Good morning,
We are expecting a large crowd this evening with Delphos St. John's and tomorrow with Russia. We are selling presale in the high school office today until 3:30 pm. You can always buy tickets online. If you have passes or online tickets, please have them ready to scan.
We do not plan to sell out, either night. Come both nights and watch high level basketball. It is going to be a great atmosphere.
Tonight is also the FFA Soup & Sandwich. You obviously do not have to pay admission if you're only supporting the FFA. If you are planning to stay for the game or watch the game, you are required to pay admission.
Tomorrow night, we are honoring our first responders with different events throughout the evening. See attached flyer for all the details. Everyone is welcome!
We look forward to the weekend! Go Tigers!
The varsity girls game vs. Delphos St. John's has been moved to Tuesday, February 4th
Congratulations to our Seniors!
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others and having fun. Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/VersaillesElementarySchool
Good afternoon Tigers,
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon with a quick reminder that tomorrow, Monday, January 27, 2025, there will be no school for students to allow for staff professional development.
Thank you again. Have a great Sunday afternoon.
Go Tigers!
Weekly Athletic Calendar - Jan. 27th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrXRw3310OASf_K1TGvUtNtF7LpVHxOfw9SWazZsvjs/edit?usp=sharing
The Athletic Dept. is excited to announce the Dec. Athletes of the Month. For December, we are proud to announce Grace Osborne and Jace Watren. A huge thank you to our sponsor, the Versailles Poultry Days, for supporting our student-athletes. Congratulations Grace and Jace!
UPDATES FOR TONIGHT
JH Boys Basketball vs. NK @ VHS has been moved to Thursday
JH Girls Basketball @ NK has been moved to Thursday
JH Wrestling vs. Indian Lake and Troy is on as scheduled in the JH Gym, 6:30 pm
Tonight, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 the Versailles Board of Education will conduct its regular January business meeting. At the meeting there will be an opportunity for members of the community to share their thoughts with the Board about the school year calendar adoption process for the 2026-2027 school year calendar.
The Board will not vote on the calendar this evening but will take the opportunity to hear from the public as anyone wishes to share their thoughts, questions, and/or concerns or items for consideration for the Board of Education regarding their future adoption of the 2026-2027 school year calendar.
Topics shared could include but are not limited to, the total number of hours in a school year, length of school day, and beginning and ending dates of instruction. Opportunity for the public to weigh in on the school district calendar is a requirement of Ohio Revised Code 3313.48(B).
Our Versailles High School student-run business - The Den - is selling made to order heat press items for purchase. Choose from several existing, student-created designs, or bring your ideas for a custom design of your own.
Catch their advertisement video here or watch it on the District Facebook page:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gK288EzqXqBNR0lAC0XdF1CaV2ayOt-m/view?usp=sharing
Fill out the order form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4oK_9qrS1ffCdy17eCTvnFoB9c0o0of9_JZoUfdfgbFBc3A/viewform?usp=sharing
Good afternoon Tigers,
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon with important weather and safety-related information.
Due to the wind chill expected to hover around -20 degrees for much of the day tomorrow, Versailles Schools will be closed for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. We wanted to call relatively early this evening to allow families to make plans for childcare etc.
Thank you for your understanding. Be safe. Stay inside, and stay warm tonight and tomorrow.
Good evening Tigers. This is Superintendent Dave Harmon with an important weather and safety-related message.
In thinking about the safety of students who walk to school, and those who may will be waiting at the bus stop for the bus to arrive, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 school will start on a 2-hour delay due to the expected dangerous cold windchill numbers.
This will allow us time in the morning to see if it ended up being as cold as the forecast suggested and to help us to know if we are able to come to school safely or not.
Thank you for your understanding. Enjoy your time together as family this evening. Be safe. Go Tigers!
Weekly Athletic Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Df32Eq3UFTRq8r1y1b_OW69CZMN1vRFrdcb-sl5bWqE/edit?usp=sharing
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 Jerry Shardo.
Mr. Shardo grew up in Willowdell and continues to live there. Jerry is a graduate of Versailles High School and has been married for 42 years to his high school sweetheart, Reyna, who works as the HS secretary for Versailles schools. The Shardos have 3 married children, Mindy, Joe, and Jeremy, and 8 grandchildren. Jerry was part owner of a local pallet shop for approximately 35 years until he sold out to his brother and nephew. Mr. Shardo continues to work part-time for them today and also runs a small used car business on the side.
Jerry decided to become a Versailles school board member to simply give back and to do his part in keeping Versailles schools at the top of the pack.
Mr. Shardo 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. Shardo, thank you for your service to the school system!
To send Jerry a notice of thanks or appreciation, please feel free to either comment here (on Facebook) or send Jerry an email at jerry.shardo@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 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.
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 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.
