By Melanie Williamson During the Monday, October 1, city council meeting, Council president Steve Herron invited Vermilion Local Schools District Superintendent Phil Pempin up to address the board regarding the proposed safety and security levy that will be on the November ballot. Pempin stated that the proposed levy will mean approximately $2 per month perContinue reading “Vermilion schools Superintendent explains proposed levy to city council”
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Schools place five-year, .68-mill levy for safety and security on ballot
By Candace Barczyk Voters in the Vermilion Local School District will see a five-year, .68-mill levy on the November 6 ballot for safety and security in the district. The levy, if approved, would generate $300,000 a year, and would cost $24 a year for every $100,000 of property valuation. The levy is Issue 13Continue reading “Schools place five-year, .68-mill levy for safety and security on ballot”
SCHOOL ZONE
By Superintendent Philip Pempin Check the internet for articles about school safety and you will find an abundance of columns like the one below. Parents are frightened to send their children to school, and they want to know what schools are doing to keep students safe. School shootings and armed teachers: Sending myContinue reading “SCHOOL ZONE “
Link Crew offers student orientation for incoming eighth graders
By Melanie Williamson The Vermilion High School Link Crew hosted their annual orientation for incoming eighth graders to welcome them to the high school and to let them know about some of the exciting programs they will be offering through the school year. Orientation day included a variety of fun activities and interactions betweenContinue reading “Link Crew offers student orientation for incoming eighth graders”
District moves forward with Haitian distance learning experience
By Candace Barczyk Vermilion Board of Education members voted to approve $1,500 for VES teacher Lisa Murray to go to Haiti to bridge a distance learning experience between Vermilion students and those of the Aart van Wingerden School in Haiti. Former Vermilion School Supt. Bruce Keller, along with Murray, a second-grade teacher at Vermilion Elementary,Continue reading “District moves forward with Haitian distance learning experience”
Board reviews superintendent and treasurer goals, approves class trips
By Candace Barczyk The Vermilion Board of Education met on Monday, Sept. 10 with all members in attendance. Vermilion Education Foundation presentation: Judy Riddle of the Vermilion Education Foundation gave a brief presentation on the founding and purpose of the organization, which has been raising funds for programs in the Vermilion Schools since 1987. SheContinue reading “Board reviews superintendent and treasurer goals, approves class trips”
Winter sports, supplemental contracts awarded
By Candace Barczyk Winter sports and miscellaneous supplemental contracts were among the items Vermilion Board of Education members approved at their Monday, Sept. 10 meeting. The board approved contracts for the following: Matthew Pisano, SMS 8th Grade Head Basketball Coach; Brandon Gilbert, VHS Head Wrestling Coach; Michael D’Egidio, SMS Head Wrestling Coach; Jacob Baker, VHSContinue reading “Winter sports, supplemental contracts awarded”
Vermilion Sailors varsity football start winning season with new head coach
By Melanie Williamson After the tragic loss of Coach Matt Kobal last winter, the Vermilion Local Schools District faced the heavy decision of choosing a new head coach. With the student athletes in mind, it was decided that choosing a coach the students were already familiar with, who could help carry on Kobal’s legacy wouldContinue reading “Vermilion Sailors varsity football start winning season with new head coach”
Sailorway is embracing camp theme inviting community to participate
By Melanie Williamson Each year Sailorway Middle School chooses a new theme that guides new and ongoing school activities and events. This year, the administration has chosen a camp theme and is working to ensure the students learn plenty of new skills. As part of this adventure, they have instituted a new program called S.A.I.L.,Continue reading “Sailorway is embracing camp theme inviting community to participate”
Vermilion High student’s dream of going to Harvard comes true this summer
By Karen Cornelius Returning to classes, the question of what did everyone do over the summer vacation usually comes up. Vermilion High School junior Mackenzie Harco will have quite a story to tell about her adventures at Harvard University for seven weeks during the summer. Seeing Harvard’s campus and eventually attending Harvard after graduationContinue reading “Vermilion High student’s dream of going to Harvard comes true this summer”
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