Vassar Public Schools

Looking for a way to help a great cause? Here is the information and registration form for the Superhero 5K Walk/Run scheduled for May 12th to benefit the Tuscola Child Advocacy Center!

Here's an opportunity for 2nd-12th grade girls interested in Technology! The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is sponsoring a camp at Delta College titled Camp Infinity that introduces girls to computer technologies through hands-on activities in a are fun and engaging way. Each session will engage students in age-appropriate topics ranging from game design, website design and robotics programming. The camp is designed for girls 5th grade through 12th grade. During the sessions, campers will have an opportunity to meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and explore the many exciting and rewarding tech careers. Each week-long technology camp costs $100 per camper and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Scholarships to reduce the cost to $25 are available! The camp will be held at Delta College main campus beginning Monday, July 10th through Thursday, July 13th 8:30-5:00pm. Here is the link to more information about the camp and how to register: https://mcwt.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/mcwt/event.jsp?event=1705& Please direct all questions to me at bldiegel@svsu.edu. Thank you, Betsy Dr. Betsy L. Diegel MiSTEM Network Director East Central Region (Region 10) Saginaw Valley State University Office: Gilbertson Hall

On May 17th at the Tuscola Tech Center there is a Car Cruise-In & Big Toy Show to benefit a Millington student battling cancer. If you would like to support in any way, or if you'd like to attend, see the attached flyer for more information.

Hello Vulcan families! Thursday, May 4th the Camel bus will have a double run in the afternoon. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

Hello Vulcan families! Wednesday, May 3rd the Horse bus will have a double run in the morning and afternoon. Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

HS Awards Night is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Students receiving scholarships or awards will be notified to attend. Thank you to all of our community members that offer our seniors local scholarships, we can't wait to see who will receive them! MS Awards Day will be the following days at 11:30am in the Auditorium if parents would like to attend. June 7 - 6th grade June 8 - 7th grade June 9 - 8th grade

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

Hello Vulcan families! Monday, May 1st and Tuesday, May 2nd, the Horse bus will have a double run in the afternoon. Students who ride the Horse bus will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

Looking for Vulcan apparel? The Vulcan Den is having an End of the Year Sale! All Vassar apparel prices will be drastically reduced! The sale will occur during the high school track meet on Friday, April 28th from 3:30-5:00. You can also visit our website to see the latest prices and sizes. https://thevulcanden.wixsite.com/the-vulcan-den

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_IQtd9tyQ

Looking for Vulcan apparel? The Vulcan Den is having an End of the Year Sale! All Vassar apparel prices will be drastically reduced! The sale will occur during the high school track meet on Friday, April 28th from 3:30-5:00. You can also visit our website to see the latest prices and sizes. https://thevulcanden.wixsite.com/the-vulcan-den

Congratulations to our Middle School 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Students!

Congratulations to our High School 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Students!

Looking for Vulcan apparel? The Vulcan Den is having an End of the Year Sale! All Vassar apparel prices will be drastically reduced! The sale will occur during the middle school track meet TODAY, April 26th from 5:00-6:30, and during the high school track meet on Friday, April 28th form 3:30-5:00. You can also go to our website to see the latest prices and sizes. https://thevulcanden.wixsite.com/the-vulcan-den

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!