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Vermilion Local Schools is carefully monitoring news and updates from the Erie and Lorain County Health Departments, the Ohio Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. The following information was communicated by the Ohio Department of Health on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Wednesday marked the beginning of the Vermilion Local School District Sailor Cuisine Program. This is a program to give eligible students access to food and hygiene products. In collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, Vermilion Local Schools are now offering a school-based food pantry.

Vermilion Guard Winter Showcase, hosted by Vermilion Guard, takes place on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at Vermilion High School, 1250 Sanford Street in Vermilion, Ohio. Admission is $5.00; children 6 and under are free. Show starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Show features 11 performing groups.

The next Vermilion High School Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 8 am to 2 pm in the gymnasium. Sign up in the main office or online at RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code "Sailors". Parental Consent forms are available in the main office.

Vermilion High School is proud to announce that 41% of the student population was recognized for academic achievement in the second quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. The Merit Roll includes 92 students, Honor Roll lists 153 students, High Honor Roll was achieved by 43 students, and the Distinguished Honor Roll was awarded to 29 students.

Vermilion Local Schools is carefully monitoring news and updates from the Erie and Lorain County Health Departments, the Ohio Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. Superintendent Philip Pempin stated, "We are closely monitoring updates."

Happening This Week ..... TUESDAY, February 4 VHS Girls Soccer meeting VHS Commons 3:10 PM Academic Challenge in Great Lakes Conference – Round 1 at Rocky River 4:00 PM Middle School Boys Basketball at Norwalk 4:30 PM

The Girls Basketball team has taken on the challenge to raise funds for the fight against children's cancer. Join them on February 8, 2020 for the girls JV and Varsity basketball games at home vs. Perkins. JV game starts at 1 pm, with Varsity to follow. Come out and support our Lady Sailors, as well as a worthy cause!

Vermilion Local Schools, in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, is now offering a school-based food pantry for students and their families. The School Pantry provides income eligible families with free, non-perishable food items on a designated day every month. There is no cost for the School Pantry.

K-6 St. Mary School students perform The Tortoise Versus The Hare, The Greatest Race, at VHS Auditorium on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Kids 3 and under are free. The Tortoise Versus The Hare is a production of Missoula Children's Theatre.

Winter Concert And Cookie Walk, hosted by Vermilion Band Boosters, takes place on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7 pm. Come hear the wonderful concert bands and take part in the annual cookie walk. Band families are asked to donate 3 dozen cookies. Boosters will also have available bangle bracelets and holiday ornaments for last minute gift needs.

Operation Christmas Joy needs you! Consider helping to make this a merry holiday for those less fortunate. Hands and hearts are needed to load bags and boxes for delivery to needy families. A minimum 2-hour shift on Saturday, December 21 from 8 am to 12 noon would help the cause of spreading Christmas joy throughout the local area.