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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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.
Our annual Nourishing Greatness Food Drive is this FRIDAY! Admission into the football game on Friday, October 24, 2025 is a donation to Nourishing Greatness. Thank you to Peoples State Bank for sponsoring this event every year!
Leap into a storybook at the Literati Book Fair for grades K-8! Explore the Everglow Forest on October 23-24, or shop online at literati.com/store. Every purchase benefits our school. With these stories, it’s easy to get lost in a book! Book Fair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday & Friday in the new VJHS Gym.
Books are bridges to extraordinary worlds—and book fair gift cards ensure wanderers are prepared for the journey! Visit literati.com/store to get your student their very own digital gift card. These also make magical gifts for teachers!
Book Fair for grades K-8 will be held October 20-24!
Book Fair for grades K-8 will be held October 20-24!
Please comment on the Forging Our Future page if you want a ticket!
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📢 Heads up, VES Families! 📢
Mark your calendars! Red Ribbon Week is just two weeks away, happening October 27th - 31st! We wanted to give you an early peek at the dress-up days so you have plenty of time to plan.
Mark your calendars! Red Ribbon Week is just two weeks away, happening October 27th - 31st! We wanted to give you an early peek at the dress-up days so you have plenty of time to plan.
Soar with dragons and frolic with fairies at our upcoming book fair(Grades K-8)! Get a head start on books, games, and more at literati.com/store, then join us at the Everglow Forest: October 23-24 during Parent Teacher Conferences.
Fall Fun Fest is TONIGHT!
Can't wait to see everyone for a great night of fun at VES!
VES Fall Fun Fest is this week!
Come join us this Thursday for Games, Food, Bounce Houses, Cake Walk, Face Painting, and of course FUN!
Food Truck Menus can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13H4GXV27XTGPbzqOEsCfRMrmts6LgweD
Come join us this Thursday for Games, Food, Bounce Houses, Cake Walk, Face Painting, and of course FUN!
Food Truck Menus can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13H4GXV27XTGPbzqOEsCfRMrmts6LgweD
HEY VES! Get ready to smile and say "cheese!" 📸 It's picture day tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 16!
Don't forget to wear your favorite outfit, and remember to avoid wearing anything green. We can't wait to see all of those fantastic smiles! 😊
*Retake is Nov. 5th!
🚨✨ This afternoon, our dedicated School Resource Officer teamed up with our three amazing school nurses to run medical emergency drills in every school building! 🏫💉
Our Medical Response Teams stepped up in a big way—showing teamwork, quick thinking, and dedication to keeping our students safe. 💪👏
We are so proud of their hard work and commitment to being prepared for anything. 💙 A huge thank you to everyone who participated today! 🙌 #Teamwork #SchoolSafety #Proud
We are hiring for a 6th grade girls volleyball coach. Please submit a letter of interest with qualifications to Mr. Jason Clay at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline to submit is Friday, September 26.
VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, September 12th for a school improvement day.
Dismissal Times are as follows: VES-11:30 AM;
VJHS-11:30 AM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students and 11:45 AM Grades 5th to 8th;
VCHS-11:45 AM.
There will be No Pre-K Classes.
VES!
Get ready to shine, because picture day is next week, Tuesday, September 16, 2025! 📸 We can't wait to see all of those amazing smiles.
Just a friendly reminder: please don't wear anything green. We use a green screen for the photos, and that color will disappear!
Start picking out your favorite outfit! 😊
Get ready to shine, because picture day is next week, Tuesday, September 16, 2025! 📸 We can't wait to see all of those amazing smiles.
Just a friendly reminder: please don't wear anything green. We use a green screen for the photos, and that color will disappear!
Start picking out your favorite outfit! 😊
SAVE THE DATE - VES FALL FUNFEST
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:00-8:00 PM
See Flyer below for details!
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:00-8:00 PM
See Flyer below for details!
VES Shirt alert!
Vandal Pride shirts can be ordered until Friday! Our VES staff wear ours every Monday, and we’d love to match with our awesome students! If you would like to buy a shirt for your student, please send the money and form in by Friday, Aug 29th!
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Vandal Pride shirts can be ordered until Friday! Our VES staff wear ours every Monday, and we’d love to match with our awesome students! If you would like to buy a shirt for your student, please send the money and form in by Friday, Aug 29th!
https://5il.co/3ogp2
VES Come & Go Day Information:
Grades K-3:
* Thursday, August 14th - 8:30am - 1:30pm
* Meet your teachers and Supply Drop off
* Friday, August 15th - 1st full day of school for grades K-3(Please see bell schedule here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/ves-bell-schedule)
Pre-K:
* Friday, August 15th -Come & Go Day (8:30-11 AM Classes; 12-2 PM Classes)
* Monday, August 18th - 1st day for PreK
Grades K-3:
* Thursday, August 14th - 8:30am - 1:30pm
* Meet your teachers and Supply Drop off
* Friday, August 15th - 1st full day of school for grades K-3(Please see bell schedule here: https://www.vandals203.org/page/ves-bell-schedule)
Pre-K:
* Friday, August 15th -Come & Go Day (8:30-11 AM Classes; 12-2 PM Classes)
* Monday, August 18th - 1st day for PreK
School & Sports Physicals for all grades will be offered at Vandalia Elementary School on August 12, 2025. Please see the flyer below and use the link to let us know if you are coming!
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tinyurl.com/vsdphysicalclinic
