August 4, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com Broadcaster Press 9 VERMILLION PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION Scheduled for MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH and TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH 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 district last year, but did not register for the 2015-2016 school term • Students who wish to pay fees and purchase meals (see feeslisted below by building) ELEMENTARY Austin (P, K-1) • 300 High Street • 677-7010 • Kim Johnson, Principal/Director of Instruction Jolley (2-5) • 224 S. University Street • 677-7015 • Sue Galvin, Principal Monday, August 10th & Tuesday August 11th: Austin - P, K-1 and Jolley, 2-5 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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 and meals should be purchased: see meal prices below. Activity ticket price is $25.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL 422 Princeton • 677-7025 • Pat Anderson, Principal Monday, August 10th & Tuesday August 11th: 6th - 8th grade students: Commons - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fees: Yearbook, Activity Tickets and Meals may be purchased: see prices below Activity ticket price is $25.00 Athletic Physicals: Athletes must have a physical exam completed before they can check out equipment. HIGH SCHOOL 1001 East Main • 677-7035 • Curt Cameron, Principal • Jason Huska, Dean of Students Monday, August 10th & Tuesday August 11th: 9-12 students: Commons - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fees Required - Senior Graduation Fee is $20.00 Activity Tickets and meals may also be purchased: see meal prices below 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 Elementary (K-5).........................................$1.50 Middle School (6-8)....................................$1.50 High School (9-12)......................................$1.50 Adults...........................................................$1.80 Reduced Price Meals................................$0.30 Lunch $2.70 $2.85 $2.90 $3.50 $0.40 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 Welcome Students With Many Facility & Technology Improvements Student registration for the new school year will be held at all schools on Monday and Tuesday, August 10 and 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The school is pleased to announce that all fees are the same as last year. Payment for meals may be made at the individual schools during registration. Also, free and reduced meal applications are available at the schools. 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 and Tuesday, August 17 and August 18 in preparation for the beginning of school. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 19, which will be a full day of school. All services will be provided beginning the first day including transportation and meal programs. 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, contact information will be used with the SchoolReach System whereby weather and school schedule changes may be communicated directly to families. Major facility projects this summer included complete upgrade of the high school heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. This $5.2 million project will improve the learning atmosphere by providing consistent and efficient heating and cooling of classrooms. In addition, new windows, lighting, and ceilings have been installed. All classrooms and offices have also been painted. Chemistry and biology classrooms have also been renovated as well as the restrooms. As always, maintenance personnel have been hard at work cleaning, waxing, and painting throughout the summer in preparation for a new school year. The Vermillion School Board is committed to providing the latest technology for students and staff. New 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 new iPads, the middle school will have additional iPad carts. Each elementary classroom will receive additional iPads for student use. Audio-enhancement systems are in place in all elementary classrooms as well as in various classrooms in the middle school. Also, new projectors have been installed in all classrooms. One computer lab at the middle school has been upgraded with new computers. The American Bus Corporation begins its sixth 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 and activity buses. American Bus Corporation also has a mini-bus to provide safe and accessible transportation for special needs students. 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.