Vienna Public School District 55

There will be an open track practice for any VGS students in grades 2nd through 6th grade at the Vienna High School football field on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., led by Coach Ron Fulenwider. Parents/guardians will need to provide transportation to and from the VHS football field. VGS students attending are asked to wear tennis shoes/running shoes and bring water to drink. See you there!

Congratulations to the Cast of Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

Belle: Chloe Smith
Beast: Mason Wietting
Gaston: Micah Johnson
LeFou: James Bessette
Maurice: Levi Norton
Cogsworth: Adler Dawes
Lumiere: Isaiah Hensley
Babette: Lainy Miller
Mrs. Potts: Elli Waller
Chip: Lizzie Waller
Madame de la Grande Bouche: Anna Nelson
Monsieur D’Arque: Tre Moore
Silly Girls: Abby Harner, Kaylee Betka, Kammy Coonce
Narrators: Parker Hemphill, Kati Buretz, Jaymz Deno, Marley Sharp
Prince: Owen Kommer
Enchantress: Sophia Koller

Villagers
Aristocratic Lady: Aubrey Corbit
Fish Man: AJ Laubscher
Egg Man: Rex Gholson
Curly Haired Girl: Madison Miller
Baker: Graeson Miller
Baker’s Wife: Adalynn Hazel
Lady with Cane: Kyliee Coonce
Lady with Baby: Adaya Winn
Candle Man: Xander Felts
Hat Seller: Zoey Ziese
Milkmaid: Finley Meyer
Shepherd Boy: Jamison Cremeens
Book Seller: Justin Bessette
Bar Keep: Owen Kommer



Castle Servants (will also be villagers in the opening number)
Plates: Sara Duey, Nicole Nagy, Guinevere Neumann
Forks: McKenna Moore, Samara Ziese
Knives: Tammy Rowe, Hannah Buretz
Spoons: Zoe Koob, Terri Pulliam
Salt: Brynlee Trovillion
Pepper: Raelyn Mawdsley
Egg Beater: Michael Petermeyer
Foot Stool: Dominik Johnson

Vienna Public School District #55 is now taking bids for the 2026 mowing season. Interested persons can request a bid sheet by contacting Vienna Grade School (618-658-8286) or emailing Superintendent Greg Frehner (gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com). 2026 mowing season bids will be accepted until the end of the business day on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Contact Dr. Greg Frehner at Vienna Grade School with any questions.

Vienna Grade School and all Johnson County Schools will be back in session tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2026. VGS and VHS buses will run their regular bus routes, however, there may be student pick-up and drop-off locations that are still not safe for bus travel. We ask that parents/guardians of VGS and VHS students who ride a VGS bus be prepared for possible later morning pick-ups as buses slow down to safely navigate some of the county's rural roadways. Bus drivers may be contacting parents/guardians to communicate the need to request a safer pick-up and drop-off point for February 2nd, 2026. IF your student is not picked up on a regular bus route on the morning of February 2nd, 2026, please contact Vienna Grade School at 618-658-8286 so that Vienna Grade School can make arrangements for a safe student pick-up for our return to school. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance regarding the return to school at VGS on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

2026 SIJHSAA Region II Regional Tournament Schedule Change/Updates(s) @ Norris City, IL: Semi-Finals on January 31st, 2026 include #1 seed NCOE vs. #4 Seed Gallatin County @ 6:00 p.m. and #2 seed Vienna Grade School vs. #3 seed Hardin County @ 7:30 p.m.. Regional Championship Game on February 2nd, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. (Norris City Elementary School/Jr. High off of Hwy 45). The Region II Regional Champion will play in the first round of the SIJHSAA state boys' basketball tournament on Friday, February 6th, 2026 @ 7:15 p.m. against the Region IV winner.

The regularly scheduled January 26th, 2026 District #55 Board of Education meeting has been canceled for this evening and postponed for Monday, February 2nd, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL). The rescheduled Board meeting agenda will be posted by Thursday evening, January 29th, 2026 on the Vienna District #55 website (www.viennagradeschool.com). Any questions may be forwarded to Dr. Greg Frehner, Superintendent (618-658-8286 or gfrehner@viennagradeschool.com).

Come support our Lady Rams!

Tonight's Girl's Basketball game vs. Lick Creek will be VARSITY ONLY! There will only be one game starting at 5:30 pm.

Contact lhensley@viennagradeschool.com to make an appointment

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

Baseball Regional at Vienna is postponed due to weather.

Let's Go Lady Rams!

Come cheer on your Rams!

Lady Rams in action tomorrow!

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).

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.

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.

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.