Vassar Public Schools

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_IQtd9tyQ

Looking for Vulcan apparel? The Vulcan Den is having an End of the Year Sale! All Vassar apparel prices will be drastically reduced! The sale will occur during the high school track meet on Friday, April 28th from 3:30-5:00. You can also visit our website to see the latest prices and sizes. https://thevulcanden.wixsite.com/the-vulcan-den

Congratulations to our Middle School 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Students!

Congratulations to our High School 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Students!

Looking for Vulcan apparel? The Vulcan Den is having an End of the Year Sale! All Vassar apparel prices will be drastically reduced! The sale will occur during the middle school track meet TODAY, April 26th from 5:00-6:30, and during the high school track meet on Friday, April 28th form 3:30-5:00. You can also go to our website to see the latest prices and sizes. https://thevulcanden.wixsite.com/the-vulcan-den

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

Are you looking for some extra math help for your child this summer?

STEM@SVSU is happy to announce that registration is now open for SMEKplus Summer Camps! Junior SMEKplus (grades 2-4): July 11 - 13, 2023 Senior SMEKplus (grades 5-8): July 25 - 27, 2023 The Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEKplus) summer camps involve area students, grades 2-8, in engaging, age-appropriate science, technology, engineering and mathematics enrichment activities. SMEK has been offered here at SVSU for over 25 years. Past activities include building a trebuchet, engineering bubble wands, studying organisms from our very own wetlands, LEGO robotics, constructing a mini golf course and more! Students participating in this 3-day camp will experience hands-on, project-based lessons taught by area certified teachers and assisted by SVSU undergraduates aspiring to become teachers, as well as enjoy lunch in the Marketplace at Doan. See attached flyer for additional information. Registration deadline is June 9, 2023, but seats are limited for each camp, so register early! The cost per camp is $150. There are limited scholarships available to assist with the cost of attending SMEKplus Camps. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, email STEM@svsu.edu for additional information and the scholarship application. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must either be from a traditionally underrepresented group in STEM and/or of low socioeconomic status (qualifies for free/reduced lunch) Scholarship applications are due by May 19, 2023. We look forward to seeing your student at SMEKplus camp this summer! Register here for the 2023 SMEKplus Camp STEM@SVSU

There is a FREE Family Art Night this Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00pm in the high school art room, with Makenzie Clouse instructing the class. This is an opportunity for parents to spend an evening painting with their child(ren). There are only 8 openings left, so call Andrea Legue at 989-823-8534 ext. 2 or reply to this email to register as soon as possible.

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk7M4r2bhWc

TODAY!!! If you know of anyone that is in need of a prom dress and can't afford one, please let them know!

There is nothing better than seeing the success of our former Vulcan Students! Meet Joni Johnson, a 1995 graduate of VHS. She attended SVSU, receiving her Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate, and Early Childhood endorsement. Joni went on to earn a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. Ms. Johnson may have a familiar face as an employee at Vassar Public Schools since 2004. She currently teaches Y5 and K. Do you know a Vassar graduate with a great story we could share? If so, please send their contact information to sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us

There will be a Family Art Night next Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00pm in the high school art room, with Makenzie Clouse instructing the class. This is an opportunity for parents to spend an evening painting with their child(ren). There are only 10 openings left so call Andrea Legue at 989-823-8534 ext. 2 to register as soon as possible.

Hello Vulcan families! Wednesday, April 19th, the Elephant and Fish buses will have double runs in the afternoon. Students who ride the Elephant and Fish buses will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

Two middle school students were chosen to "Be A Star" last week by Officer Hammill! Aubrey Parker was nominated for helping out with the Vulcan View even though she is not a digital media student. She has a positive attitude and makes a big difference. Kylee Karr was nominated for being a hard worker and a team member. She is conscientious about her work and doing her best every time. She is great at juggling school and athletics.

Middle School artists are wrapping up their ceramics unit today - middle school artists made ceramic tic tac toe boards! Ava Doyle and Lily Jobson are playing a quick game with Lily's set that just came out of the kiln! What a fun project!

Hello Vulcan families! Monday, April 17th, the Rhino bus will have a double run in the afternoon. Students who ride the Rhino bus will be dropped off later than normal. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Your senior picture AND a baby picture are due NO LATER than April 20, 2023.  The sooner you can get these in, the better.  Please email a vertical (portrait) senior photo to spiazza@vassar.k12.mi.us along with a baby photo for the yearbook and slideshow.

Registration for our STEM Innovators Program is now available on the SVSU website www.svsu.edu! This free camp is open to high school students interested in making a STEM idea become reality. Participants will work with SVSU engineering, business, and health sciences faculty to explore innovative STEM solutions, develop a business idea, conduct a feasibility study, learn marketing strategies, design a prototype, and pitch their creative idea to local experts. A true "Shark-Tank" experience! Camp dates are June 19 - 22 and registration deadline is May 12, 2023. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @STEMatSVSU - for continued camp information for all ages!

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h830An96kDM