Hello Vulcan families,
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 20th-24th:
• Cat Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Horse Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 20th-24th:
• Cat Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Horse Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
Vulcan gear is here! If you ordered, contact Stacy (sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us or 989-823-8535 ext. 1, M-F 8–4:30) to schedule pickup or arrange for your student to bring it home. Thank you for supporting Vassar Schools!
Hello Vulcans!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 15th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 15th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
📅 Important Upcoming Dates & Events for Middle School and High School!
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00–7:30 PM)
All middle and high school teachers will be set up in the high school gym.
👉 This is also the last day of our Cereal Challenge! Bring in unopened boxes of cereal to help your grade level win! 🥣 Parents, feel free to bring cereal with you to conferences as well! All donations will go to the Vassar Food Pantry!
Friday, Oct. 17 – No School
Monday, Oct. 20 – Intersession Forms Due!
Forms are due for high school students seeking credit recovery and for middle/high school students making up attendance time.
Friday, Oct. 24 – Picture Retakes for grades 6–12 (forms are available in the office)
Hello Vulcan Families!
We apologize for the confusion from the previous message. In addition to the Cat bus being the second run this week, they will also be a double run for the PM routes as part of that rotation.
Thank you!
We apologize for the confusion from the previous message. In addition to the Cat bus being the second run this week, they will also be a double run for the PM routes as part of that rotation.
Thank you!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! 🍎
Families are invited to meet with teachers on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00–7:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress and stay connected with their learning! 💬✨
🚫 No School on Friday, October 17 — enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ For the full district calendar, visit: https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/page/calendar-year
Families are invited to meet with teachers on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00–7:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress and stay connected with their learning! 💬✨
🚫 No School on Friday, October 17 — enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ For the full district calendar, visit: https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/page/calendar-year
Hello Vulcan families,
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 13th-16th:
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 13th-16th:
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
🎃 It’s a busy and exciting weekend in Vassar! 🌲
There’s so much happening right here in our community, and we’d love to see our families out supporting these great local events:
🍁 Friday, Oct. 10 – Homecoming Night!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade, football game, and the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen! Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit — wear your orange and black! 🧡🖤
🌲 Saturday, Oct. 11 – Community Events Around Town!
Lumberjack Lunch hosted by the Vassar Historical Society - 11AM-2PM — stop in for great food and local history.
City of Vassar’s 31st Annual Pumpkin Roll -12:00-4:00 PM — a fall favorite for all ages!
💃👯♂️ Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Welcome a New Business to our Community!
Faith in Motion Dance Centre Open House — 6:00-8:00 PM - Welcome this new business to town and see what they’re all about!
Let’s make it a weekend full of Vassar pride, community connection, and hometown fun! 💫
There’s so much happening right here in our community, and we’d love to see our families out supporting these great local events:
🍁 Friday, Oct. 10 – Homecoming Night!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade, football game, and the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen! Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit — wear your orange and black! 🧡🖤
🌲 Saturday, Oct. 11 – Community Events Around Town!
Lumberjack Lunch hosted by the Vassar Historical Society - 11AM-2PM — stop in for great food and local history.
City of Vassar’s 31st Annual Pumpkin Roll -12:00-4:00 PM — a fall favorite for all ages!
💃👯♂️ Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Welcome a New Business to our Community!
Faith in Motion Dance Centre Open House — 6:00-8:00 PM - Welcome this new business to town and see what they’re all about!
Let’s make it a weekend full of Vassar pride, community connection, and hometown fun! 💫
Hello Vulcan Families!
Both the Horse and Cat buses will be standard double runs for the AM route on Friday, October 10th. Students who ride the Cat and Horse buses will be picked up later than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you
Both the Horse and Cat buses will be standard double runs for the AM route on Friday, October 10th. Students who ride the Cat and Horse buses will be picked up later than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Intersession forms are available starting today! October Intersession for Vassar Public Schools students, grades 9-12 will take place from October 27 to October 31, 2025. Please read this information carefully!
Credit recovery will be available for 9th-12th grade students. Students will only be able to access their courses during the Intersession school day while present.
Attendance make-up is available for students in grades 6-12 who need to make up existing absences. Students may make up to 5 days by attending the full session (7:50 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.).
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for students attending Intersession, as well as for Tech Center students. Please indicate your pick-up and drop-off address on the registration form. Note: The address must remain the same for all five days.
Registration Deadline:
All forms must be submitted to the office by October 20, 2025. Late forms will not be accepted.
Special Notes:
1. Students attending the Tuscola Technology Center are expected to attend TTC during Intersession. Transportation will be provided. Please complete one registration form per student.
2. Consent for emergency medical care and field trip participation is required.
3. Vassar Public Schools may deny enrollment for behavioral or academic reasons.
Intersession is not a make-up for school closures and will not be made up if canceled.
If you have questions, please contact the 6-12 Office - 989-823-8534.
Intersession forms are available starting today! October Intersession for Vassar Public Schools students, grades 9-12 will take place from October 27 to October 31, 2025. Please read this information carefully!
Credit recovery will be available for 9th-12th grade students. Students will only be able to access their courses during the Intersession school day while present.
Attendance make-up is available for students in grades 6-12 who need to make up existing absences. Students may make up to 5 days by attending the full session (7:50 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.).
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for students attending Intersession, as well as for Tech Center students. Please indicate your pick-up and drop-off address on the registration form. Note: The address must remain the same for all five days.
Registration Deadline:
All forms must be submitted to the office by October 20, 2025. Late forms will not be accepted.
Special Notes:
1. Students attending the Tuscola Technology Center are expected to attend TTC during Intersession. Transportation will be provided. Please complete one registration form per student.
2. Consent for emergency medical care and field trip participation is required.
3. Vassar Public Schools may deny enrollment for behavioral or academic reasons.
Intersession is not a make-up for school closures and will not be made up if canceled.
If you have questions, please contact the 6-12 Office - 989-823-8534.
Hello Vulcans!
The Camel bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 8th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you
The Camel bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 8th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you
Hello Vulcans!
The Horse bus will be running the alternative route this week (please reference the email and note sent home on Friday, October 3rd). Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up beginning at 7:20 am, an earlier double run than normal this week. Additionally, the Horse bus will be a PM double for the entire week of October 6th through 10th.
Thank you!
The Horse bus will be running the alternative route this week (please reference the email and note sent home on Friday, October 3rd). Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up beginning at 7:20 am, an earlier double run than normal this week. Additionally, the Horse bus will be a PM double for the entire week of October 6th through 10th.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
The Cat bus will be running the alternative route this week (please reference the email and note sent home on Friday, October 3rd). Students who ride the Cat bus will be picked up 20 minutes earlier than normal this week.
Thank you!
The Cat bus will be running the alternative route this week (please reference the email and note sent home on Friday, October 3rd). Students who ride the Cat bus will be picked up 20 minutes earlier than normal this week.
Thank you!
College & Career Visitors in September
September was a busy month for college and career exploration at Vassar! Our students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, and organizations to learn more about their future options.
This month, we welcomed visitors from Mid Michigan School of Cosmetology, Ironworkers Union Local 25, Saginaw Valley State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Representatives from the National Guard and U.S. Marines also joined us during lunches to talk with students about military pathways.
We’re grateful to all of these organizations for taking the time to speak with our students and help them explore their college and career options!
September was a busy month for college and career exploration at Vassar! Our students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, and organizations to learn more about their future options.
This month, we welcomed visitors from Mid Michigan School of Cosmetology, Ironworkers Union Local 25, Saginaw Valley State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Representatives from the National Guard and U.S. Marines also joined us during lunches to talk with students about military pathways.
We’re grateful to all of these organizations for taking the time to speak with our students and help them explore their college and career options!
Good evening Vulcan Families!
The Cat bus will have a double run for the AM runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the week of September 29th-October3rd. The Cat bus will also have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday and Friday.
Thank you!
The Cat bus will have a double run for the AM runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the week of September 29th-October3rd. The Cat bus will also have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday and Friday.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Friday, September 26th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Friday, September 26th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
We deeply apologize for the previous message and any confusion. The Camel bus will NOT be a double run for the PM route today, Thursday, September 25th. Students on the Camel bus will be dropped off at their normal time.
Pleas disregard the previous message.
Pleas disregard the previous message.
Hello Vulcans!
The Camel bus will have to be a double run today, September 25th, 2025 for the afternoon run. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
We apologize for any inconvience. Thank you!
The Camel bus will have to be a double run today, September 25th, 2025 for the afternoon run. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
We apologize for any inconvience. Thank you!
Good evening Vulcan families!
The Cat bus will be a double run for the AM and PM routes on both Thursday, September 25th and Friday, September 26th. Students who ride the Cat bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal both days.
Thank you!
The Cat bus will be a double run for the AM and PM routes on both Thursday, September 25th and Friday, September 26th. Students who ride the Cat bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal both days.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
For the late start days, buses will run their regular routesl; however, they will run 2 hours later than normal. For example, if your normal pick-up time is 7:15 a.m., it will be 9:15 a.m on late start days.
The AM tech buses will be leaving at 7:50 am in order to allow enough time for the buses to get students to the tech center and return to Vassar to pick up the regular route students. Please make sure your AM tech students arrive early to the High School in time to get on the tech buses.
For the late start days, buses will run their regular routesl; however, they will run 2 hours later than normal. For example, if your normal pick-up time is 7:15 a.m., it will be 9:15 a.m on late start days.
The AM tech buses will be leaving at 7:50 am in order to allow enough time for the buses to get students to the tech center and return to Vassar to pick up the regular route students. Please make sure your AM tech students arrive early to the High School in time to get on the tech buses.