Help your child succeed in school this year with the following tips:

• Ensure your child has a nutritional breakfast and lunch each day - VASD Nutrition Services can help with that!
   
• Check your child's backpack and your email each night for homework assignments and important notes from teachers and/or school office.
   
• Keep your family contact information up to date in Skyward Family Access to ensure delivery of important notices and reminders.
   
  • (Be sure to take advantage of parent notification options under the My Account tab!)
     
• Ensure your child gets enough restful sleep each night.
   

Most importantly, keep the lines of communication open with your child's teacher, school counselor, school nurse, building principal, and office staff. We encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or changes in your child's behavior or academics as the year progresses in order to ensure your child is receiving and utilizing the tools they need to succeed and have a positive, memorable school year. 

United Way Manitowoc County’s 211
Your first call for free, confidential, 24-hour information on community, health and social services. A one-stop source of information for people looking for community services and resources, especially for those who need essential services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, and more.

• Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a live person - Available 24/7
• Text your ZIP Code to 898211 - Available M-F 8am - 5pm
• Search the online directory at 211now.org - Available 24/7
   

Lakeshore Community Health Care School Dental Program
Offering dental care for children currently enrolled in Manitowoc and Sheboygan County schools, from pre-K through high school.  Services are provided during the school day and are scheduled throughout the school year. All children are accepted, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity for your child, please complete a consent form online or print and return to your child's school office. Paper forms are also available in each school office.

Registration Form (English)
Registration Form (Español)

For additional information, please contact the LCHC Manitowoc County school program coordinator at 920-973-9709 or by email. 
 

Well Badger Resource Center
A place to find what you need, when you need it! When you have questions about health and social services, figuring out where to go when you need help can be overwhelming. Badger Resources Center is here to make it easier as your one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs.

• HOPELINE Text Line - text "HOPELINE" to 741741
  Emotional support and resources before situations rise to crisis level.
   
• Manitowoc County Crisis Line -  920-683-4230
  Prividing 27/7 crisis support to those in need. Nights, weekends, and holidays please call 1-888-552-6642 for mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.
   
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - dial 9-8-8
  Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, the Lifeline provides 24/7 , free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center in your area.

This list is not all inclusive. Please dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Counselors are available during the school year via email or phone.  

• Elementary School - Mrs. Grube - x1221
• Middle School - Mrs. Schneider - x2209
• High School -Mrs. Bishop - x4011

Messages may be left with building secretaries as well. 
Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Looking for additional help at home? Check out our new Student and Family Assistance Program available to all currently enrolled VASD students and their families!

• The more time kids spend on screens, the less time they have for healthy sleep habits, physical activity, and time outdoors, all of which improve well-being. Please take a moment to review this important message from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
   

• Help your young learner make the most of the internet by preparing them to make smart online decisions. Be sure to check out Google's quick tips on digital citizenship and safetyhere!  This resource is also available en español.
   

• Parental controls on computers, gaming systems, smartphones, tablets, and smart tv are constantly changing - stay up to date on them all here!

The Guidebook provides information about improving reading outcomes for students with dyslexia and related conditions. Families can learn:

• what information to request and questions to ask to better understand their child’s strengths and needs as a learner
• how their child’s needs as a reader are, or can be, addressed
• common terms related to assessment, instruction, and intervention

Wisconsin's Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia Related Conditions (dpi.wi.gov)