Mrs. Wakefield's Biology students dissecting squids
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 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
**REMINDER, VCHS will only have report cards and honor roll reports 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
Vandalia High School is seeking prom dresses and tuxedos to have available for our students for next year's prom. We are grateful for the generous donations we've received, which help ensure that all students can dress up for this special occasion.
Please drop off donations at the VCHS office, Monday-Friday, during school hours.
Contact Beth Kern or Kim Major for more information!
Sophia Krueger, Abby Tate, and Gabi Estime attended the Youth Advisory Council events last week at the Capitol Building in Springfield sponsored by Senator Plummer and Mr. Curll.
During the YAC event, they heard from numerous state legislators, toured the Capitol, including the Senate floor, and participated in a mock committee hearing in a Senate committee room.
This event allows students to join other students from across the 55th District to learn from community, judicial, and governmental leaders. This event provides an opportunity for the students to engage, perhaps for the first time, in meaningful public policy debates about issues affecting our state. Whether it’s on the local, state, or national level—we need good leaders.
Congratulations Issac & Saige!
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 28th for a school improvement day-Dismissal Times are as follows: VES-11:30 AM; VJHS-11:30 AM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students and 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th; VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 28th for a school improvement day-Dismissal Times are as follows: VES-11:30 AM; VJHS-11:30 AM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students and 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th; VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.
Ready for Prom tonight!
📢 Compliment Clothespins Challenge! 🎉
Today, our staff spread positivity with Compliment Clothespins! Staff "pinned" students with encouraging messages and compliments for a job well done.
📸 Here are some pics of our awesome recipients! 😊 #SpreadKindness #YouAreAwesome
Next Wednesday, on March 26, all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking state testing: the ACT for juniors, PreACT Secure for sophomores, and PreACT 9 Secure for freshmen. Seniors do not need to attend school that day. We kindly ask for your help in ensuring our students come prepared with fully charged Chromebooks, a good night’s rest, and a healthy breakfast to set them up for success. Juniors will be allowed to leave after testing, which should conclude around 12:45. Freshmen and sophomores will return to their regular schedule once testing is completed.
FCCLA Club members took a trip to the CEFS Food Pantry today. While there they helped unload the food delivery and stocked and organized the shelves. So rewarding seeing our students volunteering their time to help our community!
Check out Sophia's NHS Project!
We are hiring for VCHS Head Girls Volleyball Coach. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Jason Clay at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by 10:00 a.m.
VCHS Cheer Tryouts for the 25-26 Squad are Next week!
VCHS Students!
Our Annual Vandal Olympics is soon approaching! Student Council has designed class shirts for this event. An email has been sent to you with the order link if you would like to purchase a t-shirt. Orders are due by this Wednesday, March 12th.
Dual Team State Shirts
Orders due Thursday March 13th at 11:59pm
Order Online: https://vanwreststaterunnerup.itemorder.com/
📚✨ **Support Sadie Smith's NHS Project – Children's Book Drive!** ✨📚
Sadie, a dedicated National Honor Society member, is collecting new or gently used children's books for our local elementary students! Help foster a love of reading by donating between March 10 and 14.
📍 **Drop-off Location:** High School Office
💰 **Monetary Donations:** Checks can be made out to **VCHS NHS** to purchase new books.
Let’s come together to fill young minds with stories and imagination! Thank you for your support! ❤️📖 #NHSProject #BookDrive #FutureReaders
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! Thank you to Ponderosa in Vandalia for rewarding our students with a complimentary lunch!
Madison Lupton- English
Carlie Graumenz- Science
Cole Woolsey- CTE
Brooklynn Craycroft- Social Science
Gavin Renfro - Fine Arts
Bethenney Scanlan- Math(Not pictured)
Violet Gray - PE/Health
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 7th for a school improvement day-Dismissal Times are as follows: VES-11:30 AM; VJHS-11:30 AM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students and 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th; VCHS-11:45 AM. There will be No Pre-K Classes.
Easy dinners for a great cause! VCHS Vandal Pride (PBIS) is partnering with The Giving Plate for a frozen meal fundraiser. Order by March 17th, and pick up March 31st (3-5 PM) at VCHS Cafeteria.
🍽️Order online:https://www.thegivingplatefundraisers.com/vandalia-high-school
