Vandalia Junior High School

Vandalia Vandal Wrestling Camp for boys and girls entering grades K-4. See information here: https://5il.co/1z8st

⚾️Attention incoming 6th-8th Grade Boys interested in playing VJHS Baseball for the 2023 Fall Season⚾️ ⚾️⚾️Parent and Player meeting: Monday, July 24th; 4:30pm at the VJHS Gym ⚾️⚾️ Tryouts: Tuesday, August 1st; 3:00-4:30pm at the baseball field Contact Zach Schaeffer at zschaeffer@vandals203.org with questions.

The 2023-24 Online Registration will be open starting Monday, July 17th at 10 am. After registration is complete and you go to the payment area, please click only one time, be patient and wait for it to go through. If you have a question about payment going through, call us and we will check for you instead of clicking a second time. Free and reduced applications – If you received a letter or email stating that you already qualified I ASK THAT YOU DO NOT FILL OUT the online free and reduced application as the waiver has already been applied. As a reminder the waiver only applies to the registration fee. You are responsible for all other course fees. In-Person Registration for ALL SCHOOLS will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10 am - 6pm. If you need to register your student in person instead of online, you will do so at your child's respective buildings on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Physical, Sports Physical, Dental-Miles of Smiles, and Vision examination forms along with all supply lists and registration fees will be posted on our district website at www.vandals203.org The Fayette County Health Department is available by appointment for those needing required immunizations. If you need assistance, please call your child’s school or the district office and we will be happy to assist you. First student day of the 23/24 school year is Friday, August 18, 2023. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Lady Vandal Basketball Camp for girls entering 3rd - 8th grades at VJHS Gym. See the flyer attached or click the link: https://5il.co/1yvvu

Pick up a free lunch every Wednesday & Friday from 11-11:30 am beginning Wed., June 7th thru Fri., August 4h at the following Distribution sites: Northside Christian Church:1845 W. Jackson St., Rogier Park Gazebo Circle drive on Fillmore, and at the Shobonier Township Building.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 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

The link for the Fall Transportation Form for the 23/24 School Year is now available for completion. You can access the link on the Vandals App, our website, or your email. Please fill out the form by July 15th with as much detail as possible, in order to help us get your child set up for Transportation. With the shortage of drivers, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to the number of students on late buses, we will need all eligible Pre-k through 4th grade students to ride the early buses regardless of older siblings. Sorry for this inconvenience. Please help us start the school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible. Also, a reminder if you live within 1.5 miles without an approved hazardous area you are not eligible for transportation. If you have any questions, please call the transportation line after August 1st at 618-283-8135. This gives us time to work through and set up all of our district students’ transportation. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated! Enjoy your summer! https://forms.gle/dUCDtWqpYHZo3w2t8

Vandalia Elementary School is hiring a clerk in the office for the 23-24 school year. Primary duties are data entry, cafeteria supervision, management of the lunch system, coordination of fees and deposits, and cooperative duties with the school secretary. Deadline for applying is June 30. Submit applications to Ms. Bivens at dbivens@vandals203.org. Application link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf

Terri Davison spent her career at VES welcoming students, staff, parents, and families in our office for many years. In her memory, we would like to purchase a bench to place in the secure vestibule that will be utilized next year. If you are interested in donating, please write a check out to VES and write "memorial" in the subject line. You may drop it off during open office hours or mail it to VES directly prior to July 1. Please contact Dana Bivens with any questions: dbivens@vandals203.org

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 Associates 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.

The link for the Fall Transportation Form for the 23/24 School Year is now available for completion. You can access the link on the Vandals App, our website, or your email. Please fill out the form by July 15th with as much detail as possible, in order to help us get your child set up for Transportation. With the shortage of drivers, we may have to rework routes. Also, due to the number of students on late buses, we will need all eligible Pre-k through 4th grade students to ride the early buses regardless of older siblings. Sorry for this inconvenience. Please help us start the school year out with the least amount of confusion as possible. Also, a reminder if you live within 1.5 miles without an approved hazardous area you are not eligible for transportation. If you have any questions, please call the transportation line after August 1st at 618-283-8135. This gives us time to work through and set up all of our district students’ transportation. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated! Enjoy your summer! https://forms.gle/dUCDtWqpYHZo3w2t8

If your child needs a school or sports physical, SBL-FCH is offering them for $20 this ☀️summer at their Walk-In Clinic in Vandalia. All fees collected will be donated the booster 🏈 ⚽️🏀 🥎 clubs in Bond, Fayette, and Marion counties. Physicals are available Mon - Fri from 8 am - 7 pm and weekends from 9 am - 4 -pm until September 30. No appointment is needed! Payment is due at the time of service, and insurance will not be billed. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid034976aYpAj1UCRrvZ6CBszdevN7xPpAw4QTS9m7wSbcjQgXBdZ1t5wBiaebF8voVTl&id=100040158714918&mibextid=qC1gEa

“SUMMER LUNCHES FOR KIDS”- Pick up a FREE lunch every Wednesday and Friday - Beginning Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, August 4th from 11:00 am to 11:30 a.m. At the following locations: VANDALIA - Northside Christian Church – 1845 W. Jackson St. and Rogier Park Gazebo – Fillmore Street Circle Drive and at the Shobonier Township building across from the post office.

“SUMMER LUNCHES FOR KIDS”- Pick up a FREE lunch every Wednesday and Friday - Beginning Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, August 4th from 11:00 am to 11:30 a.m. At the following locations: VANDALIA - Northside Christian Church – 1845 W. Jackson St. and Rogier Park Gazebo – Fillmore Street Circle Drive and at the Shobonier Township building across from the post office.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 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

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• All elementary and junior high cookie dough orders will be ready for pickup on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Pickup will be held at the VES Gym from 3:30p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Early order pickup will not be allowed. Parents and guardians should park in the parking lot off of Veterans Avenue directly behind VES and enter through the rear door at VES beginning at 3:30 p.m. All orders will be frozen and will need to be distributed to the buyers immediately. We will not be able to hold your cookie dough until the next day as we do not have freezer space available. It must be picked up on this day and during this time period.

Cookie Dough Pickup Pickup Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 Pickup Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: VES Gymnasium (This is for all VES and VJHS orders.) Instructions: Parents and/or guardians are asked to park in the parking lot that is located off of Veterans Ave. directly behind VES and enter using the rear VES entrance. Please, park in the parking spaces- NOT the drive way that is close to the school. This is to ensure that everyone stays safe. We realize that some may have large orders. We will be prepared to help you get the items to your car. *NO ONE is allowed into the school for early pickup. VES uses the rear hallway to dismiss a majority of their students (pickup and bus riders). The school will not be cleared for parents or guardians to pick up orders until after 3:30 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! **NO orders will be held at VES overnight. All items are delivered frozen, and therefore, they need to be distributed to the buyer immediately. There is not enough freezer space at the school to keep the items. If you cannot make pickup on the required day and during the given time frame, we ask that you find someone who can help you. Any questions can be directed to Molly Braun at vandaliapto@gmail.com or 618-322-6187.

VCHS Freshmen Orientation is tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00 pm in the VCHS Gym. All incoming Freshmen for the 23-24 school year are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. There will be a tour and opportunity to speak with coaches and sponsors of athletics, clubs, and organizations offered at VCHS.

We are accepting applications for the following coaching positions for the 23-24 school year: VCHS Head Girls Basketball, VCHS Girls Golf, VJHS 8th Grade Volleyball, Assistant Baseball, Assistant Softball, and Assistant Boys Basketball. If you are interested in applying for a coaching position, please submit a letter of interest and resume or district application to Mr. Jason Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is Monday, May 8, 2023 at 8:30 A.M.