Attention, Summer School Families! As a reminder, the second summer school session will start on Monday, July 17, 2023! There is no summer school this week, July 10- 14, so our staff can enjoy time with their families and friends.
Remember the Meet Up and Eat Up summer feeding program is still taking place for children 0-18 and all special needs children 0-26! Join us weekdays July 10 thru July 29 at Central Elementary, where our food service program will provide breakfast and lunch free of charge. We will be closed July 3 -7 in observance of the holiday. Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15, while lunch will be served from 11:30-12:30. Daycares, students, and non-district students may all participate but must eat on the premises.
Tell your friend and family the School of Choice window for Vassar Schools is now open! School of Choice applications are being accepted until August 11 for students in grades K-12. If you know a student outside the Vassar district who would like to attend one of our great schools, please get in touch with Stacy in the Superintendent’s office at 989-823-8535 option 1.
Hey Vassar students, parents, community members, and staff!
Have you participated in the ThoughtExchange the district shared earlier this week asking: What are some things you would most like to see in our facilities in order to support the success of our students? If not you still have time. This exchange will be open until 11:59PM on June 30! We invite you to join the Exchange and help prioritize key areas by sharing and rating more thoughts through the link below. If you've already been a part of the conversation be sure to come back and rate more thoughts to help us find priority areas. https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/472043485
Read the attached letter from Superintendent Dorothy Blackwell!
Vassar parents, staff, community, businesses, and students we need your input "What are some things you would most like to see in our facilities to support the success of our students?". To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued. Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/472043485
You'll be asked to respond to one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others (20 to 30 is ideal), and learn what's important to the group.
Your thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you'd like to participate, and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star some of the new ideas shared since you first participated. We will send reminder information over then next few weeks. Ratings are important as they will help us understand the most important areas to focus on! Thank you in advance for your help and input.
Thank you for another great year, Vulcans! Everyone at Vassar Public Schools wishes you a safe and fun summer! Make memories with your friends and family. Get outside, read books, and keep learning! We can't wait to hear about your adventures when you return on August 14!
The last bell is about to ring but as our school year ends we want to take a minute to recognize some faces that are well known within the district: Mr. Corey Holland, Mrs. Ann Auernhamer, Mrs. Carla Phillips, Mrs. Tessa King. These four individuals have a combined 113 years of service to the Vassar Public School District! They have touched the lives of countless students, community members, and staff . Thank you for dedicating such a large portion of your life to being Vulcans and shaping young minds - Enjoy your Retirement!
Good Evening Vulcans!
Friday, June 16, will be students' last day of school. Students will have a half day with an early dismissal on Thursday and Friday.
Tell your friend and family the School of Choice window for Vassar Schools is now open! School of Choice applications are being accepted until August 11 for students in grades K-12. If you know a student outside the Vassar district who would like to attend one of our great schools, please get in touch with Stacy in the Superintendent’s office at 989-823-8535 option 1.
There is nothing better than seeing the success of our former Vulcan Students! Meet Lydia Wilder, a 2014 graduate of VHS. Lydia Wilder is the Director of Operations and Service at the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau. Wilder has diverse responsibilities, which include managing The Frankenmuth Christmas Experience, one of the most significant destination development projects to date. Wilder holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, from Northwood University. Lydia was recently selected as an up-and-coming professional in the destinations industry! When she was named a member of Destinations International's 2023 30 under 30 class, alongside awardees from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Do you know a Vassar graduate with a great story we could share? Send their contact information, a short blurb, and a recent picture to Stacy Esterline at sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us
Vassar Public Schools will be closed on Friday, May 26, and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. As you celebrate your long weekend take time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. School will resume on Tuesday, May 30.
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined," - Henry David Thoreau
Graduation will occur tonight in the Vassar High School Gymnasium at 7:30 pm. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023! You can leave well wishes and advice for our graduates here!
Good Evening Vulcan Families! Tomorrow Wednesday, May 25 is a half day for students due to teacher work day in the afternoon.
Today members of the VHS class of 2023 traveled to Cedar Point to celebrate their last week of high school. Congratulations Seniors!
Tell your friend and family the School of Choice window for Vassar Schools is now open! School of Choice applications are being accepted until August 11 for students in grades K-12. If you know a student outside of the Vassar district who would like to attend one of our excellent schools and be a part of the balanced calendar, please get in touch with Stacy in the Superintendent’s office at 989-823-8535 option 1.
More news from Vassar Robotics! Not only did one of our teams win the Regional Ariel Drone Competition, but all our students did exceptionally! Sophomore Lucas Hunter placed 2nd out of 50 during qualifying rounds, earning him captain of the second alliance in the tournament. Nick Tallman and Ashley Shindorf placed 7th during qualifying rounds and teamed up with the 1st place alliance (The Flying Delorians from Haslett), eventually winning the tournament with them.! Bobby Patterson, Drake Monville, and Eddy Wood placed 31st in the qualifying rounds. In the Autonomous Skills portion of the competition, Addison Kodrick placed 4th for the high school with a score of 41, while Bobby Patterson's team placed 31st with a score of 23. Great job, Vulcans!
Congratulations to Vassar H.S Robotics team members Nick Tallman and Ashley Shindorf in winning the Regional REC Aerial Drone Championship today and the Inspire Award!
Members of drone teams from across the US competed in two days of competition at Kettering University. Nick and Ashley finished by winning the first 2 matches in a best 2 out of 3 final.
You may remember that last year, this pair won the world championship at the REC finals in Dallas, Texas. This year, the foundation decided not to hold a Drone World Championship but rather 4 regional competitions. We are incredibly proud of Mr. Tallman and his robotic students.
Good Evening Vulcan Families! Tomorrow Wednesday, May 10, is a half day for students due to teacher professional development in the afternoon.
Good Evening 11th-grade Families! Your students will complete the MSTEP and WorkKeys test Thursday, April 13, and Friday, April 14. Students should get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Tech Center will occur as normal for Seniors but attendance will be optional for Juniors. Thank you for helping your students have a great testing experience.
Good Afternoon 6-12 Families! Students in grades 6, 7, and 12 will have no school tomorrow Wednesday, April 12, due to PSAT and SAT testing. Students in grades 8-10 will be dismissed at approximately 1 pm, lunch will be provided, and a special bus run will occur for these students. Students in grade 11 will be dismissed, as usual, along with elementary students. As a reminder, phones, smart watches, headphones, and other electronic devices are prohibited in testing rooms. Any student who brings these items to school tomorrow must turn them in. Please ask your student to leave electronics at home tomorrow if possible. Due to testing, there will be no tech center for grade 12. Thank you for your cooperation.