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).
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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.
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.
