Vilas School District RE-5

🎃🍂 Our elementary students had an amazing time at the pumpkin patch today! 🍁🎃 From picking the perfect pumpkins to enjoying the pumpkin catapult and exploring the autumn scenery, it was a day full of fun, learning, and fall festivities! 🍎🌾 Big smiles all around as they experienced the best of the season. 🎉

We were honored to have Ty Winters visit our district today! He shared his inspiring journey and gave us an inside look at what it takes to pass a bill at the Capitol. Ty also took the time to meet with small groups, leading insightful discussions on leadership skills. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved!

Busy day in Life Skills class today as students learned about canning. They canned cucumbers for pickles, pickled okra, and made salsa for cafeteria. 🤤

🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is next week! 🎗️ Let's stand together for a drug-free future! Show your school spirit and take part in our fun Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days.

The Vilas Carnival originally scheduled for October 26th at been moved to November 2nd, same time and location. See you on Nov 2nd for a fun fall night!

Another fantastic engaging week!

Congratulations to this dynamic duo B Team who took 2nd place at our Knowledge Bowl meet!! 👏👏

Are you ready for a fresh career opportunity? We're on the lookout for a passionate and talented individual to join us. If you're looking to grow, learn, and make a difference, this could be the perfect place for you!

📢 We're Looking for Community Leaders! Join Our District Accountability Committee (DAC)! 📢 Do you want to have a say in shaping the future of our schools? We’re inviting parents, educators, students, and community members to join our District Accountability Committee (DAC) and help ensure our district’s success. 💼📚 The DAC plays a vital role in improving education and making decisions that impact our students. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board! 🌟 ✅ Interested? Complete our quick survey to apply! 👉 https://forms.gle/2r7bYaDDCxC9EWgn6 Your voice matters. Let’s work together to create positive change! ✨

Our students enjoyed connecting with Malcom Lovejoy as he shared his college experience from small town to Rice University. Thank you Malcom!

🎟️ Vilas Carnival is back! We're excited to bring back the tradition of the Vilas Fall Carnival for families and the community to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you next Saturday! 🍁🎃🏀🏈

It’s officially Sock-tober, and YAT is kicking off the sock drive to help those in need! ❤️ This month, we’re collecting new socks to donate —because a simple pair of socks can make a huge difference during the colder months. 🧦 Donate New Socks – Drop them off at Vilas School or bring them to any of our events this month!

We’ve got an amazing lineup of fun and engaging activities happening this week! 🌟

Parents and guardians! 📅 Our Parent-Teacher Conference is just around the corner on Friday! This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teachers, discuss progress, and find ways to support their learning journey.

Come out and support our Vilas senior class and South Baca Patriots! 🍁🎃🥨🍪

🎨🚗 A few of our talented students got hands-on experience learning the art of vinyl application by practicing on our new vehicle.

Food Production student, Ty Brooks, has worked continuously with teacher, Sabra Lovejoy, through out the summer and fall growing produce in the greenhouse. We are enjoying the bounty on the salad bar!

This Thursday! Come support our seniors!

🚧 **Out with the Old, In with the New!** 🚧 Exciting changes are happening at our district! We're upgrading our walkway ramps and sidewalks in front of the school to better serve everyone. 🛠️ Please excuse our mess as we remove the current sidewalks and ramps in front of the school and install brand-new ones. Your patience is appreciated as we work to make our facilities safer and more accessible for all! Thank you for your understanding and support! 🙌

Our students had an exciting hands-on science activity today – making sugar cookies! 🍪 Not only was it a fun and educational experience, but we also got to celebrate Delainey's birthday in the sweetest way possible. 🎉🎂