Vassar Public Schools

Our HS Robotics had an outstanding weekend at the Rec Foundation two day drone competition at Kettering University! On the first day, Nick Tallman and Ashley Shindorf lost in the finals and Drey Sousa and Brooke Gross won the Inspire Award. On the second day, Nick and Ashley won the finals with the Flying Delorians from Haslett. Victoria DeKalita and Lukas Hunter, as well as Jordan Proper and Addison Kodrick lost in the finals against Nick, Ashley, and the Delorians. Addison Kodrick and Jordan Proper won the competition for automous programming earning the Programing and Automous Award by scoring 55 out of the 74 points possible. So far 3 of our teams have qualified for Regionals! Thank you to Mr. Tallman for his hard work with our Robotics program and to Mrs. Barber for helping to coach.

Here's an opportunity to help our community and share in a good meal too!

All Middle School activities for this evening have been canceled. High School practices will be optional and continue as scheduled. Main roads are clear but secondary roads are snow covered please drive safely! Drama kids please check your Google Classroom for updates. The building will be open for walkers until 7.

Vulcans, due to road conditions, there will be no school on Monday, January 30. Tuesday, January 31, will now be a half day for all students district-wide. Students at the 6-12 building will follow the exam schedule that was planned for Thursday, January 26. There will be no tech center on Tuesday. A decision on all after-school activities will be made by noon on Monday.

Good Evening Vulcans! Tomorrow, Monday, January 30, is a half day for all students; there will be no tech center.

This week is Icefest! Show your Vulcan Spirit and dress up this week! 6th-12th Grade Monday: Adam Sandler Day (dress like an Adam Sandler character) Tuesday: Country vs Country Club Wednesday: Brave the Elements 9th: Air 10th: Water 11th: Earth 12th: Fire Thursday: Anything but a Backpack Friday: Vulcan Pride. Central Monday: Mismatch Tuesday: Tie Dye Wednesday: Dress to Impress Thursday: Pajama Friday: Orange and Black

6-12 Students, We will have two additional opportunities for attendance make-up, as we finish Semester 1. Monday, January 30, 6:45am-7:45am and 12:15pm-1:15pm. If you have 10 absences in any hour, you are eligible to participate to reduce your absence count to 9 for that class. If you end the semester with 10 or more absences, you will not receive a passing grade for the class, per the District Handbook. Attendance make-ups will take place in Mrs. Barber's room (111). Transportation will not be provided.

Good Evening Vulcans! There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, January 27. Enjoy your long weekend!

Vulcans we have a very important update! Monday, January 30 will now be a half day for all students district-wide. Students at the 6-12 building will follow the exam schedule that was planned for Thursday, January 26. There will be no tech center Monday. All of tonight's athletic practices and athletic events will proceed as scheduled. Enjoy your long weekend- see you Monday!

There is nothing better than seeing the success of our former Vulcan Students! Meet Jessica Beckwith, a 2011 graduate of VHS. Jessica earned a bachelor's degree from SVSU in 2015, where she graduated cum laude. She then went to Trine University, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy. Jessica has been a practicing PT for the last three years, mainly working with Orthopedic patients. Do you know a Vassar graduate with a great story we could share? If so, please send their contact information, a short blurb, and a recent picture to Stacy Esterline at sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us

Sorry for the late night call. Vassar Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 26, due to inclement weather.

Hello Vulcans! Tomorrow, Thursday, January 26, is a half day for all students; there will be no tech center. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, January 27, because it is a Teacher Work Day.

Hello Vulcans! Wednesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 26, will be half days for all students. There will be no Tech Center. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, January 27, because it is a Teacher Work Day.

Psychology students making 3D models of the brain today in class!

Dear Vulcan Families, Our priority is to keep our parents and families informed regarding any incidents involving our campus and students. This afternoon, a report was received of a student who made threats. The 6-12 staff acted immediately, and at no time were students or employees in danger. The Vassar Police Department and the School Resource Officer are investigating; this investigation is ongoing. Providing a safe and secure learning environment is a top priority. Please be assured we take incidents like this very seriously. Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community.

The School of Choice window for Vassar Public Schools is almost closed! School of Choice applications are being accepted until tomorrow January 24 for students in grades K-12. If you know a student that lives outside of the Vassar district who would like be a great addition to our schools don't wait, contact Stacy in the Superintendent’s office today at 989-823-8535 option 1.

Good Evening Vulcan Families! We apologize for the late notice. There will be a double bus run on the Camel bus tomorrow. Students riding the Camel bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal tomorrow Monday, January 23.

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iioaZeSq7EA

Attention 6th-12th Grade Parents and Students, We have the last opportunity for attendance make-ups starting next week, January 23 - January 26. Attendance make-ups will be credited on an hourly basis, for any student with 10 absences. For example, if you have 10 absences in all 6 hours, for which you earn credit, you will need to attend 6 sessions. If you have 10 absences in only 4 classes, you will be required to attend 4 sessions. Students with 11 or more absences will not be allowed to make-up days and will need to sign up to attend February Intersession and/or Summer School to begin credit make-up. Transportation will not be available for attendance make-up sessions. These will be held in Mrs. Barber's room during the following times: Monday and Tuesday 6:45 - 7:45 and 3:15 - 4:15 Wednesday and Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Thank you! Erin Raymond 6-12 Building Principal Vassar Public Schools P: (989) 823-8534 E: eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us

6-12 Families! Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we investigated a potential gas leak this morning. Consumers Energy has cleared the 6-12 building, and students and staff have returned to the building. The school day will continue as usual.