08 Broadcaster Press July 29, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com VERMILLION PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all grade levels to WHO SHOULD • Students who are newthethe Vermillion Public School District. for the 2014-2015 school term. • Students who were in distict last year, but did not register • Students who wish to pay fees and purchase meals (see fees listed below by building) REGISTER: HIGH SCHOOL 1001 East Main • 677-7035 Curt Cameron, Principal Jason Huska, Dean of Students Monday, August 11th: 9-12 students; High School Library Tuesday, August 12th: 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. Ipad fee is $25.00. 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).....................................$1.50 $2.90 Middle School (6-8)................................... $1.50 $2.85 Elementary (K-5)........................................$1.50 $2.70 $3.50 Adults.......................................................$1.80 Reduced Price Meals.................................$0.30 $0.40 MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES 422 Princeton • 677-7025 Pat Anderson, Principal Monday, August 11th: 6th-8th grade students, Commons Tuesday, August 12th: 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. 8/11, 8/12..................................Registration = 9am-1pm 8/20....................................................First Day of School 9/1...................................................................Labor Day 10/13...............................................Native American Day 11/26 -11/28.................................Thanksgiving Vacation 12/19..................................................2:00pm Dismissal 12/22 - 1/2........................................Christmas Vacation 1/5.........................................................Classes Resume 1/19..............................................Martin Luther King Day 2/16........................................................President’s Day 3/11....................................................2:00pm Dismissal 3/12, 3/13...................................................Spring Break 4/3................................................................Good Friday 4/6............................................................Easter Monday TBD.................................................................Graduation 5/20....................................................Last Day of School 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 Sue Galvin, Principal Monday, August 11th and Tuesday, August 12th: 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 School District Welcomes Students to a New School Year Student registration for the new school year will be held at all schools on August 11 and 12, 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. Activity tickets may also be purchased at the high school office. Teachers will have meetings on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 in preparation for the students return to school. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 20, 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. Daily announcements for middle and high school are also included on the Infinite Campus system. Parents are encouraged to update telephone and e-mail 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 is committed to providing technology for students and staff. iPads will again be disseminated to all high school students at the beginning of the school year offering a one-to-one technology environment. A $25.00 fee is required by the first day of school for the iPads from high school students. In addition to the current technology labs and classroom computers, the middle school has computer labs and iPad carts. Each elementary classroom has two iPads for student use and computer labs in the schools. Audio-enhancement systems are in place in all elementary classrooms as well PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATES 8/18, 8/19......................................Pre-school In-service 10/22..........................................8am to noon In-service 2/11............................................8am to noon In-service TBD......................................................Full day In-service QUARTER DATES 10/17.................................End of 1st Quarter (41 Days) 12/19................................End of 2nd Quarter (41 Days) 3/11...................................End of 3rd Quarter (45 Days) 5/20...................................End of 4th Quarter (46 Days) (less 1 TBD In-Service Day) PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 10/20......................................................2:00 dismissal P/T conferences 2:30-8:00 10/22......................................No School In-service then P/T conferences 1:00-8:00 2/9..........................................................2:00 dismissal P/T conferences 2:30-8:00 2/11........................................No School In-service then P/T conferences 1:00-8:00 as in various classrooms in the middle school. This year, all teachers will be equipped with the latest Apple laptop computers. The American Bus Corporation begins its fifth year of service to students and families in the school district with Shayne Ludwig as general manager. Rural parents of students new to the school system who wish to ride the bus should contact Shayne at 605-659-0178 or 624-8888. The transportation service offers modern route buses and designated activity buses. Two new activity buses will be added to the fleet this year. American Bus Corporation also has a mini-bus to provide safe and accessible transportation for special needs students. The major facility upgrades this summer include installation of a new roof on the middle school. In addition, a new metal building will be constructed south of the high school. This building was funded by a grant from Governor Dennis Daugaard to promote career and technical education. The structure will enable the district to work in cooperation with Builders Choice, Inc. to train students in construction of self-contained living units to be used on mining and drilling sites. Maintenance personnel have been hard at work cleaning, waxing, and painting throughout the summer in preparation for a new school year.