VAS MEAL PROGRAM UPDATE
No meals will be delivered Monday, May 25th.
Meals will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.
Viroqua Area School District is providing meals for families that would like to participate.
We anticipate that the VAS meal program will continue just as it is until Friday, July 31st. There is no need to sign up again.
ALL children 18 years and younger who live in our District are eligible for breakfast and lunch each day at no cost. There are no income-based qualifications needed to participate. This program is also available to private school and home-schooled children.
If you have not already signed up and want to participate and receive meals, please sign up at this link, https://bit.ly/VASMealProgram, or contact us at the email/phone below.
If you have a change or have any questions, please contact us by phone or email.
bvold@viroquablackhawk.org 608-637-1181
ethkri@viroquablackhawk.org 608-637-1645
Since schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, children who usually get free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program can get additional temporary food benefits. These benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT. Children can get these benefits in addition to any other school meals they are getting.
If your income has changed or you have not applied for the Free and Reduced School Meal Program, you may apply now. If you have questions about this application or program, please contact us at 608-637-1645.
VAS Board Curriculum Committee Meeting 6 PM and Regular Board Meeting 7 PM
https://bit.ly/51820VASBoE Meeting ID: 881 0613 3613 Password: 5EzEAH or by phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 881 0613 3613 Password: 928533
VAS Board Meeting 5/7/20, 11:00 AM, District Office https://bit.ly/5720VASBoE
Meeting ID: 880 2803 1721
Password: 5xisth
Help is available for families in our community. Please share this information with anyone who might benefit from support through Couleecap.
VAS Board Meetings 4/20/20, District Office
Buildings & Grounds 6:00 PM, Budget & Finance Comm 6:30 PM, Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM https://bit.ly/2Vebzr4
Meeting ID: 746 7020 8347 Password: iRfN2Z
What a nice story from WXOW about the fabulous work that our Food Service Team, Bus Drivers and Support Staff are doing to prepare and deliver over 1,400 meals a day to our area children and their families.
https://wxow.com/2020/04/17/food-service-staff-works-extra-hours-to-deliver-free-meals/
This afternoon, we received an important update from Governor Evers. Students and Teachers will not be returning to the classroom this school year. Please see the letter for more details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5fi7seVCh6lhIa_JFbBfF-oycROvRkX/view?usp=sharing
Important notice: Effective at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all Wisconsin Public and Private Schools are closed indefinitely. Please follow this link https://bit.ly/2IEjHds for the latest information and press releases from Governor Evers and the WI Department of Health Services. Our meal service will continue as well as our Continuity of Learning services for our students. Viroqua Area Schools are Closed until further notice.
Viroqua Area School District is providing meals for families that would like to participate. Just like our Summer Food Service Program, ALL children 18 years and younger who live in our District are eligible for breakfast and lunch each day at no cost. There are no income-based qualifications needed to participate. This program is also available to private school and homeschooled children.
If you want to participate to receive meals, please complete this form. https://forms.gle/PqzpaVsredjiwa2Z8
Please follow this link for more information and the Viroqua Area Schools updates.https://bit.ly/2IEjHds The Viroqua Area School District values the health and well-being of our students, staff, families and community.
Dr. Kehl Arnson,
District Administrator
Please join the Viroqua Area School Board meeting, 5:30 PM at the following link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VfaQTbqdb7s
Good news! The meals will begin on Tuesday, March 17. More information will be shared later today about the pick-up/delivery times and locations. Please see the previous post for sign up information.
Viroqua Area School District is providing meals for families who would like to participate. All children 18 years and younger who live in our District are eligible for breakfast and lunch each day at no cost. This includes private school and homeschooled children. Meals are also available for a cost of $7.00 each day to adults, the cost includes breakfast and lunch.
If you want to participate and receive meals, you will need to complete this form so we can begin preparing and organizing our meal program for you.
https://forms.gle/5MNqND4JvawdThaWA
In order to act in the best interest of our children, families and community, VAS will be not have school Monday or Tuesday. This is purely a preventative measure. Staff will report and be working to prepare lessons for students during the COVID-19 closure.
VAS families: We will be providing meals for children and families during the school closure. Please check your email for the letter and details. Thank you, Dr. Arnson
Per Governor Evers, Viroqua Area Schools and all WI schools will be closed beginning Wed. March 18 through April 6. More information will coming next week as we learn more. More information is also available on our School website. Sincerely, Dr. Kehl Arnson
Please follow this link for Viroqua Area Schools updates. https://bit.ly/2IEjHds
The Viroqua Area School District values the health and well-being of our students, staff and families. With the heightened awareness around the spread of illnesses such as the seasonal influenza (flu) and the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, there may be many questions. We will continue to share with you what we know, preventative measures we can all take, and what we are doing as a District.
Here is the latest Referendum Presentation for the VAS April Operational Referendum:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmE6VIXLcPeB2HJ152zMkZyj6Sc66eN-/view?usp=sharing
We had a great turnout for "Books for Breakfast" this morning! Thank you to Staff for creating a great event, and thank you to all the families that joined in! Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yTjkwnsiLnqFRuWX8
Middle School Students had a fabulous time with their "Rockin Read-A-Thon" today. Great job Student Council, their Advisors and Staff who helped kids see the fun and excitement of reading!
Good luck to Aaliyah on her trip to state gymnastics! She will be competing Saturday, March 7th in the individual competition on the vault! Go Blackhawks!
What an exciting night for playoff basketball. Tough loss for the Blackhawks tonight, but congratulations on a strong season!
This is our presentation from the November Board Meeting. We are currently updating our presentation with the latest state funding projections and will be sharing those updated finacial details over the next week. Thank you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DaU3k1HCOvQezwJBnM9exXZWLJ6k2nyJ/view?usp=sharing
The 77th Annual Individual Wrestling State Tournament is this weekend 🎉
Cheer on Viroqua State qualifying wrestlers Josh Fyre and Cale Anderson! Go Blackhawks!
Over these 3 days, 560 wrestlers will compete in 826 matches to determine 42 State Champions in 3 divisions.
BRACKETS: https://t.co/0RYukYiWdm
SCHEDULE: https://t.co/CAgYeXzI0a https://t.co/zUHCkXlo6N
Viroqua Area Schools Board February 24 Meeting Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKrMCEBDFUA
Catch the excitement! The First Annual "Rocking Read-A-Thon" for Middle School students is Friday, March 6th. Learn how you can Sponsor a Chair for a student reader, and join in the fun of Roou Ball. See the attachments to sign up and for more informaiton.
Would you like to know more about our newest District school? Trillium MS is a Viroqua Public School whose Teachers provide our 7th and 8th grade students a personalized, project-based curriculum and authentic learning experiences. Please contact the school for information.
Live streaming for the Board meeting will not be available tonight; however, we will video the meeting to post as soon as possible. Thank you.
Viroqua Area Schools are delayed 2 hours today, Tuesday, Feb. 18 due to slippery road conditions in the area.
We have cancelled all after school and evening activities at Viroqua Schools Monday, Feb. 17. Our regular School Board Meeting for tonight is also cancelled and has been rescheduled to next Monday, Feb. 24, at 7:00 PM in the MS/HS Library. Thank you.
Viroqua Area Schools will be releasing early today, Monday Feb. 17, at 1:00pm Elementary & 1:15pm Middle & High Schools. Forecasts indicate inclement weather beginning this afternoon. We want our children to be safely home before travel becomes unsafe. Thank you!
The 3rd Grade Invention Fair is moved to 10:45-11:30 in 3rd grade classrooms today.
Viroqua Area Schools will be delayed 2 hours today, Friday, Feb. 14, due to very low wind-chill temperatures.
Our High School Teachers are getting into the spirit for Twin Day during Winterfest Week!
Due to the forecast being in the negative temps, the MS ski trip has been canceled for Friday, Feb. 14th. The reschedule date will be announced soon.
Ms. Strachan wanted to share a few neat pictures from the "Math for the Trades" class today. We had a visit from the county and the kids got to learn about the math behind road salt!
Watch Boys Basketball vs Westby. Go Blackhawks! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j0pCt_5Nods
This is a test: some of our families have not been receiving the notifications from our School App. We believe that these technical issues have been resolved. If you are seeing this post on Facebook but did not receive the App notification on your phone, please be sure to check your notification settings on your phone and also the App settings. If you are still having issues call 608-637-1181, and we will work with you individually.
The VHS Marching Band has an apparel sale going on right now through the 24th of February. You can purchase clothing items AND help support the VHS Marching Band!
Just follow this link and see what we have to offer:
https://viroquamarchingband20.itemorder.com/sale
VAS Summer School dates are June 15 - July 10.
The Wisconsin Singers will be performing at the Temple Theatre on Feb. 7, 2020, at 7pm. Selected Kickapoo and Viroqua Middle School students will be featured in an opening performance with this amazing vocal group.
The JV Boys Hockey game is cancelled tonight. Varsity Boys will still play at 7:30 PM as scheduled.
Enrollment for our Charter Schools begins today and closes Feb. 21st. Please see the flier for more information about enrollment in the Viroqua Area Montessori School. Thank you!
Job Opportunity: Full-time Night Custodian, Mon-Fri. 4 pm-12:30 am.
Application and qualification requirements available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Application deadline: 2-7-20. EOE.
Mr. Zube would like to share photos of a few of the projects that his students in the Metals I and Woods I classes have produced. Nice work students!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ln6qj69tte2EeXUUTvhm7HuLw6o8lmxw?usp=sharing
The ski trip for 5th graders today is cancelled. We will reschedule the trip to another day soon. Thank you.
Viroqua Schools will have a 2 hour delayed start this morning, Thursday, Jan. 23rd due to poor road conditions.
Viroqua Area School Board Meeting: January 20, 2020. Please follow this link. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0E1mVCX-3-c
Please follow this link or copy this link into your web browser to enroll in the Brighter Smiles program, https://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
High School Improv Workshop Thursday, Feb. 6th, 6:00- 8:30 PM in the Elementary Cafetorium. All HS Students are welcome!
With the incoming weather today, all VAS evening activities and practices will be cancelled.
At this time, all events for Saturday are still on as scheduled. We will monitor the weather tonight and early tomorrow morning and communicate any changes as decisions are made.
These VHS students proudly represented Viroqua at the Dorian Choral Festival last weekend at Luther College in Iowa. Congrats to Marissa, Percival, Brooks, and Jenevieve!
Viroqua Area Schools will be releasing early today: 1:00pm Elementary & 1:15pm Middle & High Schools. Forecasts indicate inclement weather beginning this afternoon. We want our children to be safely home before travel conditions deteriorate. Thank you & have a safe weekend!
Coaching Opportunity: JV Softball Coach
Please send letter of interest and resume to Eric Anderson, Activities Director, 100 Blackhawk Drive, Viroqua WI 54665. anderi@viroquablackhawk.org 637-1610. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE.
A huge congratulations goes out to junior, Lincoln Devine and soph, Maxwell Thew for being selected to represent VHS at the 2020 National Band Association Conference Jan. 17-18 at UW Oshkosh. Lincoln and Max were selected from over 300 applicants to be a part of the Honors Band.
Please note that Vernon County has advised limiting unecessary travel until road conditions improve today. They do expect the conditions to improve by this afternoon, so we are planning to have a normal afternoon release with buses running on their regular schedule.
Job Opportunity: Long Term Substitute - Four Year Old Kindergarten Aide
Position needed until approx. April 15, 2020. Application and qualification
requirements available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Here is the video link for the VAS School Board Meeting held on December 16th. We would like to thank our Student Audio Video Specialists at the high school who create these videos for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xt1Lg0lL0c&t=27s
We hope you have had a safe and restful break. School begins again tomorrow (Thursday). We will see you at school.
It was a very exciting Farm to School learning day for students (Elementary/Montessori through grade 6) who went to the Greenhouse with Mrs. Diehl. There students observed vegetable plants that our high school science students have grown in the greenhouse.
Wonderful performances at our 6th grade and HS concerts Monday evening. Thank you students and our music teachers!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eo53C6Kv2CGQp2bx7
Due to scheduling changes caused by the bad weather last week, we have scheduled our School Board Meeting for tonight at 5:00 PM.
Our 6th Grade Band Concert begins at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym followed by the High School Band Concert at 7:30pm. Please join us.
Live streaming for the Board meeting will not be available tonight; however, we will video the meeting to post tomorrow. Thank you.
We had a wonderful time with our Holiday Concert for Grades 1, 3 & E1. The students did an excellent job. Thank you to all the families that can to the performance!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/czcwYdYhagULm6yh6
Viroqua High School Students visited Associated Training Services for tours and information about about careers operating heavy equipment.
Go Blackhawks!
Correction, the "Wake Up Call" presentation start time tonight is 6:30pm. See you in the High School Cafeteria.
Great session this afternoon! Come out at 6:00 pm to the VHS cafeteria for the "Wake Up Call" program for adults interested in learning how to protect their teens.
Special event tonight: Do you ever worry if you could spot the hidden signs of vaping or drug use by teens? This program is for any parent or adult community member who wants to keep their teens safe from harm. This evening from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Viroqua High School cafeteria.
Our 6th Grade Concert has been rescheduled for Monday, December 16th at 6:00 pm. Student report time is 5:30 pm. The VHS Concert will take place after the 6th Grade, at 7:30 pm. Both concerts will take place in the High School Gymnasium. See you there! Go Blackhawks!
Viroqua Area Schools have cancelled all after school activities for today, Monday, Dec. 9th.
Yesterday, Sparta HS had a school threat late in the day. They were closed for school there today while the police investigated. Police have since resolved the situation found no cause for further concern, and activities in Sparta did resume with after school activities. We are hosting Sparta basketball and hockey tonight. We want the public to know that there was never a threat to our students. Please come out and cheer the kids on. Go Blackhawks!
VAS high school students got into the holiday spirit with their annual door decorating contest: main prize = bragging rights for the year. Here is just a sample of their work.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EHSBUN4GZkKZaiz47
Do you ever worry if you could spot the hidden signs of vaping or drug use by teens? This community program is for any parent or adult community member who wants to keep their teens safe from harm. Learn more next Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Viroqua High School.
A special thank you to Sleepy Hollow from our VAS Students for the donation of a tire changer for the Auto Shop!
Join us for our 7th & 8th Grade Concert tonight (Monday, Dec 2nd at 7:30) in the VHS Gymnasium.
Students should report by 7 pm, Concert begins at 7:30pm.
Please join us for an informational referendum presentation Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library. Everyone is welcome.
About our VAS Smartphone App: If you are not getting notifications, we are finding that there may be a phone setting that needs to be checked or re-checked. When phones have an update, your previous settings may be wiped out. Please take a look at your phone's notification settings first to be sure to allow notifications for our App. Then open the App and go into the settings there to be sure you have chosen Viroqua as your default school and that the notifications are turned on in the App as well. You may also want to try deleting the app, reinstalling it and then repeat the settings steps. If you are still having any problems, please contact us.
Due to inclement weather, Viroqua Schools are closed today, Wed. Nov. 27.
Don't miss the latest news on your smartphone. Search your App store for "Viroqua Area Schools" and download our App.
Early Release reminder for tomorrow, Wed. Nov. 27th. ES at 1:00pm, MS/HS at 1:15pm.
Viroqua Middle School chosen for Lincoln Online Oratory Project
https://lacrossetribune.com/community/vernonbroadcaster/news/viroqua-middle-school-chosen-for-lincoln-online-oratory-project/article_f814e9eb-0250-5f2a-ab4c-fc28ce2bfbb8.html
This is American Education Week. Let's all take some time to thank the dedicated and talented staff that work with our children everyday! Today is also Support Professionals Day, we couldn't care for our children without our talented support staff!
Watch Girls Basketball vs Adams Friendship
Go Blackhawks! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rQvR0XQzHa8
Viroqua Area School Board Meeting: November 18, 2019. Please follow this link. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P4u4QJ_lw8g
A special thank you to the HS student volunteers, led by Pete Swanson, who picked up the flags from Vernon County cemeteries after Veterans Day. They helped collect over 350 flags!
Monday, Nov. 18 our Student Leaders are hosting a Blood Drive for Students and Staff at the HS. Please see the flier for more information and encourage your students to participate if they are interested in supporting this life-saving community service opportunity. Go Blackhawks!
Our Students will be honoring our Veteran's this morning at 10:30 in the HS gym. You can also watch the ceremony at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOleI12Rc8
Please join the VAS Drama Troup for a rousing performance of "Spamalot" tonight (Friday) & Saturday at 7pm, or Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Our Middle School Students and Staff are celebrating World Kindness Day (Nov 13th) all next week. Student Council has been busy preparing activities and events for the week (Nov. 11 - 15).
Congratulations to our Special Olympics State Bowlers from the Viroqua Area Schools. Viroqua Area Special Olympics has wrapped up another successful bowling season! Bowling continues to be our highest participation sport with 23 athletes this year, and 10 advanced from Regional to State competition. Viroqua Area Special Olympics includes athletes from Viroqua, LaFarge, Westby, Coon Valley, and Chaseburg areas. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Nordic Lanes in Westby for hosting our practices and treating us so well! We are looking forward to the Hotshots and Sparks basketball season beginning in December.
Please remember that we are scheduled to have the next two days off from school. Classes resume Monday.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK - OCTOBER 21-22, 2019 Please join us in saying thank you to the Viroqua Area Schools Bus Drivers and all those who help keep our students safe on their way to and from school.
Watch the Viroqua Area Schools October 21 Regular Board Meeting at this link at 7 pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPHC3POgyg
Job Opportunity:
Viroqua Area Schools has an opening for a special education paraprofessional. Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Thursday, October 24, 2019. EOE.
Congratulations to Viroqua Rotary Students of the Month Cedella Hagedorn and Austin Christianson!
This week is national School Board Appreciation Week. Please join me in thanking our Viroqua School Board Members for their service to our students and our community every day!
Reminder, no school Monday, Oct. 7.
It is hard to miss the headlines about the dangers for teens using e cigarattes, commonly referred to as 'vaping'. The CDC is clear, "The use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults." Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine which is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. E-cigarettes can also contain other harmful substances besides nicotine. Please take a moment to look at these elevated health risks from vaping with the teens in your life. Help them to stay healthy and avoid smoking and vaping.
Wonderful Homecoming Pep Rally for the elementary students today. Thank you to the high school students who made it so special! Happy Homecoming Week!
Thank you to our Viroqua High School students who are helping to construct our newest athletic storage building. Also, special thanks to our Athletic Boosters Club for making the donations to fund the project.
Mr. Lee started the day by introducing our new elementary principal, Mr. Whitford, to students throughout the building. The students were excited to meet Mr. Whitford!
Please welcome our new Interim Elementary Principal, Mr. Tom Whitford.
The Westby Area Performing Arts Center will host FREE family show on Saturday afternoon, October 12th at 1:00 PM.
The Westby Area Performing Arts Center will be presenting "SMIRK", (World Champion jugglers plus physical comedy). This will be a fun-filled afternoon for area families, so we are inviting all area children and their families to catch this 60 minute showing for FREE! Tickets are not required for the afternoon event, however, the facility holds 475 people, so seating will be on a first come first serve basis.
-OR- for $15 per ticket you can join us at 7PM for a 90 minute showing of “SMIRK” where the former scientist and slapstick madman will share a different routine.
Please join the VHS Student Council and Football Team tonight for the first ever Tackling Cancer event. Show your support tonight by wearing your Tackling Cancer shirt (or any other Orange and Black shirt) and come to the football game against Platteville starting at 7:00 p.m.
Wonderful artwork and work displays from our students and their teachers at the Vernon Co. Fair. Stop by and see them at the fair Education Building!
Just a friendly reminder that we don't have school tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13, it is Fair Day.
Job Opportunity: Part-Time Van Driver up to 4.5 hr/day. Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until filled. Screening of applications will begin immediately. EOE.
Please stop by the Viroqua Food Coop today; 1% of all sales will go to benefit our Viroqua Farm to School program!
This is Viroqua Farm-to-School month at the Viroqua Food Co-op. Stop in and support two great Viroqua partners during September!
We are excited to welcome the students tomorrow morning for our first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 3
Friday night is our first home football game of the year. The Blackhawks are hosting Greenwood in a battle beginning at 7 pm at the Blackhawk Field. Come out and show your support for the Blackhawks. It's also a great time to purchase your 2019-20 Season Athletic Passes. A season pass for $30 single/ $40 couple provides you with admission to all home athletic events throughout the year. And remember, ALL Viroqua Area Schools students are admitted free to home events.
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow night is our Viroqua Area Schools back to School Night. See you then!
Blackhawk Band Camp
Just 2 days until Band Camp begins. Flags/Poms at 5 pm, drums at 5:30 pm, Everyone else at 6 pm.
For all Middle School XC runners and families, we have an update for the early season schedule. Here is the new schedule, please make sure your friends see it too:
Week 1
Tues, 8/20 3:30pm-5:00pm
Wed, 8/21 3:30pm-5:00pm
Thurs, 8/22 8:00am-9:30am
Fri, 8/23 9:30am-10:30am
Week 2
Mon, 8/26 3:30pm-5:00pm
Tues, 8/27 3:30pm-4:30pm
Wed, 8/28 3:30pm-5:00pm
Thurs, 8/29 3:30pm-5:00pm
Fri, 8/30 3:30pm-4:30pm
Sat, 8/31 First Meet at Cashton
Thanks and have a great day!
HS/MS Students:All school email passwords need to be reset. If you need access to school gmail before school starts,see Mrs.Leum in Lab 1 on Fri, 8-16 11am-4pm; Mon, 8-19, 9am-4pm; Tues, 8-20, 9am-4pm; or @ BTS Night, Wed, 8-28, 5-7pm. Any additional days will be posted here.
Job Opportunity:
Viroqua Area Schools has an opening for a Laurel High School paraprofessional. Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, August 21, 2019. EOE.
These Viroqua Special Olympics Softball Teammates are state co-champs. The games were played in Waukesha on August 3rd. Please congratulate our athletes on a great season!
Job Opportunity:
Viroqua Area Schools has an opening for a special education paraprofessional. Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 12, 2019. EOE.
"Stuff the Bus" school supplies information for the new school year.
The Westby/Viroqua Girl's Golf team will begin practice on August 12th at 3:30. Girl's Golf is a low pressure, no contact sport where girls in the 9th through 12th grades compete with other girls from the Coulee Region. All girls who sign up for golf get to play. No one sits and at the JV level you can even pick up your ball and place it on the green after so many strokes. If anyone is interested in joining a sport that you can learn and play for a lifetime, please attend our first practice. You can also contact Heidi Hubatch at hubhei@viroquablackhawk.org
Job Opportunity: Part-Time Cook/Server up to 3.5 hr/day. Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, July 23, 2019. EOE.
Viroqua Elementary is in need of a Long Term Substitute - Four Year Old Kindergarten Aide.
Application form and more info available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, July 23, 2019. EOE.
Learn more about our VAS Summer Food Program...
Due to poor weather conditions today's parade has been cancelled. The Memorial day program will take place at Viroqua High School at 10:30 today.
Blackhawk Band report time is 10 am.
The 5th Grade Track Meet that was scheduled for today has been canceled due to wet weather.
We have rescheduled the Meet to next Thursday, May 30, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the track.
See you there!
Last night, Special Olympians, Board Members, families and friends said "thank you" to Kim Littel for 40 years of service with Special Olympics!
Congratulations to our Coulee Conference Champion Blackhawk Boys Tennis Team!
VMH is excited to offer sports physicals to middle school and high athletes again this spring and summer, each physical is only $30 with all proceeds being donated to local athletic departments.
Terrific concert with our VAMS Children's House singers and dancers. What a wonderful way to start the day!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GQqeNvkkao8xqYLJA
Correction: These Blackhawks were 10 and 2 in the conference! Keep the wins coming!
Are you looking for great food and great music? Tonight at the Driftless Cafe, fourteen of our finest musicians will play music for dining as we say “Thank You” to the Driftless Cafe for the support they provided for our Medieval Feast.
From 5:30-7 tonight. Come & Enjoy!
Coulee Conference Champions!
It was another fun night at the annual Hawkies! So proud of all of our fine arts students, teachers and families.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6UZHkZ6ob3UDKorj8
Today is Amazing! Our middle and high school students teamed up today with their teachers for the Amazing Race for employment. The students are visiting terrific Viroqua businesses to learn about careers close to home. Thank you, community partners!
Tonight is the Annual VHS "Hawkies" Fine Arts Awards. We have wonderful students receiving recognition in the Arts as well as some wonderful performances. The event begins with a reception & art show in the lobby of the Temple Theater at 7:00 pm. The Main Event begins at 7:30.
It is Teacher Appreciation Week in Viroqua! If you know a teacher, please say "thank you!"
Congratulations to our Viroqua Job Skill Olympics Team. The Team won the event which took place at Onalaska High School on Thursday 5/2. Great work!
Our Spring Concert continues with our 4th Graders and an awesome performance! Thank you Mrs. Thew! Mrs. Moilein and all the teachers and staff who worked so hard to help the students prepare. https://photos.app.goo.gl/GhZBK3dBzE7CuULM9
What a wonderful way to begin the day 🎶 Elementary School 2nd Grade and E1 Spring Music Concert🌞 https://photos.app.goo.gl/m5M3Te8A2haazkbx7
Congratulations to Viroqua High School for once again being named one of the U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools". Viroqua High School was the highest ranked school in the Coulee Conference ranking 82nd out of 517 Wisconsin high schools. Congratulations to West Salem and Westby High Schools also for ranking 210th and 226th, respectively. You can see all of the Wisconsin high schools ranked at this link https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/wisconsin/rankings Go Blackhawks!
The Viroqua Area School Board is pleased to announce that there are seven candidates for the open school board vacancy. The candidates are, in alphabetical order: Amy Devine, Steve Hill, Andrea Kane, Josh Keenan, Nathan McKittrick, Leif Quackenbush, and Matthew Tubbin.
We are excited to have a diverse and talented group of individuals who are interested in joining the school board team and supporting our students our staff and our community. The Board Appointment and Reorganization Meeting will be Tuesday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the High School/Middle School Library. Information about the process is available on our school district website or at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-pDxjMypoY_GaVg-Q3eDWwCviSBNNw_L/view
We wish all of the candidates the best of luck in the Board Appointment process.
Due to the potential snowstorm tomorrow, the 6th grade "Rooster Andy's Chicken Dinner" has been postponed until Sunday, May 5th from 11-4. Please help spread the word if you know anyone that may have bought tickets.
The Reality Daze event that was scheduled for April 24th has been cancelled for this year due to scheduling conflicts.
The School Board approved the Appointment Procedures for the open School Board Seat. Please follow the link to review the process.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-pDxjMypoY_GaVg-Q3eDWwCviSBNNw_L/view
We have been made aware that Viroqua Area Schools, along with other businesses in the area, are only able to receive calls from local land lines. Cell phone and long distance calls are not getting though to us at this time. We will post again when the issue has been resolved.
ALERT: April 11. All after school activities are cancelled. Juniors and parents may decorate for Prom until 6:00 pm in the HS Gym.
We are currently experiencing power outages at our schools and are working to get power restored. The students are safe and continuing classes. We expect that power may be out at home too, so we will plan to release students at our normal end of day. Phones may also be affected so please plan for our standard student pick up and bus rides. Thank you.
We are on time today. Some Districts in our area, including Westby, are running late due to power outages. We will monitor the situation, but Viroqua has not experienced these issues. We plan to continue with school on time today. Thank you.
ALERT: April 10. All after school & evening activities are cancelled.
Today is the Spring Election for School Board Members. Polls close at 8:00 pm. Please remember to vote! School Board Election results will be posted here as they come in. https://bit.ly/2TSSLdn
School Board Elections and more, Tuesday, April 2nd. Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM. Please remember to vote! #Viroqua
2019 Summer School Registration is open March 28 - April 17. Packets are available in school offices and online under Documents.
Here is the timeline for the school board member appointment process. Please contact the district office if you have any questions. Thank you.
Congratulations to Viroqua's own Coulee Conference Scholar-Athletes Jillian Weston and Garvin "Sam" Saner. Go Blackhawks!
Dear Viroqua Families. We have updated our makeup plan for the instructional time that students have missed this year due to inclement weather. Please see the attached letter, and call your school or the DIstrict Office if you have any questions. Thank you!
Vernon Reporter's School Board Candidate Forum:
The Vernon Reporter will be hosting a Viroqua School Board candidate forum at the Vernon Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building in Viroqua on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. The forum will feature four candidates running for two seats on the board. Incumbent candidates Angie Lawrence and Marina Abt, as well as new candidates Alicia Leinberger and Jesse Nelson.
ALERT: Viroqua Schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, March 13th due to icing on rural roads and reduced visibility from heavy fog.
We are having some network issues this morning causing our phones and internet to experience some brief lapses in service. Our technology team is correcting the issue; we apologise for any inconvenience in the meantime.
Please join us for a night of live entertainment with the VHS Improv Troupe. March 22 & 23 at 7 PM, in the Elementary School Cafetorium.
Please watch for the community survey for all Viroqua Area School District residents coming out over the next week. The survey will be confidential and come directly from School Perceptions - a leader in the state for community surveys. We want to hear from you!
Yes! VAS is having school today, Monday, Feb. 25th. Road Crews are hard at work clearing the snow. Please be careful and drive more slowly today. See you at school 😃
ALERT: Viroqua Schools will have a 2-hour delay Monday, Feb. 25th due to heavy drifting. We will continue to assess road conditions and decide prior to 7:30 if we are not able to have school today.
This is a reminder that we will have school tomorrow (2/21) for all students, and we will have Elementary parent/teacher conferences as scheduled.
The Elementary Sock Hop is rescheduled to next week, Thursday, Feb. 28th, from 3 - 5pm.
ALERT UPDATE: Viroqua Schools are CLOSED Today, Wed. Feb. 20th. Gusting winds are causing drifting and reduced visibility in many areas.
ALERT: Viroqua Schools will have a 2 hour delayed start due to the impact of early morning snow. We will continue to assess the road conditions, and will decide prior to 7:30 am if we are not able to have school today.
Polls close at 8:00 pm. School Board Election results will be posted here as they come in. https://bit.ly/2DYpHv3
Today is the Primary Election for School Board Members. Click the link below for locations, times and more. Please Vote! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V760zjnCPlTRszmn3vmPv7ZDyPew5rlO/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our Blackhawk State Qualified Wrestlers! Good luck at State!
Our Wheelchair Basketball Players are ready for the competition. Go Blackhawks!
The Special Olympics game scheduled with our students in Brookwood (location correction) has been Cancelled Today, Sunday, Feb. 17. Due to inclement weather.
We have a Primary Election for School Board Members next Tuesday 2/19. Mark your calendars and remember to vote. Click the link below for details and Notice of Primary Election. Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V760zjnCPlTRszmn3vmPv7ZDyPew5rlO/view?usp=sharing
Ski Trip News for 7th and 8th graders: We just got confirmation that the ski trip is scheduled for Thursday, February 21st. As far as it looks now, weather should be great!
The 7th and 8th grade ski trip for today is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Please watch for the announcement from school for that date.
YES: we are going to have school today. See you there.
ALERT: VAS will have a 2 hour delay Wed. Feb. 13. Drifting snow and strong winds have caused roads to be obstructed. We will continue to assess road conditions and announce by 7:30 am if we cannot have school today.
ALERT: Viroqua Area Schools are closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please be safe today.
The attached letter shares our District plan for making up instructional minutes. We would like to thank our community for being flexible and understanding about the adjustments that we have had to make in our school schedule in response to the harsh winter weather.
MENU CHANGE
With the Snow Day today, the breakfast and lunch menu will be moved forward to Friday, Feb 8. The Dining tab has been updated.
BREAKFAST
SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIZZA
FRUIT CHOICE
JUICE CUP
MILK CHOICE
LUNCH - ES
CHICKEN NUGGETS
MASHED POTATOES
FRUIT CHOICE
VEGGIE BAR
LUNCH-MS/HS
CHICKEN NUGGETS
MASHED POTATOES
OR
SANDWICH/SOUP
FRUIT & VEGGIE BAR
ALERT: Viroqua Area Schools are closed today, Thursday, Feb. 7.
Viroqua Area Schools will have a 2 hour delay this morning. We are continuing to assess the weather forecast and will determine by 7:30 this morning if we need to consider closing school today. Please watch for that update by 7:30 AM.
Do you use Twitter? You can follow VAS on Twitter. Just look for us and follow @ViroquaSchools
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There have been songs about school closings in the news. In Viroqua, we have been singing all year. Let's get ready for school Friday by singing our PBIS song about the Viroqua Way, "That's Me" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qrZsJbJAv_O5kYxHV32OHJ-lKBI0EvW5/view?usp=sharing
ALERT: Viroqua Area Schools will be closed tomorrow Thursday, January 31st. After School Activities will continue as scheduled after 3:00 pm as forecasts indicate continued warming through the day.
ALERT: Viroqua Area Schools will be closed Tuesday Jan. 29th and Wednesday Jan. 30th due to extreme cold temperatures. No evening activities. Please take precautions to be warm and safe.
ALERT: Viroqua Area Schools are closed Monday, Jan. 28 due to inclement weather. There will be also no evening activities.
The Primary Election for School Board Members will be February 19th. Please see the notice of primary election posting here for locations and information. Thank you!
It was a great presentation this morning at the WI School Board Convention. Mr. Brendel along with Ms. Murphy and Ms. Zahorik from Kunkel were dynamic in front of a terrific group of board members & district leaders. Thank you to our VAS Board Members also in attendance. #WASB
ALERT: VAS is closed today. Jan. 23. We apologise for the late notice but roads have not improved as much as we hoped, and we took the side if safety first. Thank you.
ALERT: VAS is closed today, Wednesday, Jan. 23 due to inclement weather.
4th grade: Due to the 2 hour late start this morning, the 4th grade field trip to the UW-L Planetarium is rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 24. Sack lunches from the school will still be provided tomorrow to students who signed up for them, others please bring your own.
Alert: VAS will have a 2-hour delay this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to low visibility and continuing inclement weather.
ALERT: VAS is closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to inclement weather expected throughout the day. No evening activities. Please be safe.
We are cancelling all after school activities and events for today, Friday, Jan. 18. We expect snow to begin this afternoon with up to 5 inches accumulating this evening and overnight.
Viroqua Area Schools is cancelling all after school activities today, Jan. 15. There will be no after school practices or events. Thank you.
Delay alert: Viroqua Area Schools will have a 2 hour delay this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 15th due to continued icing on many roadways.
Please read the latest update about the District's decision to continue to build community consensus before bringing another referendum question to the table.
VAS is cancelling our Girl's Basketball games this evening (Monday, Jan. 14) due to the potential for freezing road conditions. Practices at school will also end at 5:00 PM for the evening. Thank you.
Emergency School Closing alert. VAS is CLOSED today, Monday, Jan. 7 due to inclement weather.
Viroqua Area Schools will have a 2 hour delay this morning, Monday, Jan. 7 due to inclement weather and icing on rural roadways.
We hope you had a wonderful break, and we will see you at school tomorrow morning!
Thank you to CESA 4 for the support today with our training in Trauma Informed Care for our schools and our students.
Our dedicated and superb staff in professional development today; teams are working on school safety and trauma informed care for students.
Wishing you and your families health and happiness this holiday season. We will see you all in the new year!
The Viroqua Blackhawk Girls Hockey Team is hosting the "Stick it to Cancer" fundraising game this Friday, Dec. 21st at the Viroqua Community Arena. Please join us.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGVap9TmxgTklmbnVGN0ZxdVZJc25haVVZdzlkVHYyNzQw/view?usp=sharing
Wisconsin Report Cards show Viroqua Schools are meeting expectations on achievement assessments. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzbjKFw_VPBw0H67Zy6Sd8B0JxtmP-tW/view?usp=sharing @ViroquaSchools
Just a reminder the Elementary Concert for Grades 1 & 3 is this Thursday, December 6 in the Elementary Cafetorium. The 9:00 a.m. performance is for the elementary students and public; the 1:30 p.m. performance is for the public. See you there!
This is a very informative and fun video about school bus safety from a fellow WI School District. https://twitter.com/WisconsinASBO/status/1067459169404547072?s=19
Reminder that tomorrow is an Early Release Day. Elementary releases at 12:30 pm, Middle School and High School at 12:45 pm.
Always Remember. Never Forget.
Please see this public health information regarding whooping cough in Vernon County.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5xLVrhwl1-OfB_KmnmsO3a2P1rJWlOR/view?usp=sharing
Polls close at 8:00 pm. As soon as we have results, we will post them at this link. https://goo.gl/SY6uen
Today is the day to vote.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGVap9Tmxga2wyLTVEZS1vNVdYMEU3WC1kSUVMMmNjelBn/view?usp=sharing
Viroqua Area Schools is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers, on-call, as needed, on a day by day basis. $105/day. Candidates with an associate degree or higher may apply for a WI Short-Term Substitute License. Please contact Dr. Kehl Arnson for more information. karnson@viroquablackhawk.org or 608-637-1181.
Viroqua Area Schools is accepting applications for Substitute Bus Drivers for regular and co-curricular routes. Applicants for bus driver substitutes must hold a valid CDL or be qualified to obtain one. $12.50-$15.00/hr. Substitute bus drivers will be reimbursed for the cost of their initial CDL license - including testing fees, license fees and for the cost of a basic physical needed to obtain their license. Substitute drivers may submit a request for reimbursement with copies of the bills that were paid after the substitute has driven 5 trips in the current school year.
Please contact Randy Pederson, Transportation Supervisor, for more information. 608-637-1642. Applications available at https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment or at the District Office, 115 N. Education Ave., Viroqua, WI, 54665.
Viroqua Area Schools is accepting applications for substitute Custodians, Cook/Servers, Secretaries and Aides. All of these positions are on-call, as needed, on a day by day basis. $11.75-$12.00/hr.
Applications available at https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment or at the District Office, 115 N. Education Ave., Viroqua, WI, 54665.
We value the critical role our Vocational Technical Education Programs play in the lives of our community and students. We are overdue for classroom improvements. See a quick video here:
https://youtu.be/DD1zhpJJTbY
This is a brief informational video about safe school entrances at our elementary building.
https://youtu.be/yzYQqdR4UaE
For a quick video about Middle School Class Sizes, please follow the link,
https://youtu.be/CnXGjviWvE0
We are hiring a Boy’s C-Team Basketball Coach.
If you are interested, please send letter of interest and resume to Eric Anderson, Activities Director, 100 Blackhawk Drive, Viroqua WI 54665; or email anderi@viroquablackhawk.org.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Please join us this Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30pm for information about the VAS referendum.
Viroqua High School Improv Performance
Remember to Vote November 6
In this in-depth video, teachers and administrators describe the current facility situation at Viroqua Schools. Grab a cup of coffee and take a look!
Link to: https://vimeo.com/293808186
This is the updated plan summary. Further itemization and specificity are determined when prepared for bid. The information establishes the general ranges for these areas as a rough order of magnitude estimate and helps us continue the planning process. #Viroqua #Education
Planning for Prom starts next week 😀
If you would like your student to receive the Influenza vaccine at the October 24th flu shot clinic, please return the form as soon as possible. The make-up day will be held November 1st.
Reminder...If you received a notification in the mail about missing immunizations, please stop in the school office or return the Immunization/Waiver Form. We need to be 99% compliant or will be required to exclude students from school.
If you haven't seen it yet, please watch our video on our referendum website. It gives you deeper a look into the scope of the referendum.
https://www.vibrantviroqua.org/
Please join the Viroqua Fine Arts Department for our 4th Annual Medieval Feast, Nov. 2nd. Information available at this site: http://VHS.ludus.com/
Be sure to add the Viroqua Area Schools App to your phone to get the earliest notices of school closings and updated school information.
Referendum Information Meeting this Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the HS Band Room. Please join us.
A special thank you from our elementary and middle school students to Team UW Whitewater. We all enjoyed learning about Wheelchair Basketball and having the opportunity to watch and play today. 🏆🏀🥇
Please visit our VAS Website at https://www.vibrantviroqua.org/ for information about the November 6, referendum.
Please follow this link to watch Tim Hundt's Great River News and WVRQ Radio broadcast interview about the VAS referendum with Dr. Arnson and Mr. Brendel. https://www.facebook.com/GreatRiversNews1/videos/869325850123055/
Bridging Brighter Smiles will be holding their next dental clinic at Viroqua Elementary on Thursday, October 04, 2018 and Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Enroll online! Simply go to http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/ Dental services provided right at school include oral screenings, cleanings, fluoride varnish, and dental sealants. Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891.
Thank you to everyone from Viroqua and Westby who supported the "Rally for a Cause" tonight.
ES homecoming assembly was a success! Thank you to all the high school students who participated and helped us celebrate!
It's your last chance to shop the FanCloth sale for all things Blackhawk! This will be the last order we put in this year. Start your Holiday shopping early! Orders will be taken through October 4. See a Student Council member or order online through the following link: https://shop.fancloth.com/54665/440947
Parents please be aware of our etiquette for pick up and drop off. No parking or leaving your car at the curb (only park in designated spaces). Always do your best to pull further ahead. Be mindful of others, and keep things moving. For the sack of our children, Drive Safely!
Bridging Brighter Smiles will be holding their next dental clinic at Viroqua Middle/High School on Tuesday, October 02, 2018. Enroll online! Simply go to http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/ Dental services provided right at school include oral screenings, cleanings, fluoride varnish, and dental sealants. Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891.
Join us Thursday at VHS as we "Rally for a Cause" and support flood relief.
Way to go Student Council Color Run and Walk!
Referendum News: Over the next 6 weeks you will see a lot of information and details about our referendum in the community. You can see some of the background work and process on our District Website, at this link https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/vasreferendum
The youth basketball season will be here soon so don't forget to register online at: www.viroquaclubbasketball.com by October 1st! The club is open to any boy or girl in Pre-K through 8th grade. All registration details are available online. Go Blackhawks!
Marty Raney, star of the Discovery Channel's show "Homestead Rescue" stopped in to speak to HS students about his adventures, and how students should work hard for their dreams. Thank you Mr. Raney!
Job Opportunity: Vernon County Better Futures Program Aide, Mon-Thurs, 4.5 hr/day. Application and qualification requirements available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until Sept 28, 2018.
VAS Student Council Color Run this Saturday!
Thank you to Mr. Thew and our wonderful VHS Band as they performed in La Crosse to welcome home Saturday's Honor Flight.
Thank you to everyone who has attended one or more of our referendum informational meetings. You have shared your insight, feedback and ideas. With your help we are making excellent progress and will be bringing lots of information to the community over the next two months.
Friday night excitement!
The first day of school was wonderful. Today, we are excited for Day 2. See you there!
WHERE WILL I FIND THE MENUS?
Click on the Dining icon on our new app to find daily menus. These can also be found on our website under the Menu icon.
The monthly menu calendar are posted under the Documents Icon on our website and app.
First day of school tomorrow! Welcome back students and staff!
Join us for the 2nd Annual VHS Student Council Color Run/Walk on Saturday, September 22!
Job Opportunity: VAS has two open positions for part-time Cook/Servers–up to 3.5 hr/day. Application and qualification requirements available online: https://sites.google.com/viroquablackhawk.org/employment Applications will be accepted until filled.
It's on! Back to School Night, Wed. 5:00-7:30 PM. Many of our families are dealing with the effects of the storms. We hope you all are safe.
Please join us for our Community Referendum Informational meeting tonight, Wed. August 29, 7 PM HS Band Room.
Picture Day at the Elementary School has been postponed. A message will posted as soon as we know when it has been rescheduled.
We have to CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE our Back to School Night today. We are sorry but the risks of flooding remain too high today. WE WILL HOLD BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FROM 5:00 - 7:30 PM TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY THE 29TH.
VIROQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VIROQUA AREA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Student Picture Day - - Tuesday, August 28, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR - - - Student pictures will be taken on the day of the Open House event. Photographers from LifeTouch Studios will be available from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the elementary gym. The Open House begins at 5:00 - teachers will not be available in their classrooms until 5:00.
Enclosed is the website link from LifeTouch Studios. If students do not have their picture taken on the 28th, retake days are scheduled for Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9.
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/MI428206Y0
Our phones are being upgraded today, and we will have some outages throught out the day. We are sorry for any inconveniences.
Football Game Night - Change for Week 2: Due to weather concerns, the away football game this week will now be played this Thursday night at 7:00 PM at Royall High School.
Great night with a Blackhawk win 31 - 6 !
We are currently updating our new website. Please let us know if you are not able to locate what you are looking for! Click on "Menu" at the top to access many of the links you were used to seeing. Forms and Supply Lists can/will be found in the "Documents" Icon at the top or very bottom.
Elem/MS/HS Back to School Night
Tuesday, August 28, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
5:00 Grade 5 Class Meetings
- Parents & students meet with first hour teacher.
5:45 MS Activity Code Meeting
6:00 Freshman Student Orientation
7:00 Community and Parent Strategic Planning
Informational Meeting - HS/MS Cafeteria
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS - - teacher assignments will be posted in Family Access on Monday, August 13. If you have not registered for Family Access, you may obtain a registration form from the Elementary Office or the District Office. Thank you!
Welcome to our new and improved District site! We have exciting new technology and an easy to use App just for Viroqua Area Schools that will be coming to you for the start of school. Stay tuned for more information about how you can get updates sent right to your phone!