Congratulations to Amanda Johnston, Riley Elementary School’s Employee of the Month!
For 28 years, Mrs. Johnston has dedicated herself to making a difference in the lives of VCSC students. She has spent the past 20 years as Riley’s Life Skills teacher, creating meaningful learning experiences that help her students grow, build confidence and develop independence.
Her impact reaches far beyond her classroom! From collaborating with teachers to creating opportunities for fifth-grade peer tutors to work alongside her students, Mrs. Johnston helps build connections that benefit the entire Riley community.
Her compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to her students make her an incredible asset to Riley Elementary and VCSC.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Johnston on this well-deserved recognition!
For 28 years, Mrs. Johnston has dedicated herself to making a difference in the lives of VCSC students. She has spent the past 20 years as Riley’s Life Skills teacher, creating meaningful learning experiences that help her students grow, build confidence and develop independence.
Her impact reaches far beyond her classroom! From collaborating with teachers to creating opportunities for fifth-grade peer tutors to work alongside her students, Mrs. Johnston helps build connections that benefit the entire Riley community.
Her compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to her students make her an incredible asset to Riley Elementary and VCSC.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Johnston on this well-deserved recognition!
This is the last week to apply for Christmas Assistance!
The Salvation Army of Knox County is accepting applications through Thursday, November 12, for its Christmas Toy Shop, Christmas Food Boxes and Coats for Kids.
Apply in person at 2300 N. 2nd St., Vincennes:
• Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–noon
• Thursday: By appointment only
Parents/guardian's must bring a photo ID, proof of address and household income, children’s identification, clothing sizes and gift wishes. Include information for everyone in your household.
Assistance is available to qualifying Knox County households. Call 812-882-6933 with questions or to schedule a Thursday appointment.
You can find more information here: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/in/vincennes/n-second-street-corps/christmas-assistance-sign-ups-2026/
Reminder: There is no early release today, Tuesday, November 3. All VCSC schools will dismiss at their regular times.
A new month is here, VCSC families! Here are a couple of important dates as you plan for November:
JUST A REMINDER : There will be no early dismissal on Tuesday, November 3.
Thanksgiving Break will be November 25–27, with no school on those days. Classes will resume at the regular time on Monday, November 30.
You can view the full 2026/2027 school calendar on our website: https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/vcsc-district-calendars
JUST A REMINDER : There will be no early dismissal on Tuesday, November 3.
Thanksgiving Break will be November 25–27, with no school on those days. Classes will resume at the regular time on Monday, November 30.
You can view the full 2026/2027 school calendar on our website: https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/vcsc-district-calendars
Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning, November 1!
Before heading to bed tonight, remember to set your clocks back one hour.
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, VCSC families!
We’ll see everyone bright and early Monday morning!
Let's hear it for this week's WOW students!
Please help us congratulate our wonderful, outstanding, wildcats!
Get ready to dress up! Red Ribbon Week is October 26 - October 30.
Riley Elementary will celebrate next week with themed dress-up days, and we encourage students and staff to join the fun.
Red Ribbon Week raises awareness about drug prevention and encourages students to make healthy choices. It’s a reminder that taking care of ourselves and supporting one another helps build a healthy future.
Riley Elementary will celebrate next week with themed dress-up days, and we encourage students and staff to join the fun.
Red Ribbon Week raises awareness about drug prevention and encourages students to make healthy choices. It’s a reminder that taking care of ourselves and supporting one another helps build a healthy future.
Ready to hit the court? Alice Jrs Volleyball Club invites VCSC girls in grades 5–8 to tryouts on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Lincoln High School!
The club allows athletes to play volleyball while also participating in winter sports. Practices take place at LHS and Clark Middle School, with tournaments in Terre Haute, Washington, Indianapolis and Jasper.
Register for tryouts here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAVZ6WQB3O1ZgiaO8UEQctnIz9DRjp4WDP1z3OfOvHU1oXog/viewform
Join the “Alice Jrs. VBC” Facebook page for updates. Questions? Email eatone@vcsc.k12.in.us.
The club allows athletes to play volleyball while also participating in winter sports. Practices take place at LHS and Clark Middle School, with tournaments in Terre Haute, Washington, Indianapolis and Jasper.
Register for tryouts here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAVZ6WQB3O1ZgiaO8UEQctnIz9DRjp4WDP1z3OfOvHU1oXog/viewform
Join the “Alice Jrs. VBC” Facebook page for updates. Questions? Email eatone@vcsc.k12.in.us.
Could your family use a little extra help this Christmas?
The Salvation Army of Knox County is accepting applications for 2026 Christmas Assistance, including the Christmas Toy Shop, Christmas Food Boxes and Coats for Kids.
Apply October 19–November 12:
• Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–noon
• Thursday: By appointment only
Applications must be completed in person at The Salvation Army, 2300 N. 2nd St., Vincennes.
Please bring:
• Parent/guardian’s photo ID
• Proof of address and household income
• Birth certificates or other identification for children
• Each child’s shirt, pants, shoe and coat sizes
• Christmas gift ideas or wishes for each child
Have information available for everyone living in your household, as all household members must be included on the application.
Assistance is available to qualifying Knox County households, and registration is required. For questions or to schedule a Thursday appointment, call 812-882-6933.
More information can be found here: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/in/vincennes/n-second-street-corps/christmas-assistance-sign-ups-2026/
The Salvation Army of Knox County is accepting applications for 2026 Christmas Assistance, including the Christmas Toy Shop, Christmas Food Boxes and Coats for Kids.
Apply October 19–November 12:
• Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–noon
• Thursday: By appointment only
Applications must be completed in person at The Salvation Army, 2300 N. 2nd St., Vincennes.
Please bring:
• Parent/guardian’s photo ID
• Proof of address and household income
• Birth certificates or other identification for children
• Each child’s shirt, pants, shoe and coat sizes
• Christmas gift ideas or wishes for each child
Have information available for everyone living in your household, as all household members must be included on the application.
Assistance is available to qualifying Knox County households, and registration is required. For questions or to schedule a Thursday appointment, call 812-882-6933.
More information can be found here: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/in/vincennes/n-second-street-corps/christmas-assistance-sign-ups-2026/
Fall Break is here! There will be no school Wednesday, October 14, through Friday, October 16 for the Vincennes Community School Corporation. Classes resume Monday, October 19.
Planning ahead? Find other upcoming breaks on our district calendar: https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/vcsc-district-calendars
Have a safe and enjoyable break!
REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL MONDAY & TUESDAY
The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have early dismissal on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13.
Dismissal times for both days are as follows:
• Elementary Schools: 1:00 PM
• Lincoln High School & Clark Middle School: 1:30 PM
The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have early dismissal on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13.
Dismissal times for both days are as follows:
• Elementary Schools: 1:00 PM
• Lincoln High School & Clark Middle School: 1:30 PM
Riley families, parent-teacher conferences are coming up on Monday, October 12!
Teachers have sent conference information home with students, and families can also find details in PowerHub.
If you have questions, need to reschedule, or have not received conference information, please email your child’s teacher or call the front office.
Teachers have sent conference information home with students, and families can also find details in PowerHub.
If you have questions, need to reschedule, or have not received conference information, please email your child’s teacher or call the front office.
The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, October 6, for teacher professional development.
• Elementary students will be released at 1:00 p.m.
• Middle and high school students will be released at 1:30 p.m.
• Elementary students will be released at 1:00 p.m.
• Middle and high school students will be released at 1:30 p.m.
The Vincennes Community School Corporation will dismiss early on Friday, September 25, for Homecoming.
Elementary students will be released at 1:00 p.m. Middle and high school students will be released at 1:30 p.m.
Happy Homecoming!
Elementary students will be released at 1:00 p.m. Middle and high school students will be released at 1:30 p.m.
Happy Homecoming!
Great news! The Indiana Dental Outreach in-school dentist is coming to Riley Elementary on October 21 and 22.
Dental care is usually available at no cost to families. All insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise. Help keep your child healthy, in school and learning.
Sign up now at myschooldentist.com.
Dental care is usually available at no cost to families. All insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise. Help keep your child healthy, in school and learning.
Sign up now at myschooldentist.com.
Congratulations to this week's WOW students!
We are proud of these wildcats for their hard work and dedication!
Vincennes Community School Corporation will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Students and staff will return to school at the normal time on Tuesday, September 8.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Students and staff will return to school at the normal time on Tuesday, September 8.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDER
Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1.
Riley Elementary School will dismiss at 1:00pm.
Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1.
Riley Elementary School will dismiss at 1:00pm.
Every VCSC school will soon have a new tool to help keep students and staff safe during severe weather.
Thanks to a generous donation from Lauren and Andrew Hinz, emergency weather radios are being distributed to every school across the Vincennes Community School Corporation.
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/article/3076441
Thanks to a generous donation from Lauren and Andrew Hinz, emergency weather radios are being distributed to every school across the Vincennes Community School Corporation.
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/article/3076441
The VCSC 2026–2027 school calendar has been updated!
The VCSC Board of School Trustees recently approved changes to the calendar, including the removal of several previously scheduled early release days.
Take a look at the updated calendar below and be sure to save it for the school year ahead!
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/vcsc-district-calendars
The VCSC Board of School Trustees recently approved changes to the calendar, including the removal of several previously scheduled early release days.
Take a look at the updated calendar below and be sure to save it for the school year ahead!
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/vcsc-district-calendars