
VMS Family Weekly Update
May 17th, 2024
Bulldog Ticket Winners
Congratulations to Aleigha Schwartz, Kaiden Bushouse, and Natalie Markle for being responsible, safe, and supportive!
8th Grade Award Assembly 5/30 6:00 High School PAC
Here is a little more information about our Awards Assembly.
This year we decided to do something a little different so we could invite parents. In the past, many of our 8th grade students were recognized in front of their peers on the last day of school and given awards from their teachers. This did not allow for parents to be able to attend. So, we decided to change things up! On 5/30, ALL 8th grade students will receive a certificate of completion from Middle School and be able to walk across the stage. Some will also receive awards from their teachers. After the ceremony, there will be dessert available in the cafeteria for everyone to enjoy. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Big Read Machine!
See picture below for the Summer 2024 Schedule
Parent Drop Off
Just as a reminder, please pull all the way forward to drop your child off in the morning. When parents stop at the 6th grade doors, there causes a gap and then a delay in the line. Students can also get out anywhere along the sidewalk and walk to the appropriate door. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Positivity Project
Dear Families,
This week, our classrooms will focus on a reviewing the character strengths they feel their classrooms need.
Week at a Glance
Mobile Food Initiative
Community Education
Follow the link below for summer camps offered through Community Education
Summer Camp Offerings!
Summer Times 2024 & Sizzling Summer Camps
Register Online at vicksburgcommunityschools.org. Click on the Departments tab, Community Education, and then “view class offerings." Register your child their incoming grade level for the 2024/2025 school year.
Volleyball Camp – VHS Gym
Skill building will be the focus of this 4 day co-ed volleyball training camp. Sign up now to pass, set, and spike your way into summer! Register by May 24th to reserve your t-shirt.
June 10-13 | $75
Incoming 9th- 12th: 9 am - 11:30 am
June 10-13 | $60
Incoming K- 5th: 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Incoming 6th - 8th: 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Tennis Camp - Tennis Courts
Take Advantage of summer and hit an Ace at the Bulldog Tennis Camp! Lace up your shoes, bring your racket and a new can of balls, and start swinging!
Both session meet Monday through Friday
Session I – June 10- June 28 | $60
Register by May 24 to reserve your t-shirt
Beginners 9:00 am
Intermediate 10:00 am
Advanced 11:00 am
Session II – July 08 – July 26 | $60
Register by June 25 to reserve your t-shirt
Beginners 9:00 am
Intermediate 10:00 am
Advanced 11:00 am
Theater Camp - VHS PAC
June 17-21 | 9 am-12 pm | $85 (includes camp t-shirt)
Enrollment open for Incoming 4th-8th graders
Final performance on Friday, June 21 at 11:15 am.
Enroll by June 14th.
Learn how to sing, dance, and act OR learn the ins and out of technical theater. Vicksburg High School International Thespian Society students and director will put together a performance of Disney: The Movies, the Music Celebrate 75 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite songs from the movies of Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.
Bulldog Basketball Camps – VHS Gym
The camp focus will be on skill building and competition. T-shirt included if registered by May 31st.
Boys– June 17-19 | $40
Incoming 3rd - 5th 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Incoming 6th - 8th 10:30 am - 12 pm
Girls– June 24-26 | $40
Incoming 3rd - 5th: 10 am - 11:30 am
Incoming 6th - 8th: 11:30 am - 1 pm
Mini-Cheer Clinic- HS practice field (VHS gymnasium if raining)
June 25-27 6:30 - 7:30 pm | $40
Girls 5 years old through incoming 5th graders
Register by May 31st to reserve your t-shirt.
Learn how to cheer on the Bulldogs at this 3 day camp! HS cheer coaches & cheer teams will teach a fun routine that includes jumps, tumbling, & age appropriate stunts. Families can check out the performance on the last day of camp at 6:45 pm.
Youth Football Camp – Stadium
July 22-25 | Incoming 1st-6th | 9 am - 2 pm | $105
Huddle up Bulldogs! Improve your offensive and defensive skills during this four day camp. Please bring a sack lunch and drink Monday-Wednesday. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, July 25. Includes 2 t-shirts when registered by July 16th.
Team Football Camp - Stadium
July 30 –August 1 | Incoming 7th-12th players | 6 pm - 9 pm | $45
Includes 2 t-shirts when registered by July 1st
Sanchin-Ryu Karate – VAB
Mondays June 24 - Aug 12
Kids 4 to 14 years old: 6 pm- 7 pm | $40 (capped at $80 per family)
Families (parents & kids) 7 pm - 8 pm | $80
Karate for Kids- Children learn the art of Sanchin-Ryu which builds their personal safety skills and develops focus and discipline. Students are taught alternatives to fighting in a positive environment.
Karate for Families- Set in a fun and informative atmosphere, this program allows parents to learn alongside their children.
Soccer Camp – VHS Stadium
Campers will be divided up by age group and will participate in activities and games covering various soccer skills. Register by June 21 to reserve your t-shirt!
Co-ed | July 15-16 | $40 (includes soccer ball & t-shirt)
Incoming K-5th: 8 am-10 am
Incoming 6th- 8th: 10 am-12 pm
Robotics Camp - VMS Portable
Our programs offer an age-appropriate understanding of engineering for younger students. Each camper will learn valuable coding, problem-solving, and programming skills. Space is limited to 12 per class.
MS Robotics Camp– July 15-18 | $75
Incoming 6th - 7th | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lacrosse Camp – VHS Practice Field
Learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, & shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment. Register by June 28 to reserve your t-shirt! Co-ed
July 22-25
New Player Clinic includes stick
5:30 - 7:00 pm New Incoming 3rd - 8th | $30
5:30 - 7:00 pm Returning Incoming 3rd - 8th | $40
Summer Camp Opportunity!
Summer camps often provide valuable educational and enrichment opportunities for students to develop social skills, build confidence, and foster independence. Scholarships are offered by the VEA at this link to enable student participation in curricular and related activities (classes, camps, art experiences, etc.) throughout the summer.
Community Education
This year we have more options than ever before, including adult tap, belly dancing and Hawaiian classes!
Register on our website today to reserve your spot! https://vicksburgschools.revtrak.net/rw-community-education/
Vicksburg Community Schools Virtual Learning Opportunities
The Vicksburg Virtual provides non-core virtual elective courses and is available to all students residing in Kalamazoo County and all school districts that are contiguous to Kalamazoo County. All classes are available to students enrolled within Vicksburg Community Schools.
For More Information regarding Vicksburg Virtual, please contact VMS administration or Director Donald Korff:
Athletics
VHS/VMS Sports Physicals
Vicksburg Middle School and High School sports physicals for the 2024-25 school year will be held on May 29 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Vicksburg High School. Please enter through the east side gym entrance.
The cost per physical will be $20 per athlete. Sports physical forms may be found at this link or picked up in the school's main office.
All athletes for the 2024-25 school year will need an updated sports physical dated 4/15/24 or more current to play sports. Please mark your calendar for this important event.
For all tickets, VCS uses our Hometown Ticketing Site for digital tickets. Credit cards will now be accepted for payment at athletic events. NO cash will be accepted at the ticket gate for any athletic events.
Sports Offered By Season
Sports for MS
6th- Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Winter), Wrestling (Winter), Tennis (Spring)
7th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April), Tennis (Spring)
8th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April), Tennis (Spring)
Club Sports
6th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Rocket Football (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Trap Shooting (Spring)
7th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Trap Shooting (Spring)
8th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Clay Target Shooting (Spring)
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Helpful Links
Important Dates
5/21- Spring Band Concert 7:00
5/23- Graduation 7:00
5/27- No School, Memorial Day
5/29- 8th graders to visit High School
5/30- 8th Grade Graduation/Awards Ceremony 6:00 High School PAC
6/4- Spring Choir Concert 7:00
6/7- Last day of School, dismissal 10:56