Good Evening, Vulcan Families! Tomorrow, Friday, September 27, 2024, will be a half-day for students due to staff professional development in the afternoon. Central students will be released at 12:05, and 6-12 students will be released at 11:45.
We are hiring! Visit our website for our most up-to-date employment openings and instructions on how to apply https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/page/current-openings
We are still accepting applications for an Elementary Principal. The deadline to apply is 3 o'clock this Friday. If you know someone who would be a great fit for our district please share the information below.
Vulcan families, as a reminder, there is no school for students or staff tomorrow! Enjoy your weekend.
With school right around the corner, we want to remind you to think before you share your students' back-to-school photos on social media.
Back-to-school photos often reveal personal information about your child. School name, grade, age, identifying features, etc.- these can all be used by predators and scammers.
Regardless of your privacy settings or friends, remember to keep personal information to a minimum.
Tonight's the night! Join us at the District Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 as we celebrate the start of another school year. This is a great time to drop classroom supplies off, meet your teachers, and find your locker/classes.
Be sure to stop by the bus garage for a Kogel's hot dog, a bag of chips, and a bottle of water courtesy of the Board of Education and Chartwells.
As a reminder, we will host the first round of Superintendent interviews tomorrow, May 11, 2024, in the Auditorium. We encourage our parents, community, staff, and students to attend. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on feedback forms with the board. We hope you will join us!
All after-school activities, including sports practices, have been canceled for today, March 22, 2024. All district buildings will be closed this evening for walking.
Have a great weekend, and stay safe, Vulcans!
Today is Election Day!
Vote at your regular polling location from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., or return your absentee ballot to your local clerk before 8 p.m. TODAY!
Tomorrow is Election Day in Vassar Public Schools! Vote at the polls from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. or return your completed absentee ballot before 8 p.m. tomorrow.
School Community,
The administration and teachers union are working hard to finalize the 2024-2025 school calendar. We know that many of our families have inquired about dates for next year so we wanted to take a moment today to share our tentative calendar with you. Again, the attached calendar is tentative and subject to changes in the next few months. A final calendar will be shared once approved by all necessary parties.
It’s time to take your completed absentee ballot back to your local clerk’s office.
You still have time to register and VOTE by absentee ballot. Contact your local clerk for more information.
Vassar Public Schools no-tax-rate increase bond proposal and non-homestead renewal millage - No change in the current tax rate if approved by voters!
Good morning, Vulcan Community!
Due to cell phone outages in the area, Vassar Public Schools is unable to receive or place calls to cell phone users. We are able to call 911 and landline numbers if there is an emergency. Intersession will continue as planned.
While crews work to get this problem corrected, please email the following office staff for assistance today:
Central School: lliparoto@vassar.k12.mi.us
6-12:
jwilcox@vassar.k12.mi.us
Athletic Counceling Office:
jwhitney@vassar.kq2.mi.us
Superintendent's Office:
sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us
Have a great day!
In-person voting continues through February 25! Contact your local clerk for hours and locations. If you requested an absentee ballot, please complete it and return it to your local clerk’s office. For more information on the ballot proposals, visit www.vassar.k12.mi.us.
Why are renovations to Townsend North included in the bond proposal?
Townsend North is a building owned by Vassar Public Schools. This building is used for storing district records that must be kept according to record retention laws, additional storage needs, athletic practice spaces, and school district meetings, and a portion is leased to the State of Michigan to operate the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Head Start.
Since Vassar Public Schools does not operate a preschool program, leasing a portion of the building to GSRP and Head Start programs provides valuable preschool services to 32 area children. Revenue generated through the lease for the GSRP program helps offset utilities and other operational expenses. Part of the lease agreement is maintaining the building and playground and providing food
service.
Most Townsend North families who enroll their children in GSRP and Head Start programs tend to register their children in Vassar Public Schools when they begin kindergarten. This keeps residents of Vassar Public Schools attending our school district, benefiting the school district for years to come through the foundation allowance the school district receives for each student enrolled.
Since Towsend North is still a property used by the school district and a portion of the building is rented to State of Michigan agencies, Vassar Public Schools must keep the building in good working order. The bond proposal will address the aging roof, replacing HVAC systems, adding an emergency generator, upgrading the playground (the brick walkway will remain with this update), replacing the service drive, and adding storage units for instructional material.
Where can I get information about voting (such as how to register, where to vote, and absentee voting)?
Go to the Michigan Voter Information website (www.michigan.gov/vote) or call your local clerk’s office.
Who can vote in this election?
Residents of Vassar Public Schools who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote can vote in this election.
We invite our Vulcan community to join us tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the 6-12 Auditorium for a town hall meeting about the upcoming bond proposals.
What will happen if voters don't approve the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage?
All Michigan school districts must ask voters to approve a non-homestead property tax. If school districts don't follow this procedure established by the Michigan Legislature, they will not receive their full foundation allowance.
How much revenue will the non-homestead replacement millage generate?
The non-homestead millage is projected to generate approximately $1,046,417.36 per year. This revenue makes up 5% of the school district’s operating budget.
