Summer Updates

VIT CUSD#2 Summer Update 2016

Great things are happening in our district over this summer break. We have added air-conditioning to all classrooms in both buildings. This addition will greatly improve the learning environment in the sweltering months of August, September, and May.  The elementary building is getting all new windows as part of the AC project. The current windows are original and in need of replacement.  The elementary school also received an electrical upgrade to ensure adequate power for the new efficient window AC units.

The Jr./Sr. High School library is getting a much needed facelift. The finished project will have an atmosphere of a university student collaboration setting. New carpet, a variety of furniture that is designed for a modern learning space, and fresh coats of paint will make the space an inviting digital learning space, as well as, a meeting place for both school-related and community-related groups.   

The high school will also continue to implement digital learning opportunities for our students. Through Federal E-Rate dollars, all classrooms will have individual network access-points. Increasing access-points will provide faster internet access for the teachers and students to use in the educational process.

The goal of these upgrades is to provide a positive learning environment for our students. We look forward to the return of our students in August and welcome parents and community members to visit our buildings to see the completed work in August.  For updates and pictures, check the district website (www.vit2.org) and Mr. Curry's blog (http://vit2edu.blogspot.com/). Have a great summer.

Library

Jr. Sr. High School Library Upgrade begins with a team effort of clearing it out. New paint and carpet soon. Stay tuned for updates.

"Rural educators are the greatest multi-taskers in Illinois" - Dr Purvis at #WITcon16

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WITcon2016

Today should be another great day at WITcon2016. Illinois Education Secretary Beth Purvis is on hand for a morning Keynote.
Hope to hear about new trends and techniques from other west central Illinois educators!

#WITCON2016 Day 1

So far, the Whatever it Takes Conference in Galesburg has been very insightful. Good breakout sessions. Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Klaska & Mr. Bucher have joined me for the next 3 days of exploring new trends in education. #witcon2016

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Summer 2016 Happenings

Summer is upon us. There are some great changes happening on campus this summer. First and foremost, we are air-conditioning all classrooms. This should dramatically improved the climate of the educational learning environment.

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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