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Taste of ARE
Two African Road Elementary students stop by the table representing Italy during the Taste of A R E  event on November 14, 2023.
GLE at Engineering Day
Four Glenwood fifth-graders in Engineering Day shirts smile at the camera as the prepare to compete on November 16, 2023.
THE Veterans Day ceremony
A Tioga Hills Elementary student wearing his Cub Scout uniform carries the flag out to the flagpole with Mr. Doolittle, head custodian.
VMS at Engineering Day
A Vestal Middle School eighth-grader hot glues some cardboard for his team's Rube Goldberg machine during Engineering Day at B O C E S.
VHE Fifth-Graders at Elderwood Village
A Vestal Hills Elementary fifth-grader applies glue to the edge of a plate as a resident of Elderwood Village holds a silk leaf ready to be glued on.
All-Out Pink Out at Vestal High
Students dressed in pink stand in front of Vestal High School for the All-Out Pink-Out Day in solidarity with breast cancer survivors.
UPK (Cub Care) Pumpkin Glow
A small Universal Pre-Kindergarten student holds his carved pumpkin.
First Day of School at Clayton Avenue
Two Clayton Avenue Elementary students are greeted by a teacher as they get off the school bus on the first day of school.

Announcements

Holiday Craft Fair on December 3
A holiday craft fair is hosted annually by the VTA to benefit Vestal Dollars For Scholars. This year's Holiday Craft Fair is 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Vestal High School. Take this opportunity to find some unique gifts, and you will be helping fund  scholarships for some Vestal HS seniors. Thank you!

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
Please note this reminder that Grades Kindergarten through Fifth will be dismissed at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 1, and Monday, December 4, for Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences.



Vestal Food Service finding work-around to Milk Carton shortage
Vestal Due to a fire at a major packaging plant, Vestal Food Service is preparing for an anticipated shortage in milk cartons that will be impacting not only schools in our area, but across the U.S. The shortage is expected to persist into early 2024.
In order to accommodate breakfast and lunch service, insulated beverage dispensers and extra cups have been purchased and will be available in our cafeterias. Students will be able to obtain white milk from these containers; staff will be available to offer assistance to students as needed. At this time, chocolate milk will not be available.
We want to thank the Vestal Food Service staff and BOCES food service program for assisting us as we work through this temporary situation.

Free School Meals in Vestal beginning November 1
Due to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) expanding access to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students enrolled in any Vestal CSD school will be able to receive free breakfast and lunch. This expansion goes into effect beginning November 1, 2023.
 
Students will need to enter their PIN number when going through the Food Service line. Any additional items, such as ice cream or snacks, would need to be purchased.

If you have any questions, please contact Vestal CSD's Food Service Supervisor at [email protected] 








District News

Junior IB Diploma candidates volunteer at CHOW
Junior IB Diploma candidates volunteer at CHOW
Vestal HS juniors who will be pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma visited CHOW for a group service project.
African Road sets the table for annual Taste of ARE!
African Road sets the table for annual Taste of ARE!
African Road families and staff attended this annual event celebrating the diversity of our school community on November 14, 2023.
Lady Golden Bears sign Division I Letters of Intent
Lady Golden Bears sign Division I Letters of Intent
Kendall Brady, Field Hockey, and Cat Petteys, Softball, signed their National Letters of Intent on November 15, 2023.
Vestal Hills Fifth-Graders at Elderwood Village
Vestal Hills Fifth-Graders at Elderwood Village
Thinking of others was the spirit of the visits to Elderwood Village for Fifth-Grade classes this month.
Vestal Seniors receive national recognition
Vestal Seniors receive national recognition
Join us as we applaud four Vestal High School seniors who have been recognized in the College Board National  Recognition Program!
Childcare Availability in Broome County
Please see a list of child care sites with availability in Broome County. Per New York State requirements, this listing will be updated as information is received from Broome County. In addition, there is a link to a parent need survey, and the results are shared with the Office of Family & Child Services.

Upcoming Events

Dec
3

Holiday Craft Fair

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vestal High School
Dec
5

School Board Meeting/Spotlight at ARE

6:00 PM
African Road Elementary
Dec
19
Dec
19

School Board Meeting

6:00 PM
Admin Board of Education Conference Room
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