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.
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.
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.
Students of the Week
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.
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.
Today, Thursday, January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)
In addition to the greater area law enforcement that we are very grateful for, specifically today, we would like to call out our very own Versailles Police Officer and Versailles Schools' School Resource Officer, Officer Jason Penny.
We are very blessed to have Officer Penny with us every day. Officer Penny has a great relationship with our students, and can be seen anywhere in the building and doing anything he can to help the staff and students, from checking that doors are secured, to speaking with students in the hallway, to helping monitor and clean up around lunch time. He does it all. We are grateful for your service.
If you see an Officer of the Law today, please make sure to tell them "Than k You!" and if you want to specifically send a note of encouragement to him directly, feel free to either reply to this post (on Facebook) and/or send Officer Penny a note of encouragement at jason.penny@vtigers.org.
Thanks for all you do Officer Penny!
Middle school students of the Week!
Please consider sharing as we are beginning the search for our next great staff member!
Versailles Schools will have a High School English Language Arts/Digital Publications teacher position opening for the 2025-2026 school year. The school district is looking for an engaging and energetic educator for the coming 2025-2026 school year and beyond. The selected candidate's passion for young people and desire to be a part of a high achieving, and high expectations environment will be critically important in the interview process. If interested in this position, please complete the application and return to Jacki Stonebraker, Versailles Schools, 280 Marker Rd., Versailles by Friday, Wednesday, January 22. If you have questions, contact Jacki at 937-526-4427, Ext 3005, or jacki.stonebraker@vtigers.org.
Job Description is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-hgohwc_qRxp33X3N-R6Kv4aGvROVd-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117087464593344434494&rtpof=true&sd=true
Compensation is based upon years of experience and education level per the district's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Versailles Education Association (VEA) which can be seen here:
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/serb.ohio.gov/PDF/Contracts/2024/24-MED-04-0550.pdf
Good evening,
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon with an important weather-related message. Due to the fact that the County plans to remain on a level 2 emergency throughout the night, the district will start on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. District staff will still drive in the morning to evaluate the safety of the road conditions. We will also consult with the information from the county about any potential downgrades from level two to level one in making the decision if we were to close for the day.
Thank you for your understanding. Have a good evening and a safe start to the day in the morning.
The Versailles VFW Post 3849, would like to congratulate the 2024 Patriot's Pen winners;
First Place - Camille Koopman
Second Place - Julia Evers
Good morning,
This is Superintendent Dave Harmon with an important message regarding weather and school safety.
Due to patchty dense fog in a number of parts of the district, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Your students will be picked up 2 hours later than the regular stop time. Thank you for your understanding and be safe.
Students of the Week
Students of the Week
We are very excited and proud to formally announce a project that our students in Mr. Harrmann's business classes have been working on.
One of our primary missions in the school district is to continue to provide opportunities for our students to have "real world" experiences.
In the spirit of entrepreneurship, budgeting, finance, planning, advertising, communication, collaboration, and problem solving - all of which are necessary to start up and successfully run a real, functional business...our students have done exactly that.
Presenting:
"The Den" - A student-run business at Versailles High School!
The students in the business class manage all aspects of the store, including design, garment selection, and marketing campaigns. The store will continuously evolve, with new items regularly introduced, so be sure to check back often. Students are always seeking fresh ideas and concepts. Feel free to share your suggestions or let them know what products you’d like to see offered! Click the live link to access the store. There are plenty of opportunities to share your Tiger Pride with your friends and family as we approach the Christmas season.
https://theden.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Students of the Week
Students of the Week, week of 11/11
Students of the Week
