Monday, May 18, 2015

SCHOOL ZONE 4-14-15



ALUMNI SOCIAL AND MEMORABILIA SALE
Vermilion School’s alumni and guests are invited to a special Alumni Social on Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Vermilion High School.  We hope that many of you will visit VHS to socialize and reminisce with your peers and former classmates.  The evening will feature an auction of memorabilia items, live music, light food and beverages, and tours of the newly renovated high school.  Proceeds from the sale will support the Yearbook and Broadcast Journalism programs.

SCHOOL TRAGEDY
We were all deeply affected by the tragic loss of one of our students this week.  Xander Cormier was a bright, happy and fun loving kindergarten student who dreamed of becoming a superhero so he could help others.  Our teachers and his fellow students will miss his great smile and positive attitude.  The loss of a friend is difficult for all of us, but especially for our younger students.  Our counseling staff was available throughout the week to help teachers and students through this painful time.  Please join us in keeping this young family in your prayers and thoughts.  If you are interested in assisting them with medical and other expenses, a fund has been set up for donations.  Visit http://www.gofundme.com/u2jab3b3  to make your donation. 

PROGRESS ON FIELD HOUSE
It is exciting to watch the daily progress on the field house, with walls now taking shape and decisions being made about interiors and equipment.  We are looking forward to next year when all of our students will be on a single campus.  The improvements in the area, such as road paving, landscaping and new grass around the building, a sidewalk connecting the athletic complex, etc. will make our school district one that we can all be proud of.  Our campus will be a standout for visitors who come for school and community events, and will hopefully help with Vermilion’s tourism efforts.  We are also excited to begin offering all of these amenities to our students and the entire community.  Everyone will be welcome to take advantage of what the buildings offer.  Our goal is to keep the doors open as much as possible for use by residents.  We take pride in what the community has created, and will continually look for ways to improve. 

PROM THIS WEEKEND
The theme of this year’s Prom is “Enchanted Forest” and preparations are underway to transform the school for those attending the dance on Saturday.  As always, we welcome parents and visitors to view and take pictures of the students as they arrive from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  I would like to mention and give a special thank you to the Prom-to-Dawn committee for their dedication in offering Prom attendees an exciting and fun place to gather after the Prom ends.  Both events take a lot of work to prepare, but the result is a safe and enjoyable weekend for our students and their guests. 

END OF SCHOOL EVENTS
As we wind down the school year, I hope you will take time to join us for some of the many special events that are happening this year.  Below is a list of activities that are open to the public – we hope to see you there!
May 16, 6-7 PM          Viewing of VHS Prom arrivals
May 18, 6:00 PM        Bob Lenz Bullying Program, VHS Auditorium
May 19, 7:00 PM        VHS Instrumental Music Spring Concert, VHS Auditorium
May 20, 7:00 PM        VHS Choral Contemporary Music Concert, VHs Auditorium
May 21, 6:30 PM        Third Thursday – VHS Soundsation and Jazz Ensemble at Main Street Beach
May 23, 9:00 AM       Relay For Life to support American Cancer Society – VHS Stadium

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