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!
🎒We are officially back to in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28th. While we’ve enjoyed our e-learning days, we’re ready to have the classrooms full again.
❄️Since it’s 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! 🧤
🎒We are officially back to in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28th. While we’ve enjoyed our e-learning days, we’re ready to have the classrooms full again.
❄️Since it’s 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! 🧤
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
🛑🚌Just a reminder: Transportation Routes start January 6, 2026!🛑🚌
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 child’s 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 child’s 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.
🛑🚌Just a reminder: Transportation Routes start January 6, 2026!🛑🚌
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 child’s 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 child’s 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.
🚌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
