In order to bring a real-world experience to her Italian students, Mrs. Barbara Simmons invited Mr. Salvatore Vizzini to her classroom and speak to the students about Italian culture, geography, and traditions. Mr. Vizzini, grandfather of Mrs. Simmons’s student Olivia Vizzini, led an engaging discussion with Italian I CP classes in order to provide […]
In an effort to bring civics to life, VTHS Social Studies teacher Kelsey Falkowski reached out to the candidates in the 5th congressional district to speak to his students about the campaign process. This past Friday, his AP US Government and Politics class, joined by Mr. Matt Trokan’s AP US history class and Mr. Justin […]
Caption: VTHS deer hunters show off their paper maché trophies. From left, Robert Meischner, Tim Krystofik, Ben Kayhart and Logan Ellsworth. (Photo by Terry Sabia) It is true that not everyone supports hunting, and cases like the killing of Cecil the Lion in Africa do highlight the uglier aspects of the sport, those who hunt […]
Students in the Life Skills Programs at Vernon Township High School used profits from their businesses (Bow-Wow Biscuits, Holiday Wrapping and Breakfast Club) to buy presents at the Galleria Mall for local families in need. The students donated the presents to Season of Hope which is part of Project Self-Sufficiency. For the educational component of […]
Vernon High School Inducts Students into Art Honor Society Twenty-one students were recently inducted into the Vernon Township High School Chapter of the National Art Honor Society. The ceremony was presided over by Aileen Bancroft, president, Allie Hansen, vice president and Tara Cartier, secretary/treasurer. Senior artists inducted were: Michaela Ambuter, Klarissa Burwell, Corinne Chiarchiaro, […]
Mrs. Theresa Sabia took her Photo Major class from Vernon Township High School down to the Lounsberry Hollow Middle School recently so they could collaborate with the faculty and administrators on the best options for taking photos of teachers, classrooms and the school environment for their website. They also donated some of their own […]
Mrs. Sue Nadeau (left) demonstrates to Spanish language students the proper technique for breaking an egg as they prepare to bake bread in honor of their Day of the Dead Celebration at Vernon Township High School. The Day of the Dead is celebrated November 1 and 2 in Latin American countries to honor their departed […]
More than 60 Vernon students, along with many family members and several school personnel, attended our release on a Saturday morning in May. The trout eggs arrived at WR and GM in October and were placed into specially chilled tanks. They hatched into the alevin stage in November, and began swimming in December. The Trout […]
4th grade teacher, Lauren Massie, was recently featured on Nearpod.com‘s website as a success story for her use of this educational app in her classroom. The video shown showcases her use of Nearpod in an ELA class as she uses an informational text as a background for the PARCC-like questions she designed through Nearpod. Great […]
As of April 15, 2014, the members vote to approve the MOA/Contract by an overwhelming majority! Kudos to all involved!
