Due to inclement weather, Villa Grove CUSD #302 will not be in session tomorrow, January 16th. A decision about after school events will be made by 10 am.
Villa Grove #302 is closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
PLAN AHEAD
As winter weather is approaching, please make a plan if we would need to close school.
HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
Please understand that we make the decision to open or close school for inclement weather based on careful analysis of all relevant factors, such as:
• Road conditions. We must consider the most dangerous roads in the district. Even if your street looks clear, travel elsewhere in the district may be dangerous.
• The amount of snow and ice that has accumulated.
• Whether or not precipitation is continuous.
• Building/facility conditions.
• Temperature and wind chill.
• Weather predictions. We prefer not to make our decision based on weather predictions because they are not always accurate. However, sometimes it is unavoidable.
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
Families will be informed of school cancellations or schedule
changes as soon as possible
through the following methods:
• Text/Phone Message
• Villa Grove School District App
• School Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
• School Website
• TV – WCIA Channel 3
Please be sure that your contact information is current in TeacherEase. This is crucial for ensuring important information is adequately communicated.
See you tomorrow!
Greetings to you during this bright time of year! May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season and beyond.
The middle grade book club finished another book!
From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by EL Konigsburg was the favorite book of the character in our previous read, and we enjoyed reading what she loved. To celebrate, the students got cards & watched the movie!
Thursday, December 21st and Friday, December 22nd will be an early dismissal. 1:50 Elementary and 2:00 JH/HS
Winter Break will be from December 23rd - January 8th.
The first day back for students will be Tuesday, January 9th.
VG community- our community outdid themselves, as always, with clothing drive donations. The “closet” is bursting with gently used and some brand new with tags items from 4T - adult 2X. Clothing, coats, shoes, boots, snow pants and more. Nike, Under Armour, Old Navy, and many boutique brands. We have everything! Even workout wear, swimwear, and pajamas! EVERYONE is welcome to come shop FOR FREE from 9-2 tomorrow at the school cafeteria. Bags are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Donations accepted.
Get Ready for One School, One Book! In January, every family will receive a copy of a book (it's a secret clues coming after break) and a reading schedule. Together as a school and community, we will read the book together!
SMENCILS ARE SOLD OUT! The middle grade book club wants to say THANK YOU to all who supported us by buying Smencils this week. 👃✏️The money raised helps us buy books for the students in book club and celebrate reading. 📚
Great start to the day!
VG PE department learning and having lots of fun at annual IAHPERD Conference.
PTO Annual Clothing Sale Information
Smencils are back! December 4th-9th Book Club will sell Smencils for $1 from 8:00-8:15 until sold out! 5 new Holiday Scents
Save the Date
Elementary Winter Concert - December 19, 2023
K-3 5:30
4-6 7:00
The concert will be in the Elementary/JH Gym (New Gym)
High school student council made pumpkin pies this weekend for family thanksgiving baskets.
Villa Grove is fortunate to have exceptional substitute teachers, many of whom are retired educators still dedicated to serving the district. Happy Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day!
Villa Grove Elementary had some amazing EIU practicum students. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Katie, Jade, Morgan, Lily, Molly, Mae, Kate, and Mya we wish you the best of luck!
VG Middle Grade Book Club celebrated finishing their second book of the year, Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, with a Kahoot game and ice cream sandwiches!
Happy School Board Appreciation Day to the BEST team! Thank you Jim Clark, Kristen White, Carisa Jones, Charolie Burris, Charlie Mitsdarfer, Tom Lillard, and Jerrad Zimmerman for your dedication to Villa Grove CUSD 302.
