Thank you to Mrs. Fish, the students, and families that joined us for the Financial Aid 101 presentation. Nick Messing, from MI Student Aid, provided valuable information for our Juniors and Seniors to help with their post-secondary planning.
Improving the facility infrastructure
• Replacing the 20-year-old roof
Updating mechanical and electrical systems
• Replacing HVAC systems in the gym and cafeteria and adding air conditioning
• Replacing HVAC controls to regulate heat and air in classrooms
• Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages
Improving facility sites/exterior improvements
• Adding an electronic sign to the front of the building for announcements
• Upgrading the playground
• Replacing the service drive to update the deteriorating surface
Purchasing furniture and equipment
• Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials
Vassar Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 17th 2024 due to the extreme cold from wind chill. Please check our website and social media sites for any additional updates regarding extracurricular activities. Decisions will be made around 1 pm.
Attention 11th and 12th grade students and parents, join us TONIGHT! January 17th, 6:30-7:30 at Vassar High School for a presentation from a financial aid specialist about Financial Aid with Q & A to follow! This is a great time to learn about all the opportunities out there and where to get started.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Jenna Fish, Academic Counselor at 989-823-8534 or jfish@vassar.k12.mi.us.
What will happen if voters do not approve the bond proposal?
The bond projects cannot be completed as proposed. If necessary, emergency repairs or updates will come out of the operating budget, taking away funds from the student educational program.
Here are some social media tips for parents.
Hello Vulcan Families!
The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route for the remainder of the week, Wednesday, January 17th through Friday, January 19th.
Thank you!
Why is the purchase of buses included in the bond proposal?
Purchasing school buses through the bond proposal relieves pressure on the general fund operating budget. It also ensures that the Vassar Public Schools’ bus fleet will be systematically upgraded as buses reach the end of their useful life. Two school buses will be purchased with the bond proposal revenue which will reduce the number of school buses leased by the school district.
Hello Vulcan Families! The Rhino bus will have a double run for the PM route on Tuesday, January 16th. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be dropped off later than normal. Thank you!
Attention 11th and 12th grade students and parents, join us January 17th, 6:30-7:30 at Vassar High School for a presentation from a financial aid specialist about Financial Aid with Q & A to follow! This is a great time to learn about all the opportunities out there and where to get started.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Jenna Fish, Academic Counselor at 989-823-8534 or jfish@vassar.k12.mi.us.
6-12 Families! We will have a few opportunities for attendance make-up, as we finish Semester 1. January 17-19 and January 22 and 23 from 6:45 am-7:45 am and 12:15 pm-1:15 pm. If you have 10 absences in any hour, you are eligible to participate to reduce your absence count to 9 for that class. If you end the semester with 10 or more absences, you will not receive a passing grade for the class, per the District Handbook. Transportation will not be provided.
Due to icy road conditions and extremely low temperatures, Vassar Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 15. Stay warm and safe, Vulcans.
The School of Choice window for Vassar Public Schools' second semester officially opens on Monday! School of Choice applications will be accepted until January 26 for students in grades 2, and 5-12. At this time the district is not accepting school of choice students in grades K, 1, 3, or 4. If you know a student who lives outside of the Vassar district who would like to be a part of one of our amazing schools don't wait, have them contact Stacy in the Superintendent’s office today at 989-823-8535 option 1.
How can approval of the bond proposal not raise the current tax rate?
Vassar Public Schools will extend its debt for the entirety of the bond, which will not require any tax rate increase to complete the projects.
We know our students and staff love snow days as the season finally has decided to show up we want to remind everyone of the district's snow day procedures.
As soon as a snow day is declared, the district will send a robocall, text message, and post closures on our website, App, and Facebook pages. We will also notify the following TV and radio stations: TV5, TV 12, TV 25, Fox 66, 98 FM, 102.5 FM, 93.3 FM, 104.5 FM, and 96.1 FM.
The district will not decide on after-school activities until roughly 1 pm on a snow day. We want to ensure that we provide every opportunity for after-school activities to continue as scheduled if it is safe. Pushing this announcement to later in the day allows road crews to address road conditions and the district to re-evaluate road conditions.
Middle School Athletic practices have been canceled for this evening. High School Athletic practices will continue as scheduled. Attendance is optional; athletes should contact their coaches for practice details. Play additions will still occur in the High School Auditorium from 6 pm to 8 pm.
District buildings will not be open to walkers this evening.
Due to inclimate weather, Vassar Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10th. Please stay safe and warm!
Who reviews bond proposal projects before they are placed on the ballot?
Bond Proposal projects must be reviewed and approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury. All renovations and upgrades must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Bond revenue and expenditures must be independently audited annually to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Attention Vulcan families! Be on the lookout this week for important information about our upcoming February Intersession and our after-school Vassar Fun and Fit
program! Spots are limited, so don't wait!
Congratulations to the Vulcan Pride Band program for being awarded a $26,000 grant from Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities ! The funds will go towards purchasing all-new uniforms for the marching band. The Vassar Music Boosters have raised funds for this purchase since 2018, and the grant will make a 5-year vision a reality! Thank you so much to the Vassar community for their support of the Vulcan Pride Band program!
