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After School Tutoring is available to all Middle and High School students every day after school from 3:15-4:15 (no tutoring on half days). Transportation is available to bring your child home, but you need to have a transportation form filled out and turned into the 6-12 office allowing three (3) days for approval. Contact the office at 989-823-8534 if you have questions.
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Families! We will have a double run on the Camel Bus #16-2 for both morning and afternoon runs starting today. Students riding the camel bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal all week.
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Attention students who LOVE Art!
Art Contest 2022
We have a SUPER exciting announcement! The 2022 ESS Art Contest is now open to students in grades K-12! We're looking for creative and original drawings, paintings, or digital artwork based on the topic: “What would it be like to go to a school made of candy?” Please help us spread the word to any young artists you know. Winning students and their schools will each receive a $500 gift card! A flyer is attached that can be printed and distributed.
Quick Facts About the Contest
The contest information is located at ArtContest.ess.com.
To enter, students must submit a drawing or painting with an image representing "What would it be like to go to a school made of candy?”
The contest ends on March 13th, 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
The top five finalists in each Grade Group will be featured on ESS’ Facebook and Instagram during the week of April 4th for public voting.
Voting ends on April 10th, 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
Winners will be announced on April 13th.
Winning students will receive a $500 gift card, plus a $500 gift card for their school.
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There is no school for students tomorrow Friday, January 21 due to a teacher work day.
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Here's a great class for young adults from MSU Extension!
The Adulting 101 team is pleased to announce our Winter, 2022 line-up! All sessions will be held every Wednesday in February from 4-5 pm EST.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/adult101Feb
Feb. 2 - Wealth Building: Build your wealth by exploring different types of saving and investment products, evaluating your risk tolerance, and setting goals.
Feb. 9 - Workplace Professionalism: Gain tips on how to better manage your time, workspace, relationships, and setting boundaries.
Feb. 16 - Taxes and Your Paycheck: Explore what taxes are and why we pay them. See how taxes affect your salary vs. your take home pay.
Feb. 23 - Food Safety: We all love to eat! Learn how to properly store, cook, and handle your food with safety in mind
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Good Evening Vulcan Families! Tomorrow Thursday, January 20 will be a half day for students.
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There are only 7 spots available!
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Good Evening Vulcan Families! Tomorrow Wednesday, January 19 is a half day for students.
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Families! We will have a double run on the Camel Bus #16-2 this afternoon. Students riding the camel bus will be dropped off later than normal.
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Good Evening Vulcan Families, we will have a double run on the Cat Bus #20-10 tomorrow Friday, January 13. Students riding the cat bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal
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Vassar Public Schools closed Thursday, January 13, 2022 due to icy road conditions.
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Attention ALL SENIORS - Please email a copy of your senior picture for the yearbook to Mrs. Piazza at spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us
All photos MUST be received no later than 4/20/22
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Good Evening Vulcan Families, we will have a double run on the Rhino Bus #20-8 tomorrow Tuesday, January 11. Students riding the rhino bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal.
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Auditions for the High School Play, The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood, for this evening have been rescheduled. Those interest in auditioning can join us in the High School Auditorium Tuesday, January 11 from 3:30-5:30 or Wednesday, January 12 from 6-8.
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Good Evening Vulcan Families: Due to icy road conditions Vassar Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 10.
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Join the Vassar Robotics team at their Car Smash Fundraiser happening this Friday evening during the Vassar v. Reese Basketball Game! All participants must have the Consent Form completed by a parent/guardian in order to participate. See the flier below for more information.
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Could your student benefit from having a Chromebook at home? Vassar Public Schools has been awarded an Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant! This grant allows the school to provide students with a Chromebook to use and keep at home while they are enrolled at Vassar Public Schools. These are brand new Chromebook to the district. We are starting with one Chromebook per family. Parents please login to your Skyward Parent Access and visit the message center to learn more and complete the required forms. Forms are due on January 19th.
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Families, we will have a double run tonight on the Swan Bus #21-3. Students riding the swan bus will be dropped off later than normal.
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Good Afternoon Vulcan Families, we will have a double run tonight on the Fish Bus #21-4. Students riding the fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
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Good Evening Vulcan Families just a reminder that school resumes tomorrow! Make sure your students get to bed early and they are on time. Our staff can't wait to welcome them back!
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