Vermilion Local Schools

Vermilion Varsity Coed Track continues to grow and achieve as a team

On Tuesday, April 4, the Sailor Boy’s took to the track again and continue to improve their marks as 10 of the athletes ran, threw or jumped their best mark ever on the track placing third in the meet. Leading the way for the boys were Doug O’Donnell as he took 1st in the 300Continue reading “Vermilion Varsity Coed Track continues to grow and achieve as a team”

Students eager to find 3D solutions

By: Melanie Williamson At the Monday, April 10, school board meeting, Jennifer Bengele, the Technology Coach for Vermilion Schools presented a new website they recently launched. Bengele explained to the board that with the help of a grant, she was able to get a 3D printer to add to their computer science program. However, sheContinue reading “Students eager to find 3D solutions”

District to offer severance packages

By: Melanie Williamson Following an executive session at the Monday, April 10, school board meeting, the board voted to offer a severance package to eligible certified and classified employees within the district. According to superintendent Phil Pempin, this decision is part of an ongoing effort to control expenses and push off the need for aContinue reading “District to offer severance packages”

School Zone

By Superintendent Philip Pempin Ever since the concept of the “baby-boomer” generation was conceived of, national media has continued to give a name each generation of Americans. Following the baby-boomers came “millennials”, then Generation X, Y and Z. These designations are used to research everything from purchasing habits to career choices, with marketers constantly tryingContinue reading “School Zone”

District decides parking lot needs take preference over tennis courts

By: Melanie Williamson Student liaison updates: The VHS computer science coding class has been working for several months now on building a website for the coffee shop that would allow teachers and students to order their drinks online to be picked up after class. This has been quite an undertaking as students described having toContinue reading “District decides parking lot needs take preference over tennis courts”

Sailorway student Molly Wade breaks record and wins archery championship

By: Melanie Williamson What started as something fun to do on a Saturday has turned into a passion for one young girl. Two years ago, Molly Wade and her father went to Bad Boy Bait and Tackle on a Saturday to try archery as something different to do together. She shared that neither of themContinue reading “Sailorway student Molly Wade breaks record and wins archery championship”

Eleven students compete at state competition; two will go on to nationals

By: Melanie Williamson VHS teacher Devon Snook was at the School Board Meeting on Monday, March 13, with four of his speech and debate students to talk about their recent success at the state competition. At the state competition, 11 students from Vermilion High School competed against hundreds of other students in multiple categories. SnookContinue reading “Eleven students compete at state competition; two will go on to nationals”

School board recognizes students’ excellence, receives project updates

By: Melanie Williamson National History Day: Sailorway students worked in teams to prepare projects for National History Day. The goal of these projects is for students to learn about a topic in-depth and then be able to share this new found knowledge with others. Each student group chose the topic they wanted to learn aboutContinue reading “School board recognizes students’ excellence, receives project updates”