenient visit! ✅
✔️ School/Sports Physicals
✔️ Required Immunizations
✔️ One Easy Appointment Day
This event is open to ALL students in the district. If your child will need a sports physical at any point during the school year, this is a great opportunity to get it taken care of early!
📌 Reminder:
• Illinois requires school physicals for all Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students.
• Vaccinations are required for Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade students.
Please note:
Parents do not need to be present for immunizations as long as all required forms are completed in advance. This is especially helpful for seniors needing their MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine, as they may attend independently once paperwork has been submitted.
We are thrilled to bring these valuable services to our community and hope for a fantastic turnout!
More details will be shared later this summer.
We look forward to seeing everyone on August 10th and helping our students start the school year healthy, prepared, and ready to learn!
— The Vandalia School District Nursing Team
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Summer Lunches
ATTENTION VCHS GIRLS SOFTBALL:
5/19/26 Regional softball for today versus Staunton has been moved to Plummer Park in Edwardsville. The game will be on Diamond 5 starting at 4pm. Winner advances to tomorrow's 4pm semifinal in Vandalia.
5/19/26 Regional softball for today versus Staunton has been moved to Plummer Park in Edwardsville. The game will be on Diamond 5 starting at 4pm. Winner advances to tomorrow's 4pm semifinal in Vandalia.
5/18/26 Today's regional softball game at Staunton has been postponed until Tuesday, May 19th at 4:30pm
❤️ Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day to the incredible SLPs at Vandalia School District. Thank you for giving our students the tools to express themselves, find their voices, and build brighter futures. We appreciate you!
