News : School Begins!

VSMS students learn the rules for outside recess and lunch time.

A new sign at VSMS welcomes students, staff and visitors; it is similar to the VSHS sign.

Mrs. Martin, in the new role of elementary music teacher, discusses new instruments.

Mrs. Otto's art students trace their hands and share sunshine on Day 1 at Tilford.

Day 1: Mrs. Mathis and her first grade class arrive for the assembly.

Mr. Murray welcomes first and second grade students during an assembly.

Ms. Otto lists suggestions from art students about how to spread "sunshine."

Students in grades 1-2 at Vinton-Shellsburg schools began the 2013-14 school year today. Kindergarten and Little Vikes Preschool students come to class for the first time on Wednesday.

Students received introductions to their new teachers and classrooms. Elementary and Middle School students met in assemblies to discuss the best ways to have a successful year.

See a story and photos about the district's new teachers HERE.