Give a big congratulations to the middle school Robotics team for being nominated or receiving awards in 3 out of 6 areas during the Regional Qualifier Event on Saturday, December 8th. Team GBCWNIC won FIRST PLACE for their project, and team Floating M&M Monkeys won Runner Up for the prestigious Champion’s Award and was nominated… Continue Reading the article: Elementary ELP Robotics Team made VS proud at Regional Qualifier Event
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Equity Statement
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities and will not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District shall take affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of women and men, minorities… Continue Reading the article: Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Equity Statement
Belin-Blank Center Honors Students and Teachers
Hugh Mangold, Eli Page, and Carter Lamont of Vinton, Iowa from Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School was among the 700 students from Iowa and throughout the nation who were recently invited to be honored at The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center’s Recognition Ceremony. Additionally, recognized students were given the opportunity to honor a teacher they credited for… Continue Reading the article: Belin-Blank Center Honors Students and Teachers
A win for our students, farmers, and community!
We plan to expand the amount of locally sourced foods we use, provide training for food service staff and create menu options that include more scratch cooking,” was how VS school superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock reacted to the news of a $48,000 grant from the USDA to encourage the use of nutritious, locally grown food. She… Continue Reading the article: A win for our students, farmers, and community!