🍂🎃 VES OCTOBER IMPORTANT DATES 🎃🍂
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HEY VES!
Get ready for Fall Fun Fest!
We have so many fun activities for everyone AND we just added a new activity: FFA Petting Zoo!
Save the Date for October 8th!
Get ready for Fall Fun Fest!
We have so many fun activities for everyone AND we just added a new activity: FFA Petting Zoo!
Save the Date for October 8th!
📢 EXCITING NEWS FOR VANDALIA ELEMENTARY FAMILIES! 📢
We are thrilled to announce that a brand new Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is forming at Vandalia Elementary!
Our goal is to bring parents, guardians and community members together to support our students, plan fun school events, and build a stronger community. But to make this a success, we need your voice, your ideas, and your unique talents.
Whether you have a lot of time to give or just want to stay connected, there is a place for you here. No prior experience or set commitment is required!
👉 HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Please take a few minutes to fill out the attached survey. Tell us what you would love to see this year and how you might want to participate.
Thank you for helping us launch this exciting new chapter for our school! Let's make this a fantastic year together.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-fdB68rh_De8RHKqsvKte-aNRogpxYjiqwzyiWLPqNM8cfA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
We are thrilled to announce that a brand new Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is forming at Vandalia Elementary!
Our goal is to bring parents, guardians and community members together to support our students, plan fun school events, and build a stronger community. But to make this a success, we need your voice, your ideas, and your unique talents.
Whether you have a lot of time to give or just want to stay connected, there is a place for you here. No prior experience or set commitment is required!
👉 HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Please take a few minutes to fill out the attached survey. Tell us what you would love to see this year and how you might want to participate.
Thank you for helping us launch this exciting new chapter for our school! Let's make this a fantastic year together.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-fdB68rh_De8RHKqsvKte-aNRogpxYjiqwzyiWLPqNM8cfA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Save the Date for VES Fall Fun Fest!
Thursday, October 8th!
Food Trucks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r7No7V1ySUuwVPoD8wRbnNy5EQq1bwCP
Thursday, October 8th!
Food Trucks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r7No7V1ySUuwVPoD8wRbnNy5EQq1bwCP
Get those smiles ready, VES!
It's Picture Day - TOMORROW! Please do NOT wear green!
Wednesday, September 16th
*Retake Day will be November 10th
It's Picture Day - TOMORROW! Please do NOT wear green!
Wednesday, September 16th
*Retake Day will be November 10th
HEY VES !
One week from today - it's Picture Day!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Please, don't wear green!
One week from today - it's Picture Day!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Please, don't wear green!
HEY VES - It's Cookie Dough Time!
Register: SHOPFUND.COM
SCHOOL CODE: 8XTJA
Register: SHOPFUND.COM
SCHOOL CODE: 8XTJA
HEY VES!
It's time for the Cookie Dough Fundraiser!
It's time for the Cookie Dough Fundraiser!
We are proud to announce that we are officially recognized as a Project ADAM Illinois Heart Safe School!
Project ADAM Illinois is a statewide initiative focused on preventing sudden cardiac death in schools and communities. As part of a national network, the program works with schools and organizations to establish Heart Safe environments by implementing Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), ensuring access to AEDs, and providing CPR/AED training. The goal is to ensure staff and communities are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
A special THANK YOU to Officer Roedl and our School Nurses (Melissa, Brittany, & Kerri) for working hard to certify all of our schools!
Project ADAM Illinois is a statewide initiative focused on preventing sudden cardiac death in schools and communities. As part of a national network, the program works with schools and organizations to establish Heart Safe environments by implementing Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), ensuring access to AEDs, and providing CPR/AED training. The goal is to ensure staff and communities are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
A special THANK YOU to Officer Roedl and our School Nurses (Melissa, Brittany, & Kerri) for working hard to certify all of our schools!
VES is a Box Top for Education School!
Check the attached flyer to learn how to sign up to help our school earn money!
BTFE.com
Check the attached flyer to learn how to sign up to help our school earn money!
BTFE.com
This is a reminder that Pre-K transportation will begin on Tuesday, September 8th, following Labor Day.
Until Pre-K transportation begins, parents and guardians will need to drop off and pick up their Pre-K student at VES.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we prepare to begin Pre-K transportation.
Until Pre-K transportation begins, parents and guardians will need to drop off and pick up their Pre-K student at VES.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we prepare to begin Pre-K transportation.
Ready to cheer your heart out? Join the VHS Cheerleaders for a fun filled Cheer Clinic for Pre-k - 8th Grade. Participants are invited to showcase what they learned at the Home Football Game on Friday September 4* at Halftime.
Sign up using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMhrGhoneNCDJJ-V2Kxauou11Nctin17C_r9i8615sdjJh9w/viewform
Transportation 26/27
With the new school year starting this Friday, we want to make sure you have the most up-to-date transportation information for your student. Please note that some bus routes have changed for this school year.
Please log in to Stopfinder as soon as possible to review your student’s current bus route, bus stop, and pick-up and drop-off times. We have also sent an email with your student’s updated transportation schedule. Please check your spam folder for these emails. One change that has been made since the emails were sent out today is that Bus 6 has been changed to Bus 5.
If you are unable to access Stopfinder or need a new invitation, please contact the Transportation Department. We will be happy to help you get connected.
Please take a few minutes to review this information before Friday so your child is ready for their first day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to safely transporting your child throughout the school year!
With the new school year starting this Friday, we want to make sure you have the most up-to-date transportation information for your student. Please note that some bus routes have changed for this school year.
Please log in to Stopfinder as soon as possible to review your student’s current bus route, bus stop, and pick-up and drop-off times. We have also sent an email with your student’s updated transportation schedule. Please check your spam folder for these emails. One change that has been made since the emails were sent out today is that Bus 6 has been changed to Bus 5.
If you are unable to access Stopfinder or need a new invitation, please contact the Transportation Department. We will be happy to help you get connected.
Please take a few minutes to review this information before Friday so your child is ready for their first day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to safely transporting your child throughout the school year!
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
Happy August Vandals!
- Online Registration is open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-person registration is (TOMORROW) Thursday, August 6th from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration, you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- VCHS Freshman Orientation will be Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm
- VJHS 4th Grade Open house will be Thursday, August 13th 4-5:30pm
- August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
For all other beginning of the year information including bell and sports schedules please check out our registration website: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
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
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
Happy August Vandals!
- Online Registration is open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-person registration is this coming Thursday, August 6th from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration, you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- VCHS Freshman Orientation will be Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm
- VJHS 4th Grade Open house will be Thursday, August 13th 4-5:30pm
- August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
For all other beginning of the year information including bell and sports schedules please check out our registration website: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
- Online Registration is open. Log into www.teacherease.com to complete for each child.
- In-person registration is this coming Thursday, August 6th from 10am - 6pm for anyone not able to complete online registration, you will do so at your child's respective buildings
- School Supply Lists can be found here: https://www.vandals203.org/article/739590
- VCHS Freshman Orientation will be Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm
- VJHS 4th Grade Open house will be Thursday, August 13th 4-5:30pm
- August 14th is the first day of school for grades 4-12.
- August 14th will be a Come and Go Day for grades K-3
- August 17th is the first full day of school for grades K-3
- August 17th will be a Come and Go Day for PreK
For all other beginning of the year information including bell and sports schedules please check out our registration website: https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandaliaregistration
🩺 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
VJHS is hiring for a Secretary/Clerk for the 26-27 school year. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Mr. Kern, VJHS Principal at bkern@vandals203.org by August 1, 2026. Salary range based on experience from $16 to $26 an hour. Benefits include retirement fund (IMFR) plus sick and personal days.
