Vassar Public Schools

Good Evening Vulcans! There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, January 26 due to it being a teacher work day. Enjoy your long weekend we will see you when school resumes on Monday for a half day!

Upgrading technology • Installing Wi-Fi for the bus parking lot Purchasing furniture and equipment • Purchasing two buses

Hello Vulcans! Tomorrow Thursday, January 25, will be half days for all students. Students will have an early dismissal and there will be no Tech Center.

Improving the facility infrastructure • Adding stair handrails in the auditorium to address safety issues • Adding storage closets to support the drama program • Adding a vape detection system in restrooms Updating mechanical and electrical systems • Improving ventilation in the locker rooms • Replacing the boiler to improve heating • Replacing HVAC systems in the weight room, gym, and cafeteria and adding air conditioning • Replacing HVAC controls to integrate the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) to create individual cooling and heating zones • Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Replacing the baseball/softball scoreboards with an energy-efficient LED system • Updating the softball/baseball bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating • Replacing lighting at the football stadium to provide better illumination • Replacing an electronic sign at the front of the building for school announcements • Replacing football scoreboard with an energy-efficient LED system Purchasing furniture and equipment • Installing a multi-use display to improve viewing at school events • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials • Replacing broken weight room equipment that is used by gym classes and sports teams • Replacing wrestling mats with roll-up mats for easier storage Upgrading technology • Installing innovative touch screens to support the educational and athletic program • Updating Wi-Fi/technology at athletic fields • Installing a portable, remote network cameras to support live streaming at events

Hello Vulcans. Thursday, January 25, will be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in fifth, sixth, and seventh hours on Thursday. There is no tech center on Thursday. On Friday, January 26, there will be no school for all students. Monday, January 29, will now be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in first, second, and third hours on Monday, and there will be no tech center that day. Stay warm, Vulcans!

Good Evening Vulcans! Due to potentially dangerous driving conditions, Vassar Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Decisions about sporting events and extracurriculars will be made around 1 pm tomorrow. Due to the closure, Vassar Public Schools will now have a half day on Monday, January 29 to accommodate the 6-12 exam schedule. Students will still have a half day on Thursday of this week and no school on Friday. Stay warm and stay safe Vulcans!

Hello Vulcan Families! The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, January 24th and on Thursday, January 25th. Thank you!

Hello Vulcans! Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25, will be half days for students. There will be no Tech Center. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, January 26, because it is a Teacher Work Day.

Attendance makeups for grades 6-12 have been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before and after school from 6:45-7:45 and 12:15-1:15. Students will have a half day on Wednesday and Thursday due to exams and no school on Friday. 1st - 3rd-hour exams will take place Wednesday and 5th - 7th Thursday. Written exams scheduled for today (Science, Math, and Fine Arts) will be rescheduled for Monday, January 29.

Updating mechanical and electrical system • Replacing HVAC systems in the gym and cafeteria and adding air conditioning • Replacing HVAC controls to integrate the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) to create individual • cooling and heating zones • Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Resurfacing the walking path that students use to walk safely around the building and for • exercise during recess, PE class, and before and after school programs • Adding new bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating • Adding an electronic sign to the front of the building for school announcements • Replacing the service drive to update the crumbling surface Purchasing furniture and equipment • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials

Due to potentially dangerous driving conditions, Vassar Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Decisions about sporting events and extracurriculars will be made around 1pm. Attendance makeup for the 6-12 building will be rescheduled. Exams will take place tomorrow as planned. Stay safe, Vulcans!

Hello Vulcan Families! The Camel bus will have a double run for the PM route on Tuesday, January 23rd. Thank you!

Hello Vulcan Families. The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, January 22nd. This is in addition to the Rhino bus double. Thank you!

Hello Vulcan Families. The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, January 22nd. Thank you!

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV6qIHFNpVA

We love our bus drivers! Today, some drivers had fun making snow angels after their morning bus runs. Thank you for ensuring our students get to and from school safely and bringing smiles to so many.

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Thank you to Mrs. Fish, the students, and families that joined us for the Financial Aid 101 presentation. Nick Messing, from MI Student Aid, provided valuable information for our Juniors and Seniors to help with their post-secondary planning.

Improving the facility infrastructure • Replacing the 20-year-old roof Updating mechanical and electrical systems • Replacing HVAC systems in the gym and cafeteria and adding air conditioning • Replacing HVAC controls to regulate heat and air in classrooms • Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Adding an electronic sign to the front of the building for announcements • Upgrading the playground • Replacing the service drive to update the deteriorating surface Purchasing furniture and equipment • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials

What will happen if voters do not approve the bond proposal? The bond projects cannot be completed as proposed. If necessary, emergency repairs or updates will come out of the operating budget, taking away funds from the student educational program.