Vandalia CUSD #203

Class of 2024 Academic Signing Day Congratulations to all our students receiving academic scholarships! For more pictures check out our Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/spiritofvchs

Early dismissal Friday, May 3rd for a school improvement day. Dismissal times are as follows: VES - 11:30 am; VJHS - 11:30 am 4th grade, walkers/pickups/early bus students; 11:45 am - Grades 5th - 8th; VCHS- 11:45 am. There will be No PreK Classes.

VCHS Awards Day on Wednesday!

Don't stress about dinner this Wednesday! Dine in, carry out, or get it delivered! Whichever way you choose, enjoy a delicious meal at Joe's and support our VCHS Vandal Pride Teams!

Vandalia High School vs Breese Central Community High School ⚾ Game time is 4:15 pm on Sunday, April 28th. ⚾ Everyone attending the game will park in Lot C off of Eighth St. (Photo Attached). ⚾ Everyone attending will enter through Gate 2. (Across the street from Lot C). ⚾Gate 2 will open up at 3:15 pm for the teams, and 3:30 pm for the fans. ⚾ Intros/Anthem will start around 4:05 pm. ⚾ Game will last 2 ½ hours or 9 innings, whichever comes first. ⚾ A concession stand will be open around Section 146.

ATTENTION VCHS & VJHS: HS softball at Pana has been canceled HS boys and girls track at Home has been canceled JH boys and girls track at Hillsboro has been canceled

Upcoming No attendance Days for PreK: Thursday, April 25th Zoo trip; Friday, April 26th and Friday, May 3rd due to scheduling conflicts with screenings.

Take a moment and listen to this excellent interview with our Athletic Director Jason Clay! https://www.i70sports.com/2024/04/20/vandalia-hs-athletic-director-jason-clay-update-on-forging-our-future-campaign/

We are hiring coaches for the fall 24-25 season! The following positions are open: VCHS Boys Assistant Basketball Coach and VCHS Assistant Volleyball Coach. If interested, please email Mr. Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3 at noon.

Hats ON for Ayden! Thank you to our students and staff who donated to wear a hat in support of Ayden. Donations are still being accepted in the VCHS Office to support Ayden and his family until noon tomorrow 4/19/24.

Early dismissal Friday, April 19th for a school improvement day. Dismissal times are as follows: VES - 11:30 am; VJHS - 11:30 am 4th grade, walkers/pickups/early bus students; 11:45 am - Grades 5th - 8th; VCHS- 11:45 am. There will be No PreK Classes.

Congratulations to the class of 2024 IL State Scholars: Conner McCall Isabella LaMonica Keaton Jones

Help us Support our VCHS Student, by donating at the Track Meet on Thursday! If you are unable to make it Thursday, feel free to drop of donations at the VCHS Office!

Vandalia High School did well at this years regional Envirothon Competition at Ballard Nature Center on April 9th. The senior team consisting of Conner McCall, Carson Lotz, Conner Thierry, Kaylee Rosenkoetter, and Kanon Wollermann got first overall and will represent Land Use Council 10 at the state Envirothon Competition in May.  The junior team of Carlie Graumenz, Jay Keck, Sophia McNealy, Jayden Rosetto, and Brandon Simmons received a first place in both the Aquatics and 5th Category of Renewable Energy. Isaac Forbes and Ayden Pryor went as alternates.  They are coached by Doug Forbes, science teacher at Vandalia High School.

VCHS School Play this Friday Night!

On April 12th, Vandalia High School will be administering the PSAT to all freshman and sophomores, and the SAT to all Juniors. The freshman and sophomores will be dismissed at normal time. Juniors will be allowed to leave once testing is completed and Seniors will not report to school on this day.

What an amazing experience watching the Solar Eclipse today! Keep checking back for more pics to be added! Check out our Facebook Album for pictures! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kYWkWHQyQNDxV9pq/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Our District Nurses are ready for the Eclipse!

Thanks to everyone who came and participated in the 2024 Art Show!

Attention VCHS Softball: HS softball tomorrow 3/23 at Meridian has been canceled