Vassar Middle & High School

There's nothing better than clay on a Monday morning! Our middle school art students are busy creating their next masterpieces!

Today, we are proud to recognize the Top 10 students of the Class of 2026 🧡🖤 along with this year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian 🎓✨

These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic excellence in their high school careers. Earning a place in the Top 10 is an incredible accomplishment 🏆, and being named Valedictorian or Salutatorian represents the highest level of academic distinction.

We commend each of these students for their hard work and commitment to excellence. They truly represent the very best of our school community 🖤🧡, and we look forward to celebrating all they will accomplish in the future.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable members of the Class of 2026! 👏🎉

🎉❄️ Icefest 2026 Recap ❄️🎉

Spirit Week brought the excitement, and our students and staff truly delivered! Each day had its own theme, showcasing creativity, participation, and Vulcan pride.

🏄‍♂️ **Biker vs. Surfer** – Leather jackets met beach vibes in an epic showdown! Mrs. Legue, Mrs. Castle, and Mrs. Wilcox embraced the spirit in the office!

👯‍♀️ **Twin Day** – Double the outfits, double the fun! Mrs. Gamet and Charlie Gamet were a perfect match!

🏈 **Mathlete vs. Athlete** – Brains and brawn clashed in style! Della Long and Katie Dickie represented both sides brilliantly!

🎬 **Dress as Your Favorite Cartoon Character** – From classic characters to modern favorites, imagination filled the halls! Cassidie Sebert, Jersi Bullard, and Liberty Shepherd represented Scooby-Doo exceptionally well for their class!

🔥 **Vulcan Pride Day** – Orange and black were everywhere you looked! Mrs. Seney (parapro) showcased her Vulcan spirit with pride!

Students and staff alike participated wholeheartedly, making each day truly memorable!

🎉❄️ Icefest 2026 Recap❄️🎉

Icefest week continued with class wall decorating and the high-energy pep assembly!

Each class transformed one wall into a themed masterpiece, and the creativity was outstanding:

🎨 Seniors solved the mystery with Scooby-Doo
🍍 Juniors made waves with SpongeBob SquarePants
🍯 Sophomores kept it sweet with Winnie the Pooh
🐰 Freshmen brought classic fun with Looney Tunes

From artwork to impressive teamwork, every class showcased incredible imagination and Vulcan pride!

Then came the pep assembly… 🔥
The cheers were loud.
The competition was spirited.
The shenanigans kept everyone laughing.

The gym was electric as classes battled it out in friendly competition — and it all came down to the final Spirit Week scores (Pep Assembly + Wall Decorating combined):

🥇 1st Place – Seniors
129.5 + 70 = 199.5 points

🥈 2nd Place – Sophomores
128.5 + 60 = 188.5 points

🥉 3rd Place – Juniors
123 + 50 = 173 points

🏅 4th Place – Freshmen
94 + 30 = 124 points

Congratulations to the Senior Class for taking first place this year! 👏

We are incredibly proud of all our students for the spirit, creativity, and sportsmanship they displayed throughout the week. Icefest 2026 continues to show what makes our school community so special!

More highlights coming soon!

🎉❄️ Icefest 2026 was one for the books! ❄️🎉

Over the next few days, we’ll be reliving all the unforgettable moments from last week’s Icefest festivities! From an incredible Spirit Week, an energetic pep assembly, creative wall posters, to anticipated crowning of our Icefest King and Queen — the energy and Vulcan pride were unmatched all week long!

We’re kicking off our recap by celebrating some very special students…

❄️👑 Congratulations to Our 2026 Icefest Court! 👑❄️

Last Friday night, during at the basketball game, we proudly crowned our 2026 Icefest King and Queen:

👑 Edman “Eddie” Wood
👑 Carmen Hernandez

We also extend a huge congratulations to our Icefest Court and Class Representatives, who represented our school with pride.

Thank you to every student, staff member, and supporter who helped make Icefest 2026 such an incredible celebration. The spirit, the smiles, and the memories made this week truly special!

❄️🏀 ICEFEST SHOWDOWN! 🏀❄️

Icefest Spirit Week is HERE and we are loving all the school spirit!

Don’t forget about the big game:
🧡 Vassar Vulcans vs. USA Patriots 💙
🕕 JV game starts at 6:00 PM
🏀 Varsity game to follow

👑 Icefest King & Queen will be crowned at halftime of the varsity game! 👑

Let's pack the stands and show your Vulcan pride! ❄️🔥 It’s going to be a great night of basketball, school spirit, and celebration!

Congratulations to the following Art students:
Luna VanSipe (7th grade), Madison Gere (8th grade), Natalya Gawne (9th grade), Bella Glady (11th grade), and Carmen Hernandez (12th grade).
These students have their artwork on display at the Frankenmuth Credit Union (location near Dragon Palace) for next month. Their work is on display in the lobby. Stop in to check out their incredible artwork!

🍝 Annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser TOMORROW! 🍝

Join Women’s Life Chapter 857 for a delicious evening that supports a great cause!

📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church
139 N. Main St., Vassar

✨ Free will donation
🥡 Takeout available

Proceeds benefit the Vassar Area Emergency Fund serving Tuscola County, and donations of paper products and cleaning supplies will be accepted for the Vassar Area Food Pantry. Woman’s Life will also match a portion of the proceeds.

Come hungry and help make a difference in our community! ❤️

💯 WIN #100! 💯
Huge congratulations to Senior, Makaylin Fall, for reaching 100 career wins at the BTC Girls Conference this weekend! Hard work pays off, and this milestone proves it. Keep Forging On! 🔥

⛳ Golf Lessons to Support the Vassar Golf Team!



Vassar Golf Coach Wess Brown is offering optional golf lessons for Vassar parents and staff, with a portion of each lesson going directly to support the Vassar Golf Team.



Lesson Options:



Group Lessons (2–4 people)

$35 per person → $10 goes to the team



Private Lessons (Staff & Families)

$45 per lesson → $15 goes to the team



Lessons are held in a heated indoor facility, are beginner-friendly, and open to all skill levels. Scheduling is flexible and handled directly by Coach Brown.



Coach Brown holds multiple certifications and has been trained by a 2026 Top 100 Golf Digest Coach.



To schedule or learn more:

📧 wess.brown@me.com

📱 Call/Text 540-841-2209



This promotion is for parents of Vassar students and Vassar staff only.

🎉❄️ ICEFEST 2026 is HERE! ❄️🎉
Middle School and High School students, get ready for a week full of spirit and FUN!

🗓️ Spirit Week Days:
🏍️ Monday: Bikers vs. Surfers
👯 Tuesday: Twin Tuesday
🏀 Wednesday: Athletes vs. Mathletes
🎭 Thursday: Character Day (dress as your assigned theme or any character!)
🔥 Friday: Vulcan Pride Day

📺 ICEFEST Theme: Cartoons!
• Seniors – Scooby-Doo
• Juniors – SpongeBob
• Sophomores – Winnie the Pooh
• Freshmen – Looney Tunes
*Middle School, choose your favorite!

⏰ Pep Assembly: 10:00–11:30 AM (½ day of school)
🏀 JV game starts at 6:00 PM, Varsity to follow
👑 King and Queen will be crowned during Varsity Basketball on Friday night!

💃🕺 ICEFEST DANCE
📅 Saturday, Feb. 14
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ $5 | HS students only | Semi-formal

Let’s show our Vulcan pride and make ICEFEST 2026 one to remember! 🧡🖤🔥

🍝 Pasta With a Purpose – Annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser 🍝

Join Woman’s Life Chapter 857 for a delicious evening that supports a great cause!

📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church
139 N. Main St., Vassar

✨ Free will donation
🥡 Takeout available

Proceeds benefit the Vassar Area Emergency Fund serving Tuscola County, and donations of paper products and cleaning supplies will be accepted for the Vassar Area Food Pantry. Woman’s Life will also match a portion of the proceeds.

Come hungry and help make a difference in our community! ❤️

The Forge Grows Stronger: Continuation of Vulcan Pride
The hammers are ringing and the sparks are flying at Vassar! We’ve are carrying on our positive behavior recognition program, and the momentum is only building. Following last week’s debut, our halls are buzzing with students striving to embody the "Vulcan Way."

While the "Forge" is always hot with students doing the right thing, we’ve drawn 12 names again from our growing collection of Positive Behavior Cards. These students didn't just follow the rules; they modeled the three pillars that define our school:

Be Safe: Protecting the well-being of the Vulcan community.

Be Respectful: Leading with kindness and honoring those around them.

Be Responsible: Owning their journey and setting the gold standard for their peers.

These winners represent the hundreds of small, honorable choices made every day in our classrooms and corridors. They prove that at Vassar, character is our greatest craft.

Congratulations to our Week Two winners! You aren't just names on a card; you are the architects of a brighter path for all of us.

MS Winners-L to R-Gemma McCarthy, Jace Scharff, Gabe Miron, Willow Johnson, Dean Pardue and Mrs. Castle (Harvey Broughton missing from photo)

HS Winners-L to R- Adrian Herrington, Haleigh Kobylski, Mrs. Castle, Marley Armstrong, Crystal Lagasse and John Adams (Rosale Baumgarner missing from photo)

What a great afternoon at the senior center! 💕

Nine students from Mrs. Frahm’s 5th hour Adv. Math 6 class, along with Mrs. Frahm, Mrs. Seney, and Mrs. Legue, visited Ivan Middleton Hall at the Fairgrounds to play Valentine Bingo with our seniors.
These moments help connect generations and remind our students of the importance of respect, gratitude, and community involvement. Thank you to everyone who made this visit so special!

The Senior Center is always looking for senior citizens to join them Monday–Thursday. Please see the attached schedule, meal schedule, and flyer for more information. We would love to see more members of our community take part!

🎓 Thank You to Our Local Scholarship Donors! 🎓

Vassar High School is incredibly grateful to our many local organizations, families, and community partners who generously support our students through scholarships each year. Your continued commitment makes a lasting impact on our graduates, and we truly appreciate your investment in our students’ futures. 💙

📣 Attention Parents & Seniors:
Local scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching, with some applications due as early as February 15, 2026. We strongly encourage all eligible students to review the available scholarships and submit applications as soon as possible.

These opportunities can significantly reduce college and career-training costs—don’t miss out! If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Jenna Fish at jfish@vassar.k12.mi.us.

Thank you again to our scholarship donors, and best of luck to all of our applicants! 🌟

🧡🖤 Thank You, Varsity Boys Basketball Team & Coach Fish! 🖤🧡

A huge thank you to our Varsity Boys Basketball team and Asst. Coach Fish for volunteering today to help with the Pop-Up Pantry food giveaway at Vassar Eagles! Their support helped provide food to families in our community who needed it most.

We are so proud of the way you represented our school—showing teamwork, leadership, and compassion both on and off the court. Way to lead in orange and black! 🏀

🎉 Congratulations to our Marking Period 2 Honor Roll students in grades 6–12! 🎉

We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence. Thank you to our families and staff for their continued support. Keep up the great work! 🌟

📣 Meet Our New Teacher: Ms. Teressa Deering! 📣

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Teressa Deering to the Vassar team!

Ms. Deering lives in Unionville and has spent her entire life in Michigan’s Thumb area, graduating from Cass City High School. She brings 19 years of experience in education and will be teaching 9th-grade Biology and 10th-grade Earth Science.

Ms. Deering holds a Radiology degree from Ferris State University, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker College, a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University, and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University.

What Ms. Deering loves most about teaching in Vassar is how welcoming and kind everyone has been. She appreciates the supportive staff, including colleagues who have helped her get settled, and loves the positive message shared throughout the building with the many “Be Kind” signs. She also enjoys Vassar’s small-town character, known as the “Cork Pine City” for its history in lumbering—something that is especially meaningful since her father spent his career working as a lumberjack. She also looks forward to the town’s popular Pumpkin Roll each October.

✨ Fun Facts:
• Enjoys crafting and gardening
• Previously worked as an X-ray technician
• Has taught every science class in grades 6–12 at some point during her 19-year career

📧 Contact Information:
Email: tdeering@vassar.k12.mi.us
Conference Hour: 10:00–11:00 a.m. daily

Please join us in giving Ms. Deering a warm Vassar welcome!