Support Teachers and Students.
You make magic happen.
Help elevate experiences inside and outside the classroom.
Your dollars transform ideas into classroom programs that engage, inspire and excite.
STEM classes. A book vending machine. Modern digital production equipment. These are all innovations funded through VISIONS: An Eye for the Future and its auxiliary funds.
Thanks to our supporters, we are seeing the future with 20/20 vision — and it’s magical.
Our Educational Funds
VISIONS:
An Eye for the Future Fund (2002)
Vandalia-Butler City Schools and interested citizens established this fund to promote the quality of education in Vandalia-Butler City Schools. The endowment fund supports new ideas in education, district initiatives, student scholarships and training for teachers and administrators. Help us build this fund.
Arts Revitalizing Team
(a.k.a. A.R.T.) Fund (2001)
Established by Margo Thomas Steinbaugh and supported by the Vandalia-Butler community, this fund provides resources to expand the educational experiences of Vandalia-Butler students who are involved in the performing arts. Help us build this fund.
Mary Ann Wietzel
“What’s in It for the Kids?” Fund (2000)
This fund supports innovative programs and activities to engage Helke Elementary School children in their learning through authentic, hands-on experiences. Friends and family established this fund in memory of Mary Ann Wietzel, a longtime Vandalia-Butler educator and former principal of Helke, so that her creativity and can-do spirit could live on. Help us build this fund.