From left to right: Joanne Ustad, Andy Schulz, Dan Mourlam, Katharina Wymar, Chuck Lubbers, Mary Giffin, Jo Nesmith, Collin Lind, Melissa Berninger. Not Pictured Liz Franken, Sarah Wittmuss, Tim Schorn.

I am an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Studies Program at USD and have lived in Vermillion since 2001. My son, Kamil, is a student at VHS so that is one of the reasons I’m …
I am a native of Yankton and, as a third generation Coyote, received both my undergraduate and law degrees from USD. My husband, Alan, is also a Coyote. Our children, Ella (USD sophomore) and Theo (VHS sophomore), have benefitted from …

NEW PROGRAM ALERT! The Vermillion Public School Foundation in partnership with the Vermillion School District and Lunchtime Solutions, Inc through donations and a grant from the Dakota Health Foundation has created the Tanager Meal Assistance program. The Tanager Meal Assistance …


To Donate, click here Cash Donations will be used to purchase Tanager attire. “The Rack” offers clean, gently used clothing to Vermillion School District families in need. On Fridays, students and faculty wear Tanager or USD gear to show support …

We are honored to have been awarded the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Community Service Award for prioritizing initiatives that enrich and augment experiences of local public school students. “Vermillion Public Schools Foundation’s work to enhance the experiences of …

Middle School USD camps scholarships now Available! Please visit the Forms page for more information