Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00pm
VES Gym
Vandalia CUSD#203 is seeking a full-time School Food Service Director to oversee all aspects of the district’s nutrition program, including USDA compliance, menu planning, food safety, staff training, financial oversight, and daily kitchen operations.
Responsibilities include managing commodity orders, completing required state and federal reports, supervising meal preparation and service, coordinating professional development, maintaining nutritional data and standardized recipes, reconciling invoices, approving timesheets, and ensuring all meals meet USDA and Illinois School Code requirements. Preferred candidates will have experience in food service management or school nutrition, strong organizational and leadership skills, and knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs.
Interested applicants should submit an application to the district office. Questions can be emailed to creams@vandals203.org. The deadline for applying is December 12, 2025.
Applications are available at the Vandalia CUSD#203 Unit Office, 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471 or online here: https://5il.co/asv5
To help you plan ahead, here are the Christmas Spirit Dress-Up days in December!
We are deeply saddened to share that a student in our district has passed away far too soon. This is heartbreaking news for our school community.
The situation involves an active law enforcement investigation. Out of respect for the family and the investigative process, we will not be sharing additional details at this time. We will coordinate closely with law enforcement and provide updates when appropriate.
We recognize that this news is incredibly difficult for students, staff, and families. Our crisis response team and school counselors will be available on Monday and in the days ahead to offer support.
Please join us in keeping the student’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic and painful time. We will lean on one another as we care for our students and each other.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Garrison
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Questions can be emailed to jbogart@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is November 17, 2025.
We're celebrating our amazing School Psychologists who act as navigators, helping students Find Their Path in school and in life. They provide the support, tools, and encouragement needed to overcome roadblocks and discover those unique strengths. Thanks for lighting the way!
#SchoolPsychWeek
Final call for school photos! 📸 Picture retake day is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov 5th!
Get your best smiles ready and remember to avoid wearing green. Due to the green screen, that color will not show up in your picture. We can't wait to see you all looking great!
Get ready to smile, because picture retake day is next week, Wednesday, November 5th! This is your chance for a do-over and to get that perfect shot for the yearbook.
VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-hoor-roll
VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
*REMINDER, VCHS will only have report cards and honor roll reports 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
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Admission to the Varsity Football Game is a donation to Nourishing Greatness!
Let's take a moment to celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport our children every day. They are the first and last faces many students see each school day, and we appreciate their care and commitment!
Check out this information about Bus Safety for Parents: https://5il.co/3rg2l
Check out this information about Bus Safety from IL State Police: https://5il.co/3rg2k
Want to be a bus driver? We are hiring! Contact Whitney Smith, Transportation Director at 618-283-8135 or in-person at 1109 N 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Leap into a storybook at the Literati Book Fair for grades K-8! Explore the Everglow Forest on October 23-24, or shop online at literati.com/store. Every purchase benefits our school. With these stories, it’s easy to get lost in a book! Book Fair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday & Friday in the new VJHS Gym.
Book Fair for grades K-8 will be held October 20-24!
