VCHS Students!
A few reminders:
All students need to check-in using Teacherease to report their attendance Monday(Aug 24) & Tuesday(Aug 25) and any day they are remote learning.
OKAW Vocational Classes (3 periods long) will still meet this week in-person as scheduled Monday- Thursday (Aug 24-27).
Dear Parents and Guardians. Please read the attached letter. We will be Remote Learning for all on Monday and Tuesday. More information will follow.
VCUSD 203 We Have Started School!
Vandalia Schools have ventured into the new school year successfully. Many things have changed due to COVID-19. Our schools have to adhere to recommendations of Illinois State Board of Education, IDPH, and balance these with Fayette County Health Dept., and the needs of the 1700 students and faculty we serve. This is a challenging time for both school and community. The criteria for attending school and staying in school are posted on the school website and may also be viewed on the school app. The basic criteria to remember is to wear a mask, social distance, and stay home if you're sick. More info is available on the School website. The purpose of the criteria is keeping our schools healthy and safe. Politics and personal opinion have been set aside to get our schools open.
The Board of Education thanks Administrators, School Nurses, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Food Service, maintenance, custodial and all other staff for working together to get our schools started. We appreciate all you are doing. Success in education comes from all our team working together in concert for the good of students.
Success in our schools is also a partnership with parents and community. We are not perfect and take input seriously. We ask the input given will be in a kind manner- speak as you wish to be spoken to. Take an opportunity for positive comments when appropriate. Encourage your children and those in your sphere of influence to work together for the best school outcome possible. Unity is the strength of our community. Let’s keep working together. Thankfully your Vandalia School Board.
Joe Lawson, Joe Schaal, John Campbell, Connie Goldsmith, Ryan Lewis, Adam Braun, Kevin Satterthwite
HEY VCHS VANDALS!
We are excited to welcome you back to school!
JUST A REMINDER: Our Bell Schedule has changed, 1st hour will begin at 8:05 am. Make sure you are at school on time!
OKAW Students you will meet Monday - Thursday during your OKAW class times. If you are a Tuesday/Thursday student make sure that you come to OKAW on Monday!
See the full Bell Schedule Here: https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/bell-schedule--408
High school remote learners. Please pick up your textbooks and chromebooks today at the high school. We are here until 3:00 pm.
Just A Reminder if you are an All-In Remote Learner: Chromebook Pick up for Grades K-8 is from 5:30-7:30pm tonight, August 13th under the canopy between VES and VJHS. Please Enter from VETERANS Avenue.
There will be an informational meeting if you are interested in the VES cafeteria. Grades K-3 will be from 6:00-7:00 and grades 4-5 will be from 7:00-8:00 on August 13. Mrs. Philpot, Mrs. Mesnard, and Mr. Holliday will be there to answer your questions and pass out general information about the program.
VCHS All-In Remote Learners can pick up their materials and Chromebooks between 9am - 3pm tomorrow, August 14th in the VCHS office.
You must wear a mask when entering our buildings.
Attention Vandalia School District Parents/Guardians/Community Members:
Please read the attached document at this link:
https://5il.co/jiv3 for the new sick day guidelines set by VCUSD#203.
Chromebooks, chargers and textbooks will be distributed Friday, August 14 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please enter the front entrance of the high school. Chromebooks issued are VCUSD #203 property, therefore, students should take care of the devices. Any repairs created from misuse/abuse will be students' responsibility.
Teachers will send an invitation to join their Google classroom to the students’ school email
Monitoring software is on every device. Any inappropriate activity will be flagged and reported and subject to the device being disabled.
School issued email is the log-in for the device and Google classroom
All remote instruction and assessments will be executed and submitted through Google classroom by VCHS teachers. Students will have all classes they would have had if they were attending school.
All assignments will be graded and deadlines need to be met in order to receive full credit.
Attendance will be taken daily Monday-Friday by you, the student, logging into the Teacherease student portal ( https://www.teacherease.com/) then click “Log-in with Google” and check in on the E-Learning Check-In tab. Students must check-in by 11am to be counted present.
Attendance expectations remain the same for remote learners as students in attendance. Students not attending are subject to truancy referrals.
Again, please remember to sign on daily to Teacherease. This must be done for attendance purposes.
Remote Learners and parents at high school - please check your email and respond to food survey if you haven't yet!
We had a great day giving tours to our incoming Freshmen! Call or Email the High School office to schedule your tour! We can’t wait to meet you!
K-12 School Supply Lists can be found on our website : https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/2020-vcusd-registration-information
Remember if you are a freshman to schedule a time to visit the high school and tour! Great day meeting with a few of our new students!
Attention VCHS All-In Remote Learners:
I would like to give some information about the All In Remote Learning option for the high school specifically. For the students who select this option, it is absolutely imperative that they have reliable and consistent internet on a daily basis. The use of a cell phone for this will not suffice. There will not be any paper packets created and distributed for these students. On Friday, August 14th remote learners will be reporting to the high school between 9:00 and 3:00 to pick up textbooks and Chromebooks. If you have registered for this option, please watch your email for more information. Please call the high school office (618) 283-5155 with any questions.
If you are an incoming freshman or a new student to VCHS and would like to tour the building and see classrooms, please email Mrs. Krueger at gkrueger@vandals203.org to schedule a time to come in! Looking forward to starting the year!
Attention K-5 Parents/Guardians with Hybrid Learners- please complete the application for support provided by our community partners. https://forms.gle/LKe3qyVasrZenhVy8
Letter announcing our Vandalia ONE Community Partnership for Hybrid Learners in Grades K-5! Application live tomorrow.
Please remember to register your students for school! This is done through Teacherease. Please call our office if you need any assistance!
Attention VCHS Students:
Any students wanting to play Girls Tennis this Fall can contact Coach Bill Blythe. Open courts are occurring now and official practice starts August 10th. Coach Bill can be called or texted at 618 292 8680.
Our website and email services are back up and live! We are back online, if you are still having trouble viewing the website you may need to clear your cache. Sorry for the delay. Chipman- Tech Director
IMPORTANT: Our website and RECEIVING emails are down currently. I have contacted our Domain Host and they informed that it will be up to 24 hrs before we are back online. Our host said that this was something on their end and sorry for the inconvenience. Chipman- Tech Director