š A Huge Thank You to the Womenās Life Group! š
We are beyond grateful for this amazing group of ladies who go above and beyond for our students and school community! š
Through their bake sale at the Pumpkin Roll and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, they raised funds to purchase brand new clothes and supplies for our school nurse ā helping ensure every student has what they need.
But they didnāt stop there! These ladies also volunteered their time to organize the clothing closet, do laundry, and clean our room. Their kindness, hard work, and dedication truly make a difference.
Thank you, Womenās Life, for always supporting our school and our community! š
š„£š Cereal Challenge Success! šš„£
What an incredible way to support our community! Our students collected 127 boxes of cereal for this yearās Cereal Challenge ā with our Seniors taking first place and the Juniors close behind! š
This yearās community total reached 1,033 boxes donated to the Vassar Food Pantry ā how amazing is that?! Weāre so proud to be part of a community that always steps up to help others.
A huge thank you to Corey Haubenstricker and the IRD Homes crew for organizing this amazing event and including Vassar High School and Middle School in the effort and to students Sam Davis (12th), Landon Reid (12th), Sara Emery (12th), Avery Scharff (7th) and Eden Molina (7th) for helping deliver our donations !š§”š¤
š„ Check out the full video below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16TtgNJd1A/
6th-12th Grade Picture Retakes are TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 24th!
Lifetouch will only be here for about an hour, so students should be ready to go. If your student did not get their picture taken, order forms are available in the office. All students must be photographed for Student ID and yearbook purposes. If you are requesting retakes because you werenāt satisfied with your child's original photos, please have your child bring their original picture package with them to submit to the photographer.
Lifetouch will only be here for about an hour, so students should be ready to go. If your student did not get their picture taken, order forms are available in the office. All students must be photographed for Student ID and yearbook purposes. If you are requesting retakes because you werenāt satisfied with your child's original photos, please have your child bring their original picture package with them to submit to the photographer.
Another great event for our families!
šš» Vassar Comfort Care Halloween Bash! š»š
Looking for some Halloween fun? Stop by Vassar Comfort Care on Thursday, October 31st from 3ā6 PM for their Halloween Bash!
š¬ Trick-or-Treating
š Bounce Houses
š Cotton Candy Machine
šÆ Games
šŖ Fun Snacks
Itās a great way for families to celebrate and enjoy some spooky fun before heading out for trick-or-treating!
š 5830 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
šš» Vassar Comfort Care Halloween Bash! š»š
Looking for some Halloween fun? Stop by Vassar Comfort Care on Thursday, October 31st from 3ā6 PM for their Halloween Bash!
š¬ Trick-or-Treating
š Bounce Houses
š Cotton Candy Machine
šÆ Games
šŖ Fun Snacks
Itās a great way for families to celebrate and enjoy some spooky fun before heading out for trick-or-treating!
š 5830 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
šš Two Fun Events at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library!
The library has some exciting things coming up for our students and families!
š Nerf After Hours
šÆ Friday, October 24 | 7:00ā8:30 PM
For 6thā12th graders! Bring your own equipment if you have itāa limited supply will be available. Costumes are welcome and optional!
š Fall Family Fun Day
š Friday, October 31 | 2:00ā4:00 PM
Stop by before trick-or-treating for games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and apple cider slushies (while supplies last). Costumes welcome!
Both events are free and open to the communityācome join the fun! š
The library has some exciting things coming up for our students and families!
š Nerf After Hours
šÆ Friday, October 24 | 7:00ā8:30 PM
For 6thā12th graders! Bring your own equipment if you have itāa limited supply will be available. Costumes are welcome and optional!
š Fall Family Fun Day
š Friday, October 31 | 2:00ā4:00 PM
Stop by before trick-or-treating for games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and apple cider slushies (while supplies last). Costumes welcome!
Both events are free and open to the communityācome join the fun! š
š Congratulations to our 6thā12th Grade Honor Roll Students! š
Weāre so proud of our hardworking Vulcans who earned a spot on the Honor Roll this marking period! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence truly shine. š
Keep up the great work ā your effort and determination make Vassar proud! š§”š¤
Weāre so proud of our hardworking Vulcans who earned a spot on the Honor Roll this marking period! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence truly shine. š
Keep up the great work ā your effort and determination make Vassar proud! š§”š¤
ā¤ļø Vassar Middle and High School Named MI HEARTSafe School! ā¤ļø
Weāre proud to share that Vassar Middle and High School has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, and partner organizations as a MI HEARTSafe School for 2024ā2027! š«š
This special designation honors our commitment to student and staff safety and recognizes our readiness to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
This important initiative was led by our School Nurse, Chris Greer and Athletic Director, Bill Germain whose dedication and teamwork made this achievement possible. š§”š¤
Weāre proud to share that Vassar Middle and High School has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, and partner organizations as a MI HEARTSafe School for 2024ā2027! š«š
This special designation honors our commitment to student and staff safety and recognizes our readiness to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
This important initiative was led by our School Nurse, Chris Greer and Athletic Director, Bill Germain whose dedication and teamwork made this achievement possible. š§”š¤
š Honoring History Through Storytelling šÆļø
Two of our talented Drama Club students Breonna Wachner (12th) and Lillian White (12th), recently took part in the Vassar Historical Societyās Cemetery Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2025! Both students dressed in period costume and shared the life story of an individual laid to rest in the cemetery. The stories were carefully researched and provided by the Vassar Historical Society. This meaningful event connected our students with Vassarās rich past and gave them a chance to bring local history to life in a truly memorable way.
A huge thank-you to the Vassar Historical Society for this unique opportunity and for helping preserve the stories that make our community so special.
Two of our talented Drama Club students Breonna Wachner (12th) and Lillian White (12th), recently took part in the Vassar Historical Societyās Cemetery Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2025! Both students dressed in period costume and shared the life story of an individual laid to rest in the cemetery. The stories were carefully researched and provided by the Vassar Historical Society. This meaningful event connected our students with Vassarās rich past and gave them a chance to bring local history to life in a truly memorable way.
A huge thank-you to the Vassar Historical Society for this unique opportunity and for helping preserve the stories that make our community so special.
Reminder! Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight, Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:00-7:30 PM in the high school gym. Hope you can join us!
Mr. Schianās 7th grade Social Studies class had a special visit from Scott Wegrzyn, a firefighter with the Vassar Fire Department on October 6th. Firefighter Wegrzyn shared valuable information about fire safety, prevention, and what to do in case of an emergency. Students learned about the importance of having a family escape plan and staying calm during a fire. The class really enjoyed hearing real-life stories and asking questions about what itās like to be a firefighter. Thank you to Firefighter Wegrzyn for taking the time to teach and inspire our students!
š Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen!
What an incredible week we had at Vassar celebrating Homecoming 2025! Our students and staff showed outstanding school spirit all week long ā from creative spirit dress-up days and hallway decorations to the excitement of the pep assembly and parade. š§”š¤
The week wrapped up with a night to remember as we crowned our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen and cheered our football team on to a Vulcan victory! šš„
Weāre so proud of the energy, pride, and teamwork our students displayed throughout the week. Forge on Vulcans!
What an incredible week we had at Vassar celebrating Homecoming 2025! Our students and staff showed outstanding school spirit all week long ā from creative spirit dress-up days and hallway decorations to the excitement of the pep assembly and parade. š§”š¤
The week wrapped up with a night to remember as we crowned our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen and cheered our football team on to a Vulcan victory! šš„
Weāre so proud of the energy, pride, and teamwork our students displayed throughout the week. Forge on Vulcans!
Join us tonight for the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming King and support our JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams! Forge On!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Intersession forms are available starting today! October Intersession for Vassar Public Schools students, grades 9-12 will take place from October 27 to October 31, 2025. Please read this information carefully!
Credit recovery will be available for 9th-12th grade students. Students will only be able to access their courses during the Intersession school day while present.
Attendance make-up is available for students in grades 6-12 who need to make up existing absences. Students may make up to 5 days by attending the full session (7:50 a.m. ā 2:45 p.m.).
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for students attending Intersession, as well as for Tech Center students. Please indicate your pick-up and drop-off address on the registration form. Note: The address must remain the same for all five days.
Registration Deadline:
All forms must be submitted to the office by October 20, 2025. Late forms will not be accepted.
Special Notes:
1. Students attending the Tuscola Technology Center are expected to attend TTC during Intersession. Transportation will be provided. Please complete one registration form per student.
2. Consent for emergency medical care and field trip participation is required.
3. Vassar Public Schools may deny enrollment for behavioral or academic reasons.
Intersession is not a make-up for school closures and will not be made up if canceled.
If you have questions, please contact the 6-12 Office - 989-823-8534.
Intersession forms are available starting today! October Intersession for Vassar Public Schools students, grades 9-12 will take place from October 27 to October 31, 2025. Please read this information carefully!
Credit recovery will be available for 9th-12th grade students. Students will only be able to access their courses during the Intersession school day while present.
Attendance make-up is available for students in grades 6-12 who need to make up existing absences. Students may make up to 5 days by attending the full session (7:50 a.m. ā 2:45 p.m.).
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for students attending Intersession, as well as for Tech Center students. Please indicate your pick-up and drop-off address on the registration form. Note: The address must remain the same for all five days.
Registration Deadline:
All forms must be submitted to the office by October 20, 2025. Late forms will not be accepted.
Special Notes:
1. Students attending the Tuscola Technology Center are expected to attend TTC during Intersession. Transportation will be provided. Please complete one registration form per student.
2. Consent for emergency medical care and field trip participation is required.
3. Vassar Public Schools may deny enrollment for behavioral or academic reasons.
Intersession is not a make-up for school closures and will not be made up if canceled.
If you have questions, please contact the 6-12 Office - 989-823-8534.
Congratulations to our September "Be A Star" winners!
Nicolas Folino (10th)
Nickolas is a fantastic leader who brings so much energy and desire to learn to the classroom. He is kind to classmates and teachers and overall is a great student.
Robert Allard (9th)
You can always count on Robby to be there to help, and he stays to make sure things are properly finished.
Ledger Opperman-Bostater (6th)
Ledger stands at the front door every morning holding the door for all the students entering the building by the flagpole. From the time he gets dropped off, until the bell rings, he is standing at the door holding it for everyone to enter. Nice Job Ledger!
Sara Emery (12th):
Sara has quickly become a student leader in her government team. She is kind and helps direct her peers.
Lemuel Golden (6th):
Lem has shown that he is willing to go extra to help others out. He has helped students get caught up with work when they have missed school. He also will very politely correct students to get them to focus on what they are supposed to be doing. He truly shows what a positive Vulcan is all about.
Nicolas Folino (10th)
Nickolas is a fantastic leader who brings so much energy and desire to learn to the classroom. He is kind to classmates and teachers and overall is a great student.
Robert Allard (9th)
You can always count on Robby to be there to help, and he stays to make sure things are properly finished.
Ledger Opperman-Bostater (6th)
Ledger stands at the front door every morning holding the door for all the students entering the building by the flagpole. From the time he gets dropped off, until the bell rings, he is standing at the door holding it for everyone to enter. Nice Job Ledger!
Sara Emery (12th):
Sara has quickly become a student leader in her government team. She is kind and helps direct her peers.
Lemuel Golden (6th):
Lem has shown that he is willing to go extra to help others out. He has helped students get caught up with work when they have missed school. He also will very politely correct students to get them to focus on what they are supposed to be doing. He truly shows what a positive Vulcan is all about.
We invite everyone to share in our Homecoming Festivities next week!
Forge On!
Forge On!
College & Career Visitors in September
September was a busy month for college and career exploration at Vassar! Our students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, and organizations to learn more about their future options.
This month, we welcomed visitors from Mid Michigan School of Cosmetology, Ironworkers Union Local 25, Saginaw Valley State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Representatives from the National Guard and U.S. Marines also joined us during lunches to talk with students about military pathways.
Weāre grateful to all of these organizations for taking the time to speak with our students and help them explore their college and career options!
September was a busy month for college and career exploration at Vassar! Our students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, and organizations to learn more about their future options.
This month, we welcomed visitors from Mid Michigan School of Cosmetology, Ironworkers Union Local 25, Saginaw Valley State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Representatives from the National Guard and U.S. Marines also joined us during lunches to talk with students about military pathways.
Weāre grateful to all of these organizations for taking the time to speak with our students and help them explore their college and career options!
We hope to see everyone out at the Pumpkin Roll next Saturday, Oct. 11! Looks like a lot of fun for the whole family!
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Frankenmuth Credit Union, high school Art students were able to experience a hands-on field trip at the Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival! Students were able to hand carve a sand tile and participate in an aluminum pour, try raku pottery, learn candle making techniques , and watch demonstrations such as blacksmithing and glass blowing. It was an incredible day, and we are so grateful that we were able to give students this opportunity!
Itās time to show your Vulcan PrideāHomecoming Week 2025ā26 is almost here! This yearās theme is Board Games, and we have a full week of activities planned for students, staff, families, and our community.
š Homecoming Week: October 6ā11, 2025
Throughout the week, students will enjoy themed spirit days, fun activities, and exciting events. Weād love for parents, families, alumni, and community members to get involved too!
Ways to participate:
Encourage your student to dress up for spirit days.
Come out and support our students at the parade, volleyball games, and football game.
Join the parade as a business, alum, or community member (contact Toni Scribner at tscribner@vassar.k12.mi.us for more details).
Cheer loudly and proudly at all eventsāletās fill the stands with orange and black!
Highlights:
š Thursday, Oct. 9 ā JV & Varsity Volleyball vs. Marlette (Homecoming King crowned between games)
š Friday, Oct. 10 ā Parade at 5:00 PM (line up at 4:30 PM), followed by the Varsity Football Game at 7:00 PM (Queen crowned at halftime)
š Saturday, Oct. 11 ā Homecoming Dance, 7:00ā10:00 PM (HS students only, $5)
š Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule of Spirit Days and events!
We canāt wait to celebrate with all of you and make this a Homecoming Week to remember. Go Vulcans! š§”š¤
A huge thank you to Millington Church of God for their generous donation of brand-new clothing to our school Clothes Closet! š§„šš
Your kindness helps ensure that our students have what they need. We are so grateful for your continued support of our kids and community! š
Your kindness helps ensure that our students have what they need. We are so grateful for your continued support of our kids and community! š
