America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is back for a fourth year of partnering with farmers to nominate their local public school district to compete for a grant of $10,000 or $25,000 to enhance math and science education.

Farmers can nominate … Continue reading →

Research shows that reading aloud with children is the single most important thing you can do to prepare a child for reading and learning. Read Aloud 15 MINUTES National Campaign promotes parents reading aloud to their children at least 15 … Continue reading →

Shellsburg Elementary students had a surprise visitor during the 2014 Christmas assembly.

Did you know that Tilford Elementary has had the best attendance so far this year than they’ve had in the past? GREAT JOB Students and Parents for making school a priority! Below is a link to their celebration assembly today. … Continue reading →

 The Lemonheads received an award for their Project Presentation. This team’s project centered around how to improve the way students learn computer programming.  Their solution was to create a hands-on … Continue reading →

As our summer has faded to fall and our fall will soon fade to my least favorite season (winter) we need to be thinking of how we communicate our schedule changes to those we serve. Here is some information that … Continue reading →

Have you heard much about the Karr Complex Renovation project?

- Replace the badly worn track. – Decrease the number of injuries due to a safer surface … Continue reading →

The district has recently changed phone systems. Though transitions are sometimes hard, we believe this will better serve our families and district.  The menus have changed and … Continue reading →

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District provides a 1:1 learning environment for students in grades 9-12. The laptop program began in the fall of 2013. Each student is provided with a MacBook computer that allows access to multiple online resources and … Continue reading →