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

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BaUaj9yoK/
https://www.vandals203.org/page/vandallogos

Mrs. Halford is offering STEM Camps again this summer! Check out the information below:
1st - 5th Grades: https://forms.gle/qUU7GXBQdKyUCvdj9
5th - 8th Grades: https://forms.gle/b13uLboEgAp87mhL9

Save the Date: April 17th & April 18th
The June Squibb Theatrical Society will present the VCHS School Play: How to Survive the AI Apocalypse on April 17 at 7:00 pm and on April 18th at 3:00 pm.. This year’s play was written by Don Zoldis and is being directed by The VCHS Student Oligarchy.

Admission is $5 for adults. All students (and below) will be admitted for free.

VES is "shore" excited to welcome our Kindergarten and 1st-grade families to the "Oceans" Open House & Musical this week! Come see our little sea creatures shine on stage and explore our deep-blue classrooms. 🐚

📅 Cast Anchor on these dates:
Kindergarten: Monday, April 13
1st Grade: Tuesday, April 14

We can't wait to see you "under the sea!" 🦀🎶

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time tomorrow(4/13/26) to stop by Scooter's Coffee in Vandalia for their Day of Giving!
20% of all net sales will go to Nourishing Greatness

We are hiring a 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 26-27 school year. Please submit a letter of interest with qualifications to Mr. Jason Clay, Athletic Director, at jclay@vandals203.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 17.

🏀2026 Boys Basketball Camp🏀
Ready to level up? If you’re entering 2nd–8th grade, it’s time to hit the court and sharpen your skills! Join us this summer from May 26–29, 2026, for four days of high-energy hoops.
See flyer and link below for more details!
https://aptg.co/bxGXDJ

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.