ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID - Snow Removal Bid
ISSUE DATE: Monday, October 6th, 2025
*Bid sheets can be picked up at the Main Office at Vienna District #55 as of October 6th, 2025. If someone prefers to have the 2025-2026 bid sheet emailed to them, please email Superintendent Frehner @ gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com as soon as possible.
The Board of Education -
Vienna Elementary School District #55, Vienna, IL will receive sealed bids for:
SNOW PLOWING OF THE VIENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT -
EAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTH, AND 3RD STREET PARKING LOTS (INCLUDING THE 3RD STREET SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING ON 3rd STREET)
The Bid Opening will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at Vienna Elementary School District #55 (Board Room), 310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL 62995. At this time, the bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after started date and time will not be accepted. The Contractor must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates for all work, per Illinois Law. Selected contractor must provide proof of insurance listing the Vienna Elementary School District #55 as an additional insured.
Specifications may be obtained at Vienna Elementary School District #55, 310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL 62995; or by contacting Superintendent Greg Frehner, 618-658-8286.
Initial Period of Contract: November 1st, 2025 to November 1st, 2026
This contract may be extended for an additional one-year period, at the District’s sole discretion. If the contract is extended beyond the initial term (the 2025-2026 school year), the parties shall mutually agree upon any increase in price for such extension period. In no event, however, shall the price exceed the mutually agreeable terms without the Vienna District #55 Board of Education’s consent.
The Vienna Elementary School District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time and for any reason by providing the Contractor with notice oat least forty-five (45) days prior to the termination date.
All inquiries for information regarding Procurement Procedures, Selection Criteria, Bid Submission Requirements, or other fiscal/administrative concerns shall be directed in writing to:
NAME: Dr. Greg Frehner – Vienna District #55 Superintendent
CONTACT INFORMATION: 618-658-8286 (PHONE), 618-658-9036 (FAX) gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com
ISSUE DATE: Monday, October 6th, 2025
*Bid sheets can be picked up at the Main Office at Vienna District #55 as of October 6th, 2025. If someone prefers to have the 2025-2026 bid sheet emailed to them, please email Superintendent Frehner @ gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com as soon as possible.
The Board of Education -
Vienna Elementary School District #55, Vienna, IL will receive sealed bids for:
SNOW PLOWING OF THE VIENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT -
EAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTH, AND 3RD STREET PARKING LOTS (INCLUDING THE 3RD STREET SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING ON 3rd STREET)
The Bid Opening will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at Vienna Elementary School District #55 (Board Room), 310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL 62995. At this time, the bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after started date and time will not be accepted. The Contractor must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates for all work, per Illinois Law. Selected contractor must provide proof of insurance listing the Vienna Elementary School District #55 as an additional insured.
Specifications may be obtained at Vienna Elementary School District #55, 310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL 62995; or by contacting Superintendent Greg Frehner, 618-658-8286.
Initial Period of Contract: November 1st, 2025 to November 1st, 2026
This contract may be extended for an additional one-year period, at the District’s sole discretion. If the contract is extended beyond the initial term (the 2025-2026 school year), the parties shall mutually agree upon any increase in price for such extension period. In no event, however, shall the price exceed the mutually agreeable terms without the Vienna District #55 Board of Education’s consent.
The Vienna Elementary School District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time and for any reason by providing the Contractor with notice oat least forty-five (45) days prior to the termination date.
All inquiries for information regarding Procurement Procedures, Selection Criteria, Bid Submission Requirements, or other fiscal/administrative concerns shall be directed in writing to:
NAME: Dr. Greg Frehner – Vienna District #55 Superintendent
CONTACT INFORMATION: 618-658-8286 (PHONE), 618-658-9036 (FAX) gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com
Baseball Regional at Vienna is postponed due to weather.
Let's Go Lady Rams!
Come cheer on your Rams!
Lady Rams in action tomorrow!
Come support our Rams!
All school supply lists are now available on the VGS website and can found at the following link:
https://www.viennagradeschool.com/documents/quick-links/supply-lists/2025-26-school-supply-lists/826006
If you have any questions, please call (618) 658-8286.
Reminder: Online Registration opens July 23 and In-Person Registration will be held July 30 (12:00-6:00PM) and July 31 (7:00AM-Noon).
https://www.viennagradeschool.com/documents/quick-links/supply-lists/2025-26-school-supply-lists/826006
If you have any questions, please call (618) 658-8286.
Reminder: Online Registration opens July 23 and In-Person Registration will be held July 30 (12:00-6:00PM) and July 31 (7:00AM-Noon).
Lady Rams Softball
Jr. High Softball Open Practice (for students entering 5th-8th grade) will take place Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 from 7:00-8:30PM at the Vienna City Ball Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Blankenship at (618) 771-2318. These are optional practices.
Jr. High Softball Open Practice (for students entering 5th-8th grade) will take place Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 from 7:00-8:30PM at the Vienna City Ball Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Blankenship at (618) 771-2318. These are optional practices.
Interested in Cross Country?
Cross Country Open Practice (for students entering 5th-8th grade) will be held Monday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 16th from 8:00-9:00AM at Vienna City Park. Please wear appropriate clothing and don't forget to bring water!
Practices will continue to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00AM each week unless notified otherwise.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayleigh Stafford at (618) 771-2470. These are optional practices.
Cross Country Open Practice (for students entering 5th-8th grade) will be held Monday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 16th from 8:00-9:00AM at Vienna City Park. Please wear appropriate clothing and don't forget to bring water!
Practices will continue to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00AM each week unless notified otherwise.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayleigh Stafford at (618) 771-2470. These are optional practices.
If you ordered a yearbook for the 2024-25 school year, Iconik will be reaching out to you to confirm your mailing address. They may be reaching out by phone or text.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the VGS office at (618) 658-8286. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
If you have a question specifically for Iconik, they can be reached at (618) 842-9542.
2025-26 Cross Country Informational Meeting
This meeting is for incoming 5th-8th grade students that are interested in being on the Cross Country team next year
When: Friday, May 23 at 2:15PM
Where: VGS New Gym
Vienna District #55 has an AMAZING Building Principal who is doing AMAZING things to support students and staff. Happy belated Principal's Day to Ms. Nicole Trovillion - thank you for your AMAZING efforts and contributions and leadership!
The Vienna Public School District #55 Athletic Department is taking letters of interest for the following coaching vacancies during the 2024-2025 school year(Fall, 2025 Season): Head Varsity Softball Coach, Varsity Assistant Softball Coach, Head Boys'/Girls' Cross Country Coach. Persons interested should contact Athletic Director Dawson Hill, dhill@viennagradeschool.com. The positions will be posted until the positions are filled by the Vienna District #55 Board of Education.
[CORRECTION] Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Spring Sing Event at VGS Postponed -
Vienna District #55 regrets to inform you that the Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Spring Sing (grades 4-6) will be postponed to a later date in the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Clark (music teacher) received terrible news this morning of an unexpected death in her family. Our prayers and thoughts are with Ms. Clark and her family during this difficult time. With this in mind, a decision has been made to postpone the April 10th, 2025 Spring Sing event at Vienna Grade School. A new date and time has not been confirmed, however, a rescheduled Spring Sing date will be communicated publicly as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to showcase the talents of our students in the Spring 2025 Spring Sing at a later date this school year.
EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL TODAY, MARCH 2ND, 2025 - All Johnson County school districts, including Vienna Grade School, will be dismissing students and staff at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon in anticipation of this afternoon's storms entering our area. The early dismissal includes bus riders, parent/guardian pick-ups and students who walk home from school. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance regarding this weather related schedule change today - BE SAFE!
VGS Cheer Tryouts for next school year are coming up at the end of the month!
If your student will be in 5th-8th grade next year and wants to tryout, they should plan to attend both days. Please complete the google form prior to tryouts: https://forms.gle/p23PxPMaG9s1C8VW7
VGS Cheer Tryouts for next school year are coming up at the end of the month!
If your student will be in 5th-8th grade next year and wants to tryout, they should plan to attend both days. Please complete the google form prior to tryouts: https://forms.gle/p23PxPMaG9s1C8VW7
Vienna Grade School will be hosting multiple law enforcement agencies on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 for school safety trainings as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors to VGS. Vienna Grade School will be shut down for any school based or other community based activities between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 to permit access for law enforcement officers from multiple law enforcement agencies to conduct school safety/armed intruder training exercises. Vienna District #55 is thankful for the opportunity to work with law enforcement officers from multiple law enforcement agencies to continuously improve school safety plans and practices.
No School at Vienna District #55 on Friday, January 10th, 2025. All Johnson County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th, 2025 due to the anticipated snow event that will take place later this evening and during the morning hours of January 10th, 2025. Stay safe and warm and we certainly plan on having students back on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
CORRECTION: No School at Vienna District #55 on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. The Jr. High Boys' Basketball game scheduled at home vs. Johnston City is still scheduled as of the afternoon of January 8th, 2025. That said, VGS will be recognizing its Winter 8th grade student-athletes at half time of the Junior Varsity boys' basketball game vs. Carterville on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
