Vestal

Central School District

Four African Road Elementary first-graders sit at a table together in their classroom on the first day of school, September 9, 2022.

Three Vestal Middle School sixth-graders meet up at Orientation.

A boy who will be attending the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program at the Cub Care Childrens Center campus plays with colored rings during Orientation.

Vestal High School juniors dressed in green celebrate during the Fall 2022 Pep Rally in the gym.

THE Community Box Project

Two Tioga Hills Elementary fifth-grade boys hold the shoes boxes they filled with personal care items and wrapped for patrons of the Apalachin Food Pantry.

Two Glenwood first-grade girls sit in chairs facing one another as one reads to the other.

A third-grade teacher at Clayton Avenue Elementary helps one of her students navigate how to use the new dictionary she just received from the Vestal Elks.

Announcements

Register for free screening of the documentary "LIKE"
Vestal CSD's Project Golden Bear committee will be presenting a free screening of "Like, a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives," on Monday, March 27, 2023. This community viewing will include dinner, childcare, and a student-panel discussion. Please register by March 22. The event takes place at Vestal High School 205 Woodlawn Drive, Vestal.

Kindergarten Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration is open for eligible students in the Vestal CSD. Click here for more information and to register your child online:
https://www.vestal.stier.org/kindergartenregistration4040.aspx

In addition, you can schedule an in-person appointment to register your Kindergartner if you feel you need assistance. Appointments are available 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 20 - 24, 2023. Click here to schedule an in-person appointment for Kindergarten Registration help.

Vestal CSD Events in support of the Town of Vestal Bicentennial
Vestal High School's Varsity Club is pleased to host the Running of the Bears 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Vestal High School. Register online at
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Vestal/TheRunningoftheBears

Sign up by March 17 to receive the student-designed "Running of the Bears" T-shirt!

The free Kids Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on April 1. Walkers start at 9:30 a.m. and Runners take off at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $25 for Adults and $15 for Students. All proceeds benefit Team Hopefull, working to fulfill the lives of people with Prader-Willi Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

District Updates from NYS Department of Health

New York State Department of Health has provided Back-to-School Guidance, Parents/Caregivers Guidance, and FAQs for the new school year regarding COVID-19. Please follow these links to access this information:
- NYS Department of Health FAQs
- NYSDOH Back-to-School Guidance
- NYSDOH Parents/Caregivers Guidance

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District News

Life is a Reality Expo

Vestal High School students took part in a financial basics simulation on March 16 and 17 in the VHS Gym.

Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 Underway

Kindergarten Registration for eligible students residing in the Vestal CSD is open, and in-person appointments are available for March 20 - 24, 2023.

Calling All Running Bears!

The 2023 Running of the Bears" 5K Walk and Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Vestal High School!

Free Screening of "LIKE: A Documentary about the Impact of Social Media on our Lives"

Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation on "Growing Up in the Digital Age." Join us for the screening of "LIKE," which is scheduled for March 27, 2023, in the auditorium at the Vestal High School, 205 Woodlawn Drive.

Tickets on sale now for Vestal Middle School presentation of "Matilda the Musical, Jr!"

Don't miss this extraordinary tale of imagination and self-discovery... order your tickets today for the VMS musical "Matilda the Musical, Jr." Performances are scheduled for March 31 - April 2, 2023.

Fifth-Grade Parent Night

Fifth-Grade Families - If you missed Fifth-Grade Parent NIght on February 28, here is a link to the Zoom recording of this introductory information for your future Sixth-Graders!

Fifth-Grade Parent Night Informational Zoom