School Zone 5-17-12

COMMUNITY DRUG TASK FORCE MEETING Approximately 90 individuals turned out on Monday, May 14 to discuss the issue of drug testing for Vermilion school students. The majority of the audience had a strong opinion on the topic and most were in favor of instituting drug testing not only for students involved in athletics and extra-curricular activities, but for all students. Each attendee was asked to complete an anonymous survey so that we would have documentation of the numbers in favor of a drug testing policy. Again, the results showed that those in attendance believe that student drug testing should become a reality.
In my last School Zone article I expressed disappointment in the turnout of our first meeting, and I was hoping that many more residents would agree that it is important for all of our residents to engage in the discussion of student drug testing. In the past when controversial issues have surfaced we have had large audience participation. The lack of attendance at these two meetings appears to be an indication that the community believes that drug testing should be instituted in our schools. The Board of Education will be discussing this again at their meeting on May 21, and we hope to again gage the feelings of the community. The Board will need to make a decision soon if we are to implement this policy at the start of the new school year. BUSINESS LEADER MEETING Board president Sid Jordan is asking all of our business owners and leaders to attend a brief meeting to discuss the role of our schools in the community. The purpose of the meeting will be to explain the Vermilion Schools policy regarding local business purchasing and engage in discussion about how it can be improved, and how to involve school support group fundraising in local purchasing. Please join us on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the Ritter Library Community Room B. PROM SUCCESS Once again the annual Senior Prom was a great success. Senior Class advisor Anjie Caffarel and Assistant Advisor Christine Reynolds did a great job of organizing this event with the Senior students. We would like to thank Cliff German, Bridgette German and the rest of the staff from German’s Villa for preparing and serving a wonderful meal. Thank you to all of the vendors who donated or helped to supply items for the Prom. We are especially grateful for the many parents who helped set up Prom decorations and those who worked so hard to organize the Prom-to-Dawn activities. Vermilion’s annual Prom is a unique event that has been featured on MTV and in People Magazine. This is because we involve the entire community in making the Prom enjoyable for the students. Your help is the key to our continued success. Thank you again for helping to create a fun, safe and memorable Prom for Vermilion students. SUMMER SCHOOL – VHS Vermilion High School is offering summer school courses for all students in grades 8 through 12. Sessions will be held on June 11 through June 28 and August 6 through August 23. For more information and to download the registration form, please visit our website at www.vermilionschools.org END OF SCHOOL ACTIVITES Here are some important year end dates for our graduating senior and their families:
May 18 Early dismissal – ALL STUDENTS
May 25 EHOVE Senior Recognition at Sandusky State Theatre, 8:30 and 11:00 AM
May 30-31 Senior Exams
May 31 VHS Senior Awards Night at Vermilion High School 6:30 PM
June 4 Mandatory graduation practice for all seniors, 1:30 PM
June 5 Last day of school
June 9 Commencement, 11:00 AM, Vermilion High School