
Juniors and Seniors- Don't forget to sign up to help at the Project Prom Pancake Breakfast. Set up is Friday, October 1st starting at 7:00 p.m., or you could work 1st shift on Saturday from 5:30-8:00 a.m. or 2nd shift, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Sign up is outside the HS Office.

On October 5, at 6:00 p.m., we will hold our annual meeting to inform the public of the McKinney-Vento Act for homeless students. We have several organizations that will sharing about programs and resources available in Audrain County.


Reminder that there is a Senior Informational Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria.

The Scholastic Book Fair starts this Thursday. Stop by and pick up some great books!


Thank you Vandalia United Methodist Church for the donation of school supplies! We appreciate your support!


The HS Softball game tonight at Bowling Green is being pushed back to a 6:00 p.m. start.

Reminder this Friday: Kick-Off to a fantastic school year! Anyone between the ages of 0 and 5 years old are welcome to come to our group connection. Bring your siblings if you want! We hope to see you! #vanfarelementary #parentsasteachers #groupconnection #learningthroughplay


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.

The JH softball game is also going to be moved to a 6:00 p.m. start tonight at Montgomery County. Bus will leave at 4:20 p.m.

The High School Softball game tonight against Montgomery County is being moved to Montgomery due to the condition of our field with the rain. The game will start at 6:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.

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!
