Vassar Public Schools

What is a non-homestead renewal and restoration millage? A non-homestead renewal and restoration millage supports the school district’s general operating budget. The operating budget covers everything necessary to provide educational programs and services in Vassar Public Schools. The non-homestead replacement millage is not levied on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives); it only applies to businesses, second homes, vacant land, and rental property. All school districts in Michigan must levy 18 mills on non-homestead property to receive their full foundation allowance. In all Michigan school districts, the 18 mill non-homestead levy is subject to rollbacks per the Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution. While school districts cannot levy more than 18 mills on non-homestead property, Vassar Public Schools is requesting approval of an additional .5 mill non-homestead levy to protect against future rollbacks when they occur.

Hello Vulcan families! The Elephant bus will have a double run for the PM route on Thursday, February 1st. Students who ride the Elephant bus will be dropped off later than normal. Thank you!

Due to the recent exam schedule adjustments, we're extending intersession registration until Friday, February 9, 2024 for all buildings. High school students, please review your report cards and transcripts to ensure you do not need to use this opportunity to recover lost credits. Take advantage of this extended registration period to stay on track! Also, high school and middle school report cards will be distributed on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

The second proposal on the February 27 ballot is a 10-year, non-homestead renewal and restoration millage proposal. This millage does not impact the taxes on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives).

Improving the facility infrastructure • Upgrading and constructing restrooms Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Updating the parking lot to improve drainage

Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the 6-12 auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-6:30 to learn more about the upcoming bond proposal. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. If you cannot attend and have questions, don't worry; email us at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us or call 989-823-8535 option 1.

A HUGE Thank You to Women's Life #857 of Vassar for their more than generous donations to Vassar Public Schools of lice kits, feminine products, hygiene products, clothes for the clothes closets, hats, etc! These ladies work so hard each year to do great things for our schools and we appreciate them for thinking of us and for doing so much for our community! A HUGE Thank You also to Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for our Communities for the $1000 grant for our food pantry and a $300 grant to purchase hats and gloves for our students! FCU goes above and beyond for our schools, school programs and our community! A special thank you to Zehnder's of Frankenmuth also for the donation of brand new hats and scarves from a vendor that matched their orders this year and Zehnder's donated them to area schools!

High School/Middle School Icefest Spirit Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 2) Monday : Soccer mom vs BBQ Dad Tuesday: Class color Senior: Light blue (Alice in Wonderland) Junior: Purple (Rapunzel) Sophomore: Red (Beauty and the Beast) Freshman: Green (Peter Pan) Middle School: Choose your favorite class to support by wearing their color. Wednesday: 9-12: Anything but a backpack & MS: Pajama Day. Thursday: Dress to impress Friday: Vulcan Pride

Hello Vulcan families! The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route on Monday, January 29th. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be dropped off later than normal. Thank you!

Good Afternoon Vulcans! This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, January 29, will be a half day for all students. Students at the 6-12 building will be taking exams in first, second, and third hours. There will be no tech center.

Wednesday, Januaray 31, is the last day to get in winter intersession forms! Be sure to get your forms in to your school office so your child is not missing out on the fun.

Attention grades 6-12, it's time to order your 2023-2024 yearbook! Yearbooks are $50 Visit: ybpay.com and enter our school code: 13043124 to place your order. Please email Mrs. Piazza with any questions - spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us

Good Evening Vulcans! There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, January 26 due to it being a teacher work day. Enjoy your long weekend we will see you when school resumes on Monday for a half day!

Upgrading technology • Installing Wi-Fi for the bus parking lot Purchasing furniture and equipment • Purchasing two buses

Hello Vulcans! Tomorrow Thursday, January 25, will be half days for all students. Students will have an early dismissal and there will be no Tech Center.

Improving the facility infrastructure • Adding stair handrails in the auditorium to address safety issues • Adding storage closets to support the drama program • Adding a vape detection system in restrooms Updating mechanical and electrical systems • Improving ventilation in the locker rooms • Replacing the boiler to improve heating • Replacing HVAC systems in the weight room, gym, and cafeteria and adding air conditioning • Replacing HVAC controls to integrate the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) to create individual cooling and heating zones • Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Replacing the baseball/softball scoreboards with an energy-efficient LED system • Updating the softball/baseball bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating • Replacing lighting at the football stadium to provide better illumination • Replacing an electronic sign at the front of the building for school announcements • Replacing football scoreboard with an energy-efficient LED system Purchasing furniture and equipment • Installing a multi-use display to improve viewing at school events • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials • Replacing broken weight room equipment that is used by gym classes and sports teams • Replacing wrestling mats with roll-up mats for easier storage Upgrading technology • Installing innovative touch screens to support the educational and athletic program • Updating Wi-Fi/technology at athletic fields • Installing a portable, remote network cameras to support live streaming at events

Hello Vulcans. Thursday, January 25, will be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in fifth, sixth, and seventh hours on Thursday. There is no tech center on Thursday. On Friday, January 26, there will be no school for all students. Monday, January 29, will now be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in first, second, and third hours on Monday, and there will be no tech center that day. Stay warm, Vulcans!

Good Evening Vulcans! Due to potentially dangerous driving conditions, Vassar Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Decisions about sporting events and extracurriculars will be made around 1 pm tomorrow. Due to the closure, Vassar Public Schools will now have a half day on Monday, January 29 to accommodate the 6-12 exam schedule. Students will still have a half day on Thursday of this week and no school on Friday. Stay warm and stay safe Vulcans!

Hello Vulcan Families! The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route on Wednesday, January 24th and on Thursday, January 25th. Thank you!

Hello Vulcans! Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25, will be half days for students. There will be no Tech Center. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, January 26, because it is a Teacher Work Day.