Vandalia Elementary School will be pre-registering students entering Kindergarten during the 26-27 school year.
Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026, to enter Kindergarten for next school year.
Instead of in-person registration, you may drop off the forms listed below anytime during normal working hours at the VES office between now and March 6, 2026.
If you need a pre-registration packet or have any questions, please contact the VES office at 618-283-5166.
Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026, to enter Kindergarten for next school year.
Instead of in-person registration, you may drop off the forms listed below anytime during normal working hours at the VES office between now and March 6, 2026.
If you need a pre-registration packet or have any questions, please contact the VES office at 618-283-5166.
We are a few days past School Resource Officer Appreciation Day (Feb 15), but we couldn't let the week go by without recognizing the incredible work of Officer Roedl!Thank you for keeping our students safe and for being such a vital part of the Vandal family! š”ļøš
Over 60 community members gathered at the YMCA on Tuesday evening to talk about one guiding question:
āWhat kind of community do we want to be?ā
The Vandalia Civic Advancement group had a kick off panel of local leaders discussing community development.
One thing rang true the entire evening - Unity
Hereās what was discussed:
ā¢ $50M+ in recent community investment
ā¢ Growing school enrollment and workforce pathways
ā¢ Desirable quality of life assets
ā¢ Breaking down institutional silos
ā¢ Strategic infrastructure planning
ā¢ Attracting remote workers and return migration
ā¢ Housing balance across generations
ā¢ Supporting both young families and older adults
For the first time in decades, leadership across the City, School District, County, Park District, YMCA, healthcare, and business community are sitting at the same table with one goal:
Intentional, coordinated, generational progress.
We often get bogged down on all of the negativity that we see and hear, especially on social media. However, if you make your way through that, you realize our community has the ingredients for success, and that we are already changing for the better!
If you couldnāt attend ā stay engaged. Please take the survey to help us move forward!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Z3C95J
Check out the video here: https://aptg.co/l90zGz
Vandalia Civic Advancement is a leadership coalition focused on aligning vision, planning, and collaboration to support long-term, coordinated community development across our region.
Weāre kicking things off with an introductory community conversation ā a chance to learn more about why intentional planning matters, how communities work better together, and how we can strengthen investment and quality of life for current and future generations.
š Tuesday, February 10
š 6:00 PM
š Family YMCA of Fayette County
Community members, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of our area are encouraged to attend.
We look forward to the conversation.
Weāre kicking things off with an introductory community conversation ā a chance to learn more about why intentional planning matters, how communities work better together, and how we can strengthen investment and quality of life for current and future generations.
š Tuesday, February 10
š 6:00 PM
š Family YMCA of Fayette County
Community members, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of our area are encouraged to attend.
We look forward to the conversation.
It's time to get ready for the 4th Annual Art Show! Contact Mrs. Renfro to submit your art by March 9th!
We are so lucky to have you at VES! Congratulations to our second quarter Star Teacher! Parents shared how Mrs. Smith goes above and beyond to help students grow, feel confident, and love coming to school each day. Her kindness, creativity, and dedication create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Families also shared that the impact she makes lasts far beyond the classroom. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parents for taking the time to complete our teacher surveys! Your thoughtful comments will be shared with our nominated teachers and mean more than you know. We are so grateful for our incredible VES family!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parents for taking the time to complete our teacher surveys! Your thoughtful comments will be shared with our nominated teachers and mean more than you know. We are so grateful for our incredible VES family!
Hey VES!
Just a friendly reminder from Nurse Melissa!
Just a friendly reminder from Nurse Melissa!
This week, we are proud to recognize our Vandalia Community School District School Counselors for National School Counselors Week. Their expertise in supporting the academic and emotional growth of our students is invaluable!. We are grateful for the passion and energy they pour into our community! Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to these dedicated professionals for all they do for our students, families, and staff!
Thank you Mrs. Hagy, Mrs. Kern, & Mrs. Major!
Thank you Mrs. Hagy, Mrs. Kern, & Mrs. Major!
Vandalia Elementary School will be pre-registering students entering Kindergarten during the 26-27 school year.
Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026, to enter Kindergarten for next school year.
Instead of in-person registration, you may drop off the forms listed below anytime during normal working hours at the VES office between now and March 6, 2026.
If you need a pre-registration packet or have any questions, please contact the VES office at 618-283-5166.
Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026, to enter Kindergarten for next school year.
Instead of in-person registration, you may drop off the forms listed below anytime during normal working hours at the VES office between now and March 6, 2026.
If you need a pre-registration packet or have any questions, please contact the VES office at 618-283-5166.
Back to School, tomorrow, Vandals!
šWe are officially back to in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28th. While weāve enjoyed our e-learning days, weāre ready to have the classrooms full again.
āļøSince itās still a "winter wonderland" out there, please remember to dress warmly and give yourselves a few extra minutes for the morning commute.
Stay cozy and see you tomorrow! š§¤
šWe are officially back to in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28th. While weāve enjoyed our e-learning days, weāre ready to have the classrooms full again.
āļøSince itās still a "winter wonderland" out there, please remember to dress warmly and give yourselves a few extra minutes for the morning commute.
Stay cozy and see you tomorrow! š§¤
We're Hiring - VES PreK Teacher
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/77154/VES-PreK-Teacher/job-details
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/77154/VES-PreK-Teacher/job-details
HEY VES!
While you are out shopping for your bread, eggs & milk, make sure you pick up some powdered donuts for our Snowball Fight next week!
THANK YOU "SNOW" MUCH!
While you are out shopping for your bread, eggs & milk, make sure you pick up some powdered donuts for our Snowball Fight next week!
THANK YOU "SNOW" MUCH!
VES is having a snowball fight!
Please see details on the flyer if you can help with donations!
Please see details on the flyer if you can help with donations!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 2nd Quarter/1stSemester Honor Roll Students:
VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-honor-roll
VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
VCHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchs-honor-roll
VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-honor-roll
VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll
VCHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vchs/page/vchs-honor-roll
ššJust a reminder: Transportation Routes start January 6, 2026!šš
All families should have received an email from our Stopfinder app. If you have not received an email, please notify the transportation department. ALL FAMILIES are asked to review and confirm that their childās transportation information is correct (even if your child does not normally ride the bus!).
Additionally, students are no longer permitted to ride the bus with other students due to overcrowding. If a student is having a sleepover or has an additional student staying with them, families must make alternate transportation arrangements to and from school.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
All families should have received an email from our Stopfinder app. If you have not received an email, please notify the transportation department. ALL FAMILIES are asked to review and confirm that their childās transportation information is correct (even if your child does not normally ride the bus!).
Additionally, students are no longer permitted to ride the bus with other students due to overcrowding. If a student is having a sleepover or has an additional student staying with them, families must make alternate transportation arrangements to and from school.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
ššJust a reminder: Transportation Routes start January 6, 2026!šš
All families should have received an email from our Stopfinder app. If you have not received an email, please notify the transportation department. ALL FAMILIES are asked to review and confirm that their childās transportation information is correct (even if your child does not normally ride the bus!).
Additionally, students are no longer permitted to ride the bus with other students due to overcrowding. If a student is having a sleepover or has an additional student staying with them, families must make alternate transportation arrangements to and from school.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
All families should have received an email from our Stopfinder app. If you have not received an email, please notify the transportation department. ALL FAMILIES are asked to review and confirm that their childās transportation information is correct (even if your child does not normally ride the bus!).
Additionally, students are no longer permitted to ride the bus with other students due to overcrowding. If a student is having a sleepover or has an additional student staying with them, families must make alternate transportation arrangements to and from school.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
šTransportation Update - Starting January 6, 2026š
Due to a shortage of drivers, we need to cut one bus route beginning in the second semester. This change will take effect on January 6, 2026.
You will receive an email invitation to download our new app, Stopfinder. Once you download the app, please open it and scroll to January 6 to view your childās updated stop, bus, and pickup time. We encourage you to review the schedule for every day of the week to ensure it is correct. Times will be updated over the next week as drivers drive and learn new routes, and update their times accordingly.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible service to our families.
Due to a shortage of drivers, we need to cut one bus route beginning in the second semester. This change will take effect on January 6, 2026.
You will receive an email invitation to download our new app, Stopfinder. Once you download the app, please open it and scroll to January 6 to view your childās updated stop, bus, and pickup time. We encourage you to review the schedule for every day of the week to ensure it is correct. Times will be updated over the next week as drivers drive and learn new routes, and update their times accordingly.
If you do not receive the email or need assistance, please call us at 618-283-8135 or email transportation@vandals203.org.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible service to our families.
The City of Vandalia has a big red Letters to Santa mailbox on the corner of 5th and Gallatin Streets downtown. All letters dropped in the box no later than this Friday, December 12.
