Hello Vulcans!
The Horse bus will have a double run for the AM route on Monday, September 8th. Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you!
The Horse bus will have a double run for the AM route on Monday, September 8th. Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up later than normal.
Thank you!
🎉 We heard you! Our online apparel store with updated logos is officially open!
🛒 Shop now through Friday, September 19
💙 Minimal markup of $ 1-$ 2 on each item – proceeds support student & staff appreciation programs (like PBIS & Staff Appreciation Week)
👉 https://vassarapparel25.itemorder.com/
Show your Vassar school spirit and grab your gear today! 🔥👕🧢
🛒 Shop now through Friday, September 19
💙 Minimal markup of $ 1-$ 2 on each item – proceeds support student & staff appreciation programs (like PBIS & Staff Appreciation Week)
👉 https://vassarapparel25.itemorder.com/
Show your Vassar school spirit and grab your gear today! 🔥👕🧢
Good evening Vulcan Families!
The Camel bus will have a double run the for the PM route on Thursday, September 4th. The Camel will also have a double run for the AM and PM runs on Friday, September 5th.
Thank you!
The Camel bus will have a double run the for the PM route on Thursday, September 4th. The Camel will also have a double run for the AM and PM runs on Friday, September 5th.
Thank you!
📢 Late Start Days – Important Information for K-12 Families
Vassar Public Schools will have Late Start Days on the following dates:
September 24, November 12, March 11, April 22, and May 6.
We understand there may be times when you need to drop your student off at their regular start time instead of the late start. For these days, staff will be available at 7:45 AM to greet students. Options will include study hall and enrichment activities until the regular school day begins at 9:50 AM.
➡️ If your student will need to be dropped off at 7:45 AM on a Late Start Day, please email:
Central Elementary (K-2): Amy Buchinger at abuchinger@vassar.k12.mi.us
Central Elementary (3-5): Lisa Liparoto at lliparoto@vassar.k12.mi.us
Middle School (6–8): Andrea Legue at alegue@vassar.k12.mi.us
High School (9–12): Jackie Wilcox at jwilcox@vassar.k12.mi.us
Please include your student’s name, grade, and which dates your student will attend early. This helps us ensure we have the proper amount of staff.
🚍 Important: There will not be early bussing on these days. Students must be dropped off if attending before 9:50 AM.
🗓️ Signups are required at least 1 week prior to each Late Start Day.
Reminder: AM Tech Center Students will depart at 7:50AM on Late Start Days.
Thank you for helping us plan and support our students effectively!
Vassar Public Schools will have Late Start Days on the following dates:
September 24, November 12, March 11, April 22, and May 6.
We understand there may be times when you need to drop your student off at their regular start time instead of the late start. For these days, staff will be available at 7:45 AM to greet students. Options will include study hall and enrichment activities until the regular school day begins at 9:50 AM.
➡️ If your student will need to be dropped off at 7:45 AM on a Late Start Day, please email:
Central Elementary (K-2): Amy Buchinger at abuchinger@vassar.k12.mi.us
Central Elementary (3-5): Lisa Liparoto at lliparoto@vassar.k12.mi.us
Middle School (6–8): Andrea Legue at alegue@vassar.k12.mi.us
High School (9–12): Jackie Wilcox at jwilcox@vassar.k12.mi.us
Please include your student’s name, grade, and which dates your student will attend early. This helps us ensure we have the proper amount of staff.
🚍 Important: There will not be early bussing on these days. Students must be dropped off if attending before 9:50 AM.
🗓️ Signups are required at least 1 week prior to each Late Start Day.
Reminder: AM Tech Center Students will depart at 7:50AM on Late Start Days.
Thank you for helping us plan and support our students effectively!

Hello Vulcans!
Due to a change in schedule, the Fish bus will no longer have a double run this afternoon. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off at their regular times.
Thank you!
Due to a change in schedule, the Fish bus will no longer have a double run this afternoon. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off at their regular times.
Thank you!
Good evening Vulcans!
On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
Hello Vulcans!
For the week of September 2nd through 5th, the Horse bus will have double runs for the following dates:
Tuesday the 2nd for the AM run, Thursday the 4th for the AM run, and Friday the 5th for the AM and PM runs.
Thank you!
For the week of September 2nd through 5th, the Horse bus will have double runs for the following dates:
Tuesday the 2nd for the AM run, Thursday the 4th for the AM run, and Friday the 5th for the AM and PM runs.
Thank you!
Please remember to turn in your green Education Benefits household information form! We need one turned in for each family.
Without this information, we could lose important funding for education programs that our students need!
If you are reading this newsletter digitally, you can
CLICK HERE to fill out and email your Education Benefits Form
or
Forms are attached, they are available in both offices and can also be found on the school website: vassar.k12.mi.us

Good morning Vulcans!
We apologize for the late notice, but the Elephant bus will have a double run for the PM run today, Wednesday, August 27th. Students who ride the Elephant bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you.
We apologize for the late notice, but the Elephant bus will have a double run for the PM run today, Wednesday, August 27th. Students who ride the Elephant bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you.
Hello Vulcans!
The Rhino bus will have a double run for the AM and PM routes for the week of August 18th through the 21st. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal this week.
Thank you
The Rhino bus will have a double run for the AM and PM routes for the week of August 18th through the 21st. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be picked up and dropped off later than normal this week.
Thank you
The Fish bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, August 18th. Students who ride the Fish bus will be dropped off later than normal.
Thank you!
Thank you!
🙏 A Huge Thank You! 🙏
We are incredibly grateful to Vassar Church of the Nazarene for their generous donation of school supplies, clothing for our Clothes Closet, and personal hygiene products.
Your kindness helps ensure our students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel confident every day. 💛🖤
Thank you for supporting our school and community!
We are incredibly grateful to Vassar Church of the Nazarene for their generous donation of school supplies, clothing for our Clothes Closet, and personal hygiene products.
Your kindness helps ensure our students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel confident every day. 💛🖤
Thank you for supporting our school and community!

If you did not pick up your 2024-2025 yearbook at open house, please see Mrs. Piazza to pick it up. If you did not order one, there are a few available for purchase. They are $50 - you can pay cash or write a check to Vassar Public Schools.

📚 MS/HS 2024-25 Yearbooks Are In! 🎉
Last year's yearbooks will be available for pickup during Open House on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30–7:30 PM.
If you’re unable to attend Open House, no worries—you can pick up your yearbook in the MS/HS Office at your convenience, this includes last year's seniors!
We can’t wait for you to see all the memories from last year! 🧡🖤

Hello, this is Vassar High School with a reminder.
Sports physicals are tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the high school gym.
They're free for Vassar students in grades 6 through 12 and $35 for others, payable by check.
Forms must be completed ahead of time. They were sent by email.
Questions? Call the athletic office.
Thank you, and, Go Vulcans!
Sports physicals are tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the high school gym.
They're free for Vassar students in grades 6 through 12 and $35 for others, payable by check.
Forms must be completed ahead of time. They were sent by email.
Questions? Call the athletic office.
Thank you, and, Go Vulcans!
Altered hours of operation for the district office.

The Meet Up and Eat Up summer feeding program for children 0-18 and all special needs children 0-26 is coming! Make plans to join us weekdays July 7 thru July 25 at Central Elementary, where our food service program will provide breakfast and lunch free of charge. Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:45, while lunch will be served from 10:45-12:45. Daycares, students, and non-district students may all participate but must eat on the premises.

We made it! As the school year comes to a close, we just want to say thank you for being such a big part of our school community. It’s been a great year, and we’re so proud of all the hard work and accomplishments from our students.
We hope you have an amazing summer, full of fun, rest, and sunshine!
Check out our June Newsletter for some highlights from the last month of school, important upcoming dates, information for our summer food program and next year's calendar!
Take care and enjoy the summer!
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Good Evening Vulcans! Tomorrow, Thursday, June 19 will be the last day of school for students. Students will have a half day with an early dismissal. Thank you for another great year. Have a wonderful summer. See you when school resumes on August 11!

Good evening, Vulcans! Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19, will be half days for all students. Central students will be released at 12:05. 6-12 students will be released at 11:45. Good Luck with your Exams!

