Intermediate Family Newsletter 9.25.26
WELCOME BACK, VCS FAMILIES!
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for a new school year! We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, faith, friendships, and opportunities to EXPECT MORE.
Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to help our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.
A PRAYER FOR OUR STUDENTS
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for bringing our students back together for another school year. Bless each student as they begin a new year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and discover the gifts You have given them.
Give them confidence when they feel uncertain, courage when things are difficult, patience when they are frustrated, and kindness toward one another. Help them make wise choices, treat others with respect, and always strive to give their best.
Bless their classrooms with peace and their teachers with wisdom and patience. Help our students build friendships that encourage them, stand up for what is right, and be a positive light to those around them.
Protect our students as they travel to and from school and throughout each day. Keep them safe, healthy, and surrounded by people who care for them.
Remind every student that they are known, loved, valued, and created with a purpose. Help them understand that success is not just about grades, but about becoming the person You have called them to be.
As this school year begins, help our students approach each day with joy, courage, curiosity, and faith. May they grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Place Your hand of protection and blessing over our students, their families, teachers, and staff. May this be a year of growth, friendship, discovery, and abundant blessings.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW
ARRIVAL & TARDINESS
The tardy bell rings at 7:24 AM.
Please plan for your student to arrive by 7:15 AM, so they have time to enter the building, get settled, and be ready for first period.
Thank you for helping us start each school day on time!
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL SAFETY
Early Pickup
For the safety of our students and to ensure a smooth dismissal:
Students cannot be released between 1:45 and 2:20 PM.
If you need to pick up your student early, please arrive before 1:45 PM.
Please remember that early pickup will count against attendance because your student will miss part of their 9th-period class.
Changing Your Child's Dismissal
If your child is changing from bus to car rider or car rider to bus, please call the office at:
Changes must be made by 1:45 PM, so Mrs. Minnow has time to update KIDaccount.
Thank you for helping us keep the dismissal area clear for buses and ensuring a safe end to the school day!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Regular attendance makes a difference!
Every student in Ohio is expected to attend school every day unless they are sick or otherwise legally excused. Regular attendance is connected to important outcomes such as academic achievement, reading proficiency, and graduation.
Our goal: Every student, every day, by 7:24 AM!
If your child is absent, please provide the office with a note, email, or phone call when they return so we can properly document the absence.
For absence excuses, please contact:
Amanda Minnow 330-788-8088 ext. 1200 aminnow@vcsohio.org
UNIFORMS!
We have POLOS in stock! Shirts are $14. You can pay by cash (exact cash because we have no change), card, or check. You can purchase during the school day, from 10:00-12:00, at the Intermediate Office.
For uniform questions, please contact:
Dolph Carroll dcarroll@vcsohio.org
STAY CONNECTED!
FACTS
Please check FACTS daily to stay informed about your student's:
Academics
Behavior
Attendance
If you do not have a FACTS account, visit:
VCS WEBSITE
Visit our website for calendars, announcements, forms, and other important information:
Follow VCS Intermediate!
Stay connected with school updates, events, and student highlights:
ATHLETICS & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
A legal parent or guardian must accompany Intermediate students who attend school games or activities, whether the event is home or away.
If a student attempts to attend a game or activity without the required parent/guardian supervision or permission, we will contact the parent/guardian for pickup.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
UPCOMING DATES
GET READY FOR SPIRIT WEEK!
We’re looking ahead to the following week, and it’s time to start planning those outfits! We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit, creativity, and VCS pride throughout Spirit Week!
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Pajama Day: Pajamas must include a full shirt and pants. No inappropriate, revealing, or sleepwear-only items will be permitted.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
For additional dates and calendar information, visit:
THIS WEEK AT VCS
MONDAY
Character Day for $1.00 or 3.00 for the week
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
Girls Jr. High Volleyball vs. Columbiana — Home — 5:30 PM
TUESDAY
Tie-Dye Tuesday for $1.00
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
WEDNESDAY
Wacky Wednesday for $1.00
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
3-5 Chapel 6-8 Discipleship Groups
Girls Jr. High Volleyball vs. Leetonia — Home— 5:30 PM
THURSDAY
Terrific Thursday
Throwback Thursday for $1.00
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
JH Boys Football game vs. Columbiana — Away — 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Pajama Day for $1.00
Please remember: All students must follow the school’s dress-down guidelines, and all clothing, costumes, and accessories must be school-appropriate.
Final Reminder: The principal reserves the discretion to determine whether clothing, costumes, accessories, or other Spirit Week items are appropriate for the school environment.
Pajama Day: Pajamas must include a full shirt and pants. No inappropriate, revealing, or sleepwear-only items will be permitted.
Fantastic Friday
SATURDAY
5th-6th Football @ Lowellville-8:00 p.m.
“Jesus replied, 'The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only Him.”
A WORD FOR OUR VCS FAMILIES
“Jesus replied, 'The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only Him.”— Luke 4:8
Let's make this a year where our students grow, serve, lead, learn, and EXPECT MORE!
Please reach out if you have any questions.
God Bless,
Dr. Jennifer Hull Intermediate Principal
Mr. Resean Yancey Dean of Students
VCS Intermediate — Growing in Faith. Learning with Purpose. Leading with Excellence.
