This morning at South Vermillion High School, there was an isolated incident in one of our vocational classrooms. The incident was an accidental discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer during a drill. One student was injured without life-threatening injuries and has been taken to the hospital. Only SVHS is currently on lockdown, due to the abundance of emergency personnel in the building.
⚛️IT'S NATIONAL STEM DAY!⚛️
Here's a short list of the progress we've made in meeting the state's requirements (ahead of schedule --and in spite of the pandemic!) for integrating Computer Science and STEM at every grade level in this mighty little district!
Not anything new for SV, just continuing to provide and grow what the evolving workforce needs from our graduates!
Our K12 STEM program appreciates the support of the Giacoletto Foundation, and we were happy to host Foundation Board Members in September. Current grants are supporting the high school computer science CyberLab and SV representation at the PLTW-STEM Summit in late October.
John & Lawrence Giacoletto graduated from Clinton High School in the 1930s. Both boys graduated from Rose Hulman with degrees in electrical engineering. The Giacoletto Foundation also funds a scholarship through Ivy Tech for a Wildcat senior pursuing a tech-related degree!
Two very successful Wildcats whose legacies are now supporting current and future Wildcats.....WE LOVE THIS!
It's time for our annual K-5 Title I Family Involvement Night! If you've scheduled a parent/teacher conference on 10/6, stop by the Title I table to pick up your 📚🍿family involvement literacy kit🍿📚!
Don't have a scheduled time on 10/6 to meet with your child's teacher? You are still welcome to come pick up your kit during the times listed on this flyer! Notice the daytime opportunity as well!
How cool is it when South Vermillion teachers are not only recognized as leaders in their field, but also invited to pay it forward to lead other Indiana teachers?! It's cool. It's very cool.
Next week, Oct. 3-7, South Vermillion Schools will be having "early release" each day. Teachers are hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday-Thursday, and Friday is our regular early release day.
Peep the deep thinking of SVMS student Jacob Lawson using the @PLTWorg APP CREATORS curriculum and our Newline interactive displays (and listen to his teacher narrating his steps)! https://youtu.be/LLQqIW-bBpI
Computer Science skills for days at SV......180 of them to be exact!
Hey, how's that STEM program going?
Oh we're just out here winning national awards for our K-5 Project Lead the Way STEM Program at all 3 elementary schools! @PLTWorg
LET'S GO AMBER PITTS!
https://youtu.be/SjuqSSjVkuA
👨💻Help us thank our IT Professionals today!👩🏽💻
They do so much behind the scenes (sometimes at the oddest hours) to keep our systems running so we can all keep teaching and learning!
Sometimes getting your child to the dentist is hard! The Valley Professionals Community Health Center is trying to help. If you don’t have a dentist that your child sees regularly, please make sure to check your child’s folder or backpack this week for the flyer being sent home regarding School-Based Dental Services. The VPCHC can now provide dental exams by a state licensed dentist at school during school hours, but only if the student is registered for their services. VPCHC is waiting to see how many sign up and then visits will be scheduled at the elementary schools on the reserved dates of 9/29/22 or 10/4/22.
If interested in this opportunity, please contact the VPCHC Dental Program at (765) 492-8099.
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This is just a reminder that tomorrow is a REGULAR school day, not an eLearning Day. There is apparently confusion regarding the school calendar for tomorrow, which can be found on the SV website.
Elementary Schools will be holding their annual Vision Screening for students in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 5th grades. Please see flyer for more information. https://5il.co/1hti9
BIG NEWS: Our very own Amber Pitts, SV's first Project Lead the Way K-5 STEM Lab Teacher has been named the 🏆2022-23 National PLTW K-5 Launch Teacher-of-the-Year🏆 for her commitment to stand-up, show-up, and step-up for our students through our district's K-5 PLTW Launch program. For the past 2 years, she has taught all students at Central, Ernie Pyle, and Van Duyn. This year we have added 2 additional PLTW STEM Lab Teachers/Math Interventionists, and Amber will be at Central Elementary all year.
How lucky are our elementary students this year?!
Check out the PLTW Virtual Yearbook at https://bit.ly/3wBats0
#PLTWCelebrate #PLTW @PLTWorg
The Indiana FSSA has released guidance regarding summer P-EBT for students who receive financial assistance. Visit the Indiana FSSA website for additional information. https://5il.co/1gwkh
It's Friday! We made it through the 1st week of school! As a reminder, we begin our 30 minute early release time today, and every Friday, unless otherwise announced. Students will be dismissed 30 minutes early today. Have a great weekend!
The 2022-2023 school year starts tomorrow. That means school buses are out and about. Please be alert and use extra caution in the mornings and afternoons when buses are on their routes.
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS and STAFF! The 2022-2023 SV school year is about to begin. Our "Back To School Breakfast Meeting" for all staff is Monday and the students first day is Tuesday. I hope everyone is excited and ready to go.
I'm looking forward to a great year!
Here are the start and end times for South Vermillion Schools. SV will continue to have 30 minute early dismissal on Fridays. ⏰
The Immunization Clinic that was scheduled to be held during the National Night Out at Sportland Park on August 5 has been cancelled.
Is your student up to date on school immunizations? There are new immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 12.
The State Mobile Vaccination Unit will be hosting a Vaccination Clinic at Sportland Park on Friday August 5, from 6-9 pm, as part of the National Night Out. The immunizations are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring insurance card if applicable. If you are unsure of your child's immunization status, the Mobile Unit can lookup immunization history.
