🚌Transportation Update - Starting January 6, 2026🚌
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 child’s 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 child’s 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.
VES invites you to our 2nd Grade Musical: Twas The Night Before Christmas
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00pm
VES Gym
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00pm
VES Gym
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 December 10.
Donations needed for VES!
VES invites you to our 2nd Grade Musical: Twas The Night Before Christmas
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00pm
VES Gym
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
HEADS UP VES!
To help you plan ahead, here are the Christmas Spirit Dress-Up days in December!
To help you plan ahead, here are the Christmas Spirit Dress-Up days in December!
VES November Events:
Dear Families,
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
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
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Wear BLUE on Thursday , November 13th, to show your support for those affected by diabetes. Let's raise awareness and make a difference together.
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #WearBlue #SupportDiabetes
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #WearBlue #SupportDiabetes
Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring a second shift custodian. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Hours during the school year are 2:30-10:30 p.m. Please complete the application found at the following link and submit to the district office to apply: https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
Questions can be emailed to jbogart@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is November 17, 2025.
Questions can be emailed to jbogart@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is November 17, 2025.
Happy National School Psychologist Week!
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
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
VES
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!
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!
VES - Did you miss the first photo day or just want a new picture?
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.
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.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 1st 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 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 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.
It’s time to depart from Everglow Forest, but the stories discovered here will continue to help readers see the world in a new light. Thank you for supporting our school at the Literati Book Fair!
Introducing the new Vandal Man and Lady Vandal Logos! Created by Brooke Renfro, VCHS & OKAW Art Teacher. Video Created by Mrs. Lay's Media Production Students, Joselyn, Treslynn, & Drew
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https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos
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https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos
Just a reminder - Food Drive tomorrow!
Admission to the Varsity Football Game is a donation to Nourishing Greatness!
Admission to the Varsity Football Game is a donation to Nourishing Greatness!
🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
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.
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.
