08 Broadcaster Press July 31, 2012 www.broadcasteronline.com VERMILLION PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 13TH AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all grade levels WHO SHOULD REGISTER: • Students who are new to the Vermillion Public School District. • Students who were in the distict last year, but did not register for the 2012-2013 school term. • Students who wish to pay fees and purchase meals (see fees listed below by building) HIGH SCHOOL 1001 East Main • 677-7035 Curt Cameron, Principal Jason Huska, Dean of Students Monday, August 13th: 9-12 students; High School Library Tuesday, August 14th: 9-12 students; High School Library Fees: Required – Senior Graduation Fee, $20.00. Activity tickets and meals may also be purchased: see meal prices at right. Activity ticket price is $25.00. MIDDLE SCHOOL 422 Princeton • 677-7025 Pat Anderson, Principal Monday, August 13th: 6th-8th grade students, Commons Tuesday, August 14th: 6th-8th grade students, Commons Fees: Yearbook, activity tickets and meals may be purchased: see meal prices at right. Activity ticket price is $25.00. Athletic Physicals: Athletes must have a physical exam completed before they can check out equipment. ELEMENTARY Austin (P, K-1) • 300 High Street • 677-7010 Kim Johnson, Principal/Director of Instruction Jolley (2-5) • 224 S. University St.• 677-7015 Mark Upward, Principal Monday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 14th: Austin – P ,K-1 and Jolley – 2-5. If you and your child completed a personal data form (a pink card) and returned it last spring, and there are no changes (i.e. address), you will not have to come in for registration on these dates. Activity tickets should be purchased and meals should be purchased: see meal prices at right. Activity ticket price is $25. GENERAL INFORMATION Kindergarten and ALL other students enrolling in the Vermillion School District for the first time are required by South Dakota law to present a copy of their birth certificate and PROOF of immunization records. According to South Dakota law any person responsible for a child of school age, shall cause the child to regularly attend school. Vermillion Schools Begin A New Year Student registration for the new school year will be held at all schools on August 13 and 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Payment for meals may be made and free & reduced meal applications are available at the individual schools during registration. Bus passes and activity tickets may be purchased at the district office and activity tickets may also be purchased at the high school office. Teachers will have meetings on Tuesday, August 21 in preparation for the students return to school. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 22 which will be a full day of school. All services will be provided beginning the first day including transportation and meal programs. Everyone is encouraged to visit the school district web site on a regular basis at www.vermillion.K12.sd.us for school district information. This site provides up-to-date information on school events as well as the district master calendar, policies, and the student management and information system where parents may check their student’s progress. Parents are encouraged to up-date telephone and computer contact information during registration. This information will be used to assist in communication with parents regarding school matters or in case of emergency. Also, the contact information will be used with the SchoolReach System whereby weather and school schedule changes may be communicated directly to families. The Vermillion School Board continues their commitment to develop the district technology system for students and staff. All high school teachers will be equipped with Apple laptop computers for classroom use. IPads will SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM PRICES All students may put money on their accounts during registration and throughout the school year, or purchase individual meals. Breakfast Lunch High School (9-12).....................................................N/A $2.85 $2.80 Middle School (6-8)................................................. $1.45 Elementary (K-5)......................................................$1.45 $2.65 $3.23 Adults.....................................................................$1.75 Extra Breakfast Entrée.............................................$1.15 N/A $0.40 Reduced Price Meals...............................................$0.30 Important Dates 8/13, 8/14..................................................Registration = 9am-1pm 8/22...................................................................First Day of School 9/3..................................................................................Labor Day 10/8.................................................................Native American Day 11/21 -11/23.................................................Thanksgiving Vacation 12/21..................................................................2:00pm Dismissal 12/24 - 1/4........................................................Christmas Vacation 1/7........................................................................Classes Resume 1/21.............................................................Martin Luther King Day 2/18........................................................................President’s Day 3/6......................................................................2:00pm Dismissal 3/7, 3/8.......................................................................Spring Break 3/29..............................................................................Good Friday 4/1...........................................................................Easter Monday 5/18...............................................................................Graduation 5/23...................................................................Last Day of School Professional Development Dates 8/21.................................................................Pre-school In-service TBD.......................................................................Full day In-service 10/24...........................................................8am to noon In-service TBD.......................................................................Full day In-service 2/6...............................................................8am to noon In-service Quarter Dates 10/19..................................................End of 1st Quarter (41 Days) 12/21..................................................End of 2nd Quarter (41 Days) 3/6.......................................................End of 3rd Quarter 40 Days) 5/23....................................................End of 4th Quarter (52 Days) Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/22.......................................................................2:00 dismissal conferences 2:30-8:00 10/24.......................................................No School In-service then conferences 1:00-6:00 2/4...........................................................................2:00 dismissal conferences 2:30-8:00 2/6...........................................................No School In-service then conferences 1:00-6:00 also be disseminated to all high school students later in the semester to provide a one-to-one technology environment. In addition to the current technology labs and classroom computers, the middle school will implement two IPad carts and each elementary classroom will receive two IPads for student use. Audio-enhancement systems are in place in all elementary classrooms as well as various classrooms in the middle school. The American Bus Corporation begins its third year of service to the school district with Duane Amundson as the general manager. Rural parents of students new to the school system who wish to ride the bus should contact Duane at 605-321-1465. The transportation service offers modern route buses which also includes designated activity buses. A new mini-bus was added to the fleet last year to provide safe and accessible transportation for special needs students. The major capital outlay funded facility upgrade this summer included installation of a new athletic track and jumping areas. Additional facility upgrades include replacement of sewer system pipe at the middle school, new carpet in some areas of the school and sidewalk replacement to comply with city ordinances. Maintenance personnel have been hard at work cleaning, waxing, and painting to prepare the buildings for a new school year.