1st Grade Oceans Musical
https://youtu.be/JA3U3Xqf37c
https://youtu.be/JA3U3Xqf37c
2026 Kindergarten Oceans Musical
https://youtu.be/lePzQ2Q3Omg
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
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!" 🦀🎶
📅 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
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
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!

SAVE THE DATE!
Learn how to keep our kids safe online and in person!

Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals! 🌟 You are essential, appreciated, and truly inspiring. Thank you for being the support system our students and teachers rely on every single day. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2026!

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students:
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 for the 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
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 for the 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.

NOW HIRING: Vandalia Schools Bus Drivers!
Love kids? Want a schedule that matches the school year?
Vandalia CUSD #203 is seeking qualified, dependable individuals to fill Full-Time School Bus Driver positions.
No CDL? No Problem!
We will help the right candidates obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit.
Apply In Person: Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office; 1109 N. 8th St; Vandalia, IL 62471
Email: wsmith@vandals203.org
Application can be downloaded here: https://5il.co/asv5
Love kids? Want a schedule that matches the school year?
Vandalia CUSD #203 is seeking qualified, dependable individuals to fill Full-Time School Bus Driver positions.
No CDL? No Problem!
We will help the right candidates obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit.
Apply In Person: Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office; 1109 N. 8th St; Vandalia, IL 62471
Email: wsmith@vandals203.org
Application can be downloaded here: https://5il.co/asv5

Good morning. The power outage impacted all schools. We have power now but are having internet and phone issues. Please email jgarrison@vandals203.org and I will get your message to the correct building, department, or staff. Thank you for your patience.
https://www.vandaliaradio.com/2026/03/23/power-line-down-south-of-vandalia-high-school-on-sunday-afternoon-power-outages-still-being-dealt-with-this-morning/
https://www.vandaliaradio.com/2026/03/23/power-line-down-south-of-vandalia-high-school-on-sunday-afternoon-power-outages-still-being-dealt-with-this-morning/
Vandalia Swimming Pool Information for 2026 Season!


Join the ROE Learning Express!

Tomorrow Night @ VES!
VES will be having a Family Reading Night on Tuesday, March 10th, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. This will be a COME and GO event. The Book Fair will be set up in the library for this ONE-night-only event to purchase books. Please come and enjoy an evening of books and fun with your child. We look forward to seeing you!

Attention 3rd Grade Families!
Next Thursday, March 12th is the 3rd Grade Family Dance!
Next Thursday, March 12th is the 3rd Grade Family Dance!

