Vandalia Junior High School

Good evening. I am pleased to announce that CDC/IDPH/ISBE recognizes local control during Phase 5 as stated in the following paragraph. "Together with local public health officials, school administrators should consider multiple factors when they make decisions about implementing layered prevention strategies against COVI-19. Since schools typically serve their surrounding communities, decisions should be based on the school population, families, and students served, as well as their communities". The 21-22 school year will begin with a mask optional policy based on our current conditions. We removed layers of mitigations one at a time during the 20-21 school year as we returned to in person learning 5 days a week during the second semester. We are in an excellent place to take this next step. We will continue to monitor the health of our students and staff and adjust accordingly if needed. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in August! #VandalStrong

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring for the position of VJHS Secretary. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Mr. Kern, VJHS Principal, at bkern@vandals203.org or reach out to him via email for more information.

https://forms.gle/ephtBSLjcXsRMgxe7 Fall Transportation Form to fill out for the 2021/2022 School Year. Please fill out the form by August 1, 2021. Just a reminder that if you live within 1.5 miles without an approved hazardous area you are not eligible for transportation.

Health requirements for Vandalia Junior High 2021-2022: 6th Grade: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations New Student: Birth certificate, Physical Exam, Immunization Record, Eye exam if transferring from out of state

Vandalia #203 is hiring! Special Education Teacher's Aide positions available for the 21-22 school year.  Please contact Dana Bivens at dbivens@vandals203.org or (618) 283-5166 to apply.

This month we are offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more! The below promotion is good for the entire month of June. This will end on 6/30/21. http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/vandalia/vandalia-high-school

The Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed on our district YouTube channel 5/22/21 at 7:00pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPdrT98abC0

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP & LEAGUE INFORMATION: *See the attached information for the Vandal Summer Basketball Camp and League: K-3rd Grade Camp: https://5il.co/smpk 4th - 7th Grade Camp: https://5il.co/smpl 2nd - 12th Grade League: https://5il.co/smpj

Students can now receive free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Museum through May 31st! See below for details!

It's true! Gaming can be a great tool for children to build teamwork and communication skills and socialize with friends, so long as they are being safe! Read more on our Community Hub. https://vandals203.familyzone.com/ @FamilyZoneUSA on Facebook @FamilyZoneUS on Twitter

Attention VJHS Track! Due to the incoming weather and cold temperatures we are canceling today's home Jr. High track meet with Pana and BSE. At this time all other events remain on as scheduled.

Attention VCHS Vandal Football Fans! We are excited to be hosting our first varsity football game this Friday April 16th at 7pm. We will not require advance tickets for home spectators. We will allow home spectators up to capacity and require a mask to be worn for entry. All VJHS and VES students must be accompanied by an adult. No admission will be charged at the gate. No concessions will be sold and social distancing is encouraged. Thank you and GO VANDALS!

Attention VES, VJHS, and VCHS Teachers.. We have an exciting announcement to make so we decided to do it in an exciting way! Click on the video below! https://youtu.be/XwzSyymcDRA

SPRING BREAK at Vandalia School District #203 No School Thursday, April 1st - Monday, April 5th School will resume Tuesday, April 6th .

VJHS Girls Basketball Tonight's game at Hillsboro will be live streamed on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb8pSm4z5NbhBpL0ZEayMug

VJHS Girls Basketball Today's JH Girls basketball games at St. Anthony will be home fans only. The games can be watched on St. Anthony Grade School website: https://stanthony.com/grade-school Go to menu, activities, athletics

VJHS Track & Field Fundraiser We've decided to sell Vandals gaiters & hoodies. We're hoping to make enough profit from this fundraiser to be able to provide each of our athletes with a gaiter & a hoodie. PLEASE help us raise funds so that we can provide our athletes with some super cool protective gear! Hoodie: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/vandalia-junior-vandals-track-field-fundraiser-0859?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=vandalia-junior-vandals-track-field-fundraiser-0859&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link Gaiter: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/vandalia-junior-vandals-track-field-fundraiser-8792?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=vandalia-junior-vandals-track-field-fundraiser-8792&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

VJHS Volleyball 8th Grade Volleyball Regional Championship tonight will be live-streamed on Jasper County's YouTube page: go.jccu1.org/JHsports

3/12/21 Fayette County COVID Update

Starting Monday, March 15th Vandalia School District #203 is excited to welcome all of our students back to school to our In-Personal Learning model 5 Days a week (Monday - Friday)! School Dismissal times are as follows (same as 3rd Quarter): * VES: 2:15pm (Early bus/pickups/walkers)/ 2:32pm (late bus) * VJHS: 2:32pm (4th grade early bus/pickups/walkers at 2:15pm) * VCHS: 2:38pm