Part of Something Bigger

Part of Something Bigger

by | Apr 10, 2026 | 2026 Current News

Abbey Credit Union is helping students in Vandalia-Butler City Schools imagine what’s possible and take steps toward achieving their dreams with a generous $2,250 gift to the VISIONS Fund. “We’re proud to be part of something bigger, helping connect students to real...
Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

by | Apr 8, 2026 | 2026 Current News

The Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association is committed to helping special needs students at Butler High School build the skills they need for life beyond the classroom. That’s why the VBAA donated $1,300 toward a $2,650 VISIONS grant to help purchase adaptive vocational...
Historic Investment

Historic Investment

by | Apr 7, 2026 | 2026 Current News

American Legion Post 668 has made a $12,000 gift to fund four innovative educational initiatives that will benefit hundreds of students across multiple schools in the Vandalia-Butler school district. It is the largest gift any organization has ever given to the...
Field Trip Time!

Field Trip Time!

by | Mar 5, 2026 | 2026 Current News

Thanks to nearly $5,000 in support from the Vandalia-Butler Foundation’s VISIONS fund and the Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club, students at Demmitt Elementary School will take a field trip to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. For many, it will be their first time...
Playing It Forward

Playing It Forward

by | Feb 20, 2026 | 2026 Current News

Pickleball players are playing it forward in Vandalia. Thanks to the success of last fall’s inaugural Paddle-Palooza, a 36-hour pickleball marathon held at Helke Park, a portion of the Helke Learning Center’s playground will soon be shaded, creating a safer and more...