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Ashley had a great race today she finished 41st out of 250 of the best runners in D3! Ashley finished her career by running a 20:19. Last year she finished 109th at the State meet. The prior year she finished 179th. We are so incredibly proud of what she accomplished through her cross country career here at Vassar.
Thank you to those that drove down to cheer Ashley on at her final High School meet.
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Senior Ashley Shindorf made it to Michigan International Speedway. Her race will start at 11:30. If you would like to cheer her on at the state cross country meet from home, click the link below!
A special thank you to Vassar 6-12 students, staff, and the City of Vassar Police Department for the great send off yesterday. This will be the third consecutive appearance at the State Cross Country meet for Shindorf. Good Luck Ashley & Go Vulcans!
https://my.raceresult.com/224772/#0_09CDC2
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Great news Vulcans we've approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar!
Find it attached
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Senior Parents!
The Mitten just gave us all one more reason for seniors to complete the FAFSA and stay here in Michigan. Effective today the State of Michigan is sponsoring up to an an additional $5,500 of renewable scholarship money for Michigan graduates. This is good at Community Colleges, State and public Universities and even accredited private schools.
You can grab all the details on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship here:
https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship
Most of our Vulcan Seniors would likely be eligible once they complete the FAFSA. If you haven't started the FAFSA yet you can start here:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
A great "how to" resource for FAFSA families:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/l/nerdwallet-guide-to-fafsa
Or connect with one of the Delta College help sessions. They're offering several virtual and in-person events in the weeks to come. Check the attached flyer to find one that will work for you.
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Check out this week’s Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnEWfKvh_yk
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Good Evening Vulcan Families! We will have a double bus run on the Rhino Bus tomorrow . Students riding the Rhino bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal tomorrow Friday, November 4.
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Good Evening Vulcan Families! We will have a double bus run on the Elephant Bus tomorrow afternoon only. Students riding the Elephant and Horse buses will be dropped off later than normal tomorrow Thursday, November 2.
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Congratulations to the following Art students: Maleeya Johnson, Tenleigh Bergman, Kennedy Austin, Elle Johnson, Cora McLaren and Clara Hammon! These students had artwork chosen to be on display at Frankenmuth Credit Union, the location next to Dragon Palace. Their artwork will be on display throughout the month of November, we hope you have time to stop in and visit the display.
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It's Back!
Our Senior Citizen Christmas Brunch is finally returning, Friday, Dec. 9 from 8:30-noon!
If you know someone that would be interested please pass on this information and have them R.S.V.P. to April Piske (989) 823-7722.
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Happy Halloween Vulcan Families! We will have a double bus run on the Cat Bus tomorrow afternoon only. Students riding the Cat and Horse buses will be dropped off later than normal tomorrow Tuesday, November 1.
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Good Evening Vulcans! Tomorrow October 31 will be a half day for students.
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The Varsity Cross Country team will compete at the Regional meet in Shepherd tonight. A live stream of that event can be found at https://youtu.be/FYv1--IsVAo
The D3 boys race will begin at 4.
The D3 girls race will begin at 5:30.
Good Luck to all our Vulcan runners!
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Vassar Thespians presents, Newsies the Musical! You won’t want to miss this high energy musical based on the real-life Newsboy strike of 1899 in New York City!
Performances will be November 18 & 19, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 20, at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the 6-12 office, at the door or by contacting any of our 42 cast members.
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Looking for someone to take your cans/bottles off your hands? The Central Parent Coalition can do that for you. See flyer for more information.
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Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xkPtqUg8Xo
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Families! We will have a double bus run on the Camel Bus this afternoon. Students riding the Camel and Horse buses will be dropped off later than normal.
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Attention parents! Attached is the Great Start Tuscola County's Parent Coalition meetings for this year! This is a great opportunity for all Tuscola County parents!
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The 6-12 Building (high school) is open for walkers to walk the halls from 5:00-9:00pm, Monday-Friday.
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It's Back!
Our Senior Citizen Christmas Brunch is finally returning, Friday, Dec. 9 from 8:30-noon!
If you know someone that will be interested please pass on this information and have them R.S.V.P. to April Piske (989) 823-7722.
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Good Evening Vulcan Families! We will have a double bus run on the Camel Bus tomorrow afternoon only. Students riding the Camel and Horse buses will be dropped off later than normal tomorrow Tuesday, October 18.