Field Day T-shirt information was sent home on Friday. If you want to purchase a shirt for park/field day which is held in May, orders are due this Friday, March 19. The cost is $8 each.
Friday was our last day celebrating #NSBW21! Throughout the week we served 519 breakfast meals to students. Breakfast is an important part of any morning routine. We hope your child continues to join us!
Spring Forward...Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time will start 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Enjoy the extra hour of sunshine!
Our theme for Read-In Day was Taco About Books. One of our favorite books is Dragons Love Tacos. During the day we had a drawing for books for classroom libraries. At the end of the day we had a school wide DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time. Thank you Mrs. Johnson for organizing this day!
Senior Football players would like to meet with any student in grades 8th-11th who are interested in playing Football next year immediately after school on Tuesday, March 15th in the gym.
Results from District Competitions at Hart Career Center:
Diesel Equipment Technical Information:
1st Place Ashton Garnett (Van-Far_
Welding Technical Information:
2nd Place Bruce Goodman (Van-Far)
8th Dayton Sanders (Van-Far)
Welding Hands On:
3rd Place Bruce Goodman (Van-Far)
Welding Fabrication Team Hands On:
2nd Place Dayton Sanders (Van-Far), Dawson Arens (Wellsville), Ricardo Juarez (Mexico)
The following students will be competing at the State Level:
Ashton Garnett (Van-Far) Diesel Technical Information
Bruce Goodman (Van-Far) Welding Technical Information
Dayton Sanders (Van-Far), Ricardo Juarez (Mexico), Dawson Arens (Wellsville) Welding Fabrication Team
Great job!!
The Virtual Conference Band Concert will be shown live at 6:00 p.m. at the link below for anyone interested in watching. There will also be a Conference Art Show that will be presented prior to the start of the concert. It should be great entertainment!
https://www.facebook.com/Wright-City-Band-Boosters-624021857638608
Reminder that Spring Athletic pictures are tomorrow after school. Athletes need to make sure they bring their unforms to school tomorrow. The schedule is as follows:
Golf: 3:50
JH Girls: 4:00
JH Boys: 4:15
HS Girls:4:30
HS Boys:4:45
Baseball 5:00
This Friday is MO Read-In Day (House Bill 795). This day is set aside to observe activities that promote an increased awareness of the importance of reading and encourage reading at school and home. Students can wear fiesta or bright colored clothing.
We’re celebrating #NSBW21 March 9-12! Did you know that eating #SchoolBreakfast fuels learning? It’s true! We serve breakfast daily, Tuesday-Friday, starting at 7:30 each morning. Have your child join us for breakfast this coming week.
We will be taking the Spring Athletic team and individual pictures next Thursday, March 11th at the following times:
Golf: 3:50
JH Girls Track: 4:00
JH Boys Track: 4:15
HS Girls Track:4:30
HS Boys Track:4:45
HS Boys Baseball: 5:00
We are approaching the 101 day of school. Your child is invited to participate in a dress up day to celebrate. Come to school dressed Dalmatian style on March 10, 2021. Be creative!
Meeting with new admin of Mexico Hospital flyer.
VFE Reminder: Student-Led Conferences will be held tomorrow, March 1, from 11:00-6:00. Your child will be sharing with you their progress this school year. We are looking forward to seeing you! Masks will be required.
Is your child interested in playing coach pitch, softball, or baseball? Vandalia Little League registration forms were sent home Friday. They can be returned to the school. The deadline to sign up is March 17. Forms and fees are due at the time of registration. Sign up today!
Reminder that Bus 6 is running about 10 minutes early in the morning and Bus 9 will be a second route in the evening and arriving home later than usual until further notice.
Student-led Conferences will be held on March 1, from 11:00-6:00. Your elementary student is bringing home an informational letter and sign up sheet for parents to complete. Please return these on Tuesday, so that classroom teachers can finalize appointment times.
We are taking appointments for preschool and kindergarten screenings. Call the school to reserve your spot!
Van-Far will be hosting District Basketball. Girls will play Saturday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m., Boys will play Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. You must have a ticket to enter. All passes are invalid and all will have to pay the $5 admission. JH/HS student tickets are available to sign up for at the high school office. Concessions may not be available Saturday so plan accordingly. Athletes will receive their tickets for family/friends today. Any questions, please contact the high school office.
Mexico schools are out again tomorrow so there are no classes at Hart Career Center. As of now, Van-Far is in session tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing everyone!