Central Elementary

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.

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.

Help Central win a Bounce House Day!

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.

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

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!

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

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!

Due to potentially dangerous driving conditions, Vassar Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Decisions about sporting events and extracurriculars will be made around 1pm. Attendance makeup for the 6-12 building will be rescheduled. Exams will take place tomorrow as planned. Stay safe, Vulcans!

Updating mechanical and electrical system • Replacing HVAC systems in the 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 • Resurfacing the walking path that students use to walk safely around the building and for • exercise during recess, PE class, and before and after school programs • Adding new bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating • Adding an electronic sign to the front of the building for school announcements • Replacing the service drive to update the crumbling surface Purchasing furniture and equipment • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials

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.

Central Families, Don't forget to get your Intersession forms in by the 31st. Spots are limited; first come, first served. The February Intersession is February 19-23.

Central Families, We want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help! If your family has not participated, there's still time! This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached. Please help now. It really will make a difference. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000155495 to show our valued teachers your support. Thanks! Central Elementary School

We love our bus drivers! Today, some drivers had fun making snow angels after their morning bus runs. Thank you for ensuring our students get to and from school safely and bringing smiles to so many.

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

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.

Today Central started a SchoolStore fundraising program to help our school raise money. An envelope explaining how the program works has been sent home with your student. Parents, please read over the information describing how you can participate. Your student will earn a participation prize when they return the filled-out envelope to school, and they can earn more great prizes when your family and friends help our school raise money. Don't forget to send the filled-out envelope back to school, and thanks for your support.

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.

Due to icy road conditions and extremely low temperatures, Vassar Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 15. Stay warm and safe, Vulcans.