The new The Messy Tiger Art and Crafts Studio downtown is offering workshops all next week for students in grades K–12! It’s a fun opportunity to get creative and try something new while school is out.
Check out the attached schedule for workshop details! 🖌️🐯
Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be introducing the newest members of our Vassar team—join us in getting to know them and giving them a warm Vulcan welcome!
🧡🖤 Please welcome Abigail McKenzie, our new 6–12 Academic Advisor!
Originally from Flushing, Mrs. McKenzie most recently worked at Kearsley Community Schools in Flint. She also worked in Fruitport on Michigan’s west side before returning to this side of the state. Now in her sixth year in education, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University and a master’s degree from Grand Valley State University.
Mrs. McKenzie is excited to help students dream about and prepare for their futures! She’s passionate about guiding their educational journeys and helping them become successful students and young adults who are equipped to pursue their dreams beyond our school doors.
She appreciates how kind, supportive, and welcoming Vassar’s staff has been. She loves the district’s close-knit feel and is excited to become part of our community! 🧡
Outside of school, Mrs. McKenzie enjoys spending time with her husband and both of their families, exercising, and going to the gym throughout the week. She also loves traveling and is always planning her next vacation! Her most recent adventures took her to the San Juan Islands in Washington and Newport, Rhode Island. Wherever she goes, she loves trying new coffee and pastry shops!
We’re happy to have you here, Mrs. McKenzie! Forge On! 🧡🖤
🍂🏈 A big thank-you to Coach Hahn and the football players who helped rake leaves at the Vassar Historical Society yesterday!
We appreciate you giving your time and effort to support our community. It’s great to see our Vulcans making connections and showing teamwork beyond the football field! 🧡🖤
Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be introducing the newest members of our Vassar team—join us in getting to know them and giving them a warm Vulcan welcome! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Please welcome Mr. Jacob Premo, our Behavior Interventionist in the 6–12 building!
Mr. Premo is from Carrollton/Saginaw, Michigan, and graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He began his career in education at Carrollton Public Schools, serving as Athletic/Transportation Director for six years.
He’s excited to take on a new role and get to know our students and families. He already appreciates Vassar’s small-town feel and our community's pride.
Outside of school, Mr. Premo loves spending time with his daughters, ages 3 and 6. He also enjoys the weight room, hunting, and watching sports. Fun fact: He played football at SVSU from 2006–2009 before injuries led him to retire from the game.
His message to students and families: “My door is always open to anyone who needs it. I want students and parents to feel they can trust me and my judgment.”
We’re glad to have you on our team, Mr. Premo! Forge On! 🧡🖤
Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be introducing the newest members of our Vassar team—join us in getting to know them and giving them a warm Vulcan welcome! 🧡🖤.
🧡🖤 Please welcome Mr. Zak Zuzula, our Middle/High School Principal!
Mr. Zuzula grew up in Bridgeport and Midland and brings 19 years of experience in education. His career includes 14 years teaching at Carrollton’s middle and high schools, two years as an elementary assistant principal in Carrollton, and two years as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at John Glenn High School before joining Vassar.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Secondary History Education from Saginaw Valley State University, with endorsements in History, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. He also holds a master’s degree in Educational Technology from Michigan State University and an administration certificate through MASSP.
Mr. Zuzula is excited to build close connections within our community and explore the opportunities we have to grow together. He appreciates our students’ kindness, acceptance, and positive energy; our staff’s hard work and commitment to learning; and our families’ and community members’ willingness to partner with the school.
Outside of school, Mr. Zuzula loves spending time with his wife and children, playing music, golfing, exercising, and cooking. He also enjoys trying new things, learning about others, and exploring the places around him.
His message to students and families centers on a favorite reminder: “Be better than you were yesterday.” He believes that making mistakes, learning, and moving forward with effort each day helps us find progress and success.
We’re glad to have you on our team, Mr. Zuzula! Forge On! 🧡🖤
Congratulations to our 6th–12th grade students who earned a place on the honor roll! We’re proud of your hard work, determination, and commitment to learning.
Join us in celebrating these students and their accomplishments! Keep up the great work, Vulcans! 🎉
Missed the original picture day or need a retake? Mark your calendar and bring your smile! 😊 If your child has already had their picture taken but needs retakes, have them bring the original package to the photographer on Retake Day.
Students in grades 6–12 will have picture retakes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Picture forms are available in the office
Lifetouch Picture Day ID: EVTH7K63F
Join us to connect with your student’s teachers!
📅 Wednesday, October 21: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 22: 4:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 School gymnasium
All teachers will be arranged in alphabetical order around the perimeter of the gym. Chairs will be available beside each teacher for parents waiting for their turn.
Please keep each conference to 5–7 minutes so all families have an opportunity to meet with their students’ teachers.
CALLING ALL SENIOR FAMILIES! Saginaw Valley State University’s Financial Aid Office will be available both days to guide you through the entire FAFSA process and answer any questions you may have. This is an incredible opportunity that we certainly hope you will take advantage of!
*You may pop into these events at a time that works for you.
We look forward to seeing you and working together to support your student! 🖤
Important Student Ordering Information – Herff Jones Michigan
Herff Jones Michigan is proud to help celebrate your student's achievements and milestones! Students and parents can conveniently order the following items online:
Class Rings – Celebrate your student's school pride and create a keepsake to remember their high school years.
Varsity Jackets – Show off school spirit with a custom varsity jacket.
Graduation Cap and Gowns – Get ready for graduation and make sure your student is prepared for their big day.
CAP AND GOWN ORDER DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1ST
Please be sure to place your cap and gown order by December 1st to help ensure your student is ready for graduation.
Visit our website to browse options and place your order:
www.miherffjones.com
We look forward to helping your students celebrate their accomplishments!
Mrs. Scribner’s 5th hour class visited some of our local senior citizens at Ivan Middleton Hall at the fairgrounds for a friendly game of Family Feud on October 14th! Students and seniors shared plenty of laughs while making connections across generations. 🧡🖤
Thank you to our senior citizens for spending time with our students and making this community connection so much fun!
Join us to connect with your student’s teachers!
📅 Wednesday, October 21: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 22: 4:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 School gymnasium
All teachers will be arranged in alphabetical order around the perimeter of the gym. Chairs will be available beside each teacher for parents waiting for their turn.
Please keep each conference to 5–7 minutes so all families have an opportunity to meet with their students’ teachers.
CALLING ALL SENIOR FAMILIES! Saginaw Valley State University’s Financial Aid Office will be available both days to guide you through the entire FAFSA process and answer any questions you may have. This is an incredible opportunity that we certainly hope you will take advantage of!
*You may pop into these events at a time that works for you.
We look forward to seeing you and working together to support your student! 🖤
📸 Picture Retake Day is coming!
Missed the original picture day or need a retake? Mark your calendar and bring your smile! 😊 If your child has already had their picture taken but needs retakes, have them bring the original package to the photographer on Retake Day.
Students in grades 6–12 will have picture retakes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Picture forms are available in the office
Lifetouch Picture Day ID: EVTH7K63F
A big thank you to Mr. Wegryzn for taking the time to visit our classroom and share his knowledge with our students!
Morgan Clouse (7th grade)
Mackenzie Anderson (8th grade)
Raven Deming (9th grade)
Jordan Hutchinson (10th grade)
Wyatt Figard (12th grade)
These artists had their work selected for display at the Frankenmuth Credit Union (the branch next to Dragon Palace) for the next month. Please stop in to FCU to check out the awesome work of our students. Congratulations, artists!
These amazing women truly pour their hearts into our community! They're doing so many wonderful things for our community, our students, and programs, including providing scholarships for our seniors! We’re so grateful for their support, so if you are available to support them, that would be great!
Enjoy FREE hot dogs and chips, connect with neighbors, and enter a raffle with proceeds benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Come enjoy an evening of food, football, and community! 💙
The Vassar Marching Band performed in the Mid-Michigan Marching Showcase in Birch Run on Tuesday, along with eight other marching bands. The band performed their halftime show titled “Does That Make Me Crazy?” featuring "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "Toxic" by Britany Spears, and "Crazy in Love" by JAY Z and Beyonce. Led by drum majors Gideon Walker and Marcus Paez, the Vassar Marching Band delivered a very successful show and demonstrated to the audience just how much we’ve improved over the last year.
A few more Homecoming memories to share! 📸🔥 From our Homecoming class representatives to the Powderpuff game, parade, and more, these photos capture even more of the fun from a week full of Vulcan spirit!
Class Reps for 2027: Freshmen-Alyana Gregory and Jayce Parent, Sophomores-Bailey Smith and Robert Allard, Juniors-Marley Armstrong and Body Atwood.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for helping make Homecoming so special! We would also like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Scribner for all of the hard work they put into making homecoming such a wonderful event for our students this year!
Check out the photos from an exciting pep assembly!
