Of course, we are disappointed that our non-homestead millage and bond proposal were unsuccessful.
We plan to assess the election results before deciding our next steps.
Vassar Public Schools wants to assure parents, members of the community, and school staff that—despite this setback—we will continue moving forward and working together to provide the best possible educational experience for students and other members of the Vassar community. Thank you for caring enough to vote.
Today is Election Day!
Vote at your regular polling location from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., or return your absentee ballot to your local clerk before 8 p.m. TODAY!
Tomorrow is Election Day in Vassar Public Schools! Vote at the polls from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. or return your completed absentee ballot before 8 p.m. tomorrow.
Good Evening Vulcan Families just a reminder that school resumes tomorrow! Make sure your students get to bed early tonight and are on time tomorrow. We can't wait to welcome students and staff back!
School Community,
The administration and teachers union are working hard to finalize the 2024-2025 school calendar. We know that many of our families have inquired about dates for next year so we wanted to take a moment today to share our tentative calendar with you. Again, the attached calendar is tentative and subject to changes in the next few months. A final calendar will be shared once approved by all necessary parties.
Help! Central has a ton of lost and found items. They will be placed in the hall for students to retrieve February 26-March 1. They will also be available during Rock and Read on March 1st. After March 1st, any remaining items will be donated.
It’s time to take your completed absentee ballot back to your local clerk’s office.
You still have time to register and VOTE by absentee ballot. Contact your local clerk for more information.
Vassar Public Schools no-tax-rate increase bond proposal and non-homestead renewal millage - No change in the current tax rate if approved by voters!
Author/Illustrator Merrill Rainey will be visiting Central on 3/21/24. His books can be ordered on Amazon or other book selling sites you prefer.
Good morning, Vulcan Community!
Due to cell phone outages in the area, Vassar Public Schools is unable to receive or place calls to cell phone users. We are able to call 911 and landline numbers if there is an emergency. Intersession will continue as planned.
While crews work to get this problem corrected, please email the following office staff for assistance today:
Central School: lliparoto@vassar.k12.mi.us
6-12:
jwilcox@vassar.k12.mi.us
Athletic Counceling Office:
jwhitney@vassar.kq2.mi.us
Superintendent's Office:
sesterline@vassar.k12.mi.us
Have a great day!
In-person voting continues through February 25! Contact your local clerk for hours and locations. If you requested an absentee ballot, please complete it and return it to your local clerk’s office. For more information on the ballot proposals, visit www.vassar.k12.mi.us.
Hey Vulcans! It's Winter Intersession time! There will be no school for students or staff February 19-23. Parents if you signed your student up to attend intersession make sure your students are on time. If you have any questions please contact your child's school office. Reminder Tech Center students, you are required to attend tech center, please be sure you are on time to catch the bus.
Thanks to Makenzie Clouse for teaching the fourth graders to paint!
Good Evening Vulcans! Tomorrow, Friday, February 16 will be a half day for students due to teacher pd in the afternoon.
Why are renovations to Townsend North included in the bond proposal?
Townsend North is a building owned by Vassar Public Schools. This building is used for storing district records that must be kept according to record retention laws, additional storage needs, athletic practice spaces, and school district meetings, and a portion is leased to the State of Michigan to operate the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Head Start.
Since Vassar Public Schools does not operate a preschool program, leasing a portion of the building to GSRP and Head Start programs provides valuable preschool services to 32 area children. Revenue generated through the lease for the GSRP program helps offset utilities and other operational expenses. Part of the lease agreement is maintaining the building and playground and providing food
service.
Most Townsend North families who enroll their children in GSRP and Head Start programs tend to register their children in Vassar Public Schools when they begin kindergarten. This keeps residents of Vassar Public Schools attending our school district, benefiting the school district for years to come through the foundation allowance the school district receives for each student enrolled.
Since Towsend North is still a property used by the school district and a portion of the building is rented to State of Michigan agencies, Vassar Public Schools must keep the building in good working order. The bond proposal will address the aging roof, replacing HVAC systems, adding an emergency generator, upgrading the playground (the brick walkway will remain with this update), replacing the service drive, and adding storage units for instructional material.
Where can I get information about voting (such as how to register, where to vote, and absentee voting)?
Go to the Michigan Voter Information website (www.michigan.gov/vote) or call your local clerk’s office.
Central Families,
Rock and Read tshirt orders are due to tomorrow!!! Tomorrow is also Count Day. Students can wear pajamas and hats tomorrow. The Central Parent Coalition will be providing pizza as a snack tomorrow. A reminder with this crazy weather to have your child dressed for the weather of the day. Many are forgetting their warm winter gear at home now that it has become colder out.
Who can vote in this election?
Residents of Vassar Public Schools who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote can vote in this election.
Hey Vulcans! Next week is our Winter Intersession- so there will be no school for students or staff. Parents if you signed your student up to attend intersession make sure your students are on time. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school office. Reminder Tech Center students are required to attend tech center, please be sure you are on time to catch the bus.
We invite our Vulcan community to join us tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the 6-12 Auditorium for a town hall meeting about the upcoming bond proposals.
Celebrating 100 days of school.
