Vandalia Elementary School

A massive thank you to our incredible School Lunch (& Breakfast) Heroes. You do so much more than prepare meals—you nourish our entire community with your kindness. We are beyond grateful for you today and every day!

Behind every great school is an even greater leader. Today we celebrate our principals for their tireless commitment to our students, staff, and families. Thank you for being the backbone of our community!

We’re hiring School Cooks!!

This position may be filled as either a school-year-only cook position or a full-time position with additional duties such as bus driving, custodial work, or other district support responsibilities.

Duties include preparing and serving meals, kitchen cleanup, and following food safety procedures. Full-time applicants must be willing to complete any required training or licensing for additional duties.

Apply in person:
Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia Il 62471
Email: arhodes@vandals203.org

Online Application can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings

⏳ Deadline Alert: Register for the 2026 Boys Basketball Camp by May 7th to guarantee your camp shirt!
Sign-ups remain open after May 7th, but shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.

🏀2026 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Ready to level up? If you’re entering 2nd–8th grade, it’s time to hit the court and sharpen your skills! Join us this summer from May 26–29, 2026, for four days of high-energy hoops.
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://aptg.co/bxGXDJ

It takes a special person to navigate the roads while keeping a bus full of students safe and happy. Huge thanks to our incredible Vandalia drivers! You are the first friendly faces our kids see in the morning and the ones who get them home safe at night. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the heartbeat of our schools! 💡 From keeping us organized to greeting every student with a smile, you make the impossible look easy. We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication and grace you bring to Vandalia Schools every single day. We truly couldn't do it without you! 📋✨

Volleyball Summer Information:
🏐6th - 8th Grades Open Gyms
🏐3rd-5th Grades League
🏐 2nd Grade Camp

Vandalia C.U.S.D. 203 is hiring for a Maintenance Director. Anticipated start date is May 26, 2026. Qualifications: Technical training in maintenance, engineering, facilities management, or a related field preferred. Maintenance experience with supervisory responsibility is highly recommended, along with strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and safety regulations. This is a 12 month position with starting pay based on experience aligned to the qualifications. Please submit a letter of interest with qualifications, a resume including three professional references to Dr. Jennifer Garrison at jgarrison@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is May 4, 2026.

1st Grade Oceans Musical
https://youtu.be/JA3U3Xqf37c

2026 Kindergarten Oceans Musical
https://youtu.be/lePzQ2Q3Omg

Mrs. Halford is offering STEM Camps again this summer! Check out the information below:
1st - 5th Grades: https://forms.gle/qUU7GXBQdKyUCvdj9
5th - 8th Grades: https://forms.gle/b13uLboEgAp87mhL9

VES is "shore" excited to welcome our Kindergarten and 1st-grade families to the "Oceans" Open House & Musical this week! Come see our little sea creatures shine on stage and explore our deep-blue classrooms. 🐚

📅 Cast Anchor on these dates:
Kindergarten: Monday, April 13
1st Grade: Tuesday, April 14

We can't wait to see you "under the sea!" 🦀🎶

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time tomorrow(4/13/26) to stop by Scooter's Coffee in Vandalia for their Day of Giving!
20% of all net sales will go to Nourishing Greatness

🏀2026 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Ready to level up? If you’re entering 2nd–8th grade, it’s time to hit the court and sharpen your skills! Join us this summer from May 26–29, 2026, for four days of high-energy hoops.
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://aptg.co/bxGXDJ

Mark your calendars for April 13 — join Scooter's Coffe in Vandalia, IL for their Day of Giving, where 20% of all net sales will go to Nourishing Greatness. Let’s make a difference, one cup at a time! 💙 #ScootersCares #NourishingGreatness

Information about Swim Lessons through Vandalia Swimming Pool and the grant.

It’s National Assistant Principals Week, and we are shining a well-deserved spotlight on our incredible APs! 🌟This week, we celebrate their dedication to keeping our schools safe, organized, and thriving. Thank you for wearing so many hats and for always putting our students first. Happy Assistant Principals Week!

Huge shoutout to our wonderful librarians! 📚 You are the bridge between our students and a world of endless possibilities. Thank you for fostering a lifelong love of reading and for making the library the heart of our school. Your dedication to sparking curiosity is truly inspiring!