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!
All Vassar School families are eligible to receive food as needed from our Food Pantry! Our food pantry is supplied by the Eastern Food Bank and allows us to help families in times of need or on a weekly basis! Contact Chris Greer to set up a pickup time by calling 989-571-1330 or feel free to email her at cgreer@vassar.k12.mi.us.
Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFZKp5c7CnI
Good Evening Vulcan Families! Tomorrow Thursday, May 25, is a half day for students due to teacher work day in the afternoon.
If you know of anyone that could use this information, please pass it on:
Preschool Round Up and Family Fun Night!
June 2nd, 2pm-6pm, Townsend North Elementary playground! Call/text (989)255-1924
Now enrolling for Head Start/GSRP for the 2023/24 school year. Call/text (989)255-1924 for information.
See attached flyer for more information!
Government for Tomorrow led by Liam Dreyer of Charlevoix High School spoke with Vassar students to give one student an opportunity to be one of the youngest local government board members on Vassar’s DDA (Downtown Development Authority). Pat Mecham, one of our own city council members, shared what the Vassar DDA does and future plans.
Just a reminder, registration deadline for MS/HS Summer School is June 2, 2023. Please fill out and return to the 6-12 Office.
Hello Vulcan Families! We apologize for the late notice, but the Cat bus will have a double run in the afternoon today, May 22nd. Students on the Cat bus will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today members of the VHS class of 2023 traveled to Cedar Point to celebrate their last week of high school. Congratulations Seniors!
Congratulations to these two ladies on receiving the "Be a Star" award!
Sara Emery - Sara has grown academically and goes above and beyond to do quality work. Sara stays focused, ignoring poor decisions many of her peers make while challenging herself to do her personal best. Sara is a determined and talented young person that will not let life's adversity stop her from achieving her goals.
Jacqueline LaPratt - Jacqueline is always striving to do her best and be helpful both in school and out of school. Her determination and willingness to try are contagious and admirable.
Also pictured is Alayna Fabbro who was given the NASRO National Be a Star Award.
Congratulations to Alyana Fabbro for receiving the NASRO National Award!
Alayna is being recognized due to her being at a sports event and was given the wrong change after buying something from concessions and was given the wrong change in her favor. Alayna showed honesty and integrity by returning the money to the concession stand.
Check out this week's Vulcan View!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6aSys7W7v0
The JV Baseball game at Millington has been canceled for today.
Looking for Softball Alumni!
Our Seniors are winding down to their last day of school! Thank you to Robin Waldie, the kitchen staff, and Chartwells for making breakfast for the Senior Class of 2023 this morning! Remember, our graduation ceremony will take place next Thursday, May 25th, at 7:30 in the high school gymnasium!
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.
Attendance makeups will take place for Seniors May 15, 16, and 17 before and after school. All other students, grades 6-11 will have opportunities for attendance make-ups on June 7-9 and June 12-14 before and after school.
Attendance make-ups will be credited on an hourly basis, for any students with 10 absences (unexcused or excused, not including medical or professional absences). For example, if you have 10 absences in all 6 hours, for which you earn credit or a grade, you will need to attend 6 sessions. If you have 10 absences in 4 classes, you will be required to attend 4 sessions in order to earn credit. Students with 11 or more unexcused (U) or excused (E) absences will not be allowed to make up days and will need to sign up for Summer School to begin credit recovery. Transportation will not be available for attendance make-up sessions. These will be held in Mrs. Barber's room during the following times:
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
3:15PM - 4:15PM
If you have questions regarding your student’s attendance, feel free to call the 6-12 Office.
Erin Raymond
Vassar 6-12 Principal