Good evening. We are having school tomorrow on Thursday, February 13. The message was a repeat of the call that went out last night. We are aware and not sure why it happened yet. Once again, we are having school tomorrow on Thursday, February 13. Thanks everyone for letting us know. 😃
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Vandalia Community Schools will be using an E-Learning day tomorrow, February 12th.
This week, we celebrate National School Counselors Week! We are so fortunate to have a dedicated team of school counselors who provide invaluable support to our students, families, and staff. Let's celebrate our Vandalia Community School District School Counselors who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our students' academic, social, and emotional well-being.


Miles of Smiles will be at VES, VJHS & VCHS in February! There is still time to sign up!
If your student is in grades K,2nd, 6th, or 9th grade and is not compliant with the State of Illinois requirements for a dental exam, this program is a great program to take advantage of. It is a free program for all students. You can either sign up online with the QR code below or obtain a copy of the form from the district nurses.
https://5il.co/2rp7i

Fayette County Pre-K Screenings
See attached document for times and dates!

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, January 17th 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. Also, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21st
Time to shine, Vandalia students!
In-person learning resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for all Vandalia Community Unit Schools!
See you all tomorrow!

Vandalia CUSD #203 will be using an E-Learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Due to inclement weather, Vandalia CUSD #203 will be using an E-Learning day on Monday, January 6th. Please check your emails for more information.

Vandalia CUSD #203 is seeking dependable applicants for the position of Substitute Cook with potential for a full-time position. The substitute Cook will perform the following duties: Helps prepare and serve daily meals according to the printed menu, responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen including equipment and appliances, wash service area, dishes, trays, pots/pans by hand, with sprayer and industrial dishwasher, complies with all county health rules and regulations, ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner, complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards, may be required to perform additional tasks as required by head cook. You must be able to lift up to 48 lbs and the ability to push and pull up to 30 lbs.
Substitute pay is $15.00 an hour.
All candidates are subject to a Criminal Background, and Fingerprint process. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Applications may be picked up and or turned in at Vandalia Administration Office, 1109 North 8th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471. Located on the Southwest side of the Vandalia High School, door number 9.
2024 2nd Grade Musical: Twas the Night Before Christmas
https://youtu.be/Y_Ckf0nuLYs
Need childcare during the holidays? 🎄 The YMCA will be hosting Holiday Day Camps for kids K-6! Fun activities, games, and more! See Flyer before for more information!

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Thursday, December 19th and Friday, December 20th. Dismissal times are as follows: VES - 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students. Pre-K AM 8:00 – 11:00 Pre-K PM 12:00 - 2:00 . VJHS – 2:00 PM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students; 2:15 PM - 5th thru 8th Grades . VCHS - 2:15 PM. There will be NO school from Monday, December 23rd thru Friday, January 3rd. School will resume on Monday, January 6th
VES 2nd Grade Musical - Tomorrow Night!
12/17/2024 at 7:00pm

VES - Show your Christmas Spirit next week!

Free Movie this Saturday!

Beginning Monday, December 2, VES will be collecting non-perishable food items for Fayette County Caring and Sharing.
This can include cans of veggies, soups, peanut butter, pancake mix, etc.
Please make sure nothing is in a glass jar or container!
Your students can drop these off with their classroom teacher. They will be collecting daily and all items will be picked up on Tuesday, December 17th. The class that collects the most items wins a pizza party.

18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal - Served from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024 At the Moose Lodge, 328 S 3rd St, Vandalia
There is NO CHARGE for this meal. Deliveries to shut-ins only (There will be no order forms this year. Everyone will receive the same meal.) Please contact (618) 322-8824 for deliveries. Volunteers are welcome! Come - let us feast and give thanks together!
🍎 A big THANK YOU to our wonderful substitute teachers! Your hard work and dedication don't go unnoticed. We appreciate you! #SubstituteTeacherAppreciation 📝🍏

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Tuesday, November 26th. Dismissal times are as follows: VES - 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students ; 2:10 PM Late bus students; and Pre-K Morning 8:00 – 11:00 AM Pre-K Afternoon 12:00 - 2:00 PM. VJHS -
4th Grade – 2:00 PM walkers/pick-ups/and early bus students; and 5th thru 8th Grades – 2:15 PM. VCHS - 2:15 PM. There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th, Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. School will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
