SCHOOL ZONE 8-6-15

UPDATE STUDENT INFORMATION NOW

The Online Information Update for the new year is now available.  Each year we ask that parents or guardians of returning students review and update their child’s contact and health information.  The online review replaces the paper forms we used to send home with each child every year. Now parents or guardians can easily make changes and complete necessary school forms. The update may be completed at your convenience on your home computer through August 26.  Ritter Public Library also offers computers for public use and a computer is available at the Administration office throughout the summer.

Username and password information was mailed to all families on July 17.  The link to the online information update page is:  https://studentinfo.vermilionschools.org .  All students should have updated information on file by the first day of school.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

SAILORWAY SEEKING STUDENT MENTORS FOR 2015-2016

Looking for a way to volunteer in your community? Interested in helping students improve reading skills? Sailorway Middle School is looking for adults who are willing to volunteer their time to read with students.  In cooperation with Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence), we need adults who are willing to work with students in a 1-on-1 setting. Volunteers are asked to follow the script provided by the program facilitator, and build a relationship with the student. Volunteer mentors need commit to only 30 minutes per week while school is in session. The schedule can be flexible – you decide the day of the week that is best for you.  If you are interested in helping our students become successful readers, please email Sailorway Principal Brian Zeller at bzeller@vermilionschools.org or call the school at 440-204-1702, ext. 551. We look forward to working with you! 

RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW VERMILION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Join us at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 21 for the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Vermilion Elementary School, 1285 Douglas Street.  There will be a brief ceremony, followed by an open house and light refreshments.  Families of students in Kindergarten through grade 3 who have not yet visited the school are invited to attend. 

CHECK OUT THE NEW ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE

The Vermilion High School Athletic Department has created a new website devoted solely to providing parents and students with up-to-date information about our athletic teams and activities.  Specific information about each team, including game and event schedules can be found on this page.  Visit www.vermilionathletics.org for more information.

HONORS AND AP SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

Students enrolled in honors and advanced placement classes for the coming school year should be completing their required summer reading assignments prior to the start of school.  Assignments for all of these courses are listed on the Vermilion High School page from our district website.

SALES TAX HOLIDAY COMING UP

The Ohio Department of Taxation is sponsoring a tax holiday this weekend, Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 for qualifying purchases.  This is a great time to stock up on school supplies and clothing for the coming school year.  Qualifying purchases are:  (1) clothing priced at $75 or less; (2) school supplies priced at $20 or less; and (3) school instructional material priced at $20 or less.  There is no limit on you total purchases; tax exempt status will be determined for each individual item.