2015-2016 Message

Superintendent's Message 2015-16

It is that time again….school is starting in the VIT School District.  The start of school is always a recharge for staff and students alike. This year is no different. The district has made several staff, design, and structural changes for the upcoming school year.

We will start this year with three new staff members. Quinton Hatfill will serve as the K-6 PE teacher. Mr. Hatfill will also coach junior high boys basketball.  Lisa Heaton will serve as a part-time special education teacher in the elementary school. Ms. Heaton will work with students in grades 4-6. Kelsey Dean will be our new School Social Worker. Kelsey lives in Astoria. Kylee Gould will be our new head cook at the Jr./Sr. High. Mrs. Gould is the parent of two students at VIT and lives in Vermont. Additionally, Brandi Hood will be our new full-time Jr./Sr. High School Secretary.

The main hallway lockers in the Jr./Sr. High School were repainted over the summer. The yellow and gray lockers were all painted kelly green.  After the lockers were completed, Ms. Korsmeyer, the custodial staff,  and several staff members repainted the hallways.   The new paint scheme is gray, green, and white with a touch of purple.  A new 65 inch SmartTV was installed in the cafeteria and a new intercom system was installed throughout the Jr./Sr. High.  Additionally, the electrical systems at the Jr./Sr. High School are currently being upgraded. The Jr./Sr. High gym roof is also being replaced. The new digital school sign will be installed by October. At the elementary school, the custodial staff added a touch of color to the gymnasium. The district is leasing a new bus for the next two years. Also, the bus-loop has been re-graveled and graded.  

The Jr./Sr. High continues to increase its technological footprint. This summer the district purchased additional Chromebooks.  The district invested in Go Guardian software to safeguard our students online.  Also, the district will begin to deploy Chromeboxes as replacements for aging Windows 98 PCs.  These machines will continue to put our students in touch with the latest technologies and the world outside our walls.

Finally, the district will try something new for our initial in-service day. VIT will join Astoria and Schuyler-Industry school districts, in Rushville, for a start of the year presentation by well-known educational speaker, Jim Burgett.  

I want to thank the communities for their continued support of this small, yet progressive school district. Being rural and small does not mean we do not have a lot to offer our students. I look forward to seeing community members at our athletic contests throughout the year. As always, please feel free to stop in to discuss the current state of and/or the future progress of our great district.

Mike Curry

Superintendent of School

VIT CUSD#2

A great evening at the Farmington Central JH Band Festival

School On Post Super Bowl Monday

After driving last night during the Super Bowl's 3rd quarter, I wasn't prepared to cancel school. The roads were deteriorating but were passable. I decided to wait until the morning.
This morning the roads were clear and passable. The County, township, and State plows did a great job this morning. After consulting with neighboring districts, I determined that we would be in session this AM.
As always, feel free to call my office with thoughts or concerns.
Have a great day,
Mr. Curry

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VIT Scholastic Bowl Match

I am sitting in the first home Scholastic Bowl Match hosted by the newly started VIT HS Scholastic Bowl Team. As of now, VIT has won the first game and is winning the second game. The team is doing well and having fun playing the match. Oh, I might add that the questions are far from easy. Good luck to the VIT squad in their first home match.

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Technology Conference

In a very interesting session at IETC conference on technology in education. Very student driven and centered - the way education can be. I am looking forward to sharing this info with our staff so they can continue to expand their technology usage.

October Good Citizens Award Winners

Parent/Teacher Conferences This Week

This Wednesday and Thursday are early dismissal days (2:00 and 2:10 in the different buildings) due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences are an important part in the educational process and the overall academic and social success of your student(s) at school. I hope to see you on this Wednesday or Thursday. Times are 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. The teachers are flexible and can meet before 4:00 or on another date, if necessary. If you haven't scheduled your Pre-K through 6th conference yet, call 309-758-5138. Remember, there is no school on Friday.

As always - Have a great day!