Vandalia Community Unit High School

Tuesday, Nov 23 Dismissal times: VES(2:00pm walkers/ pick-ups/early bus, 2:10 pm Late Bus, PreK AM 8-11am, PreK PM 12-2pm) VJHS(4th grade 2:00pm walkers/pick-ups/early bus, 5-8 grades 2:15pm) VCHS(2:15pm) No School- Nov, 24th- Friday 26th. School will resume- Nov 29th.

The Vandalia CUSD #203 Board of Education voted unanimously on November 15, 2021 to implement our local control mitigation plan beginning December 6, 2021. Ryan Lewis and Joe Schaal provide an update to parents and the community. https://youtu.be/4HQaSZc8GlY

Active COVID + cases as of 11-12-21: VES= 0.40% of the student population; VJHS= 0.19% of the student population; VCHS= 1.54% of the student population; Staff= 0.45% of staff.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN! TODAY, Monday, November 15th - All Fundraiser items must be picked up from VCHS Gym Lobby at the end of the day and delivered as soon as possible. Remember all items are frozen.

The 2nd Vandal Board Chat is up for viewing! Thank you School Board Member Therese Tate and Curriculum Coaches Jeremy and Kelley! https://www.vandals203.org/article/546861

Vandal Basketball Red/White Night Schedule Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 5:00pm: Grades 3-6 - 5:50pm: Fr/So Boys - 6:16pm: VCHS Girls - 6:45pm: VCHS Boys - 7:15pm: Wreath Auction Fundraiser - 7:30pm: Alumni Basketball Game

Mark your Calendars! VCHS Fundraiser Day at Joe's Pizza - Wednesday, November 17th! Eat at Joe's anytime 11am-9pm and proceeds will go to our VCHS Vandal Pride Assemblies and Rewards!

VCHS Horticulture Class is looking for Christmas Trees(Real or Artificial) If you have any to donate to their class please contact Shelby Kuhns. skuhns@vandals203.org

Active COVID + cases as of 11-5-21: VES= No active positive cases; VJHS= 0.19% of the student population ; VCHS= 0.26% of the student population; Staff= 0.45% of staff.

VCUSD#203: School will be closed Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. School will resume Friday, November 12th.

Dismissal Times for Friday, November 5th are as follows: VES(11:30am) VJHS(11:30am 4th grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students, 11:45am Grades 5-8) VCHS(11:45am) There will be no Pre-K Classes

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS REMINDER: Today is the last day to purchase state champion golf shirts. Shirts can be purchased using the following link. https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/champsvg21

VCHS TALENT SHOW Thursday, November 4th - 7:00pm

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring for a 2nd shift custodian! This is a full-time 12 month position with benefits. Please complete the job application found at this link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/jobapplication.pdf. Email the application to jgarrison@vandals203.org or bring it in to the district office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our October Vandal Pride Students of the Month! Thank you Gallatin Street Grille for providing lunch for our students!

Our Freshmen class is selling butter braids, cookie dough, and frozen pizzas! You can order directly from a freshman, or you can order online. All orders are due Wed Nov 10th. Items will be delivered on Mon Nov 15th https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/6d0a8b7e-c823-4f0a-a36a-fadd29fb0c17

Active COVID + cases as of 10-29-21: VES= 0.40% of the student population; VJHS= 0.97% of the student population; VCHS= No active positive cases; Staff= No active positive cases.

IHSA VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL INFORMATION: VCHS Gym at Vandalia High School Date: Monday November 1, 2021 Game 1: Breese Mater Dei vs Pana - 5:30PM Game 2: Breese Central vs Staunton - 6:30PM Date: Wednesday November 3, 2021 Game 3: Winner of game 1 vs Winner of Game 2 - 6:00PM Video Stream available for all games on the NFHS network Admission: $6 for all ages except baby in arms (No passes will be honored per IHSA policy) ALL tickets must be purchased online, NO cash transactions at the door. PURCHASING TICKETS: All tickets for this event will be digital through Go Fan per the IHSA. Below are links to each game that will take fans directly to the page where they can purchase tickets. If a fan arrives at the game without a digital ticket, instructions will be provided on how to purchase at the gate. The night of the game fans will redeem their tickets with a ticket taker using their smartphone. Should a fan not have a smartphone we will have a plan in place to redeem their pre-purchased tickets. Game 1: Mater Dei vs Pana - https://gofan.co/app/events/424370?schoolId=IL24064 Game 2: B. Central vs Staunton - https://gofan.co/app/events/424371?schoolId=IL24064 Game 3: Championship Match-https://gofan.co/app/events/424372?schoolId=IL24064

This month we are offering 15% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more! The below promotion is good for the entire month of November. This will end on 11/30/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST. http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/vandalia/vandalia-high-school

Anyone that ordered football playoff shirts can pick them up in the high school office Friday(10/29) morning from 8:30am to 11:30am or on Saturday morning from 9am to 9:30am in the high school parking lot.