Vermilion High School

VHS yearbook staff launches district-wide shoe drive to help those in need

The Vermilion High School Yearbook Staff is running their second shoe collection drive until Wednesday, December 19th. The Yearbook Staff’s first ever shoe drive kicked off three years ago and had great success with the help of many community partners. “Now that people’s closets have had time to fill up again” says Yearbook adviser AnnContinue reading “VHS yearbook staff launches district-wide shoe drive to help those in need”

VHS debate students qualified to compete in international competition

By Melanie Williamson A team of four Speech and Debate students at Vermilion High School have ranked in the top 64 of an international competition called the International Public Policy Forum. The team, comprised of junior Kennedy Hughes, junior David Dotson, senior Kylie Gwynn, and senior Aaron Vojtus, submitted a position paper to the contestContinue reading “VHS debate students qualified to compete in international competition”

Twenty-nine students inducted into NHS

On Monday, November 6, the Vermilion High School National Honor Society inducted its 86th class of new members in a ceremony at the auditorium. The new members were welcomed to the society by Society President Mitchell Boice, Vice-President Evan Ozmun, Treasurer Kylie Gwynn and Secretary Kayleigh Penton. Also in attendance were Vermilion High School PrincipalContinue reading “Twenty-nine students inducted into NHS”

VHS maintains drug free record

On Wednesday, September 13, the VPD K-9 Unit and six assisting K-9 Units from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office conducted a K-9 Narcotics Sweep at the Vermilion High School. We are very proud of our students at VHS because once again no illegal narcotics were located in any lockers, bags or vehicles. This is aContinue reading “VHS maintains drug free record”

Three Vermilion High School students compete in national tournament

By: Melanie Williamson In late June, three members of the Vermilion High School Speech and Debate team traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to participate in the National Tournament. This tournament is touted as being the “largest academic contest in the world” with over 2500 students competing in 13 different categories. David Dotson, Nikki Peter, and JuliaContinue reading “Three Vermilion High School students compete in national tournament”

Superintendent responds to threats against band and majorette advisors

By: Melanie Williamson In an open letter to parents posted on the Vermilion Local Schools website, Superintendent Phil Pempin wrote, “This week I was saddened to hear that conversation on social media has resulted in our band and majorette advisors being harassed and receiving phone calls alluding to threats of bodily harm. It appears thisContinue reading “Superintendent responds to threats against band and majorette advisors”

Vermilion High School honors top ten academic scholars for the 2016-2017 school year

Jeremy Brinker son of John and Melissa Brinker Extra-Curricular Activities: track and field, National Honors Society, Big Buddies, Move to Stand Special Awards, Honors or Class Offices: Learning Lamp & Academic Letter Post-Graduation Plans: Attend the Jesup Scott Honors College at the University of Toledo Abbigale Hampton daughter of Forest Hampton III and MonicaContinue reading “Vermilion High School honors top ten academic scholars for the 2016-2017 school year”