Vassar Public Schools

Good Evening, Vulcan Families. Students and staff will have a half-day tomorrow. Central students will be released at 12:05, and 6-12 students will be released at 11:45.

Please see the following information from the Central Parent Coalition: Due to a lack of vendors, we will postpone this event until the Spring. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please share this post so that the word gets spread. Again we are really sorry for the inconvenience and we hope we can do this in the spring and have more people who would like to sell. The people who did send in their contracts with their money will be refunded and I hope they will come when we are able to reschedule it.

The Central Parent Coalition is postponing the Mom2Mom sale that was scheduled for this Saturday, November 16th. We apologize for the inconvenience and will look to host this event in the Spring if there is more interest in the event. Thank you!

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mrs. Torrez, a teacher with 25+ years of experience!

For years, Mr. Schuler has been a cornerstone of our Youth in Government (YIG) program, guiding Vassar students in understanding and actively participating in our democratic process. Thanks to his dedication, countless students have found a platform to express their voices, gain firsthand experience in government, and proudly represent our community in Lansing. As Mr. Schuler looks ahead, he hopes to pass the torch to someone equally passionate about democracy and youth involvement. We are seeking an advisor to continue this legacy, ensuring Vassar students have this invaluable opportunity. If you're interested in learning more about advising YIG and making a difference in our students’ civic education, please reach out to Erin Raymond at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us.

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mrs. Heinlein, a teacher with 20+ years of experience!

Two great events for our families at the Bullard Sanford Memorial library!! Check them out!

Mr. Fabbro's class helped organize at the Vassar Food Pantry today! Thank you Peggy Barnes for having them and for committing so much of your time to provide food for the families in our community!

Vassar students are getting ready for the holidays and upcoming senior citizen brunch. If you have any holiday or Christmas decorations that you would be willing to donate we would appreciate it. Happy Holidays!

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mrs. Bilbee, a teacher with 20+ years of experience!

🚴‍♀️ Attention Parents and Families of Bike Riders! 🚴‍♂️ As winter approaches, our mornings are getting darker, making visibility challenging for everyone on the road. To help keep our students safe, we strongly encourage parents to equip bikes with lights and make sure students are wearing bright or reflective clothing. 🌟 We've received calls from concerned citizens about our students’ safety while riding to school in the mornings, so let's work together to make sure they’re seen and safe! Your support and attention to this will help protect our kids on their way to school. Thank you! 🧡🖤

Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Heinlein! Mrs. Heinlein has been recognized by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. This esteemed honor reflects her dedication to education and her exceptional commitment to the teaching profession. Nominated by senior, Emilee Dembowske, Lisa is praised for being a role model in the Vulcan Community and for the profound impact she has on the lives of students at Vassar Public Schools. Submission Nomination from Emilee: Mrs. Heinlein was my Sociology and Gov/Econ teacher; she was also my class advisor. Mrs. Heinlein always showed up with a smile on her face and a good attitude. It made me excited for her class every day, and I know it was always the class I looked forward to. I had Mrs. Heinlein for 2 hours back-to-back, and those were the best hours of my day. If something happened in my life that I was either really excited about or maybe even upset about, I knew I could talk to Mrs. Heinlein, and she would do her absolute best to help with the situation. I think she had a very big impact on my life because even if she had something going on, we would never know. Mrs. Heinlein makes teaching and being a mom her life, and she is amazing at it. I have never had a teacher who was so willing to help and do what she could to help you get the grade you wanted in her class. As long as you put in the effort and ask questions when needed, she will help you and make a plan to get or keep you on track. Mrs. Heinlein truly connected with all her students, making coming to school a lot easier some days. Thank you to Lisa Heinlein for her commitment and service to Vassar Public Schools and to Emilee Dembowske for taking the time to acknowledge and nominate Mrs. Heinlein for this award.

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mrs. Germain!

On November 16th, the Central Parent Coalition is hosting a Mom2Mom sale! The group is looking for mothers interested in selling their children's clothes, baby/children's items, and toys. See the flyer for contact information.

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pYCjUnaaL8

Just a reminder to parents, tonight is the K.I.S.S. (Kids Invite Someone Special) dance at Central School, hosted by the Central Coalition parent group. If you did not pre-register, you may also pay at the door.

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mr. Heinrich, a teacher with 20+ years of experience!

The Vassar Theater Program presents Disney Descendants: The Musical. Shows will take place in the Randall and Patricia Middlin Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from any cast member, the high school office, or at the door.

Attention Kindergarten-5th grade parents: Picture retakes will be tomorrow, Friday, November 8. If your child was absent on picture day, picture forms are available in the office. If you ordered pictures but are not satisfied, please return the photo package with your child on Friday and they will give it to the photographer. Remember, all students and staff must be photographed for Student ID and yearbook purposes.

Let's continue with our staff introductions! We are excited to introduce Mr. Tallman!