
We will have a senior night informational meeting September 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

Josten's will be on campus tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22nd, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to take orders from the sophomores for class rings, and seniors for graduation items.

Bus 1 will run about 25 minutes late today on the afternoon route. Please call the office by 2:00 if you need to make changes to your child’s transportation.


This is the last week to order your Van-Far T-shirt. If you are interested in purchasing, send your order form and payment to the elementary office. If there’s anyone in our community wanting to purchase, feel free to stop by the office to place your order. #vanfarpride #onetribe



Area Food Assistance - Vandalia
First Baptist Church Multi-Purpose Building - 1st Wednesday of each month from 1:00-3:00
Help Center at Vandalia Food Pantry - 3rd Thursday each month from 11:00-2:00
Area Food Assistance - Laddonia
St. John's Catholic Church - 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00-11:00 - Bring proof of income, social security card or number on all family members, and a utility bill to show address
Area Food Assistance - Mexico
Help Center Food Distribution - Eligible one time a month
Monday - 12-4
Tuesday - 12-4
Wednesday - 9-1 (12-1 curbside service for disabled or elderly)
Thursday - 12-4
Friday - 3-7
Monday Morning Food Distribution - 9-10
Weekly Program with food donated by Walmart and Aldi


Good morning and Happy Friday! Today is going to be a fantastic day. Wishing our Indians good luck tonight! #onetribe #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #FootballFriday #FridayNightLights



We have sports pictures scheduled for Monday, September 20th starting at 1:00 p.m. Teams/Individuals need to be ready to go at their allotted time. To view the flyer online go to: www.inter-state.com/order, and enter code: 60012K
The schedule is as follows:
1:00- High School Cross Country
1:30- Junior High Cross Country
2:00- JH Softball
2:30- JH Cheer
3:00- High school Softball
3:30- High School Football
4:00-High School Cheer
4:30-JH Football

Thank you Lisa Lovell for your donation of shoes to our Bright Futures closet! We appreciate your support!


Your child is bringing home a packet with information about SchoolStore. Packets can be completed and brought back this week. Call the office with questions.


Notice of Annual Meetings




Thank you Phil and Sheila Ennis for your donation to our Bright Futures closet! We appreciate your support!


JH Football game is now on for tomorrow night at Wright City due to transportation becoming available. Thanks to those who are assisting in transporting our athletes and our local churches for providing vans! Sorry for the confusion!

Tomorrow night’s JH Football game at Wright City is being postponed. We will let you know when it has been rescheduled.

Sixth grade students interested in band should plan to attend instrument information and rental night on Wednesday, September 15, at 6:00. The meeting will be held in the elementary cafeteria.


After studying Jen Stark’s drip paintings in art class the students colored a collaborative mural for the cafeteria.



We have sports pictures scheduled for Monday, September 20th starting at 1:00 p.m. Teams/Individuals need to be ready to go at their allotted time. To view the flyer online go to: www.inter-state.com/order, and enter code: 60012K
The schedule is as follows:
1:00- High School Cross Country
1:30- Junior High Cross Country
2:00- JH Softball
2:30- JH Cheer
3:00- High school Softball
3:30- High School Football
4:00-High School Cheer
4:30-JH Football

We are thankful for Central Missouri Community Action Groups donation of hygiene bags for the Van-Far School District's Bright Futures Program! #brightfuturesvanfar #ittakesavillage #onetribe


MACC will be on campus to collect for Dual Credit classes on September 16th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Last week in art class everyone studied Piet Mondrian. All of the art projects were based on horizontal and vertical lines; and the use of red, yellow and blue: the primary colors.


Kick-Off to a fantastic school year! Anyone between the ages of 0 and 5 years old are welcome to come to our Parents As Teachers group connection. Bring your siblings if you want!
