Good morning!
We apologize for the late notice but the Camel bus will be a double run this morning. Students who ride the camel bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you
We apologize for the late notice but the Camel bus will be a double run this morning. Students who ride the camel bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you
Congratulations to the following Art students:
Abby Scharff (11th grade), Arah LaBerge (6th grade), Sarah Acord (7th grade), Paige Carll (6th grade) and Maycie Sweat (6th grade)
These students have their artwork on display at the Frankenmuth Credit Union (location near Dragon Palace) for the month of November. Their work is on display in the lobby. Stop in to check out their incredible artwork!
Abby Scharff (11th grade), Arah LaBerge (6th grade), Sarah Acord (7th grade), Paige Carll (6th grade) and Maycie Sweat (6th grade)
These students have their artwork on display at the Frankenmuth Credit Union (location near Dragon Palace) for the month of November. Their work is on display in the lobby. Stop in to check out their incredible artwork!
Hello Vulcans!
The Camel bus will be a double run for the AM route on Monday, November 17th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you!
The Camel bus will be a double run for the AM route on Monday, November 17th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
The Horse bus will be an early double tomorrow for the AM route. Horse bus students will be picked up 20 minutes earlier than normal. The Cat bus AM route will begin at 7:20 am following the Horse buss drop off.
The Cat bus will be a PM double.
Thank you!
The Horse bus will be an early double tomorrow for the AM route. Horse bus students will be picked up 20 minutes earlier than normal. The Cat bus AM route will begin at 7:20 am following the Horse buss drop off.
The Cat bus will be a PM double.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
We apologize for the confusion, but the Elephant bus will NOT have a double run for the PM route on Friday, November 14th. Students will be dropped off at their normal time.
Thank you!
We apologize for the confusion, but the Elephant bus will NOT have a double run for the PM route on Friday, November 14th. Students will be dropped off at their normal time.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
The Camel bus will be a double run for the AM and PM runs on Tuesday, November 11th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
The Camel bus will be a double run for the AM and PM runs on Tuesday, November 11th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcan Families!
The Cat bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, November 10th. They will have normal routes for the AM run.
The Cat bus will also be a double run for the AM and PM routes on Friday, November 14th.
Thank you!
The Cat bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, November 10th. They will have normal routes for the AM run.
The Cat bus will also be a double run for the AM and PM routes on Friday, November 14th.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
The Horse bus will be normal runs for the week of November 10th through 14th.
Thank you!
The Horse bus will be normal runs for the week of November 10th through 14th.
Thank you!
Good Evening Vulcans!
The Camel bus will have a double run for the PM route on Friday, November 7th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
The Camel bus will have a double run for the PM route on Friday, November 7th. Students who ride the Camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
📢Our next Late Start Day is on Wednesday, November 12! Students get to enjoy a little extra sleep before starting their day.
Vassar Public Schools will have additional Late Start Days on:
Mar 11 | Apr 22 | May 6
⏰ Early Drop-Off Option (7:45 AM)
If your student needs to be dropped off at the regular start time instead of the late start, staff will be available to supervise with study hall and enrichment activities until the school day officially begins at 9:50 AM.
📧 How to Sign Up
Please let us know by Friday, November 7 if your student will need early drop-off. Send an email with your student’s name, grade, and the dates they’ll attend early to:
Central Elementary (K-2): Amy Buchinger – abuchinger@vassar.k12.mi.us
Central Elementary (3-5): Lisa Liparoto – lliparoto@vassar.k12.mi.us
Middle School (6-8): Andrea Legue – alegue@vassar.k12.mi.us
High School (9-12): Jackie Wilcox – jwilcox@vassar.k12.mi.us
🚍 Important Notes
No early bussing—students must be dropped off.
AM Tech Center students leave at 7:50 AM on these days.
Let’s make mornings smooth and stress-free, Vulcans! 🌟🧡🖤
#VassarVulcans #LateStartReady #ExtraSleepForAll #PlanAhead
Hello Vulcan families,
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of November 3rd - 7th:
On Monday, Thursday, and Friday
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, both routes will run normal times as we have a sub driver available those days.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of November 3rd - 7th:
On Monday, Thursday, and Friday
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, both routes will run normal times as we have a sub driver available those days.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
Hello Vulcan families,
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 20th-24th:
• Cat Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Horse Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 20th-24th:
• Cat Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Horse Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick. This will also be a double run in the PM.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
Vulcan gear is here! If you ordered, contact Stacy (sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us or 989-823-8535 ext. 1, M-F 8–4:30) to schedule pickup or arrange for your student to bring it home. Thank you for supporting Vassar Schools!
Hello Vulcans!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 15th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, October 15th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
📅 Important Upcoming Dates & Events for Middle School and High School!
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00–7:30 PM)
All middle and high school teachers will be set up in the high school gym.
👉 This is also the last day of our Cereal Challenge! Bring in unopened boxes of cereal to help your grade level win! 🥣 Parents, feel free to bring cereal with you to conferences as well! All donations will go to the Vassar Food Pantry!
Friday, Oct. 17 – No School
Monday, Oct. 20 – Intersession Forms Due!
Forms are due for high school students seeking credit recovery and for middle/high school students making up attendance time.
Friday, Oct. 24 – Picture Retakes for grades 6–12 (forms are available in the office)
Hello Vulcan Families!
We apologize for the confusion from the previous message. In addition to the Cat bus being the second run this week, they will also be a double run for the PM routes as part of that rotation.
Thank you!
We apologize for the confusion from the previous message. In addition to the Cat bus being the second run this week, they will also be a double run for the PM routes as part of that rotation.
Thank you!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! 🍎
Families are invited to meet with teachers on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00–7:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress and stay connected with their learning! 💬✨
🚫 No School on Friday, October 17 — enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ For the full district calendar, visit: https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/page/calendar-year
Families are invited to meet with teachers on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00–7:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress and stay connected with their learning! 💬✨
🚫 No School on Friday, October 17 — enjoy the long weekend!
🗓️ For the full district calendar, visit: https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/page/calendar-year
Hello Vulcan families,
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 13th-16th:
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
To reduce lost instructional time for students affected by double bus runs, we will adjust some morning routes by about 20 minutes on days when a substitute driver is not available. You will receive a robocall on those days confirming that we are using the alternate schedule.
We are also rotating which route runs second each week to share the impact more fairly.
For the week of October 13th-16th:
• Horse Bus: Morning pickups will be 20 minutes earlier than their normal time. Students will be dropped off early, and school staff will be on site to supervise.
• Cat Bus: This route will run second. The route will begin at 7:25 a.m. (35 minutes later than their normal time). Please have students ready and watching for the bus so boarding can be quick.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work through ongoing bus driver shortages. We appreciate your partnership with our transportation team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a substitute bus driver, please contact the transportation office for details (training costs may be covered by the district).
🎃 It’s a busy and exciting weekend in Vassar! 🌲
There’s so much happening right here in our community, and we’d love to see our families out supporting these great local events:
🍁 Friday, Oct. 10 – Homecoming Night!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade, football game, and the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen! Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit — wear your orange and black! 🧡🖤
🌲 Saturday, Oct. 11 – Community Events Around Town!
Lumberjack Lunch hosted by the Vassar Historical Society - 11AM-2PM — stop in for great food and local history.
City of Vassar’s 31st Annual Pumpkin Roll -12:00-4:00 PM — a fall favorite for all ages!
💃👯♂️ Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Welcome a New Business to our Community!
Faith in Motion Dance Centre Open House — 6:00-8:00 PM - Welcome this new business to town and see what they’re all about!
Let’s make it a weekend full of Vassar pride, community connection, and hometown fun! 💫
There’s so much happening right here in our community, and we’d love to see our families out supporting these great local events:
🍁 Friday, Oct. 10 – Homecoming Night!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade, football game, and the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen! Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit — wear your orange and black! 🧡🖤
🌲 Saturday, Oct. 11 – Community Events Around Town!
Lumberjack Lunch hosted by the Vassar Historical Society - 11AM-2PM — stop in for great food and local history.
City of Vassar’s 31st Annual Pumpkin Roll -12:00-4:00 PM — a fall favorite for all ages!
💃👯♂️ Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Welcome a New Business to our Community!
Faith in Motion Dance Centre Open House — 6:00-8:00 PM - Welcome this new business to town and see what they’re all about!
Let’s make it a weekend full of Vassar pride, community connection, and hometown fun! 💫
Hello Vulcan Families!
Both the Horse and Cat buses will be standard double runs for the AM route on Friday, October 10th. Students who ride the Cat and Horse buses will be picked up later than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you
Both the Horse and Cat buses will be standard double runs for the AM route on Friday, October 10th. Students who ride the Cat and Horse buses will be picked up later than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you