January is School Board Recognition Month, and Versailles Exempted Village Schools are celebrating its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
Today's Board Member Highlight is on Board member Dr. Steve Ruhenkamp.
Dr. Ruhenkamp, and has served on the Versailles School board for 20 years. He resides in North Star with his wife, Angie (Schmitmeyer). The Ruhenkamps have six children - Lee (Alexa Didier), Emily (Kyle Poeppelman), lsaac (Claudia Counts), Ben, Joe, and Elizabeth and three grandchildren.
Steve graduated from Russia in 1986. He received a bachelor's degree in Comprehensive Science Education from Bowling Green in 1990, then graduated from The Ohio State University with a doctorate in Optometry in 1995. Dr. Ruhenkamp has been practicing in Versailles since 1995.
In his spare time, Doc enjoys being with family, playing music, farming, and attending sporting events.
Dr. Ruhenkamp began his service to the students, staff, and community as a Board member in 2001. His current term runs through December 31, 2025.
Dr. Ruhenkamp, thank you for your service to the school system!
To send Doc a notice of thanks or appreciation, please feel free to either comment here (on Facebook) or send Doc an email at steve.ruhenkamp@vtigers.org.
No School Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Versailles Exempted Village Schools are celebrating its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
Today's Board Member Highlight is on Board member Matt Magoto.
Matt Magoto is a ‘97 graduate of Russia High School, who is married to his wife Julie (Richard) of Versailles. They have 3 children: Lexi, Cameron, and Kayla. His hobbies include playing basketball, running (13 half-marathons), and of course being a big part of his kid’s lives.
Matt is an Engineering Manager for Midmark Corporation. Prior to joining Midmark in 2009, he held positions in quality, was a six-sigma black belt, as well as a product engineering manager for Delphi Automotive and Lear Corporation. Matt came to Midmark as a manufacturing engineer on the casework assembly line. He has been promoted multiple times in his career at Midmark to MPS coordinator, supervisor in operations, manager of technical service, and most recently engineering manager in 2019.
In addition to being a school board member of Versailles, Matt has also served as President of Versailles Rotary Club, Board Member of Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce, and Board Member of Versailles Youth Baseball Association. He has coached both youth baseball as well as youth girls’ and boys’ basketball. Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Matt currently serves on the Board’s Finance/Audit and Facilities Committees .
Matt began his service to the students, staff, and community as a Board member in January of 2018. His current term runs through December 31, 2025.
Mr. Magoto, thank you for your service to the school system!
To send Matt a notice of thanks or appreciation, please feel free to either comment here (on Facebook) or send Matt an email at matt.magoto@vtigers.org.
Presale tickets for the MLK Classic (Sunday, Boys Basketball vs. Jonathan Alder @ Ft. Loramie) and the Lady Tiger Classic (Monday, Girls Basketball vs. Urbana @ Versailles) will be on sale tomorrow until 3:30 pm and at the boys game tomorrow night. Last chance!
Come join us tomorrow. Military Appreciation night!
Created by Madison Ware, Madelyn Knapke, and Savannah Clark
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Versailles Exempted Village Schools are celebrating its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
Today's Board Member Highlight is on Board Vice President Christy Prakel.
Christy Prakel resides in Versailles with her husband Mike. She grew up near New Weston on the Stemley family farm and tomato cannery, attending Ansonia Schools, where her father Neil and grandfather Charles served on the school board. Christy’s father-in-law Stewart Prakel and his father Homer served on the Versailles school board. Christy graduated from Miami University in 1988. She lived in Indianapolis for 16 years and worked in the publishing industry. Seeking a more peaceful, sensible, and family-centered way of life, the Prakels moved to Versailles, Mike’s hometown, in 2004 with their 5 children: Mary, Margaret, Samuel, Caroline and Lucy. Christy was involved in booster groups and other volunteer efforts at Versailles Schools for 16 years. At St. Denis Catholic Church, Christy and Mike have been active in various ministries. Since 2009, Christy has served as the director of the Darke County Foundation, managing charitable funds for the benefit of Darke County residents. Christy currently serves as the Board's Student Achievement Liason.
Christy began her service to the students, staff, and community as a Board member in January of 2024. Her current term runs through December 31, 2027.
Mrs. Prakel, thank you for your service to the school system!
To send Christy a notice of thanks or appreciation, please feel free to either comment here (on Facebook) or send Christy an email at christy.prakel@vtigers.org.
Designed by Mackenzie Spradlin, Madison Ware, and Lydia Ward
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Versailles Exempted Village Schools are celebrating its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
Today's Board Member Highlight is on Board President Jake Broering.
Jake Broering resides in suburbs of Willowdell with his wife Christy and their six children: Greta, Simon, Delia, Vayda, Colin and Lyla. He enjoys spending free time attending kids activities, sporting events, and camping trips.
Jake is an Engineering Manager at Midmark where he has worked for over 20 years. He has worked in several different capacities in both New Product Development and Manufacturing Operations. Jake is a 2001 graduate of Versailles, holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Wright State University.
Jake currently serves on the Board's Legislative and Policy Committee. Jake began his service to the students, staff, and community as a Board member in January of 2020. His current term runs through December 31, 2027.
Mr. Broering, thank you for your service to the school system!
To send Jake a notice of thanks or appreciation, please feel free to either comment here (on Facebook) or send Jake an email at jake.broering@vtigers.org.
Congratulations to Coach Phlipot for your acknowledgment in Press Pro Magazine. More than that....thank you for your long-time dedication to the student-athletes here in Versailles!
Press Pro Magazine article is here:
https://pressprosmagazine.com/2025/01/11/bowlings-do-it-all-man-in-versailles/
Presale tickets for the MLK Classic (Sunday, Boys Basketball vs. Jonathan Alder @ Ft. Loramie) and the Lady Tiger Classic (Monday, Girls Basketball vs. Urbana @ Versailles) can be purchased in the High School office this week and Tuesday/Friday evenings during the games.
Updated Schedule for the Lady Tiger Classic.
The 24-25 yearbook is on sale! Be sure to pre-order and reserve your copy at the lowest possible price. The price increase happens in 21 days, at the end of the month. Click the link to get to the ordering website
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1048198/Versailles-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024121804154921771/CATALOG_SHOP/
Weekly Athletic Calendar - January 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yeltlfROBOjBDVYlS41_qWhsidts5owI0XM5vJAVbME/edit?usp=sharing
Presale tickets for the Ft. Loramie MLK Classic and the Prosperity Promotions Lady Tiger Classic can be purchased in the High School office.
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon following up our earlier decisions regarding travel conditions for Saturday, 1/11/25.
Thanks to the road crews, we will be opening up for all remaining events previously scheduled for the day at 10:00 am and after.
The girls and boys basketball games along with girls bowling is currently on as scheduled this afternoon.
Boys bowling is cancelled. Currently, Girls Bowling in the afternoon is still on as scheduled.
HS Athletic Events updates
HS Wrestling @ Central Crossing - Cancelled
HS Swimming @ Jay County - Cancelled
HS Bowling, JV/Varsity Girls Basketball, JV/Varsity Boys Basketball - Decision will be made later in the morning.
All JH athletic practices/contests are cancelled for Saturday, Jan. 11th, 2025.
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon. Due to the road conditions, ALL school activities for today, Saturday, January 11, 2025 are closed until at least 10:00 am. We will continue to evaluate road conditions with the hope that travel conditions improve and that we may be able to go forward with events that are planned for later in the day. If there are changes, we'll communicate that directly to coaches.