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!
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
Thursday, October 8th!
Food Trucks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r7No7V1ySUuwVPoD8wRbnNy5EQq1bwCP
It's Picture Day - TOMORROW! Please do NOT wear green!
Wednesday, September 16th
*Retake Day will be November 10th
One week from today - it's Picture Day!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Please, don't wear green!
Register: SHOPFUND.COM
SCHOOL CODE: 8XTJA
It's time for the Cookie Dough Fundraiser!
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!
Check the attached flyer to learn how to sign up to help our school earn money!
BTFE.com
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.
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!
$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
$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
🎒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
- 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
- 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
I wanted to let everyone know that, due to our current driver shortage, we have had to eliminate a couple of bus routes. As a result, bus routes and pickup/drop-off times will change for the upcoming school year.
To help keep routes running on time and improve safety, some families in the country will be asked to meet the bus at designated corner stops instead of individual pickup locations.
I am still working on finalizing routes, as student registration begins and new students continue to enroll.
If you have not completed the Transportation Request Form, please do so as soon as possible. Students who do not have a completed transportation form on file will not be assigned to a bus route. As routes are finalized and buses reach capacity, families who have not submitted the required form will need to provide their own transportation until a route assignment can be made.
We understand these changes may be inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide safe and efficient transportation for all students.
Finally, if you know someone who would be interested in becoming a school bus driver, please encourage them to apply. We will help qualified applicants obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit. They can be part of the solution and make a real difference for our students.
Thank you for your understanding and support.