đSV Parents/Guardians - Have you turned in your Proof of Residency? This is a new requirement for all Indiana schools and must be provided for all students. Please read the memo for information.
Letter to SVMS Families. . .
South Vermillion Middle School will be transitioning to eLearning effective Thursday, September 9th. Students will return to school on Monday, September 20th.
Please note this is only for the middle school. We have had an increased number of positive cases and quarantined students. We feel it is in the best interest for the health and safety of all of our students and staff to transition to eLearning and resume on the 20th.
All athletic practices and events are suspended until September 20th. Middle school students are not to be practicing or training with any high school teams during this time period.
All students were directed to take their iPads home tonight. Students are all familiar with how to use Canvas to complete their assignments. Students are expected to complete their work each day. If a student is sick and can not complete work, please call them in sick.
Please continue to notify the school if your child tests positive for Covid. We need your help to contain this situation and be able to return to school. Please keep your child home as much as possible to prevent any further spread. Thank you for your understanding!
Mrs. Harris, Principal
South Vermillion Middle School
Please see the update on the mask and quarantine guidance for students and staff. Masks are now required on buses and during all indoor school activities.
Effective tomorrow, SVCS will require all students, staff and visitors to wear masks while in the school buildings and on the school bus. Please be sure to have your mask ready to go tomorrow.
The SVCS School Board will hold an emergency meeting Monday, Sept 6, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss and recommend COVID-related matters due to the increase in positive cases and additional quarantining of students and staff.
Free meals will be served during scheduled eLearning days. Students may pick up breakfast and lunch tomorrow from 11:00-12:30 at the school they attend. Students must be present.
Scheduled eLearning this Wednesday. Students will complete work from home via Canvas. Teachers will be available from 8-12pm, Technology Support from 8-4pm. Teachers will be in PD in the afternoon.
Please see below important updates for COVID-related quarantine and attendance guidance.
Reminder to all eligible students (12 years and older). COVID Vaccine Clinics are tomorrow at MS (morning) and HS (afternoon). This is strictly voluntary and you must have parent permission. Please pick up forms at the school office.
Please be advised that Central Elementary performed a fire alarm drill this afternoon due to a bad light balast. All students and staff are safe and Mr. Jenkins followed protocols by calling in the fire department.
Please review and share the SVCS COVID-19 Advisory Update, effective August 18, 2021. Thank you.
SVCS families that qualify for state assistance (Snap, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Foster) for meals and textbook rental are never required to complete and application for assistance. All SVCS families that qualify for these state benefits have been notified. Even though meals are free for ALL families, if you did NOT receive and email regarding assistance and you would like to see if you qualify for textbook rental benefits and/or P-EBT benefits, you must submit an application for assistance based on your income. Please contact your child's school office or the corporation Food Service Director for more information.
FREE, FREE, FREE!!! The USDA has approved a waiver that provides FREE meals to ALL students for the entire 2021-2022 school year! Please encourage your children to participate by eating breakfast and lunch each day!!
đOur Countdown to Kindergarten Summer Reading Club celebration was a sweet success! Thanks to Duke Energy's Powerful Communities Grant, almost 70 of SV's incoming kindergarten students and their families have been polishing up for school all summer long!đ
đ€đHelp us extend a warm welcome to our 11 new teachers. đđ€
From left the right: Jay Kellett (Elem. P.E. & SV Boys' Tennis Coach), Ashley Downs (Grade K at EPE), John DeLisle (Computer Science at SVHS), Alexia Golden (Grade 5 at CE), Hilary Vukovits (Grade 4 at EPE), Sarah King (Grade 2 at EPE), Kesha Miles (EBD at VDE), Shai Harrison (Grade 4 at EPE), Jesi Swaner (Grade 1 at CE), Amber Thompson (6th Gr ELA at SVMS), and Jennifer Christman (not pictured, Graphic Design at SVHS). Welcome to South Vermillion!
Good Afternoon. Versatrans e-link will be back up by the end of today on the school website for information on your child's bus route.
Should you need any additional information you may call the transportation dept. @ 765-832-2879
Please note: This is just an estimated/approximate time for these stops. Your student will need to be at the bus stop 10 min. prior to the bus stop time.
Also, just another reminder that masks MUST BE worn at all times on the buses.
Good afternoon. The 2021-2022 school registration is tomorrow for all SVCS students in grades K-12 at SVHS in the Commons/Cafeterias area from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
As a result of the latest updates and recommendations from the CDC today, we are requesting that students under the age of 12, as well as any student or parent not fully vaccinated, to wear a face mask if registering in-person. This is for the health and safety of all students and staff.
Please note that online registration is also available to alleviate the need to register in-person. In-person registration is not required if you are able to register online. For online registration, go to the SVCS website and open the MENU tab and click on the Harmony link. Follow the directions from there. Guidance for the online registration can be found in the âBack-To-Schoolâ article on the SVCS website
We greatly appreciate your understanding as our goal is to have a safe and healthy start to the school year.
đđŒââïžPlease see flyer regarding SVHS Cross Country information from Coach Sebastian.đđœââïž
As we approach the start of school a reminder to all students who ride the school bus. Masks are REQUIRED by law to be worn while on the bus. Please be sure to have your masks ready before the start of school.
This year's fees have been approved and significantly reduced thanks to federal funding of student devices. Fees for this year (and last year) may be paid when registration opens July 26.
This is the LAST WEEK to participate in the FREE SUMMER MEALS program held at Central Elementary School. Be sure to stop by with your student (18 and under) from 11-12:30 for a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch! Last day is Friday July 23rd.
đ»Online Registration Schedule Change!đ» Registration will now open Monday 7/26. Centralized is still 7/28. Please visit the Back to School News Article for more information: https://bit.ly/3igfjCK
đŽđ„Șđ„Ready for Kindergarten?đ„ đ„ȘđŽ
Looks like one of our incoming kindergarten students is already practicing these school lunch-ready routines at home!
đUpdated Back to School Informationđ - https://bit.ly/3igfjCK . Online Registration opens Tues. 7/20, Centralized Registration will be 7/28, 1-6pm in the SVHS Cafe (change from SVMS).
Update: We are so proud that FOUR of our SV teachers will be serving on this committee! Thank you for your leadership! âïžđ đ€ #ScienceEducation #ComputerScience #STEMeducation #PLTW
đ Big news from IDOE about 3 of our teachers: Amber Pitts, Maria Sellers, & Kim Terry! "The Indiana Dept of Education is happy to share that you have been selected to be a member of the standards review process for the Indiana Academic Standards for science & computer science."
Proud of these engineers & makers! Our @SVSchools Summer STEM Club was a success thanks to our K-5 @PLTWorg STEM teacher Amber Pitts for hosting it & @UWWV for funding it! Thank you, parents of club members, for supporting summer learning! #YouthSuccessSummerEngagmentMiniGrant
Please see the flyer for information regarding SVHS Cross Country. If you have any questions please contact Matt Sebastian at [email protected] or 812.230.5514.
We hope you are enjoying the FREE SUMMER MEALS for everyone 18 yrs. and under. Served curbside at Central Elementary School, 11-12:30 PM through July 23rd. Closed on Monday July 5th. STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT TO PICK UP MEALS.
Vermillion County Health Dept is sponsoring a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Clinic July 12 (1st Dose) & August 2 (2nd Dose), 9am - Noon at SVHS. Bring your ID and register online at Ourshot.in.gov or dial 211.
The SV Girls and Boys Soccer teams invite you to a Taco Dinner Thursday, June 24, from 5 to 7:30 at the Vermilion Co Fair. Proceeds will go to both teams for the upcoming season. Hope to see you there!
The United Way is offering additional support thanks to a federal program for discounted internet access. Please see the flier for contact information and to see if you qualify.
đ§°đ§Źđ€đ Know a K-5 student interested in joining the SV Summer STEM Club!? Spots are limited to 15 students per grade level! Click on this form to see if this club is a good fit! https://forms.gle/F9qLXTfgQ3xYtMQVA Thanks to a grant from @UWWV đđ€đ§Źđ§°
For parents & childcare providers: âïžLet's support summer learning for students who just completed Pre-K through Grade 1 w/FREE ACCESS to quick & easy phonemic awareness lessons & videos until 8/31. Check out these fun word play activities! âïž
https://heggerty.org/summer/
đŠ This is definitely the year to be in the SV Elementary Summer School Program! The Terre Haute Children's Museum brought "Museum in the Park" to the Central Elementary courtyard today. The 4th & 5th graders who signed up to attend this messy and tasty event had a blast!đŠ
âïžAdding to this monumental year is our largest summer school program in years, serving 196 students in grades K-12!âïžTHANK YOU, SV teachers and families, for supporting summer learning! This effort will make a big difference for our students! #andfreeGrabnGoMealstoo
Our Duke Energy âïžđ"Countdown to Kindergarten Summer Reading Club" đâïž is underway! We are thankful for the student volunteers who helped unpack and assemble our weekly books for club members! We still have room for incoming K students! https://forms.gle/nDLuh92dqfdBZR3a7
đđ„ȘThe SV Summer Lunch Program is now available to all students (18 and under) Mon - Fri 11-12:30 at Central. Students must be present to get a free meal. Pick up is at the main school entrance.
FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR 18 YRS AND UNDER!!!!
The summer meal program is back!
STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT TO PICK UP MEALS.
Breakfast and lunch will be served from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM,
Monday -Friday.
June 1-July 23 at Central School. Curbside pick on the 9th street side of the building.
June 7-June 25 at SVHS. We will also be serving at SVHS parking lot (west side of the building) during summer school. This additional site is open to all 18 and under.
*This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
đ€đWell it sure did take a village, didn't it!? đđ€ #thankfulforourSVcommunity #INthistogether
2021 Grad Ceremony will be Sat, 5/29 @ 10:00 a.m. in SVHS Gym. Family members invited to attend. Per Health Dept approval, fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks, those not fully vaccinted will need to wear masks. Thank you!
đTake THAT, Pandemic Year! đ
When Robotics Clubs were canceled, the CodeCats Clubs were created for 4th, 5th, & middle schoolers to work on game-based coding & engineering! Mrs. Maria Sellers designed the challenges & monitored progress in Canvas. đ»Great work teams! đ§Ź
âïž đSEEKING INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS đâïž
Our Duke Energy Countdown to Kindergarten Club will help prepare students for school w/weekly mailings: a book, a kindergarten readiness activity, & a parent tip card! Please share! https://forms.gle/zgtgG3EjSmZ4aztw9
The Vermillion County Health Dept. has announced they will be receiving limited amounts of the Pfizer vaccine beginning as early as Thursday. MS/HS students are eligible. Contact the Health Dept. for an appt. if interested. This is voluntary.
Seniors-Please be sure to let us know if you have received ANY scholarships by completing this Scholarship Recipient Form by the end of the week to be recognized at the Senior Awards Program May 18.
SV Schools has hired a consulting group to study facilities, staffing, and instructional technology efficiency for long-range planning. Surveys and interviews will be conducted. More details below.
SV cafeteria substitutes needed. Please apply at the corporation office or email the Food Service Director for additional information, [email protected].
"It's Beginning Band Recruitment time for 5th grade! Watch for information coming home from schools, but for now take a sneak peek behind the scenes of SV Band! https://youtu.be/57ulI6YzwJ4
SVHS Soccer is having a fundraiser, please see image for details. Proceeds will go towards training equipment. Thank you for your support!
Happy Easter to everyone in the South Vermillion Community Schools Family! Have an enjoyable and safe Easter Weekend!
đșđžHelp us create a database of our Wildcat Alumni actively serving in our U.S. Military. Send Mrs. Terry an email! Thank you! đșđž
Excited to share this! đ
Starting March 31, individuals 16 years and older will be eligible for the COVID vaccine. More information, including how to register, can be found at https://5il.co/qyhr or view the attached flier.
Have a happy, healthy, relaxing, and safe Spring Break!
We'll see you back on March 29th.
âïžHere's a great opportunity for our incoming kindergarten students thanks to the 2021 Duke Energy Powerful Communities Grant!
Click the link to register your student for SV's first-ever Countdown to Kindergarten Summer Reading Club! đ
https://forms.gle/iYZ58VVYbdymJYrM9
Don't forget to make tonight a pizza night to support the Trojans. Use code I S E 0 0 3 when ordering. It's a great day to be a Trojan.
The Board of School Trustees' Work and Executive Sessions for this evening have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
We love our public schools!
SVHS Homecoming Game Tonight! Please remember all CDC guidelines are still in effect. Mask Up! We are still in the yellow advisory level. Go Wildcats!
ATTENTION CLASS of 2021!đ
This is a reminder that the March 1st deadline for these scholarship applications is quickly approaching. Watch this video that was sent to seniors and families in early February for an easy-how-to. Good Luck Wildcats!
http://bit.ly/svhsscholars
The 2021-22 Academic Calendar was recently approved at the February 15 Board Meeting. https://5il.co/psty
This year, we will not be able to have our Robotics Clubs due to the pandemic. But INSTEAD, we are happy to announce the SV CodeCatsđ» (a virtual, interactive coding club) for students in grades 4 through 8! Each school's CodeCoach will be sharing info about club membership soon!
Although weâve had melting snow today, many of our county bus routes are still snow covered. With the falling temps tonight and into the morning hours, we feel it is in best interest of student and staff safety to remain on the elearning status for Friday. The overnight cold conditions will create hazardous driving conditions for bus drivers and student drivers. As a result, all SVCS Schools will be on eLearning status tomorrow.
Great news for our band program!đŒ
Thankful for the Vermillion County Community Foundation for supporting our schools.
After a review of the road conditions and the weather forecast, SVCS will remain on eLearning for Thursday.
Please note that the current policy of not going beyond 2 consecutive days for eLearning has been suspended at this time.
Don't forget about our FREE K-12 TUTORING provided by our own SV teachers thanks to a grant from the United Way of the Wabash Valley @UWWV.
SVCS Schools will once again be CLOSED on Wednesday. Schools will conduct instruction through the eLearning platform.
SVCS Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday. Schools will conduct instruction throught eLearning platform.
South Vermillion School Board Regular Meeting will be held virtually this evening at 6:30 due to inclement weather. The public is welcome to view via our Youtube channel.
SVCS will operate on a 2-Hour Delay status today, Thursday, February 11th.
Reminder: We have a 4-day weekend coming up. Snow make-up day Friday and President's Day Monday. Enjoy the long weekend.
Be sure to check out our latest COVID updates. Appendix F of the Re-Entry Plan. Soon to be on the SV website as well.
UPDATE: SV Schools are CLOSED today and will operate via the eLearning platform.
South Vermillion Schools will be on a 2-Hour Delay Monday, February 1st.
All schools will start 2 housrs later than the normal start time.
After re-evaluating the weather and county road conditions, SV Schools will move to a 2-Hr Delay this morning.
Good evening! Due to the weather conditions, South Vermillion Schools will operate on a One-Hour Delay tomorrow (Thursday, January 28, 2021).
Our kindergarten students are gaining valuable skills in the Typing Club component of our Computer Science program. Check out their good posture too! Our K-5 CS curriculum was designed by our own SVMS Computer Science/GAIN teacher, Maria Sellers. #theleadershipwithin
đȘMuscles & BonesđŹThe Science of FlightâïžFake GermsđŠ Pollinatorsđ ...and more!
Our students are having a great time investigating and exploring in our Project Lead the Way K-5 STEM Lab! See the current newsletters for each grade level here! https://5il.co/op71
Be sure that you keep your contact information, including your mailing address, up-to-date. Contact your child's school anytime there is a change.
To alleviate any confusion, SVCS Schools will return to school in-person on Monday, January 4th.
Please be advised that due to the current number of students and staff reported as testing positive and quarantined, SV Schools will return on Monday, January 4th as originally planned. The COVID-19 Dashboard on the SVCS website has been updated to reflect the current numbers.
Tonight's School Board Meeting will be streamed on Youtube at 6:30pm tonight. You can access the stream live or at any time via our SV Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNWyoDbnTWAGZPSVbNhYI9g
ANNND check out the STEM Lab newsletters in grades 3-5! Van Duyn students had a great time learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with Project Lead the Way!
Check out the student engagement in these K-2 newsletters from our first-ever K-5 STEM Lab class at South Vermillion using Project Lead the Way @PLTWorg. Mrs. Pitts recently completed her time at Van Duyn, and she will be teaching STEM at Ernie Pyle next w/Central in the spring.
As we head back into eLearning, we are excited to announce that we've added 4 new meal distribution sites. We will continue to serve meals from SV Middle School, Central, Van Duyn and Ernie Pyle from 10-12. You may also pick-up meals at Hillsdale Firehouse and Universal Post Office from 10-10:45 or Dana Firehouse and Blanford Park from 11-12. SV students and siblings (18 and under) are allowed 1 meal pick up per day. Each bag will contain breakfast and lunch. SV cafeteria managers and staff wish you all a happy holiday season and a healthy start to the new year.
Wifi hot spots will be available at the remote food distribution sites (Blanford, Dana, Hillsdal, Universal) 12/9-12/18 for students.
Due to the High Risk spread currently in Vermillion County and the high absentee rate, all SVCS schools will return to eLearning effective Dec. 9 through Dec. 18.
South Vermillion will follow the newest COVID-19 CDC guidance on quarantines. Quarantine length has been changed from 14 days to 10 days after exposure. Students must remain symptom-free for the full 10 days after exposure prior to returning to school.
đCongrats to Van Duyn Teacher Harmony Walsh!đ
She was selected as a 2020 âTeach it Forwardâ Outstanding Educator by our locally-owned McDonaldâs restaurant! đhttps://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/mcdonalds-honors-wabash-valley-educators-with-teach-it-forward-awards/
UPDATE: Power is back on at Central Elementary School.
Thank you for your patience as we worked through this morning's issue.
Power out at Central, including phone lines. Duke Energy is on the scene and estimates power returning later this morning. Please contact the Supt's. Office for emergencies. Once the power is back on, you will be notified.
As we prepare for our return to school tomorrow, remember to wear your mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands frequently. We need everyone to do their part to keep school open.
Upon returning to school Monday, masks will be required for all students (gr 3-12) and staff. Masks are recommended for students K-2.
All SVCS Schools will return to In-Person instruction Monday, Nov. 30th. We look forward to seeing all students and staff back to the buildings and classrooms.
GREAT NEWS! The Vermillion Co. wifi access list has been updated again thanks to Purdue Ext/Becky Holbert.đ±We have wifi access in our school parking lots, & a school bus will be parked in 3 community spots from 9-11am and 1 -3pm on eLearning Days!đThank you SV Transportation!
đđ»FREE TUTORINGđ»đ
Thanks to a generous grant from the United Way of the Wabash Valley, we are able to offer free tutoring in reading/writing and math in all 5 of our schools! Contact your child's principal today to schedule a tutoring session with one of our SV teachers!
Need wifi access to complete your eLearning assignments? đ»
Check out this list! We have quite a generous community, & we are thankful for the ways they support our students ALWAYS...but especially during this pandemic.đThank you Vermillion County businesses and organizations!
Starting today (11/13) school meals can be picked up from any of our 5 SV schools from 10-12. Enrolled students and their siblings,18 years of age and under, are eligible.
It is no longer necessary to collect meals from the school where your student is currently enrolled. All student meals can be picked up at one location.
For the safety of your family and our staff please pull up the bus in front of the school of your choice and indicate the number of meals needed. Thank you for supporting South Vermillion Schools and our Food services staff.
We are aware of the power outage in Dana. All SVMS teachers have been made aware to allow those students extra time to complete assignments. Thank you to all the students and parents who have notified us. We are hearing the power is estimated to be back on around 10:45 a.m.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Harris
All SV Schools will move to eLearning beginning Thursday 11/12. All extra curricular activities are suspended at this time. Meals will be available. https://5il.co/mad1 (full letter)
Central Elementary Veteran's Day Program is now available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/gJWPsLWNzec - Thank you to our students and Ms. Beuligmann, and also to our Veterans that we honor!
Van Duyn Veteran's Day Program is now available https://youtu.be/2Rv_xeO5e9E - Thank you to our students and Mrs. McLean for your program, and to all who have served!
Ernie Pyle Veteran's Day Program - https://youtu.be/U_t8C8Ywygc
Thank you to the students and Ms. Beuglimann for your program, and to all we honor today!
SVHS Veteran's Day Program will be available to view at 10:45 am today. Thank you to all of the students and staff who worked to create this program honoring our Veterans! https://youtu.be/T0TG36mCKZQ
To all of our veterans...Thank you for your service to America and for your efforts to protect our cherished freedoms!
đ„Șđ„đFREE MEALS (1 breakfast/1 lunch) are available for pick-up at SVHS on each day of eLearning from 10am-12pm for SVHS students. Please stop by or send someone to get them for you. Student names are all we need. Help us spread the word to SVHS students. Be safe Wildcats!đđ„đ„Ș
Please remember:
If you (or your child) feel ill or have the following symptoms, please stay home.
1. Fever of 100.4 or higher
2. Coughing
3. Shortness of breath.
4. Sore thoat
5. Loss of taste and/or smell
We need to be vigilant in our efforts to keep school open for our students and staff.
We need everyone to be proactive. Wear your masks whenever and wherever possible. Maintain social distance whenever and wherever possible. Wash your hands as frequently as possible.
SVHS will begin eLearning Tuesday 11/10 for the remainder of the week. All extra and co-curricular activities at SVHS will be suspended. Status will be reviewed Friday. Full statement attached.
Effective Wednesday, Oct 28th, SV Schools will return to "in-person" instruction. Schools will operate under "Yellow" designation with the traditional format as described in our Re-Entry Plan.
Due to the current situation with COVID-19 in our community and schools conducting instruction via eLearning, the virtual student picture day scheduled for Monday has been postposed. Further details will come at a later date.
UPDATE: Effective immediately, all indoor activities (athletic practices, performance rehearsals, etc...) at all SVCS Schools are postponed for the remainder of this week. We will continue to monitor the community spread with the assistance of the Vermillion County Health Department and update you further on Monday.
đđŻđ„đ„ŻAll 5 SV schools are serving 2 free meals per eLearning day (breakfast & lunch) from 10am-12pm! Please stop by your child's school to pick-up these FREE meals (or send a friend to get them for you)!
Student names are all we need!
Help us spread the word! đđ„Șđ„đ
Thanks to the CARES Act Grant, we now have additional support and resources available for our teachers as they deliver effective online and face-to-face instruction in Canvas. #teacherleaders #INthistogether
Please see the attached link regarding the SVCS Statement regarding our move to eLearning platform.
https://5il.co/mad1
Due to a substantial spread of COVID in Vermillion Co. the health dept. has advised that SVCS move to eLearning platform beginning Wednesday. More details to come later today as we work through the logistics.
THIS JUST IN! Tell your neighbor! Lunch money, bye!
The USDA waiver extensions will allow us to continue serving meals at no charge to all of our students until the end of June 2021 (adult meals, extras, and a la carte items will still have the normal cost). #INthistogether
More than 750 handwritten cards and letters are heading to the U.S. Post Office this afternoon in support of our State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. McCormick's request to participate in the annual Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge. Our students designed amazing cards and messages, and even our CTE Welding class participated! From K thru 12th grade, this writing project was meaningful and memorable. Thank you SV teachers and students! #INthistogether
Sending "Friday-before-Fall-Break" vibes from our middle school therapy dog! You can follow Dubley's adventures on Instagram @dubley_svms_school_dog
What a RUFF life he has!
Hoosier students are participating in the annual "Cards for Our Military" project, & these 1st graders from Central are putting the finishing touches on their handmade greetings! These cards are sent to active military across the world. What a great district-wide writing effort!
Our cafeteria staff are busy preparing meals for your students this morning. They will have grab-and-go meals ready for pick up, curbside from your child's school, between 10-12. Parents are allowed to pick up meals without their student being present. Simply provide your child's name to our cafeteria staff. Thank you for supporting our SV cafeterias.
From the SVHS Athletic Dept Tues 10/6: Cross Country WRC @ Riverton Parke, Volleyball vs Covington Home 6:00, Indiana Sports Network will be streaming the Homecoming game against Seeger this Friday.
Wed., October 7th is a scheduled eLearning Day for parent/teacher conferences. Each school has shared attendance and academic expectations. See the flyer for details about grab-n-go meals!
We are excited to announce that, beginning tomorrow, South Vermillion will be participating in the New USDA Waiver that allows ALL students, currently enrolled in our corporation, meals at no charge! This includes breakfast and lunch each school day. Any adult meals, extras or ala carte items will still be your responsibility.
We have been informed that this USDA program is set to expire on December 31st or if we receive notice that funding for the program is no longer available, whichever comes first.
This program is retroactive to the first student day, August 10th. Meals purchased from this date forward will be credited back to your childâs lunch account.
IâD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE OUR VIRTUAL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE, AS WELL. If you are interested in picking up meals for your virtual student, please contact your childâs school and ask to speak with the cafeteria manager for ordering and pick up options.
In the event that your childâs school should close for eLearning, we will continue to provide two âgrab and goâ meals each school day.
In addition to this exciting news, I'd like to remind you that applications for state assistance are required each school year for those who qualify. If your student receives free or reduced meals and textbook assistance you are still required to complete an application for this school year. If you have not yet done so, please submit a web application through Harmony or contact your childâs school for a paper copy.
We hope you will encourage your students to eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school every day!
Stay Healthy!
SV is currently taking applications for several cafeteria staff positions. If you are interested in joining our crew or substituting in our kitchens please pick up an application at the Superintendent's Office or contact our Food Service Director at 765-832-3551 ext. 2002.Â
SVHS will return to normal "in-person" operations beginning tomorrow.
All schools will return to "Green" status effective tomorrow as well.
đ»National Information Technology Professionals Dayđ„ to the glue that is keeping us together these days! #ITProDay
WHO NEEDS HELP WITH SCHOOL WORK!?
Call 1-877-45-STUDY
This free resource beings on Sept 15th thanks to the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, retired teachers of AFT, and Indiana State Teachers Association!
eLearning Update Status for SVHS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hK-x6JZvYcln4qzFY3XhIn_--Pj3SF1njXLO3BYdoG4/edit
Statement from Superintendent Chapman regarding SVHS COVID and eLearning.
Due to multiple staff members testing positive for COVID-19 Virus, South Vermillion High School will operate on eLearning status for the week of Sept. 8 - 11. This only affects SVHS. All other schools will operate under normal conditions. SVCS is working closely with the Vermillion Co. Health Dept. to determine "close contacts" and contact tracing procedures have begun. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Confused about the different ways SV stays in touch? Want to make sure you have all the tools necessary to be informed of student progress? View this presentation to be prepared & "in the know"! http://bit.ly/SVUpToDate
EVERY PERSON counted in the Census = more support for our schools, students, & county. LOOK how close we are to beating our 2010 Census completion rate & the current state rate! Sept. 30th is the deadline to complete the 2020 Census. Help us grow! https://2020census.gov/en.html
Every South Vermillion employee plays a role in our success. The work is important, the stakes are high, and the gratitude is "sweet". We are #INthistogether.
Please read letter from Superintendent Chapman regarding Labor Day weekend.
SVCS will operate on a two-hour delay today due to the dense fog advisory.
Please review Appendix B of South Vermillion's Re-Entry Plan. The documents give a complete overview of the newest guidelines for our schools.
What a nice surprise donation from a community member who also thanked Mr. Chapman for keeping the community informed and our schools safe! These masks are so appreciated and will be put to good use right away.
SVVS Students: Courses have been/continue to be uploaded. Be sure to check the Message Center/In Box for important info from your virtual teachers.
Exciting News for South Vermillion Community Schools!
If your child needs immunizations, the Vermillion County Health Department is holding an immunization clinic on Thursday, August 20, from 1pm-4pm. Please call 765-832-3622 to see if you're eligible for their services and make an appointment. Thank you.
Virtual students - As your online classes begin, updates will now come from your online instructors. Be sure to check your Edmentum Message Center daily as many instructors are already reaching out.
Today is early dismissal for all schools. Elementary schools dismiss at 2:10 and middle and high school dismiss at 3:30. We will have early dismissal every Friday unless otherwise noted.
1st week of school is always crazy. This year's a bit different. We're so proud of our students and staff for stepping up and taking the High Road! So very proud of everyone! SV Supt. Chapman Proud
SV MS/HS Virtual Students and Parents:
Your courses are beginning to arrive. Please be sure to go to your settings on your iPad under Safari and Block Pop Ups before you try your sourses.
Go to your login page and look for your inbox under Message Center to see your courses. They may not all be there right away, but they will be coming. I have been checking and many of you have courses there now. They will continue to populate during the day today. Our apologies for the rough start, but you should be able to begin now. Best of luck!
K-5 Virtual Students/Parents.
If you are still experiencing issues with getting the Exact Path Pre-Assessments to open, please go to the SVCS website, under the Virtual School link and watch the video for further instructions. This should get you all set up.
MS/HS Virtual Students and Parents.
Please bear with us as we are finalizing courses for you. Courses have been submitted and approved on our end and are now "pending". Once released, I will let you know to check your edmentum dashboard for emails to confirm. Thank you for your patience.
K-5 Virtual Students/Parents
Login Information for Exact Path Assessment
Go to the Login page and enter studentâs username/password
This takes you to your âMy Dashboardâ page
(You may find the Exact Path Mat and Exact Path Reading options below)
If not, go to the Message Center tab on the left and click on the âIn Boxâ tab
There you will find your emails
You should have one that says âWelcome to EdOptions Academy Course
Then you will find the Exact Path courses
Please note, if you try one (math for example) and it logs you out, donât worry
Try the other course, it will get you in
Both courses can be found on either one
Once there, pick which course you wish to start with and begin.
I hope this helps. Please call if you need assistance.
MS/HS Virtual School students and parents. Our counselors are wrapping up your enrollment into the courses, which should be finished today. You will receive and email later today, tonight, or at the latest tomorrow morning that says you are enrolled . From there, you can log in and get started. If you need direct help, we will be placing an information document with office hours on the SVCS website under the Virtual School link.
Elementary Virtual School students and parents...you should expect later today, tonight or in the morning that you have been enrolled in Exact Path. Even if you do not receive an email telling you about the enrollment you should login in by tomorrow morning and the courses should be in there. The Exact Path assessments do start at a high level, but the assessment quickly reduces down to the elementary level. This is to find the true gaps in the student's math and reading levels. If they find a question too difficult, just move on to the next question. You should only work on it for 20 -30 minutes at a time, take a break and then come back to it. I would encourage the parents to be with the child but not help them with the questions, we want to find their gaps, if any. We want parents to encourage the students, especially the young ones, who might get worried over the questions that are too hard. This not for a grade so they donât need to worry, just do their best. We have placed a Parent Guide for this on our website in the Virtual School link.
A big THANK YOU to our Clinton @McDonalds for treating our staff to a free McCafe beverage on the first day of school! đ€đâïžđ„€#BacktoSchool2020
Good morning and welcome back! Please be assured your children will be taken care of as they return to school. Remember to have them "Mask UP". There will be reusable cloth masks for all students at all schools schould they need one.
Virtual School application window has been re-opened for families wanting the virtual option. The window will remain open until 11:59 pm Sunday. SVVS will begin Wed. 8/12. More details to come. Application can be found on the SVCS website.
SVCS School Board Special Meeting Live on Youtube at 11am 8.5.20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwfOheHlrWM
Freshman Orientation scheduled for tomorrow, 8/5, has been postponed until further notice. As soon as a new date is scheduled, we will let you know. Thank you and we apologize for such late notice.
Emergency Sch. Bd. Mtg. Wednesday @ 11:00 related to COVID-19 and SV Schools. View on SVCS YouTube Channel.
Looking out for our people!
Parents, Students, and Staff, Please conduct this easy, 3-part self-assessment each morning to determine if you should go to work or school. We all play a role in reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 in our school community.
SVHS Boys Tennis will start Monday, August 3, 6:30 PM, at the tennis courts.
Vermillion County Health Department vaccination clinic
Monday, August 3 from 0900-1200. Please call 765-832-3622 to make an appointment.
And...for those who need them...we have face shields too!
We want our students and staff to have what they need to feel safe!!
We have cloth masks!!!
Every student will receive a reusable cloth mask for school. More details will come regarding distribution.
6th Grade Orientation
Reminder - Centralized Registration tomorrow 10-6 at SVMS(masks required, 1 parent, no children). All families, virtual and attending school in person, must complete online registration.
SVHS Fall Sports Schedules - Until we are able to get our athletic events entered into our new website, here is a link to the fall sports schedule. https://5il.co/io9z
It was brought to my attention, papers w/ the bus #, driver, and ESTIMATED time for your students are incorrect due to human error on my part. MS/HS times should be 30 min. later for dismissal.
Our apologies...there was a typo in the previous notification. Please see the updated attachment: https://5il.co/in1q
Please see the attached document link regarding home screening for COVID-19. https://5il.co/in05
IDOE is seeking clarification regarding the details of the mask mandate issued by Gov Holcomb. We will provide further guidance as soon as the Executive Order becomes available.
Gov Holcomb has mandated the use of masks, including for schools, at all times. This is not totally unexpected. SVCS will issue a statement on Thursday once we digest this new mandate.
Registration opens Monday, 7/27. Centralized Registration is 7/29, 10-6 at SVMS. All paperwork will be online. Read the Back to School Registration News on the SV website for details.
Just a reminder that if you are interested in the SV Virtual School, applications are due by July 29th. The application is on the SVCS website under the Virtual School News.