
To wrap up service week, members of NJHS donated snacks to the Vandalia Police Department.


Today, we celebrate our amazing school nurses! More than just band-aids, you provide essential medical care, health education, and a comforting presence for our students and staff. Thank you for all you do to keep our school healthy and safe! 🩺 #SchoolNursesRock


This week, we celebrate ALL our educators at VCUSD #203 who play a vital role in our students' learning journey. Your collective impact is immeasurable. Thank you, Teachers! 🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek


Vandalia Schools Summer Camps & Clinics
Information and forms about all our 2025 summer camps can be found here:
bit.ly/vandalsummersports


For their second service project, members of VJHS National Junior Honor Society hosted bingo at Brookstone Estates.









A big shoutout to our incredible School Lunch (& Breakfast) Heroes! Thank you for all you do to keep our students happy and healthy. We appreciate you today and every day! ❤️ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou


🏐 For students entering grades 6-8 in the 2025-2026 school year: Sign-ups for VJHS Volleyball Summer Open Gyms will take place next week.


2025 Summer Volleyball Clinic Information:
🏐 The Lady Vandals Volleyball team of Vandalia CUSD #203 will host clinics throughout the summer for district girls going into 3rd - 5th grade. We will cap the clinics with an evening scrimmage on the final night.
🏐 We are also offering a 2nd grade clinic at the JH gym for girls going into 2nd grade.
See images or the link below for more information!
🏐 For students entering grades 6-8 in the 2025-2026 school year: Sign-ups for VJHS Volleyball Summer Open Gyms will take place next week.
https://5il.co/2kug5



Help our VJHS STEM Class Fundraiser!
🌸 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet Fundraiser! 🌸
Mother’s Day is right around the corner—Sunday, May 11th! Celebrate the special women in your life with a beautiful decorative flower bouquet. Each arrangement comes in a vase with a bow and features realistic-looking flowers that will last well beyond the holiday. Flower sales begin May 5th and go through May 9th.
Available sizes:
🌼Small – $10
🌼Medium – $20
🌼Large – $30
🌼Extra Large – $50
Optional magnetic butterfly add-on: $5
Contact Mrs. Halford to order - chalford@vandals203.org


🩺 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2025-2026 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


🏀2025 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Sharpen Your Skills! Boys entering 2nd-8th grade can elevate their game at the 2025 Vandalia Boys Basketball Camp. July 7-10, 2025
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://5il.co/2knyy


VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, May 2nd 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.

Happy School Principal's Day to our amazing leaders! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our school community. Thank you!


Members of National Junior Honor Society fed the Vandalia Fire Department this evening as part of their service week activities. The students raised money for the meal by working concession stands during this past school year.



ATTENTION VJHS TRACK:
The Track meet today (4/24/25) at Greenville has been cancelled.

🏀Announcing the 2025 Summer Girls Basketball League for Grades 3-8🏀
🏀See information attached below
Click here to download Sign Up: https://5il.co/2ksp8


Huge shoutout to our amazing school administrative professionals! Your hard work and dedication don't go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do! 🙌
#SchoolAdminProfessionalsDay #ThankYou


Today, we celebrate our incredible school bus drivers on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!🎉
They're often the first and last smiling faces our students see each school day. Thank you for your patience, your commitment to safety, and for being such an important part of our school community. We appreciate you all!


VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Wednesday, April 16th for Spring Break. 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 Thursday, April 17th thru Monday, April 21st. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

VCHS Art Club presents the 3rd Annual District Wide Art Show. This includes art from VES, VJHS, VCHS; and OKAW. It is Friday, April 11th from 5-7 pm in the VCHS Gym. There is no entry fee - so come and enjoy a night filled with art, crafts, music; and refreshments. Donations are accepted. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brooke Renfro at brenfro@okaw.us
