Congratulations to the following students for winning the FREE PIZZA for being in school all day on Count Day Wednesday! A random number generator was used to select the winners, and these students can pick up their gift certificates in the 6-12 Office.
6th grade - Rayne Dailey
7th grade - Korbin Dulaney
8th grade - Kynlee Radick
9th grade - Jaidyn Kribs
10th grade - Jasmine Fields
11th grade - Angel Rodriguez
12th grade Andrew Martindale
A special thank you to the VIPS Parent Group for sponsoring this giveaway for Count Day!
Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMIiD5NqA-0
Why are renovations to Townsend North included in the bond proposal?
Townsend North is a building owned by Vassar Public Schools. This building is used for storing district records that must be kept according to record retention laws, additional storage needs, athletic practice spaces, and school district meetings, and a portion is leased to the State of Michigan to operate the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Head Start.
Since Vassar Public Schools does not operate a preschool program, leasing a portion of the building to GSRP and Head Start programs provides valuable preschool services to 32 area children. Revenue generated through the lease for the GSRP program helps offset utilities and other operational expenses. Part of the lease agreement is maintaining the building and playground and providing food
service.
Most Townsend North families who enroll their children in GSRP and Head Start programs tend to register their children in Vassar Public Schools when they begin kindergarten. This keeps residents of Vassar Public Schools attending our school district, benefiting the school district for years to come through the foundation allowance the school district receives for each student enrolled.
Since Towsend North is still a property used by the school district and a portion of the building is rented to State of Michigan agencies, Vassar Public Schools must keep the building in good working order. The bond proposal will address the aging roof, replacing HVAC systems, adding an emergency generator, upgrading the playground (the brick walkway will remain with this update), replacing the service drive, and adding storage units for instructional material.
Good Evening Vulcans! Tomorrow, Friday, February 16 will be a half day for students due to teacher pd in the afternoon.
Youth football sign up tomorrow, Feb. 15 and youth baseball and softball sign-up is Feb. 25. See flyers for more information!
Where can I get information about voting (such as how to register, where to vote, and absentee voting)?
Go to the Michigan Voter Information website (www.michigan.gov/vote) or call your local clerk’s office.
Hello Vulcan Families! We apologize for the late notice, but the Camel bus will have a double run for both the AM and the PM runs tomorrow, February 14th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
Attention Seniors!
Get help with your scholarship applications!
Here's an opportunity to do something fun and help support the Art Program here at Vassar Schools, temporary tattoos! Thank you, Enchanted Moon Tattoo Studio, for this original fundraising idea!
Great job Adalyn Mansueto and Alexiah Wall! These two young ladies worked tirelessly to get these bills passed through both chamber committees, both houses, and signed by the governor at the Lansing Youth in Government last weekend. This is an outstanding achievement!
Are you or anyone you know interested in being a substitute teacher or parapro? Scan this QR code for more information!
Who can vote in this election?
Residents of Vassar Public Schools who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote can vote in this election.
We have a limited supply of at-home Covid tests for our students and families, these tests will be sent home with your student or arrangements can be made with Nurse Greer, first come, first serve. If you are interested, you can contact Chris Greer, School Nurse at 989-571-1330 or by email at cgreer@vassar.k12.mi.us. This is for Vassar Public School student's families only.
The Vassar Board of Education seeks input from our community and staff as we search for a new Superintendent. Please join us for a meeting to share your perspectives on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in the 6-12 auditorium at 5 o'clock.
Input may also be shared via an online survey for those who are unable to attend the meeting at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vassarsearch
ATTENTION SENIORS: Your senior picture for the yearbook is due NO LATER than April 19, 2024. The sooner you can get these in, the better. Please email a vertical (portrait) senior photo to spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us for the yearbook.
We invite our Vulcan community to join us tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the 6-12 Auditorium for a town hall meeting about the upcoming bond proposals.
Hey Vulcans! Next week is our Winter Intersession- so there will be no school for students or staff. Parents if you signed your student up to attend intersession make sure your students are on time. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school office. Reminder Tech Center students are required to attend tech center, please be sure you are on time to catch the bus.
Vassar High School Youth in Government is having great success at their conference in Lansing! Here are a few photos, stay tuned for more to come!
January "Be A Star" - sponsored by Vassar True Value
Congratulations to Zayne Sentell-9th grade!
Zayne was nominated because he found out the drawer for the cash register in the cafeteria wasn't working so he offered to take it home to try and fix it. He took it home and was able to repair it so that it would close properly. Thank you for using your talents to do good things Zayne!
Congratulations Tony Lopez-7th grade!
Tony was nominated by one of his teachers who says that each morning Tony is the first person to arrive at class. He goes around the room and puts down all of the chairs, turns on the computer screen, passes out books, etc. Without prompting, he helps him set up the class and ensures every student is good to go when the bell rings; he's dedicated to helping others and ensuring his classmates have everything they need to succeed. Thank you, Tony, for being so helpful to your teachers and thoughtful to your fellow students!
What will happen if voters don't approve the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage?
All Michigan school districts must ask voters to approve a non-homestead property tax. If school districts don't follow this procedure established by the Michigan Legislature, they will not receive their full foundation allowance.
