Vandalia Junior High School

We are accepting applications for the VCHS Head Basketball Coach and the VCHS Head Soccer Coach for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in applying for either 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 Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 8:30 A.M.

Cookie dough fundraiser packets went home with your children yesterday. This fundraiser is running from TODAY through Friday, March 31. All orders and money are due to school by noon on Friday, March 31. Extra order forms are available in the school office.

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 3rd Quarter 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

Congratulations to our band and choir students for an outstanding performance at IESA solo and ensemble contest this weekend. Vandalia students earned 8 Excellent ratings and 21 Superior ratings! (Some students were in multiple entries) Students earning Excellent Ratings Shelby Heidbrink Briley Walton Wyatt Anderson Sophie Kirby Amalie Weirauch Alyssa Wiseman Landyn Knight Cora Moore Rylee Ruholl Cali Lovsey Marina Forson Students earning Superior Ratings Drew Lewis Justice DuPlayee Brody Emerick Aydia White Marina Forson Cali Lovsey Alexis Hutcheson Amalie Weirauch Gabe Lewis Harrison Braun Alyssa Wiseman Wyatt Anderson Ian Sargent Brylee Walton Kyra Hobler Raegan Dothager Julianne Osbourne Nevaeh Bush-King

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring a Maintenance Assistant. Experience in industrial or school environment of facility maintenance preferred. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC knowledge recommended. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. To apply please complete the job application and email to jbogart@vandals203.org or apply in person at the District Office. Deadline to apply is 10:00 a.m. March 30, 2023. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf

VJHS will begin IAR state testing for grades 4-8 Monday morning, 3/20. Students are reminded to bring headphones that plug into your chromebook. Get good rest and be ready to give your best effort on this assessment!

VCHS Art Club is preparing for our very first district art show on Friday, April 28th from 6-8 pm in the VCHS Gym. We are accepting work from all grade levels (PreK - 12th) and Faculty/Staff! Artwork Submission Specifications: 🎨 We are looking for current artwork, preferably from this school year 🎨 It can be any type of art media(Graphite, crayons, markers, acrylic paint, oil pastels, etc.) 🎨 Preferably unique, individual artwork but open to group activity art 🎨 It can be any size or orientation. (Horizontal or vertical) 🎨 It does not need to be framed in any way 🎨 Artwork needs the artist’s name, title, and provide an artist’s statement that will be displayed with the artwork. Artist’s statement should be clipped to the artwork if possible. 🎨 Must be school appropriate 🎨 Deadline for submissions will be Friday, April 14th 🎨 PreK-2nd Artist Statement: https://5il.co/1qlpp 🎨 3rd-8th Artist Statement: https://5il.co/1qlnt

Assembly this morning to honor STATE CHAMPION wrestlers!

Congratulations to the VJHS wrestling team! They are the 2023 IESA State Champions!!!🥇💥

Check out our newest Vandalia ONE Video: https://www.vandaliaone.com/vandalia-one-video

VCUSD#203 partners with Linewize as our internet filtering company. They also provide an internet safety hub for parents and students. Check out their resources! https://vandals203.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/rules-agreements/online-safety-in-the-home

COME ONE COME ALL…..Vandalia Sports Boosters meeting! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🎾🏐⛳️ When: Saturday, March 4 Where: Vandalia Country Club Time: 9:00

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.

Attention VJHS Volleyball players, parents, and fans. The VJHS volleyball games this evening (2-22) vs Nokomis are being moved to the VCHS gym. Start times remain the same.

Vandalia Junior High School lunch menu change for Friday, 2/24/23: Cheese Pizza Corn Romaine Leaf Lettuce Salad Baked beans Fruit mix Milk

Please read the joint press release from Vandalia PD and Vandalia CUSD #203.

UPDATED DATES: VCHS Cheer Tryouts for the 2023-2024 School Year See information in the image below:

VJHS Families: Please see the attached flyer for information about the upcoming Kaskaskia College 8th grade parent night at 6pm on Monday, 2/13 in the VJHS cafeteria.

We are accepting applications for the VJHS Boys Track Coach for the 2023 spring season that begins on April 5. If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume or district application to Mr. Jason Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org by Monday, February 13, 2023.

South Central FS/FAST STOP is partnering with our schools to help FUEL OUR FUTURE! For more information: Scan the QR code in the image below or visit https://www.southcentralfs.com/Fuel-Our-Future