Vermilion Class of 2026 celebrates new beginnings
l VERMILION — Vermilion High School celebrated 133 graduates during commencement exercises at 1 p.m. May 31 in the high school gymnasium. Principal Andrew Perry told graduates the day was about more than finishing high school. “Today is a celebration of achievement, perseverance and possibility,” Perry said. “But more than Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Vote To Begin November Levy Renewal Process
VERMILION — The Vermilion Board of Education voted Monday night to approve a resolution beginning the process of placing a renewal levy before voters on the November 2026 ballot following discussion about school funding, Ohio tax law changes and growing financial pressures facing the district. During the meeting, Treasurer and Continue Reading
FFA Vermilion High School Celebrates Arbor Day
By VHS student reporter Lilyan Jordan Arbor Day is a day focused on planting and caring for trees while reminding people how important it is to protect the environment. Trees help provide clean air, shade and homes for wildlife, while also making our communities healthier and more beautiful for future Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Approve $1.2M Roof Contract, Work Set for Summer
VERMILION – After failed bond issues and years of planning, Vermilion Local Schools have approved a contract with Engineered Systems to replace the roof at Vermilion High School, with district officials saying the final price came in far below earlier estimates. The Board of Education unanimously approved the contract Monday Continue Reading
Appeals court sides with Vermilion schools in open meetings dispute
VERMILION — The Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education, finding the board did not violate the state’s Open Meetings Act during a 2023 meeting. The decision, issued March 17, 2026, upheld a May 2025 ruling from the Continue Reading
Dinner Fundraiser Planned to Support Family of Lucille Hopkins
SHEFFIELD VILLAGE — A fundraiser dinner is being organized to support the family of Lucille Hopkins, one of two young women connected to Vermilion and EHOVE schools who died in Friday’s crash in Lorain. The event will take place this upcoming Wednesday, March 11, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Sean Rini – Sophomore Sophomore Sean Rini Had personal best times at the Sectional 6 swim meet and qualified in 4 events for the Northwest District swim Continue Reading
Vermilion schools say new state tax laws could cost the district $7.4 million
VERMILION — Vermilion Local Schools Superintendent Wes Weaver is warning residents that recent changes to Ohio’s property tax laws could significantly reduce school district revenue, potentially costing Vermilion schools $7.4 million over the next two years, or roughly 28 percent of the district’s revenue. In an email sent to district Continue Reading
Vermilion schools approve 2026–27 staffing cuts
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year, a decision made during a somber special meeting marked by careful explanations, visible emotion and repeated acknowledgment of the personal impact involved. Superintendent Wes Weaver said the Continue Reading
Could Vermilion teachers be cut in 2026–27?
District scheduled a special meeting Monday to discuss the possibility The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6:00 p.m. Monday in the VHS Commons to consider a proposed reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year. Superintendent Wes Weaver said in an email Continue Reading