Congratulations to Dawn Torrez, who was selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High Schools Scholars (NSHSS). Dawn was nominated by 11th grader, Kylie Panzner, and is being recognized for her dedication to learning, her commitment to the profession, serving as a role model to the Vulcan Community, and the difference she continues to make in shaping the lives of the students at Vassar Public Schools.
Thank you to Dawn Torrez for her commitment and service to Vassar Public Schools, Kylie Panzner for taking the time to acknowledge and nominate Mrs. Torrez for this award, and to all of our Vassar Staff who continue to do amazing work and provide our students with an outstanding environment to learn, achieve, and succeed.
Submission Nomination from Kylie:
Mrs. Torrez is the one who helped me find NSHSS. She is an amazing teacher, and she's put me on the path to my success through teaching me. Without her, I wouldn't have found my dream career, learned how to budget properly, or even know what colleges to tour.
Mrs. Torrez is an amazing person, teacher, and (after you're out of her class) friend. She tells you when you're in the wrong, she teaches how you learn, she pushes all of her students towards success, and she is always there for you. Mrs. Torrez is someone that if you're having a bad day you can go to and just cry on her shoulder or she'll give you a hug or literally anything you need. She deserves this award because of how hard she works and how dedicated she is to her students.
Looking for something fun to do with your family this Friday evening? How about Glow in the Mini Golf and Go Karts!
Martial arts classes are available at Vassar Martial Arts for ages 5 & up! See the flyer attached for more information.
This post never made it last week, but we wanted to share some of the team building that our staff did before our students arrived! Vassar Staff worked with Base Camp Challenge Center to participate in the Vassar Olympics! Staff worked in teams to complete team building challenges while having a lot of fun!
Attention parents! There are only 15 yearbooks left to purchase from last year. The cost is $50 - please email Mrs. Piazza at spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us if you would like one. Checks or cash are accepted.
Hey Vulcans! We hope you had a great first week just a reminder that there is no school on Fridays during August. Enjoy your long weekend, and we will see you when school resumes on Monday!
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.
Early bird classes will start on the first day of school. Students enrolled in an early bird class should report at 6:45 am on Monday.
This post never made it last week, but we wanted to share some of the team building that our staff did before our students arrived!
Vassar Teachers and Staff have been hard at work preparing for our students to return on Monday! Thursday, Aug. 8 our teachers worked with Base Camp Challenge Center to participate in the Vassar Olympics! Teachers worked in teams to complete team building challenges while having a lot of fun!
AM Tech Center students: Please arrive at school at 9:00 on the first day of school and meet in the cafeteria. There will be a brief informational meeting with Mr. Currie before class begins at 9:20 a.m.
Good evening, Vulcan Families. School resumes on Monday, August 12, with a half day of school due to teacher professional development. AM Tech Center students: Please arrive at school at 9:00 on the first day of school and meet in the cafeteria. There will be a brief informational meeting with Mr. Currie before class begins at 9:20 a.m.
As a reminder, Central students will be released at 12:05. 6-12 students will be released at 11:45. See you soon, Vulcans!
6-12 yearbooks will be available for pick up at the open house tonight! There will some extras available for purchase for $50 if you didn’t order online.
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.
Attention 6th-12th grade students and families: There will be a new daily schedule at the 6-12 building this year and students will now be released at 2:45 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more details on the daily schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the 6-12 office.
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!
Please see the information for the Non-Homestead Millage Renewal, which will be on the August 6, 2024 ballot.
Our custodial staff has been working hard to get the schools ready for students to return! Thank you to each one of them for their hard work this summer!
Attention 6th-12th grade students and families: There will be a new daily schedule at the 6-12 building this year and students will now be released at 2:45 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more details on the daily schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the 6-12 office.
Two great events for kids next week! Mark your calendars!
Please see the information for the Non-Homestead Millage Renewal, which will be on the August 6, 2024 ballot.
