Vandalia Junior High School

Save the Dates:
🎒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

Coach Buscher & his shootout crew would like to thank these sponsors for helping to make this Vandalia Junior High School Shootout possible!

Save the Date for Baseball Camp! Incoming Grades 3rd-5th & 6th-8th No Registration required- just show up to learn! Contact Coach Zach Schaeffer for questions- zschaeffer@vandals203.org

🩺 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR 🩺
- 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

📣 SAVE THE DATE – SCHOOL & SPORTS PHYSICALS + VACCINATION CLINIC! 🩺💉

Vandalia Schools is excited to once again partner with Elissa Townsend, NP, to offer school and sports physicals at the Elementary School on August 10, 2026!

This year, we are also teaming up with the Illinois Department of Public Health to host a vaccination clinic on the same day — making it easier than ever to get your child ready for the new school year in one convenient visit! ✅

✔️ School/Sports Physicals
✔️ Required Immunizations
✔️ One Easy Appointment Day

This event is open to ALL students in the district. If your child will need a sports physical at any point during the school year, this is a great opportunity to get it taken care of early!

📌 Reminder:
• Illinois requires school physicals for all Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students.
• Vaccinations are required for Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade students.

Please note:
Parents do not need to be present for immunizations as long as all required forms are completed in advance. This is especially helpful for seniors needing their MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine, as they may attend independently once paperwork has been submitted.

We are thrilled to bring these valuable services to our community and hope for a fantastic turnout!

More details will be shared later this summer.

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 10th and helping our students start the school year healthy, prepared, and ready to learn!

— The Vandalia School District Nursing Team

Good luck to Grace, Sydnee, Keaton, and Luke today at the IESA State Track Meet! We will all be cheering you on. Go Vandals! ❤️

Summer Lunches

❤️ Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day to the incredible SLPs at Vandalia School District. Thank you for giving our students the tools to express themselves, find their voices, and build brighter futures. We appreciate you!

The Vandals are headed to state! Congratulations to our FOUR athletes advancing to the IESA State Track Meet. This talented group has also broken multiple school records this season, and we couldn't be more proud of all they've accomplished. • Sydnee Nestrick — 100 & 200 Meter Dash • Keaton White — Long Jump • Grace Kruenegal — Long Jump • Luke Doehring — 400 Meter Dash Good luck and we will all be rooting for you!❤️🏅

Girls entering grades 6-8: Check out the dates for Girls Basketball open gyms this summer!

Today was Minute to Win It Reward Day for Mrs. Wehrle and Mrs. Hawkins’ classes! Fun games, big smiles, and lots of memories made!

Members of National Junior Honor Society helped students at VES shop at their Vandal Voucher store on Wednesday.

We're Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
If you have a love for helping children, come join our family. We are seeking Teacher’s Aides for Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. Position offers paid holidays, no nights or weekends, and is a perfect opportunity for parents with children in our district. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or obtain their Paraprofessional License. If interested in making a difference in our students' lives, please contact Amy Zimmerman at 618-283-4525 to find out how to apply.

Sign-ups for Vandalia Junior Football League will open May 4th for 5th-8th Grades!
See Flyer and link for details
https://pci.jotform.com/Lorin_Kirk/vjfl2026

It’s more than just band-aids and ice packs; it’s heart, expertise, and dedication. ❤️ Today, we celebrate our school nurses, Nurse Melissa, Nurse Brittany, & Nurse Kerri, for their vital role in our community. Thank you for being our front-line caregivers and a source of comfort for everyone on campus!

Huge shoutout to the dream team! 🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the hardworking educators who go above and beyond for our students every single day. You make our school a better place! ✨

VJHS 8th graders had the opportunity to participate in a job shadowing project on Friday. We had 53 students who spent the day exploring a potential future career and learning from a mentor. These are just a few of the participants. We want to thank all of the individuals and businesses that took time out of their schedules to make this possible.

A massive thank you to our incredible School Lunch (& Breakfast) Heroes. You do so much more than prepare meals—you nourish our entire community with your kindness. We are beyond grateful for you today and every day!