Vandalia Junior High School

Ahoy, mateys!! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest stuffed with cash is Drake Engelbrektson! Congratulations! Now, more treasure awaits.... If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people who want to support your pirate’s home library: Login Link. Tomorrow, your pirate could be hauling home the treasure!

VANDALIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Event Code: FE183722 Also Needed: COMMON GOAL -TEACHEREASE Unique Student ID YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY! Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day, and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering! Click on the button below to get started. VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE https://shop.jostenspix.com PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY? FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE183722 DID YOU KNOW? You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text Photos are shipped directly to your home High-res digital downloads are available If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once

The Book Blast voyage to your student’s NEW BOOKS begins today! Please take just 7 minutes to check out the Treasure Map. Simply register for the event and enter the contact info for 10+ people to support your little pirate's home library. It's really that easy! After completing those steps, your student will receive ALL 3 rewards and will be entered to win one of four Treasure Chests stuffed with cash and prizes! Also, one lucky winner in your school will win an iPad. Start the voyage to earn all 10 exciting new books on the Treasure Map booklist! Your participation can help other students at your child’s school build their home libraries, too. Go to http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/Vandals and unlock your treasure!

4th Grade Patriotic Musical Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:00pm at Vandalia Elementary School Gym

Anyone that ordered football playoff shirts online can pick them up in the high school gym lobby Thursday 10/27 from 4:30pm to 6pm or Friday 10/28 from 8:30am to 11:30am

Our voyage starts next week when we’ll cast off in search of Book Blast treasure. Once you receive your Treasure Map next week, the treasure hunt begins! Be sure to complete it for a chance to win one of 4 Treasure Chests stuffed with cash and even an Apple iPad! But even better, you’ll be starting the journey to earning all 10 books on the Treasure Map book list. Heave ho, let’s go readers!

VJHS Picture Day is TOMORROW! Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Remember to not wear green for picture day. All pictures are taken on a green screen to allow for personalized backgrounds. See Flyers below for ordering information!

Attention Football Fans: 1st Round Playoff Game Information Vandalia Vandals VS Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights Saturday, October 29, 2022 - 2:00pm Admission: $5 for all ages(No passes will be honored per IHSA policy) *All ticket sales will be cash and conducted the day of the game. Video Stream available on the NFHS network. See additional Information below.

Annual Chili Supper before the Parade this Thursday!

Come watch your favorite teachers and staff play against the Harlem Wizards TONIGHT at VHS at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. It is sure to be a GREAT night!! https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/203116

VJHS Picture Day is NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Remember to not wear green for picture day. All pictures are taken on a green screen to allow for personalized backgrounds. See Flyers below for ordering information!

Dip N Dots, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Candy...Come enjoy a snack food filled evening watching the Harlem Wizards! There are rumors of tutus... :) https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/203116

Tickets for the Harlem Wizards - THIS WEDNESDAY - Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., can be purchased through the link below. This is NOT a drop and go event. Children must be chaperoned! Children 3 and under are free!! https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/203116

Tickets for the Harlem Wizards, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., can be purchased through the link below. This is NOT a drop and go event. Children must be chaperoned! Children 3 and under are free!! https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/203116

Harlem Wizards are coming to VHS on October 19th!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bs8m7J1kbzD1nlqQXyoNlIRIdYGCc0M8/view?usp=sharing

VCUSD #203 will not have student attendance on Friday, October 7th for Teachers’ Institute. School will be closed Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day. The normal school schedule will resume on Tuesday, October 11th.

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring a second shift custodian for VJHS. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Hours during the school year are 2:30-10:30 p.m. Please complete the application and submit to the district office to apply: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493322/Application_Form_2022.pdf Questions can be emailed to jbogart@vandals203.org. Deadline for applying is October 5.

Thank you to Sloan Implement for speaking to VJHS GearUp students about career opportunities within their corporation. Students loved the combine simulator

A big THANK YOU to Sara Boucek for speaking to our Vandalia Community School District faculty and staff today! We promise to “Unpack our Invisible Backpacks”!

Spectator Guidelines for High School Football Games 1. All students who are not in high school must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. If the adult leaves the game, the student under their care must leave as well. 2. Once a student enters, they may not leave and reenter unless they are accompanied by an adult. 3. Middle and high school students are expected to be seated for the majority of the game. 4. No throwing of any object is permitted. Objects will be confiscated. 5. Skateboards and bikes are not allowed inside of the gates. 6. All school rules apply at any school event. 7. Failure to comply with the above expectations will result in students being removed from the game and/or parent/guardian contact.