Vandalia CUSD #203

Introducing the new Vandal Man and Lady Vandal Logos! Created by Brooke Renfro, VCHS & OKAW Art Teacher. Video Created by Mrs. Lay's Media Production Students, Joselyn, Treslynn, & Drew

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https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos

Congratulations to our VCHS March Students of the Month: 🎨 Fine Arts - Aurora 🧮 Math - Kyleigh ⏳Social Studies - Sam 🔬Science - Karol 💻CTE- Alex 📚English - Bradyn Thank you for treating our students to lunch! Ponderosa Steakhouse (Vandalia, IL)

Mark your calendars for April 13 — join Scooter's Coffe in Vandalia, IL for their Day of Giving, where 20% of all net sales will go to Nourishing Greatness. Let’s make a difference, one cup at a time! 💙 #ScootersCares #NourishingGreatness

Hey Vandals!
We have an exciting fundraising opportunity for everyone to enjoy! Enjoy an STL City 2 Soccer game at Energizer Park in St. Louis on May 30, 2026 at 4:00pm!

Tickets are $18, and VCHS Vandal Pride will receive $5 for every ticket purchase through this link: https://pa.exchange/marketplace/ffca48fa-18af-11f1-8e1b-33ab35f564e0/storefront/ffca4a44-18af-11f1-ac78-b9ebff19434c

Please help us out by sharing!

Information about Swim Lessons through Vandalia Swimming Pool and the grant.

It’s National Assistant Principals Week, and we are shining a well-deserved spotlight on our incredible APs! 🌟This week, we celebrate their dedication to keeping our schools safe, organized, and thriving. Thank you for wearing so many hats and for always putting our students first. Happy Assistant Principals Week!

Huge shoutout to our wonderful librarians! 📚 You are the bridge between our students and a world of endless possibilities. Thank you for fostering a lifelong love of reading and for making the library the heart of our school. Your dedication to sparking curiosity is truly inspiring!

ATTENTION VCHS SOFTBALL: HS softball at Teutopolis has been moved up to a 3pm start in an attempt to get the game played. 4/2/26

Attention VJHS Track: JH track today at Effingham has been cancelled due to the likelihood of inclement weather. 4/2/26

Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals! 🌟 You are essential, appreciated, and truly inspiring. Thank you for being the support system our students and teachers rely on every single day. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2026!

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Wednesday, April 1st, 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 2nd, through Monday, April 6th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students:

VES - https://www.vandals203.org/o/ves/page/ves-hoor-roll

VJHS - https://www.vandals203.org/o/vjhs/page/vjhs-honor-roll

*REMINDER, VCHS will only have report cards and honor roll reports for the 1st and 2nd semesters, instead of quarterly.

Vandalia CUSD #203 is hiring a second shift custodian. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Hours during the school year are 2:30-10:30 p.m. Please complete the application found at the following link and submit to the district office to apply: https://www.vandals203.org/page/district-job-openings
Questions can be emailed to jbogart@vandals203.org
Interviews for the position will be scheduled as appropriate candidates are identified.

NOW HIRING: Vandalia Schools Bus Drivers!
Love kids? Want a schedule that matches the school year?
Vandalia CUSD #203 is seeking qualified, dependable individuals to fill Full-Time School Bus Driver positions.

No CDL? No Problem!
We will help the right candidates obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit.

Apply In Person: Vandalia CUSD #203 Unit Office; 1109 N. 8th St; Vandalia, IL 62471
Email: wsmith@vandals203.org
Application can be downloaded here: https://5il.co/asv5

VCUSD #203 will be dismissing school early on Friday, March 27th 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 on Thursday, March 26th, due to DIAL screenings, and on Friday, March 27th, due to the school improvement day.

All school phones are now working. Thank you for your patience as we worked on getting this issue fixed.

Good morning. The power outage impacted all schools. We have power now but are having internet and phone issues. Please email jgarrison@vandals203.org and I will get your message to the correct building, department, or staff. Thank you for your patience.

https://www.vandaliaradio.com/2026/03/23/power-line-down-south-of-vandalia-high-school-on-sunday-afternoon-power-outages-still-being-dealt-with-this-morning/

On March 25th, Vandalia High School will administer the PreACT to all freshmen and sophomores and the ACT to all juniors. The freshmen and sophomores will be dismissed at the normal time. Juniors will be allowed to leave once testing is completed, and seniors will not report to school on this day.

Vandalia Swimming Pool Information for 2026 Season!