Attendance makeups will take place for Seniors May 15, 16, and 17 before and after school. All other students, grades 6-11 will have opportunities for attendance make-ups on June 7-9 and June 12-14 before and after school.
Attendance make-ups will be credited on an hourly basis, for any students with 10 absences (unexcused or excused, not including medical or professional absences). For example, if you have 10 absences in all 6 hours, for which you earn credit or a grade, you will need to attend 6 sessions. If you have 10 absences in 4 classes, you will be required to attend 4 sessions in order to earn credit. Students with 11 or more unexcused (U) or excused (E) absences will not be allowed to make up days and will need to sign up for Summer School to begin credit recovery. Transportation will not be available for attendance make-up sessions. These will be held in Mrs. Barber's room during the following times:
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
3:15PM - 4:15PM
If you have questions regarding your student’s attendance, feel free to call the 6-12 Office.
Erin Raymond
Vassar 6-12 Principal
Are you looking for some extra math help for your child this summer?
STEM@SVSU is happy to announce that registration is now open for SMEKplus Summer Camps!
Junior SMEKplus (grades 2-4): July 11 - 13, 2023
Senior SMEKplus (grades 5-8): July 25 - 27, 2023
The Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEKplus) summer camps involve area students, grades 2-8, in engaging, age-appropriate science, technology, engineering and mathematics enrichment activities. SMEK has been offered here at SVSU for over 25 years. Past activities include building a trebuchet, engineering bubble wands, studying organisms from our very own wetlands, LEGO robotics, constructing a mini golf course and more!
Students participating in this 3-day camp will experience hands-on, project-based lessons taught by area certified teachers and assisted by SVSU undergraduates aspiring to become teachers, as well as enjoy lunch in the Marketplace at Doan. See attached flyer for additional information. Registration deadline is June 9, 2023, but seats are limited for each camp, so register early!
The cost per camp is $150. There are limited scholarships available to assist with the cost of attending SMEKplus Camps. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, email STEM@svsu.edu for additional information and the scholarship application. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must either be from a traditionally underrepresented group in STEM and/or of low socioeconomic status (qualifies for free/reduced lunch) Scholarship applications are due by May 19, 2023.
We look forward to seeing your student at SMEKplus camp this summer!
Register here for the 2023 SMEKplus Camp
STEM@SVSU
There is a FREE Family Art Night this Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00pm in the high school art room, with Makenzie Clouse instructing the class. This is an opportunity for parents to spend an evening painting with their child(ren). There are only 8 openings left, so call Andrea Legue at 989-823-8534 ext. 2 or reply to this email to register as soon as possible.
Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk7M4r2bhWc
TODAY!!! If you know of anyone that is in need of a prom dress and can't afford one, please let them know!
There is nothing better than seeing the success of our former Vulcan Students! Meet Joni Johnson, a 1995 graduate of VHS. She attended SVSU, receiving her Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate, and Early Childhood endorsement. Joni went on to earn a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. Ms. Johnson may have a familiar face as an employee at Vassar Public Schools since 2004. She currently teaches Y5 and K. Do you know a Vassar graduate with a great story we could share? If so, please send their contact information to sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us
There will be a Family Art Night next Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00pm in the high school art room, with Makenzie Clouse instructing the class. This is an opportunity for parents to spend an evening painting with their child(ren). There are only 10 openings left so call Andrea Legue at 989-823-8534 ext. 2 to register as soon as possible.
Hello Vulcan families! Wednesday, April 19th, the Elephant and Fish buses will have double runs in the afternoon. Students who ride the Elephant and Fish buses will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!
ATTENTION SENIORS: Your senior picture AND a baby picture are due NO LATER than April 20, 2023. The sooner you can get these in, the better. Please email a vertical (portrait) senior photo to spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us along with a baby photo for the yearbook and slideshow.
Two middle school students were chosen to "Be A Star" last week by Officer Hammill!
Aubrey Parker was nominated for helping out with the Vulcan View even though she is not a digital media student. She has a positive attitude and makes a big difference.
Kylee Karr was nominated for being a hard worker and a team member. She is conscientious about her work and doing her best every time. She is great at juggling school and athletics.
Middle School artists are wrapping up their ceramics unit today - middle school artists made ceramic tic tac toe boards! Ava Doyle and Lily Jobson are playing a quick game with Lily's set that just came out of the kiln! What a fun project!
Hello Vulcan families! Monday, April 17th, the Rhino bus will have a double run in the afternoon. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!
Registration for our STEM Innovators Program is now available on the SVSU website www.svsu.edu! This free camp is open to high school students interested in making a STEM idea become reality. Participants will work with SVSU engineering, business, and health sciences faculty to explore innovative STEM solutions, develop a business idea, conduct a feasibility study, learn marketing strategies, design a prototype, and pitch their creative idea to local experts. A true "Shark-Tank" experience! Camp dates are June 19 - 22 and registration deadline is May 12, 2023.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @STEMatSVSU - for continued camp information for all ages!
Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h830An96kDM
Congratulations to Makenna McCloud for receiving 3rd Place in the High School Teacher's Choice category and to Ava Doyle for receiving 2nd Place in the Middle School Teacher's Choice category at the Art at the Inn Art Show. There were hundreds of students that had work on display at this show, and as usual, our Vulcan Artists shined! Congratulations on a job well done!
Happy Spring! We just want to remind everyone to check out all of the fun Community classes available through TISD Adult and Community Education! The TISD has a couple painting classes with gorgeous pictures to choose from, beginning cooking and beginning crocheting just to name a few!
To take a look or register, please go to the TISD website, www.tuscolaisd.org, then go to Community Education/GED link. Be sure to look at both pages of classes!
There is nothing better than seeing the success of our former Vulcan Students! Meet Jeremy LaPratt, a 1989 graduate of VHS. Jeremy attended Ferris State University, earned a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, and was a Division II hockey team member. He went on to attend Michigan State University to graduate with honors receiving a degree in Turf Grass Management. Jeremy is currently the Golf Course Superintendent at Bay County Golf Course. Jeremy is a familiar face here at VPS, as he served on the Board of Education for six years and is an announcer at various sporting events. Jeremy will be an assistant coach for our Vulcan Varsity Softball team this spring. Do you know a Vassar graduate with a great story we could share? If so, please send their contact information to sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us
Good Evening 11th-grade Families! Your students will complete the MSTEP and WorkKeys test Thursday, April 13, and Friday, April 14. Students should get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Tech Center will occur as normal for Seniors but attendance will be optional for Juniors. Thank you for helping your students have a great testing experience.
Just a reminder Seniors and Parents! Herff Jones will be here to hand out Cap and Gowns next Thursday, Apr. 13 during lunch. If you have a balance due, make sure you bring the money with you.
A couple of other reminders:
Any senior receiving scholarships (outside of the ones that will be given on Awards Night), please let Mrs. Whitney know so she can include them in the graduation program. Also, if there are any seniors going into the military, please let Mrs. Whitney know.
Your senior picture AND a baby picture are due NO LATER than April 20, 2023. The sooner you can get these in, the better. Please email a vertical (portrait) senior photo to spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us along with a baby photo for the yearbook and slideshow.
