On March 1st we had a wonderful morning with our first graders at Austin Elementary! Each year, the VPSF hosts a “Green Eggs and Ham” breakfast to celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss. Thanks to the generosity of our VPSF donors, …
Austin Elementary first-graders, teachers, parents and volunteers celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 113th birthday Thursday, March 2, 2017. The students enjoyed, for the most part, their green eggs and ham while wearing hats fashioned after The Cat in the Hat. The celebration, …
Vermillion High School’s Rhythm in Red captured their first state Show Choir Championship in Class A. The competition was held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Aberdeen, SD.
VERMILLION AREA ROBOTICS TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE AT THE US OPEN AND THE VEX WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP Twenty-three elementary and middle school students in the Vermillion Area Robotics Club (VARC) formed 8 teams in June, 2016. The team members have invested hundreds …
Children’s author Nancy Jo Shaw reads her book, “Casey’s Great Escape,” to a group of Jolley Elementary School students in the school’s library on October 21, 2016. After a long career as an educator, Shaw is fulfilling a life-long dream …
The VPS Foundation is sponsoring a five-year art program called “Arts Attack” for Austin School kindergartners and first graders. Arts Attack is a national program which provides high-quality video-based lessons designed by an art educator. The Vermillion PTO will be …
With the Athletic Booster Club, the Foundation provides funds for equipment, facility improvements and additional support for student athletes. Participation in youth athletics has been shown to enhance leadership skills, improve time management and foster positive social interaction. Through the …
